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supports and appreciates, has raised many ad- ditional questions from livestock haulers who are unsure about the mechanics of the new ex- emption, and even if it means they are exempt from the ELD mandate altogether. More time is needed to reach out to the horse industry, and ensure that industry outreach can address ELD compliance and ELD impact. Many horse operations and competitions are
in rural areas, routinely requiring long, and re- peated, trips. T ese animals, when loaded onto trailers, are vulnerable to changes in tempera- ture, humidity, and precipitation. Horse haul- ers are accustomed to managing these chang- ing conditions through planning, log books and notations in those books. T ese planning techniques have adapted and evolved over decades as technology has improved, unfortunately the quick transition to ELDs does not allow for the natural trial and error process to adequately meet the needs of the horse industry. T e equine industry and the millions of horse fans who attend equine events rely on safe and eff ective methods of transportation from every corner of the United States. Domestic transit of our competition and breeding animals is critical to the business continuity of our in-
dustry, and is largely reliant on the use of large commercial haulers. T ese individuals have ex- pressed their concern with the implications of this rule in regards to the negative impacts to standards in welfare, biosecurity and cost. Please see
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New Event Horse Champs In addition to its recognized horse trials
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and three-day events, the U.S. Eventing Asso- ciation off ers a series of tests for young horses. Most people have already heard of the Future Event Horse (yearlings through three-year- olds) and Young Event Horse (four and fi ve- year-olds) programs, both of which have year- end championships with competitions held across the country. Not many people, however,
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have heard of the New Event Horse Tests, which are designed to be an introduction to the sport of Eventing for horses of
any age. Similar to the YEH tests, the NEH tests are comprised of three phases: Conforma- tion and Type, Dressage, and Jumping/Gallop- ing/General Impression. Horses can be of any breed and any age, as long as they are within their fi rst two seasons of competing at recog- nized events. Acording to the USEA’s NEH page, “T e
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ultimate goal of the New Event Horse Series is to choose the horse that possesses the talent and mind set, and who with proper training, would be the horse most likely to become a competent, safe, and fun Adult Amateur, Ju- nior, or Young Rider, horse at the Preliminary levels and below.” Although the NEH program has been avail- able for several years, very few venues have off ered the tests. In 2017, only four NEH competitions were off ered in the US. T is year however, Maryland is looking to make a change as Loch Moy Farm is off ering four NEH dates, with a year-end championship to be held in October for Area II members. “T e championship that we want to hold will be open to any horse and rider combination that qualifi es at any New Event Horse com- petition within Area II,” said Carolyn Mack- intosh of Loch Moy Farm. “I really hope more venues will add the class to their events this year so our riders have more options and ways to qualify.” Qualifi cations for the championships are still being developed, and will be fi nalized at the Area II meeting later this month. Facilities interested in hosting a NEH com- petition should contact Kate Lokey at the Programs Department of the USEA: klokey@
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