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AHC REGULATORY UPDATES Pyrethrin Regulation Changes at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The EPA released a Proposed Interim Decision in October concerning pyrethrin, the preeminent ingredient used in equine fly spray products. This document proposed a ban on the use and sales of hand operated trigger style fly spray applicators and the use of misting systems in housing and event spaces. This ban was in response to extreme assumptions on the part of the EPA concerning the amount of product used daily in our industry. In addition, the EPA was operating under the false impression of alternative fly spray products being widely available. AHC staff collaborated with USDA personnel, livestock industry groups, and fly spray manufacturers to draft multiple independent comments, which have all been submitted. The EPA announced they will make a decision based on the comments submitted in 2024. No changes will be implemented before then. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Import Rule Announcement The USDA Released a proposed rule on import regulations for horses on November 29th. The proposed rule will amend Several regulations, including the number of days horses exported from regions free of contagious equine metritis (CEM) are allowed to spend in a CEM effective region and reenter the United States without testing from 60 days to 90 days. Other changes include new requirements for health certificates, Canadian import regulations, new requirements for Caribbean horses, and various verbiage and contextual language changes. AHC staff is collaborating with importer members to assure that none of these changes significantly hinder their ability to move horses safely and cost-effectively. Hemp By-product Effort with Association of American Feed Control Officials The AAFCO approached the American Horse Council to solicit support and input for their official position statement concerning future legislation allowing for the use of hemp and hemp by-products in feed ingredients. They advocate for research, development, and official application to AAFCO
and the FDA for review and approval of any hemp feed additives. This position directly falls in line with the feedback shared with staff following the 2019 AHC Annual Meeting, where this issue was first introduced to members. For more info., contact Cliff Williamson at cwilliamson@horsecouncil.org
GLOBAL POLO ENTERTAINMENT SIGNS HISTORIC AGREEMENT WITH ESPN Global Polo Entertainment grants ESPN the domestic rights to distribute seven major polo tournament finals, including the 2022 GAUNTLET OF POLO® series, the U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship, the National Intercollegiate Championships for both men and women, and the 2022 FIP World Polo Championship. Polo Entertainment, the entertainment and media subsidiary of USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL), has announced a landmark deal with ESPN. USPAGL manages U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the governing body for the sport of polo in the U.S. This multi-faceted agreement will bring the finals of the top seven U.S. and World Championship polo events in 2022 to ESPN. All games will be distributed on ESPN2, ESPNU or streamed live on ESPN3. Beginning in 2022, ESPN will distribute the 2022 GAUNTLET OF POLO®, the numberone-rated U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship and the 2022 FIP World Polo Championship on ESPN3 and ESPN2, all for the very first time. The semi-finals and finals of the 100th Men's and Women's National Intercollegiate Championship will air for the first time on ESPNU. This agreement also includes the 30-minute, made-for-television series World of Polo, presented by U.S. Polo Assn., and which will be available on ESPN's VOD platform. "The goal of this symbiotic and historic deal with ESPN and ESPNU is to reach more sports fans in the U.S. and attract new audiences by delivering more polo sport and lifestyle content in new ways," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global Licensing, which manages the
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global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Association brand. "We look forward to broadening access to the amazing sport of polo with some of the most exciting polo tournaments in the world now being broadcast by ESPN, the nation's leader in sports content." The broadcast schedule for the 2022 season will be announced prior to the start of the GAUNTLET OF POLO® tournament series, beginning with the C.V. Whitney Cup® final on Sunday, February 27, followed by the USPA Gold Cup® and culminating with the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, recognized as the most prestigious polo tournament in North America. For the most up-to-date information and breaking news, sign up for the Global Polo TV newsletter at: globalpolo.com and follow @globalpolo on Instagram.
THE GREAT TACK EXCHANGE (GTE) The GTE is one of Ohio's Largest Horseman's Flea Markets. There is a reason why we have been here for 36 years! This tack sale is an event that has a variety of organizations and individuals represented each year. There are non-profits, as well as horse breed organizations, individual families, 4-H clubs, feed and tack dealers, various stables, trainers and vets. With 125 indoor vendor spaces and many outdoor vendors, this is a wonderful event to attend. Great food is available as well. The GTE Is our main Fundraiser for funds to support our community. The Great Tack Exchange (GTE) is a great place to shop for new and used horsey items such as tack, stable and barn supplies, riding apparel, show clothes, gift items, trailers and much more. It enables people to buy horse-related items at affordable prices while helping our organization to fund its service activities in the community. Many people look forward to this annual event, as it is a place to socialize with folks they have not seen all winter and to meet new friends with the same interest. The Warren County Chapter of OHC provides service to Warren County in a variety WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM
