Society News Briefs 5/31/05-Update

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VESICULAR STOMATITIS DETECTED IN ARIZONA, NEW MEXICO, AND TEXAS
COUNTY IN TEXAS ADDED - Click here for pdf
According to a Memorandum released on May 3, 2005, by Dr. Robert Stout, Kentucky State Veterinarian

Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) was detected in an equine animal residing on a single premise in Maricopa County, Arizona (the south-central portion of the state and home to Phoenix). In addition to Maricopa County, Arizona, the New Mexico counties of Grant, Hidalgo and Luna are also embargoed areas and all livestock (including equine), wild and exotic animals are currently prohibited from entry into Kentucky from these designated areas.

Non-Embargoed Areas of a VS Positive State Allowed restricted entry

In addition to the entry requirements found in 302KAR20:040 – Entry into Kentucky, all livestock (including horses), wild and exotic animals originating from the non-embargoed areas of a state having confirmed cases of VS are required to meet the following conditions prior to entering Kentucky.

(1) Be tested and found negative to VS using the C-Elisa Test with the sample collected during ten (10) day period prior to the animals’ entry into Kentucky.

(2) Have an entry permit issued by the State Vet’s office recorded on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Permits will be issued Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm EDT.

(3) Be accompanied by a Cert. Of Vet. Inspection indicating that examination of the animals occurred during the five (5) day period prior to arrival in Kentucky, verifying the animals did not originate from a premise or area under quarantine or on one which VS had not been diagnosed in the past 30 days or from an embargoed area restricted from entry into Kentucky.

Although there are no states currently considered to be bordering a designated VS Affected Area, we are urging everyone planning to ship horses to Kentucky from areas possibly affected by VS to frequently check the state’s website: www.kyagr.com for updated information on VS and for complete compliance of Kentucky’s regulations. This will not only ensure the safety of everyone’s animals, but will also eliminate the possibility of being turned away at Kentucky’s borders.

Again, we urge you to check the website www.kyagr.com for frequently updated information.

Sincerely,
The Egyptian Event Show Committee

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2006 U.S. ARABIAN NATIONALS UPDATE FROM AHA
On April 5, 2005, a letter was written to AHA by Deborah Burda, the Director of Sales and Marketing at the Kentucky State Fair and Exposition Center (KFEC). The letter served as a "Notice of Construction" mandated by the facilities contract mutually agreed upon by KFEC and AHA. The letter stated that the Kentucky State budget was official and that renovation of the East Wing and East Hall would commence April, 2006, with a construction timeframe through November, 2007.

The East Wing houses 480 premium stalls and the entire Commercial Exhibit area, providing a critical space for the U.S. Nationals.

Additionally, the construction occurring at the East Wing during the 2006 U.S. Nationals would make the main thoroughfare for foot and auto traffic that borders the shed row barns inaccessible. This restricted access would further limit ease of movement at the show.

Alternatives that face the U.S. National Show Commission include:
Moving the premium stalling into tents
Locating all Commercial Exhibits in the South Wing
Looking for another venue
The U.S. National Show Commission is currently exploring various options including staying in Louisville with the restrictions, moving the show to Albuquerque or moving the show to Tulsa.

The U.S. National Show Commission is committed to handling this situation in a spirit of open communication and will make a concerted effort to keep AHA members apprised as decisions are made. Providing the highest quality U.S. Nationals experience for every owner, exhibitor and guest will be paramount throughout our decision-making process.

Respectfully,

The U.S. National Show Commission
Lance Walters, Chair
Cindy Clinton, Vice-Chair
Phil Bourgeois
Tony Conner
Pat Webb

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NEW HIGH POINT PERFORMANCE AWARD AT THE 2005 EGYPTIAN EVENT
Beginning at the 2005 Egyptian Event, The Pyramid Society will offer an exciting new performance award. The High Point Performance Award is a perpetual performance trophy and winner-take-all payback to the owner of the performance horse earning the most points in qualified performance classes at the 2005 Egyptian Event. All under-saddle classes qualify, including Dressage (with the exception of introductory Test Classes). Points will also be counted for any entrants showing in halter classes. If you would like more information on competing for the High Point Performance Award, please visit the High Point page or contact The Pyramid Society’s office at (859) 231-0771.
 

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The Egyptian Event Europe, August 6-7, 2005
The 2005 Egyptian Event Europe, under the patronage of HH Sh. Abdul Aziz Bin Khaled Bin Hamad Al Thani, Chairman of the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, will take place on August 6th and 7th at the historical racetrack of Iffezheim in Baden-Baden, Germany. This year, for the first time, Egyptian Sired horses may compete at The Egyptian Event Europe. Egyptian Sired horses will compete separately from straight Egyptian horses in Top Ten classes for both junior and senior mares and junior and senior stallions with championship classes to follow.

The Gala-Dinner will be held on Saturday evening in the world-renowned Benazet room of the casino, Kurhaus Baden-Baden. For additional assistance and information, please contact Ferdinand or Janette Schwestermann at 011-41-1-780-0120 or by e-mail at f.j.schwestermann@bluewin.ch. You may also visit The Pyramid Society Europe's website at http://www.pyramidsocietyeurope.de/.

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June 6-11
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August 6-7
 

The Egyptian Event, Lexington, Kentucky
Youth Nationals, Albuquerque, New Mexico
The Egyptian Event Europe, Baden Baden, Germany

The Pyramid Society 

P.O. Box 11941, Lexington, KY 40579   USA
Ph: (859)-231-0771,  Fax: (859)-255-4810
Office hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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