All NCHA Shows Canceled Through June 5

Source: National Cutting Horse Association

26 May 2011 (Originally posted 23 May 2011)

All NCHA-approved shows for the weekend of May 27-29 have been cancelled by the respective affiliates or show producers putting on the events, according to the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA). The June 3rd-5th AQHA/NCHA weekend will also be included in the cancellations. 

The cancellations are due to the recent outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) and the even more recent outbreak of the neurological strand, Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), NCHA reports. Officials felt it to be in the best interest of the equine and equestrian population alike to postpone shows while the virus is closely monitored.

To read more about which shows are canceled and to learn more about EHV-1/EHM, please read the full article here.