Florida State Veterinarian Thomas J. Holt, DVM, reported Tuesday that an overdose of selenium was the probable cause of death of the 21 polo horses that collapsed prior to a competition in Wellington on April 19. Continue reading…
American Paradise Ranch
1148 County Road 3690, Paradise, TX
The Expo At Glenrose
202 E Bo Gibbs Dr Glen Rose , TX 76043
Northcrest Equestrian Center
3900 CR 805 B Cleburne , TX 76301
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1315 North Main Street, Cleburne, TX 76033
Holybee Arena
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Florida State Veterinarian Thomas J. Holt, DVM, reported Tuesday that an overdose of selenium was the probable cause of death of the 21 polo horses that collapsed prior to a competition in Wellington on April 19. Continue reading…

The horse attended the 2025 WPRA World Finals and Elite Barrel Race event in Waco, Texas on November 5-9, 2025. TAHC staff are working closely with event coordinators, equine owners, and veterinarians to respond to the outbreak, take measures to protect equine, and prevent the further spread of the virus. Additional participants of this event have been notified by the TAHC and are currently being monitored under hold orders.

The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) reminds Texans of statewide exotic chronic wasting
disease (CWD) susceptible species requirements for hunter harvested captive exotic susceptible species.