A lawsuit that has been filed against the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) is coming to trial next week in Texas. The lawsuit is seeking the repeal of a rule in AQHA's rule book which would force AQHA to admit cloned horses to run alongside.
Abraham & Veneklasen Joint Venture
v.
American Quarter Horse Association
"UPDATE JULY 8, 2013: Parties attended the docket call this morning in federal court and announced they are ready for trial. The Court has set July 16 as the trial date. It is anticipated the trial will take two to three weeks."
https://www.aqha.com/Home/AQHA%20Cloning%20Lawsuit%20Resources.aspx
http://investigations.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/07/09/19356605-horse-cloners-try-to-force-their-way-into-the-starting-gate?lite
If this ever gets over to thoroughbred racing, you can imagine the furore it might cause and on the hand, you can also see copies of geldings like Wise Dan being made and if those turn out to be stallions, the line can be restored.. Hmmm
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