Find Out How the New Budget Act Affects the Horse Industry
February 12, 2018 Comments Off on Find Out How the New Budget Act Affects the Horse Industry
Fortunately for the horse industry, lawmakers approved an important tax incentive to restore three-year depreciation of racehorses for FY2017, allowing race horse owners to take advantage of the incentive within their FY2017 tax submission. This will allow racehorse owners to capture tax benefits that expired in FY2016. As you recall, the new tax law includes 100% depreciation for racehorses. The industry will continue to advocate for the 3-year depreciation provision for 2018 and beyond.
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The Kansas Quarter Horse Association recently hosted The Prairie Classic February 7-11 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Judges for the show were Elizabeth Baker, Brett Clark, Garth Gooding, Shawn Hays, Brad Kearns, Brad Luebben, Rhonda Replogle, Jim Searles, Jennifer Thompson, Milt Alderman, Dolly Chayer, and Jeff Hill. Click on the links below to view results, courtesy […]
Continue reading …NCEA Weekend Recap: Big Wins Go To Texas A&M, Auburn, Baylor, SD State
February 12, 2018 Comments Off on NCEA Weekend Recap: Big Wins Go To Texas A&M, Auburn, Baylor, SD State
The No. 4 Auburn equestrian team put together an impressive showing on the road Friday, taking down No. 1 Georgia, 12-6. “This team has been amazing in practice and on the road these past two weeks,” head coach Greg Williams said. “Coach Jessica Braswell and coach Mary Meneely are getting them ready to ride with any team right now and it shows with not only the outcome, but the fact that we were able to sweep the MOPs today. My favorite part is how the team is continuing to get stronger as a unit outside the arena as well. I love this team and am so happy they are riding home with a huge road win today!”
Continue reading …Horse Industry Heads to DC- Discussion to Focus on Expanding Technology
February 12, 2018 Comments Off on Horse Industry Heads to DC- Discussion to Focus on Expanding Technology
The theme will be “Let’s Capitalize On It!” and will focus on ways the equine industry can learn and grow from both equine and outside industry segments as well as expanding technology beneficial to both humans and equines.
Continue reading …Solid and Regular Registry Paints Will Show Together in Select Events at 2018 APHA World Shows
February 12, 2018 Comments Off on Solid and Regular Registry Paints Will Show Together in Select Events at 2018 APHA World Shows
This move was approved by the Executive Committee at their January 2018 meeting for select World Show events only; included are added-money Challenge and Sweepstakes classes (except those held concurrently with world championship classes), the Breeders’ Trust Pleasure Stakes classes with a combined $50,000 payout, and the Youth Team Tournament and Youth World Games events.
Continue reading …AQHA’s Year-End Awards Ceremony Moved From Convention to World Show
February 12, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA’s Year-End Awards Ceremony Moved From Convention to World Show
Based on survey results of award winners from the previous three years, AQHA announced last fall that the 2017 ceremony would coincide with the 2018 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show also in Oklahoma City.
Continue reading …Have Questions About the ELD Mandate? AHC Webinar is Today, Feb. 12th, at 3 PM ET
February 12, 2018 Comments Off on Have Questions About the ELD Mandate? AHC Webinar is Today, Feb. 12th, at 3 PM ET
This webinar is now closed; however, if you didn’t register in time, a recording of the webinar will be posted on www.horsecouncil.org shortly following the event. Stay tuned…
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- The Finer Things In Life
February 11, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- The Finer Things In Life
Today’s EC Photo of the Day in our Barn Dog series features a fancy, little canine who knows how to enjoy the finer things in life. “I just wanted to share a little more about my barn help, Izabella. She’s a one-year-old French Bulldog that has great fashion sense (it’s cold here in Ohio, so […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Guardian of the Ribbons
February 10, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Guardian of the Ribbons
Today’s EC Photo of the Day in our Barn Dog series comes from Lori Arthur, who shared this photo of her German Shepherd, Scout. “Like most barn dogs, whenever the trailer or truck door is open, she’s ready for a road trip! We adore our shepherds and have taken them to horse shows with us […]
Continue reading …Veterans to Experience Life Changing Experience with Mustangs
February 10, 2018 Comments Off on Veterans to Experience Life Changing Experience with Mustangs
With the help of the Mustang Heritage Foundation, military veterans choose a Bureau of Land Management mustang, untouched by humans, and transform the horse in approximately weeks into a gentled, adoptable equine companion.
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