Mike & Joanne Garnett – Horse Life
January 2, 2016 Comments Off on Mike & Joanne Garnett – Horse Life
Mike and Joanne Garnett of Lincoln, Nebraska are a powerhouse couple in the AQHA Select Amateur arena, yet they are quick to flash a smile and always ready to cheer on their fellow exhibitors. Horses brought these two together and continue to be the focal point of a successful marriage and a fulfilling lifestyle.
Continue reading …Cody Parrish- Young, Up-and-Coming
January 1, 2016 Comments Off on Cody Parrish- Young, Up-and-Coming
From the very beginning, there was little doubt Cody was on an upward trajectory in the industry based on his career as a youth competitor. Growing up on the family’s beautiful 64-acre farm in South Georgia, he was in the saddle from the time he could sit up.
Continue reading …Tax Matters – Horse Syndications Are Coming Back?
December 31, 2015 Comments Off on Tax Matters – Horse Syndications Are Coming Back?
The Tax Court has recognized that horse racing or breeding is a highly speculative venture, but that “an opportunity to earn a substantial ultimate profit in a highly speculative venture is ordinarily sufficient to indicate that the activity is engaged in for profit even though losses or only occasional small profits are actually generated.”
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The holiday season has come and gone and as we enter the 2016 breeding season, the business of breeding horses is in full swing. Babies are born, breedings are booked and broodmares are made ready, all with thoughts of the 2017 foal crop and the next “great one”.
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Stallion owner Sandra Morgan echoes a popular sentiment when she describes meeting her 16.1 hand, handsome hunk of a horse known as Mechanic. “I’ve always loved Mechanic since the first time I set eyes on him,” she says.
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There are three bones inside the horse’s foot—the coffin bone (3rd phalanx), the lower end of the short pastern bone (2nd phalanx) that attaches to the coffin bone, and the small navicular bone that sits behind the coffin bone. These bones articulate together in the coffin joint. Of these three bones, the one most commonly fractured is the coffin bone.
Continue reading …Sneak Peak – New Horse & Rider Teams for 2016
November 15, 2015 Comments Off on Sneak Peak – New Horse & Rider Teams for 2016
Each New Year brings about new beginnings. In the horse world, the turning of a calendar page brings excitement for a fresh show season with many newly formed horse and rider teams making their debuts. In 2016, these four teams will strive to compete with the best of the best with the hopes of growing together and achieving their lifelong goals.
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All horse people accumulate a lot of trappings related to their passion, but there are some who take buying equine items to another level: the collectors. Whether it’s beautifully tooled bits, antique saddles, braided rawhide, or halters, interest in the history, artistry, craftsmanship, and design of these pieces is on the rise.
Continue reading …Keeping The Peace – Keys to a Healthy Barn Dynamic
November 13, 2015 Comments Off on Keeping The Peace – Keys to a Healthy Barn Dynamic
Anyone who has been part of a competitive show barn knows, that at times, drama and conflict can make it feel like you’re in the middle of a reality television show. However, unlike reality TV, barn drama is less than entertaining and can cause a myriad of other problems that ultimately interfere with productivity and success. In order to deal with barn drama, many top professionals have refined their programs and established rules to help keep the peace.
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September is certainly a month dedicated to the halter horse industry. The Breeders’ Halter Futurity, World Conformation Horse Association Breeders’ Futurity, and the Big Money Halter Futurity all take place within a few weeks of each other. If you’re a conformation enthusiast, it’s a guarantee that you will find the industry’s finest Halter specimens and handlers at these world-class events.
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