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Top 10 EquineChronicle.com Stories For 2015

December 31, 2015 Comments Off

Claiming the top spot for the most read post on EquineChronicle.com in 2015 was a blog written by an exhibitor who gave his take on the unfortunate use of social media to spread mean-spirited criticism of different disciplines and even individual horses and riders.

RFD-TV Will Air LIVE New Year’s Day Parade in London and Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena

December 31, 2015 Comments Off

The LIVE broadcast will take you behind-the-scenes of the exquisite floats, spirited marching bands and high-stepping equestrian units making their way down the 5.5-mile parade route.

Equine Affaire Introduces Affordable Way to Sell Horses and Promote Stables, Stallions, and Services in Ohio this April

December 30, 2015 Comments Off

To bring horse sellers together with horse buyers, Equine Affaire has introduced a new element to the event’s popular Horse & Farm Exhibits area: “For Sale” stalls. Exhibitors and horses for sale will be organized in the barn by breed/type of horse, and a map of the Gilligan Complex and Horse & Farm Exhibits will be included in the event program that is distributed for free to adult attendees as they enter the show.

Congratulations Sara Simons and RJ King on Christmas Engagement!

December 29, 2015 Comments Off

We would like to congratulate two of our good friends, Sara Simons and RJ King, following the news of their engagement. What a wonderful Christmas present and start to the New Year!
– Wishing you the best from everyone here at The Equine Chronicle

New Luxurious Featherlite Living Quarters on Display at Florida Gold Coast

December 28, 2015 Comments Off

The front half of the Featherlite “Villa” luxury horse trailer, for example, is built out as a luxury living home for horse owners, with maple cabinetry, copper sinks and Western “Concho” style lighting. For horses in the back, there is a large tack area with electric saddle rack, LED lighting and extra-durable spray-on floor lining. In all, there’s room for four horses, or three horses and a golf cart.

Congress Passes Tax Bill with Horse Benefits; President Intends to Sign

December 28, 2015 Comments Off

These benefits include making all race horses depreciable over three years; the ability to immediately expense or write-off up to $500,000 in depreciable business property; and bonus depreciation, which allows the deduction of 50% of the cost of new property purchased and placed in service. All of these provisions apply to horses and other assets used in a horse business.

12 Days of Christmas- Equestrian Style- Day 10 and 11

December 24, 2015 Comments Off

“On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, ten Hackney hacking, nine Jutland jumping, eight Morgans marching, seven Shires-a-snorting, six Gypsy Vanner, five Quarter Horse, four Cleveland Bay, three Welsh Cob, two Thoroughbreds, and a Pinto in a paddock.”

Nominees For 2015 USEF Horses of the Year

December 23, 2015 Comments Off

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the six horses are up for the 2015 USEF Horses of Year honors.

12 Days of Christmas- Equestrian Style- Day 8 and 9

December 23, 2015 Comments Off

“On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, eight Morgans marching, seven Shires-a-snorting, six Gypsy Vanner, five Quarter Horse, four Cleveland Bay, three Welsh Cob, two Thoroughbred, and a Pinto in a paddock.”

12 Days of Christmas- Equestrian Style- Day 6 and 7

December 22, 2015 Comments Off

“On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, six Gypsy Vanner, five Quarter Horse, four Cleveland Bay, three Welsh Cob, two Thoroughbred, and a Pinto in a paddock. On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, seven Shires-a-snorting, six Gypsy Vanner, five Quarter Horse, four Cleveland Bay, three Welsh Cob, two Thoroughbred, and a Pinto in a paddock.”