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Tax Matters – Emerging Viability of Stallion Syndications

August 19, 2013 No Comment

Stallion syndications have been a popular vehicle for people engaged in breeding activities for over 40 years. Stallion syndications are a form of co-ownership in which each investor acquires a fractional interest in the promoter’s stallion, with breeding rights. The arrangement provides for lower costs to the participants, spreading risks of loss, and sharing of maintenance costs. Each participant is entitled to annual breedings to the stallion. Syndicates were initially popularized in the Thoroughbred racing industry.

On The Fence With Carol

August 19, 2013 No Comment

August/September, 2013 (click for the complete digital article) By Carol Harris Another month has passed while I keep on trying to balance myself on this “Shaky Ole Fence.” I have enjoyed hearing from so many of you but I would like to remind each of you that you may accomplish more if you direct […]

Battle Of The Clones

August 19, 2013 No Comment

On July 30, a jury of five women and seven men ruled against AQHA in federal court concerning Rule 227(a) (now REG106.1) of the AQHA Handbook, which states: “Horses produced by any cloning process are not eligible for registration. Cloning is defined as any method by which the genetic material of an unfertilized egg or any embryo is removed and replaced by genetic material taken from another organism, added to/with genetic material from another organism or otherwise modified by any means in order to produce a live foal.”

From The Publisher

August 19, 2013 No Comment

Without You… There is, as always, a lot of discussion in our industry about the issues that affect our sport. The current hot topics range from the cloning lawsuit to horse slaughter to judging and showing, etc. Sometimes there is so much talk that it all becomes white noise; the important issues of the day are all but ignored by those affected most. Those affected most are occasionally a silent majority. They are sometimes silent by choice and other times their opinions are ignored. Either way, as the old adage goes, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Sometimes that is one wheel out of hundreds of thousands, but it gets the grease nonetheless.

Cover Story H & P Ranch

August 19, 2013 No Comment

10 – August/September, 2013 H & P Ranch – Dr. Mariann Harrington & Joe Prause Dr. Mariann Harrington and Joe Prause are the owners of H & P Ranch located 20 miles north of Little Rock, Arkansas in the town of Cabot. This equine paradise sits on 90 acres that were purchased in 2000. […]

EC Foal Photo of the Day: Allelujah!

August 19, 2013 Comments Off

Allelujah! This adorably-named colt is by Allocate Your Assets and out of an Invitation Only daughter, Seal The Invitation. This photo was sent in by Dena Jackson. If you would like to share a photo of your new arrival send it to b.bevis@equinechronicle.com.

FOX News Picks up Topic of AQHA Cloning Case With “Seabiscuit 2? World’s Largest Horse Registry Forced to Include Cloned Horses”

August 19, 2013 Comments Off

FOX News recently picked up the topic of the AQHA cloning conundrum and published a piece today entitled, “Seabiscuit 2? World’s Largest Horse Registry Forced to Include Cloned Horses.” The article cites AQHA spokesman, Tom Persechino; participant in the lawsuit, Jason Abraham; Villanova University’s Angela DiBenedetto; owner of clone Royal Blue Boon, Elaine Hall; and […]

What Does it Mean to Have a B-52 “Bomberproof” Horse?

August 19, 2013 Comments Off

According to Dolby, two training techniques she relies on to acclimate horses to unusual or frightening circumstances are repetition and repeated exposure. Although you may not have the luxury of a private runway in your own backyard, these basic principles can be applied to many common equine phobias, such as a fear of plastic bags, trash cans, shadows, clippers, loud noises, sudden movements… The list goes on and on.

California Eases Equine Coggins Requirements From Six Months to One Year

August 19, 2013 Comments Off

California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill into law Aug. 17 that changes the requirement for a negative Coggins test for horses coming into the state from six months to one year. “This means less money spent by horsemen,” said Bob Fox, legislative analyst for the California Horse Council, sponsors of AB 1388, in a […]

Carol Rose Quarter Horses Dispersal Sale is Posting Impressive Numbers: A Shiner Named Sioux Sells For $850,000

August 16, 2013 Comments Off

A historic event is currently taking place in Gainesville, Texas at a ranch belonging to AQHA Hall of Fame breeder and all-time leading breeder of performance horses, Carol Rose. Rose’s complete dispersal sale began early this morning, and by the looks of the numbers thus far this event will be one for the record books. According […]