Qualifying Points Announced For 2016 Lucas Oil AQHA World Show
December 29, 2015 Comments Off on Qualifying Points Announced For 2016 Lucas Oil AQHA World Show
The qualifying period began August 1, 2015, and ends July 31, 2016. The Lucas Oil World returns to Oklahoma City November 3-19, 2016.
Continue reading …Small Town Divided Over Horse Boarding Restrictions
December 28, 2015 Comments Off on Small Town Divided Over Horse Boarding Restrictions
Neighborhood concerns prompted officials to amend township ordinances restricting activities of horse businesses, specifically the number of horses allowed per acre. That’s ruffled many feathers… er hair coats.
Continue reading …New Luxurious Featherlite Living Quarters on Display at Florida Gold Coast
December 28, 2015 Comments Off on New Luxurious Featherlite Living Quarters on Display at Florida Gold Coast
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.
Continue reading …Florida Gold Coast Circuit Feed is Live on iEquine Today
December 28, 2015 Comments Off on Florida Gold Coast Circuit Feed is Live on iEquine Today
According to Mark Harrell Horse Show management, the stall count is at 600 for the Gold Coast, showing an increase from 2014.
Continue reading …Congress Passes Tax Bill with Horse Benefits; President Intends to Sign
December 28, 2015 Comments Off on Congress Passes Tax Bill with Horse Benefits; President Intends to Sign
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.
Continue reading …NQHL Huntfield Derby Finals Releases Premium Book- Entry Deadline Extended to Jan. 2nd
December 28, 2015 Comments Off on NQHL Huntfield Derby Finals Releases Premium Book- Entry Deadline Extended to Jan. 2nd
The NQHL Finals for the Derby and Low Derby will take place on January 7, 2016 at the Fox Lea Farm Winter Quarter Horse Circuit. Derbies are open to all exhibitors and special non-pro recognition will take within the class.
Continue reading …Free Farnam Clinic Schedule at 2016 AZ Sun Circuit
December 28, 2015 Comments Off on Free Farnam Clinic Schedule at 2016 AZ Sun Circuit
The first 25 people at each clinic will receive a free Farnam cap and everyone will be entered to win free Farnam products at the end of the clinic. Topics cover Trail, Western Riding, Cow Horse, Reining and Ranch Riding.
Continue reading …Top Ten Horse Names For 2015 Revealed
December 28, 2015 Comments Off on Top Ten Horse Names For 2015 Revealed
Mares continue to top the list, as “Bella” remains in the top spot for the second year in a row. “Jack,” “Cody,” “Rocky,” and “Max” remain recurrent favorites and continued to hold their respective standings from 2014.
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos at District IV NCQHA Year-end Christmas Banquet
December 24, 2015 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos at District IV NCQHA Year-end Christmas Banquet
Special thanks to Susan Daniels for sharing a collection of fun photos from the recent District IV NCQHA year-end Christmas-themed banquet. District IV is one of six districts in the North Carolina Quarter Horse Association!
Continue reading …12 Days of Christmas- Equestrian Style- Day 10 and 11
December 24, 2015 Comments Off on 12 Days of Christmas- Equestrian Style- Day 10 and 11
“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.”
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