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The Passing of a Legend – Zips Chocolate Chip

November 6, 2015 Comments Off

How many horses come with their own brand of cookie? Zips Chocolate Chip was a legend, not only for the indelible mark he left on the equine industry, but for the delicious, chocolate chip cookies baked and distributed at shows by his loving owners, Ann and Phil Myers of Myers Horse Farms in Ashland, Ohio.

APHA World Show Amateur Equitation Winners Include Bankford, Weiser, Bull

November 6, 2015 Comments Off

“It’s incredible,” Christine says. “I’ve worked so hard, and to have it pay off like this is a dream come true!”

Kathie Kennedy and Hesa Love Machine Win APHA World BF Gold Yearling Longe Line

November 5, 2015 Comments Off

“I was totally amazed,” Paula says. “But, of course, I had the best of the best at the end of the longe line.”

Kacie Scharf and A Movin Machine Mark Highest Western Riding Score (239) at QH Congress in Past Four Years… Maybe Longer

November 5, 2015 Comments Off

Some stories merit a little investigative reporting… and that was certainly the case when AQHA youth competitor, Kacie Scharf, scored a chart-topping 239 to win Youth 14-18 Western Riding at the 2015 All American Quarter Horse Congress with her horse, A Movin Machine.

APHA World Morning Halter/Over Fence Winners Include Drawdy, Cassata, Dengate, Berg, Banister, Swainston, Campbell

November 5, 2015 Comments Off

Competition began bright and early this morning at the 2015 APHA Open/Amateur World Championship Show in Fort Worth, TX. Over in the Watt Arena, Amateur Mare Halter classes have been underway for the past four hours.

Tax Matters – Importance of Advertising From the IRS’ Perspective

November 5, 2015 Comments Off

In any IRS audit of horse activities, one issue will be the extent to which the taxpayer has advertised horses for sale. Advertising is considered to be an effective type of promotion to attract customers, and if you do not advertise or otherwise promote the sale of your horses, the IRS will argue that you are not engaged in a business because you don’t care about selling your product.

From The Publisher – Are You Having Fun Yet?

November 4, 2015 Comments Off

There are a few facts about the horse industry that are undisputed. Every horse has an owner. Every horse owner has varied expectations of what they will get from the endeavor. However, you can be assured that everyone who has ever owned and shown a horse has done it because they wanted some enjoyment from the sport. They wanted to experience the competition, as well as the camaraderie of like-minded individuals.

New Dates, New Classes, More Added Money For 2016 March To The Arch

November 3, 2015 Comments Off

Brand new for 2016, there will be a $10,000 Novice Non Pro Western Pleasure class, sponsored by The Equine Chronicle. Also new for 2016 is the $7,500 3 and Over Novice Horse Open Western Pleasure- sponsored by Donatelli’s Bistro and the National Equestrian Center.

On The Cover

November 3, 2015 Comments Off

If you happen to be driving through West Texas and glance out across the open expanse of ranch land, you might catch a glimpse of a striking stallion, slick and seal brown, who looks a little out of place among the rangy cattle and miles of fence line. You’re not mistaken.

Not Your Traditional #ManCrushMonday- Horses and Hunks…

November 2, 2015 Comments Off

The rippling muscles, long flowing locks, smooth and supple hair coats… Wait a minute. Nope, we’re not talking about a typical Man Crush Monday. We’re going gaga over the stunning equine specimens featured in the 2016 edition of the Horse and Hunk Calendar, which, for the first time ever, is now available in North America.