The Show Lease Program: The Debate Continues
March 16, 2015 Comments Off on The Show Lease Program: The Debate Continues
It sounds good, in theory… While many are happy with the program, others are finding flaws. Some feel there are too many undefined possibilities and loopholes, and perhaps some of those are beginning to surface.
Continue reading …Liability Insurance for Small Equine Businesses
March 15, 2015 Comments Off on Liability Insurance for Small Equine Businesses
Question: Should a riding instructor with only a few clients forego purchasing a policy of liability insurance merely because her business is small? Answer: Definitely not!
Continue reading …Scott Frye Quarter Horses – A Lifelong Passion for Horses Leads to a Successful Career in the Sport
March 14, 2015 Comments Off on Scott Frye Quarter Horses – A Lifelong Passion for Horses Leads to a Successful Career in the Sport
Born and raised in Galax, Virginia, not far from the North Carolina border, Scott Frye had a passion for horses early on that even a feisty pony named “Snowy” couldn’t quell. He recalls the little Palomino firebrand, “My dad raised her for me when I was about four, and we trained her together. That pony would throw me off, and I’d get kind of scared, but my dad would just smack me on the butt and put me back on the saddle so I learned to hang on.” He laughs as he continues, “That’s probably the worst thing he could’ve done, because when I got that pony to finally listen to me, it started a love of horses that never quit.”
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Many people believe horses can be used to counteract bad omens or change someone’s luck. For example, if you happen to walk under a ladder today, you can counteract the bad luck by keeping your fingers crossed until you have seen three horses.
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Sometimes the Tax Court can yield a surprising decision. Tax Court judges are appointed the same way as all federal judges, by the President, and approved by the Senate. The judges all have significant experience in tax law, but their reputations vary in terms of how sympathetic they are to arguments given on behalf of taxpayers.
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You jolt out of bed, fumbling to find the button to quiet your alarm. Realizing it’s still dark, you groan with exhaustion while rubbing your eyes. Your tired muscles from the last few months of drills cry out as you swing your legs over the bed, and you wonder for a moment if you can really do this. Then, you remember today is the big day you have been preparing for. Your body is filled once again with the familiar call to ride or show your horse in-hand, to share that incomparable bond with your equine and demonstrate what you have practiced to perfection.
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Jennifer Schexnayder of New Roads, LA is feeling very lucky these days, describing the acquisition of her newest equine partner as a “little girl’s dream come true.” Schexnayder is the proud owner of the beautiful bay stallion, I Only Date Models, a 2005 double-registered sire by Invitation Only and out of Good Tobe An Asset.
Continue reading …Get to Know Your Fellow Competitor – Scott Reinartz
March 12, 2015 Comments Off on Get to Know Your Fellow Competitor – Scott Reinartz
The horse is unbelievable in its power, athleticism, and ability to communicate and connect with humans on such a profound level. They’re beautiful creatures with tremendous intelligence, but, at the same time, they’re like huge puppy dogs,” says Scott Reinartz
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“We’ve been tracking equine populations for nearly 40 years now and have a pretty good idea of the status of each breed and the extent that they are endangered.”
Continue reading …Rule Change Makes Registering Cropouts With APHA Easy
March 9, 2015 Comments Off on Rule Change Makes Registering Cropouts With APHA Easy
Now to qualify for the Regular Registry, Paints—regardless of lineage—must have a natural Paint marking that extends more than two inches above the center of the knee or hock, or beyond an imaginary line that extends from the base of the ear to the outside corner of the eye to the corner of the mouth and under the chin.
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