New $25 Million Addition to WI Center Hopes to Put Area on the Map For Elite Equine Events in 2015
January 9, 2015 Comments Off on New $25 Million Addition to WI Center Hopes to Put Area on the Map For Elite Equine Events in 2015
“One of the things we knew would be important to the equine industry is adequate wash rack space,” Clarke says. “Also, we have overhangs on the building for unloading to help keep horses and tack out of the elements.”
Continue reading …Tax Matters – The New Senate and Tax Reform
January 9, 2015 Comments Off on Tax Matters – The New Senate and Tax Reform
Now that Republicans will control the Senate, the question arises whether this will result in tax reform, or at least impact how the IRS conducts its business.
Top aides to the President have made the IRS hostile turf to honest taxpayers. The IRS has targeted individuals and organizations. IRS bureaucracy has demanded agents to lead no-change audits, to make greater demands for documents, and to disfavor settlements.
Are You Ready For the 2015 Buckeye Classic Blowout? Reservations Open Feb. 7th!
January 8, 2015 Comments Off on Are You Ready For the 2015 Buckeye Classic Blowout? Reservations Open Feb. 7th!
Judges have been announced for the 2015 Buckeye Classic and are as follows: Scott Neuman, Rhonda Replogle, Robin Frid, Brett Clark, Tom Robertson, Sissy Anderson, Larry Hansch, and Nancy Sue Ryan.
Continue reading …NCAA Weighs Decision on the Future of Collegiate Equestrian Sport
January 8, 2015 Comments Off on NCAA Weighs Decision on the Future of Collegiate Equestrian Sport
I remember my first Intercollegiate horse show as a member of the Colby-Sawyer College Chargers. We arrived at Mount Holyoke College in our big, blue school bus, surrounded by much larger schools in their luxury charter buses. It was incredibly intimidating, much like any big show, but this time, instead of just my horse and I out there on our own, I was part of a team of riders that cheered each other on. Our mounts were chosen from names in a basket, which evened the playing field for everyone. I will never forget the powerful mixture of anticipation, camaraderie, and school pride that came with the experience.
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The footing you choose for your enclosure will depend on a variety of factors and will be the most important component of a well-designed and properly constructed riding area.
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The news headlines sounded like they were straight out of a script from a major motion picture. A disease, once thought to no longer be a threat, sweeps across villages in West Africa causing numerous deaths and overwhelms local clinics. The disease then infects the very care workers sent in to help. Unknowingly, some of those infected travel back home, potentially spreading the disease from a Third World country to one of the most powerful and richest nations in the world.
Continue reading …They’re Back! USEF Announces Helmet Cameras No Longer Prohibited
January 6, 2015 Comments Off on They’re Back! USEF Announces Helmet Cameras No Longer Prohibited
Would you ever use a helmet camera during a training session or competition? Do you think it might compromise the safety of a horse and its rider? Does it depend more on discipline?
Continue reading …Deciphering Complicated Horse Feed Tags
January 6, 2015 Comments Off on Deciphering Complicated Horse Feed Tags
Horse owners can walk into any feed store and face a myriad of nutritional choices. Choosing the right one depends on many factors, including the age of the horse, its work load, any metabolic issues, and whether it’s a breeding animal—like a pregnant mare. Deciding what to feed your horse for optimum nutrition takes a concerted effort on the part of the owner and veterinarian. Often, the advice of a good nutritionist can be helpful as well.
Continue reading …American Quarter Horses Well-Represented on International Scale During New Year’s Day Parade
January 5, 2015 Comments Off on American Quarter Horses Well-Represented on International Scale During New Year’s Day Parade
“I wondered what it must be like to ride a horse through all that hubbub. What an exciting challenge and opportunity to find out what my Israeli-bred Quarter Horse thinks of the heart of our capital city!”
Continue reading …What’s Your Opinion? – APHA Rule Change Proposals for 2016
January 5, 2015 Comments Off on What’s Your Opinion? – APHA Rule Change Proposals for 2016
If you’ve ever complained about a decision made by your respective breed association or wish a new rule would be created, last summer, the American Paint Horse Association gave members the chance to submit rule change proposals and let their voices be heard. Now, the association is looking for input from its members on the list of the most recently submitted rule changes.
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