2014 APHA World Show Classic and Masters Sr. HUS Wins Go to Coleen Bull and Jessica Kopp
November 7, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 APHA World Show Classic and Masters Sr. HUS Wins Go to Coleen Bull and Jessica Kopp
Two more Hunter Under Saddle World Champions have been crowned this evening at the 2014 APHA World Championship Show. First up, the Classic Amateur Senior Hunter Under Saddle was won by Jessica Kopp with WC Northern Charisma.
Continue reading …Kennedy and Distad Win Gold and Silver Yearling Longe Line at 2014 APHA World Show
November 7, 2014 Comments Off on Kennedy and Distad Win Gold and Silver Yearling Longe Line at 2014 APHA World Show
In addition to being quite large for his size, Kennedy was attracted to this particular colt because of the beauty and maturity he possessed at such an early age. “Maddox” is by A Scenic Impulse and out of A Sensational Zippo.
Continue reading …Hull, Wildes, Hughes, Lyon, Wise, and Schexnayder Win Morning Hunter Classes at 2014 APHA World Show
November 7, 2014 Comments Off on Hull, Wildes, Hughes, Lyon, Wise, and Schexnayder Win Morning Hunter Classes at 2014 APHA World Show
For those of you who are wondering, Patrick is just as big in person as he is in photos; he is four years old and an astonishing 17.2 hands tall.
Continue reading …Morning Halter Wins at 2014 APHA World Show Include Robinett, Miller, Boothe, and Griffin
November 7, 2014 Comments Off on Morning Halter Wins at 2014 APHA World Show Include Robinett, Miller, Boothe, and Griffin
We caught up with Robin Robinett as she handed “Dexter” over to her horse trainer, JT Mitchell, in order to begin preparations for her next class, 3-Year-Old Geldings. It was clear by Robinett’s happy tears that this win had special meaning.
Continue reading …How To Survive as the Other Half of a Horse-a-holic
November 7, 2014 Comments Off on How To Survive as the Other Half of a Horse-a-holic
They are legends in their own time; you may have only caught a glimpse of them or heard their names in passing. Some are elusive, like fleeting deer. Others are an ever-present force that can easily be found sleeping in a chair in a barn aisle, glued to their smart phones in the stands at a horse show, or standing in the shadows with a trusty manure fork or bottle of fly spray.
Continue reading …#ThrowbackThursday- Top 10 Favorite Moments From 2013 APHA/AQHA World Shows
November 6, 2014 Comments Off on #ThrowbackThursday- Top 10 Favorite Moments From 2013 APHA/AQHA World Shows
Because this Throwback Thursday falls right at the start of the 2014 APHA and AQHA World Championship Shows, we thought it would be fun to relive some of our favorite moments from last year’s events by taking a look at some of our most popular photos. Click on the title of each image to read more about the original story.
Continue reading …Understanding the Judge’s Score Sheet
November 6, 2014 Comments Off on Understanding the Judge’s Score Sheet
All horse show competitors have been there. We’ve thought, “Why did I place fifth instead of first? Why did their pattern beat mine?” Perhaps, you were pleasantly surprised to be a class winner, yet you still realized there was room for improvement and wanted to know where to start.
Continue reading …Bingham Herd of 75 Abandoned Quarter Horses Find New Homes
November 5, 2014 Comments Off on Bingham Herd of 75 Abandoned Quarter Horses Find New Homes
“The response from the horse world was remarkable. HARPS received more than 300 applications from horse people coast to coast, and we are grateful to each and every person willing to step up and give these horses a new start,” Ewing said.
Continue reading …Tax Matters – New Tax Court Case Discusses Passive Loss Issue
November 5, 2014 Comments Off on Tax Matters – New Tax Court Case Discusses Passive Loss Issue
The IRS will often argue that a taxpayer is not eligible to deduct losses for a horse business because it’s a “passive activity.” The Material Participation Test (sec. 469 IRS Code) defines a passive activity as a business in which the taxpayer does not “materially participate.”
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If you’re a member of the horse show crowd, chances are you spend a considerable amount of time either on the road to, competing at, or returning home from equine competitions. Therefore, it’s a pretty safe bet that many of life’s milestones will occur during a horse show: anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, weddings, ect.
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