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.
Continue reading …Western Wishes and NCHA Help One Teenager’s Equestrian Dreams Come True
November 3, 2014 Comments Off on Western Wishes and NCHA Help One Teenager’s Equestrian Dreams Come True
Crews first learned about her condition when she had a seizure two years ago. An MRI showed three tumors on her brain that, because of the location, are inoperable. Crews continues to lead as normal a life as possible, and said she is grateful for the opportunities that her involvement with Western Wishes has brought her.
Continue reading …Green Level 1 Classes Make Their Debut at the AQHA World Show
November 3, 2014 Comments Off on Green Level 1 Classes Make Their Debut at the AQHA World Show
Despite his large size and laidback attitude, Next Ones On Me, aka “Shooter,” is still very much a baby. At three years old, the dark gelding is just beginning his career in the show ring by competing in Hunter Under Saddle classes. He wasn’t shown much this year, being that it was his first season.
Continue reading …Chelsea and Paulina Martz – Equestrian Sisters Extraordinaire
November 2, 2014 Comments Off on Chelsea and Paulina Martz – Equestrian Sisters Extraordinaire
For Chelsea and Paulina Martz, showing horses is a family affair. Chelsea, 25, and Paulina, 16, are the daughters of Cathy and Gary Martz of Blacklick, Ohio. The genuine affection, good-natured ribbing, and dedication to the girls’ interest in riding are the ties that bind this dedicated horse show family together.
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