#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.
Continue reading …Happy Haunted Horse Halloween From The Equine Chronicle!
October 31, 2014 Comments Off on Happy Haunted Horse Halloween From The Equine Chronicle!
Halloween wouldn’t be complete without reliving the tale that inspired Washington Irving to create his classic, spooky story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, which features our favorite equine Halloween character of all time, the Headless Horseman.
Continue reading …Who’s Ready For Some Fun in the Sun at the Florida Gold Coast?!
October 31, 2014 Comments Off on Who’s Ready For Some Fun in the Sun at the Florida Gold Coast?!
The show schedule will feature special events such as the $2,000 Collection Hunter Classic, the $1,000 Retro Trail Derby, the $1,000 Hunter Pairs Stake, the $2,000 NSBA Western Pleasure Futurity, the $2,000 NSBA Hunter Under Saddle Futurity, and the $1,000 Green Trail Stakes.
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