#APHAWorld EC Photo of the Day- Banks is Back!
November 6, 2015 Comments Off on #APHAWorld EC Photo of the Day- Banks is Back!
Many of our readers will remember the inspiring story of longtime APHA exhibitor and former AjPHA President, Banks Ready, who was involved in a devastating car accident on May 24, 2012. Now, he’s back in the winner’s circle!
Continue reading …The Passing of a Legend – Zips Chocolate Chip
November 6, 2015 Comments Off on The Passing of a Legend – Zips Chocolate Chip
How many horses come with their own brand of cookie? Zips Chocolate Chip was a legend, not only for the indelible mark he left on the equine industry, but for the delicious, chocolate chip cookies baked and distributed at shows by his loving owners, Ann and Phil Myers of Myers Horse Farms in Ashland, Ohio.
Continue reading …APHA World Show Amateur Equitation Winners Include Bankford, Weiser, Bull
November 6, 2015 Comments Off on APHA World Show Amateur Equitation Winners Include Bankford, Weiser, Bull
“It’s incredible,” Christine says. “I’ve worked so hard, and to have it pay off like this is a dream come true!”
Continue reading …Kathie Kennedy and Hesa Love Machine Win APHA World BF Gold Yearling Longe Line
November 5, 2015 Comments Off on Kathie Kennedy and Hesa Love Machine Win APHA World BF Gold Yearling Longe Line
“I was totally amazed,” Paula says. “But, of course, I had the best of the best at the end of the longe line.”
Continue reading …Kacie Scharf and A Movin Machine Mark Highest Western Riding Score (239) at QH Congress in Past Four Years… Maybe Longer
November 5, 2015 Comments Off on Kacie Scharf and A Movin Machine Mark Highest Western Riding Score (239) at QH Congress in Past Four Years… Maybe Longer
Some stories merit a little investigative reporting… and that was certainly the case when AQHA youth competitor, Kacie Scharf, scored a chart-topping 239 to win Youth 14-18 Western Riding at the 2015 All American Quarter Horse Congress with her horse, A Movin Machine.
Continue reading …APHA World Morning Halter/Over Fence Winners Include Drawdy, Cassata, Dengate, Berg, Banister, Swainston, Campbell
November 5, 2015 Comments Off on APHA World Morning Halter/Over Fence Winners Include Drawdy, Cassata, Dengate, Berg, Banister, Swainston, Campbell
Competition began bright and early this morning at the 2015 APHA Open/Amateur World Championship Show in Fort Worth, TX. Over in the Watt Arena, Amateur Mare Halter classes have been underway for the past four hours.
Continue reading …Tax Matters – Importance of Advertising From the IRS’ Perspective
November 5, 2015 Comments Off on Tax Matters – Importance of Advertising From the IRS’ Perspective
In any IRS audit of horse activities, one issue will be the extent to which the taxpayer has advertised horses for sale. Advertising is considered to be an effective type of promotion to attract customers, and if you do not advertise or otherwise promote the sale of your horses, the IRS will argue that you are not engaged in a business because you don’t care about selling your product.
Continue reading …Riders Announced For AQHA World Collegiate Horsemanship Challenge
November 4, 2015 Comments Off on Riders Announced For AQHA World Collegiate Horsemanship Challenge
Sixteen collegiate equestrian riders have been chosen to participate in the 2015 American Quarter Horse Association Collegiate Horsemanship Challenge, set for November 15-16 as part of the Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show to be held in Oklahoma City, Okla., the National Collegiate Equestrian Association selection committee announced Wednesday.
Continue reading …She Believed She Could, But She Didn’t…
November 4, 2015 Comments Off on She Believed She Could, But She Didn’t…
As I write this, I’ve discovered something that I didn’t previously know about myself. I like a challenge, a real challenge, one that has the chance of failure. I like a challenge that questions my perception of myself and my abilities. Showing horses does that.
Continue reading …First Vet Hospital to Pioneer Use of Revolutionary Robotics-Controlled Imaging System for Standing and Moving Horse
November 4, 2015 Comments Off on First Vet Hospital to Pioneer Use of Revolutionary Robotics-Controlled Imaging System for Standing and Moving Horse
The four-robot system can perform multiple modalities, including computed tomography (CT), and will be used in conjunction with a high-speed treadmill. The EQUIMAGINE™ imaging system will be capable of capturing the equine anatomy in a way never before possible, while the horse is awake, load-bearing, as well as moving on a treadmill.
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