Maggie Bellville and Mozaun McKibben Score Top Titles in Ranch Horse Pleasure at QH Congress
October 10, 2014 Comments Off on Maggie Bellville and Mozaun McKibben Score Top Titles in Ranch Horse Pleasure at QH Congress
The Amateur Ranch Horse Pleasure class of 34 entries saw Maggie Bellville return aboard Classic Crome to take the Congress Championship with a score of 222.5. The pair received a check for $400, a coveted Congress bronze, neck ribbon, and bragging rights. Coming in second was Allysn Light with The Fresno Fox with a score of 222.5.
Continue reading …Confessions Of A First Year Scribe
October 10, 2014 Comments Off on Confessions Of A First Year Scribe
I was a former eye-roller. You know that conversation, when you’re sharing your opinion about a judge’s results and someone says that everyone should have to stand inside the ring, just once, to see what it’s really like? Cue the eye-roll. Admittedly, I wasn’t blessed with a poker face. Oddly enough, I have found the cure and it came while standing inside the ring.
Continue reading …IBHA Offering Registration Special For Equine Chronicle Readers!
October 10, 2014 Comments Off on IBHA Offering Registration Special For Equine Chronicle Readers!
The International Buckskin Horse Association is offering a special for all Equine Chronicle readers. Register your horse by December 1, 2014 at the Non-Member rate and your 2015 membership is FREE!*
Continue reading …Fly Season May be Ending but Ticks are Coming, Putting Horses at Risk For Lyme Disease
October 10, 2014 Comments Off on Fly Season May be Ending but Ticks are Coming, Putting Horses at Risk For Lyme Disease
The life cycle of a tick puts horses at high risk for being bitten during the fall months, particularly in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states.
Continue reading …Feeding a Whole Food Diet to Horses – A Free Oct. Webinar
October 10, 2014 Comments Off on Feeding a Whole Food Diet to Horses – A Free Oct. Webinar
“Feeding horses doesn’t have to be difficult,” said Tigger. “My goal is to help break down the barriers of confusing labels and feeding programs so that individuals can provide better health to themselves and their horses, and improved performance in the show ring.”
Continue reading …United Equestrian Conference Announces Sept. Riders of the Month
October 9, 2014 Comments Off on United Equestrian Conference Announces Sept. Riders of the Month
Congratulations Jessica Andronowitz, South Dakota State; Taylor Brown, Fresno State; Katherine Ehrman, New Mexico State; and Randi Pomrehn, Fresno State!
Continue reading …What a Great Idea! Having a School Study Center by the Horse Show Ring
October 9, 2014 Comments Off on What a Great Idea! Having a School Study Center by the Horse Show Ring
As many parents are well aware, having their young equestrians miss school to compete at horse shows can be a tricky proposition when it comes to strict attendance policies. Often, a conversation must take place beforehand, including the teachers and sometimes the principal, in order to come up with a plan for making up missed work, rescheduling test dates, turning in work early, or even emailing or faxing assignments from the road.
Continue reading …Tax Matters – Deductions for Advertising & Promotional Expenses
October 9, 2014 Comments Off on Tax Matters – Deductions for Advertising & Promotional Expenses
Advertising and promotional expenses are usually deductible along with other ordinary and necessary expenses in horse and livestock activities operated as a business. Traditional print ads in magazines can be expensive, and must be repeated in order to be effective. Other modes of advertising, such as on the internet or word-of-mouth advertising, as well as participation in horse shows, are important as well.
Continue reading …Equestrian Cribs: Dream Property- Under $3 Million Estate in Wellington, FL.
October 9, 2014 Comments Off on Equestrian Cribs: Dream Property- Under $3 Million Estate in Wellington, FL.
Many grass paddocks provide highly-desired grass turnout with grand oak trees to provide plenty of shade. This 4.5-acre estate is available in time for the 2014/2015 Wellington equestrian season and offered for under $3M – a steal for a property with this amazing potential!
Continue reading …SmartPak Introduces New Supplement- SmartEssentials Pellets
October 9, 2014 Comments Off on SmartPak Introduces New Supplement- SmartEssentials Pellets
SmartEssentials Pellets combine two of SmartPak’s popular formulas, SmartVite Thrive and SmartOmega 3™. The active ingredients from SmartVite Thrive provide a comprehensive selection of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids to help meet your horse’s nutrient requirements for optimal health. In addition, the ingredients from SmartOmega 3 help promote overall wellness with omega 3 fatty acids from flaxseed and fish oil.
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