Results of Equine Industry Economic Impact Study to be Released at Congressional Horse Caucus
February 23, 2018 Comments Off on Results of Equine Industry Economic Impact Study to be Released at Congressional Horse Caucus
“We are pleased to be able to hold this event with the Congressional Horse Caucus to continue to demonstrate to members of Congress how important our industry is to the United States economy.”
Continue reading …Plan For OKC State Fair Parking Changes “Postponed Indefinitely”
February 22, 2018 Comments Off on Plan For OKC State Fair Parking Changes “Postponed Indefinitely”
According to local Oklahoma station, Channel 4, the plan that was announced in December with the intent of increasing security, enhancing lighting, and including buses for transport at the State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, has been “postponed indefinitely.”
Continue reading …Do You Want to Keep Quarter Horse Racing Alive in Florida?
February 22, 2018 Comments Off on Do You Want to Keep Quarter Horse Racing Alive in Florida?
Clarify the law so that both a quarter horse and the quarter horse race are BOTH registered with the AQHA. FQHRA’s position on current pari-mutuels is simple: just follow the law. If a quarter horse track has a permit to run 40 days of horse races, then they should be required to run the appropriate number of live races and not be rewarded with the ability to have card rooms or slot machines without following the intent and spirit of the law.
Continue reading …Terry Bradshaw QH and Fossil Gate Farms Team Up For Production Sale of the Century
February 21, 2018 Comments Off on Terry Bradshaw QH and Fossil Gate Farms Team Up For Production Sale of the Century
On June 30th, 2018, horse enthusiasts will gather in Thackerville, Oklahoma, for a horse sale that promises to be an event any serious horse breeder won’t want to miss.
Continue reading …Our Own Team USA! 2018 AQHA Youth World Cup Team
February 20, 2018 Comments Off on Our Own Team USA! 2018 AQHA Youth World Cup Team
The pride of competing, not only for ones self, but for your country, is a thrill not many athletes have the opportunity to experience. But, it’s one that ten AQHA youth members will be able to experience this summer in College Station, Texas, during the 2018 AQHA Youth World Cup.
Continue reading …American Horse Council Meets With Department of Transport to Discuss Concerns About ELD Mandate
February 20, 2018 Comments Off on American Horse Council Meets With Department of Transport to Discuss Concerns About ELD Mandate
The DOT members present did clarify that trailer drivers not engaged in business are not subject to Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) regulations, specifically where additional licensing is concerned. Regardless of weight, it was the interpretation of those present that going to an event that may issue prizes does not necessarily constitute commercial activity. As long as participation in the competition itself is not a component of the business with which that driver or the vehicle are regularly engaged, and expenses for said trip are not deducted for tax purposes, a CDL is not required to operate the CMV in question. Those interpretations, as are all CMV regulations, are specific to federal regulations, and state regulations may be less forgiving.
Continue reading …Listen to AHC’s ELD Mandate Webinar Recording
February 17, 2018 Comments Off on Listen to AHC’s ELD Mandate Webinar Recording
It’s up! Due to the overwhelming number of questions and comments, The American Horse Council has received lately concerning the Electronic Logging Device Mandate, they decided to create an informative Q&A webinar. In case you missed the recent webinar on the ELD Mandate, AHC has posted a recording on their website. Speakers include Jeffrey Dean, […]
Continue reading …Find Out How the New Budget Act Affects the Horse Industry
February 12, 2018 Comments Off on Find Out How the New Budget Act Affects the Horse Industry
Fortunately for the horse industry, lawmakers approved an important tax incentive to restore three-year depreciation of racehorses for FY2017, allowing race horse owners to take advantage of the incentive within their FY2017 tax submission. This will allow racehorse owners to capture tax benefits that expired in FY2016. As you recall, the new tax law includes 100% depreciation for racehorses. The industry will continue to advocate for the 3-year depreciation provision for 2018 and beyond.
Continue reading …Solid and Regular Registry Paints Will Show Together in Select Events at 2018 APHA World Shows
February 12, 2018 Comments Off on Solid and Regular Registry Paints Will Show Together in Select Events at 2018 APHA World Shows
This move was approved by the Executive Committee at their January 2018 meeting for select World Show events only; included are added-money Challenge and Sweepstakes classes (except those held concurrently with world championship classes), the Breeders’ Trust Pleasure Stakes classes with a combined $50,000 payout, and the Youth Team Tournament and Youth World Games events.
Continue reading …Have Questions About the ELD Mandate? AHC Webinar is Today, Feb. 12th, at 3 PM ET
February 12, 2018 Comments Off on Have Questions About the ELD Mandate? AHC Webinar is Today, Feb. 12th, at 3 PM ET
This webinar is now closed; however, if you didn’t register in time, a recording of the webinar will be posted on www.horsecouncil.org shortly following the event. Stay tuned…
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