APHA Eliminates 14-18 Age Division- Now 13 and Under and 18 and Under
January 11, 2018 Comments Off on APHA Eliminates 14-18 Age Division- Now 13 and Under and 18 and Under
“It is the hope that this change will encourage the 13 & Under youth to ‘show up’ from Novice Youth into the 13 & Under classes to dip their toes into the youth division classes, and it allows them to show with their peers that are at a similar level of experience.”
Continue reading …Don’t Forget: New APHA Rules in Effect as of January 1st
January 10, 2018 Comments Off on Don’t Forget: New APHA Rules in Effect as of January 1st
The following rules were proposed and passed at the 2017 APHA Convention and became official beginning January 1. Read up on these modifications and arm yourself with the most recent information to have a stress-free year.
Find the full 2018 rule book here.
Trump’s New Tax Law to Have Impact on Horse Industry
January 9, 2018 Comments Off on Trump’s New Tax Law to Have Impact on Horse Industry
Estate Tax: The final law ultimately preserves the estate tax, but doubles the current exemptions of $5.49 million for individuals and $10.98 million for married couples. Raising the statutory threshold will reduce the number of farms and family businesses subject to the tax. It will also spare many family-run businesses from jumping over accounting hurdles to avoid the tax altogether.
Continue reading …AQHA Accepting Location Bids For 2019, 2020, and 2021 Select World Show
January 8, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Accepting Location Bids For 2019, 2020, and 2021 Select World Show
The qualifying period for the Adequan® Select World is June 1 – May 31 each year, and the show traditionally has been held the last week of August, ending on the Saturday of Labor Day. It is AQHA’s preference that the Adequan® Select World Championship Show keep these same qualifying and event dates.
Continue reading …Performance Halter Rule Changes For 2018 AQHA World Show
January 8, 2018 Comments Off on Performance Halter Rule Changes For 2018 AQHA World Show
Horses entered in performance halter classes at the 2018 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show must also qualify and compete in a performance class at the show. This rule change, which affects amateur and open performance halter at the 2018 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship, is effective immediately.
Continue reading …FEI World Equestrian Games to be Held in U.S. For Second Time in History
January 3, 2018 Comments Off on FEI World Equestrian Games to be Held in U.S. For Second Time in History
The WEG is held every four years, halfway between the Summer Olympic Games cycle. Equestrian enthusiasts from over 70 countries travel to WEG host cities every four years to cheer on international athletes from their native countries
Continue reading …Happy New Year! A New Year’s Show Story
January 1, 2018 Comments Off on Happy New Year! A New Year’s Show Story
Twas the night before New Year and all through the stalls, every horse was made ready, prepared one and all. All the halters were hung, and the saddles with care, with hope that a victory soon would be theirs.
Continue reading …Everything You Need to Know About the ELD Mandate
December 18, 2017 Comments Off on Everything You Need to Know About the ELD Mandate
“Probably, the most important thing for your readers to know, is that they will not be affected by this rule, unless they’ve been keeping written time logs in the past. The ELD mandate is not changing anything related to commercial drivers’ license requirements. It’s just changing how those hours are reported.”
Continue reading …Welcome the New 2018 NSBA Board! Susie Johns Named President
December 14, 2017 Comments Off on Welcome the New 2018 NSBA Board! Susie Johns Named President
Stay tuned for the January/February edition of The Equine Chronicle for an interview with the new NSBA President Susie Johns!
Continue reading …Shawn Flarida Becomes NRHA’s FIRST Six Million Dollar Rider
December 13, 2017 Comments Off on Shawn Flarida Becomes NRHA’s FIRST Six Million Dollar Rider
Flarida’s quest to become NRHA’s first Six Million Dollar Rider became reality during the Lucas Oil Level 4 Open Futurity Finals. With two horses in the competition, his chances of crossing this historic milestone were high. Flarida’s first run on Garry Ray Smith’s Missin My Tinsel (Hollywoodstinseltown x Dont Miss This) scored a 220, earning him 9th place and $22,287.89. George and Carol Bell’s Mr. Masota Star (Wimpys Little Step x Cee Another Masota) was Flarida’s second ride. A score of 222 ½ fell in 3rd place and earned $73,554.10—pushing his earnings just over $6 million.
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