Sometimes the Tax Court can yield a surprising decision. Tax Court judges are appointed the same way as all federal judges, by the President, and approved by the Senate. The judges all have significant experience in tax law, but their reputations vary in terms of how sympathetic they are to arguments given on behalf of taxpayers.
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Spring is just around the corner and you know what that means…longer days, warmer breezes, greener pastures. Spring is probably my favorite of the four seasons, fall being next in line. I like the Spring season because it’s a harbinger of life. It’s like someone turns a switch shifting us from the dead of winter to the birth of Spring. The flowers bloom, the grass greens, the birds chirp, and the frozen streams and ponds jump to life.
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You jolt out of bed, fumbling to find the button to quiet your alarm. Realizing it’s still dark, you groan with exhaustion while rubbing your eyes. Your tired muscles from the last few months of drills cry out as you swing your legs over the bed, and you wonder for a moment if you can really do this. Then, you remember today is the big day you have been preparing for. Your body is filled once again with the familiar call to ride or show your horse in-hand, to share that incomparable bond with your equine and demonstrate what you have practiced to perfection.
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Jennifer Schexnayder of New Roads, LA is feeling very lucky these days, describing the acquisition of her newest equine partner as a “little girl’s dream come true.” Schexnayder is the proud owner of the beautiful bay stallion, I Only Date Models, a 2005 double-registered sire by Invitation Only and out of Good Tobe An Asset.
Continue reading …Get to Know Your Fellow Competitor – Scott Reinartz
March 12, 2015 Comments Off on Get to Know Your Fellow Competitor – Scott Reinartz
The horse is unbelievable in its power, athleticism, and ability to communicate and connect with humans on such a profound level. They’re beautiful creatures with tremendous intelligence, but, at the same time, they’re like huge puppy dogs,” says Scott Reinartz
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The Equine Chronicle wanted to learn a little more about this elite group, the type of horses they tend to show, and the unique challenges they face. We spoke with some of the industry’s highly successful Select and Masters exhibitors including Christine Hocutt-Senteney, Linda Coakley, Debby Brehm, Debi East, and Vicki Kent.
Continue reading …A Day in the Life of an Equine Professional
January 23, 2015 Comments Off on A Day in the Life of an Equine Professional
So what exactly does an Equine Specialist do? Fox explains that she is a jack-of-all-trades within the equine industry.
Continue reading …Affordable Care Act – Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
January 19, 2015 Comments Off on Affordable Care Act – Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
By Dr. Brad Beauvais, PhD, MBA, MA, FACHE The United States’ healthcare industry is in turmoil… The truth is that both the cost and the quality of care provided within the health sector have been a matter of contentious debate for decades. On one hand the United States (U.S.) health care marketplace is the most […]
Continue reading …Tax Matters – The New Senate and Tax Reform
January 9, 2015 Comments Off on Tax Matters – The New Senate and Tax Reform
Now that Republicans will control the Senate, the question arises whether this will result in tax reform, or at least impact how the IRS conducts its business.
Top aides to the President have made the IRS hostile turf to honest taxpayers. The IRS has targeted individuals and organizations. IRS bureaucracy has demanded agents to lead no-change audits, to make greater demands for documents, and to disfavor settlements.
NCAA Weighs Decision on the Future of Collegiate Equestrian Sport
January 8, 2015 Comments Off on NCAA Weighs Decision on the Future of Collegiate Equestrian Sport
I remember my first Intercollegiate horse show as a member of the Colby-Sawyer College Chargers. We arrived at Mount Holyoke College in our big, blue school bus, surrounded by much larger schools in their luxury charter buses. It was incredibly intimidating, much like any big show, but this time, instead of just my horse and I out there on our own, I was part of a team of riders that cheered each other on. Our mounts were chosen from names in a basket, which evened the playing field for everyone. I will never forget the powerful mixture of anticipation, camaraderie, and school pride that came with the experience.
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