How does the humiliation of a pizza guy have anything to do with the horse world? It’s called crowdfunding, and it’s a relatively new social platform where people can support a cause, make a statement, or ask for help from a worldwide audience. Empathetic horse people have taken to this worldwide media to help others after barn fires, injuries, horse or human illnesses or simply for help with a creative project.
Continue reading …Helping Your Foal Get a Head Start in Life
March 18, 2015 Comments Off on Helping Your Foal Get a Head Start in Life
The months of preparation, anticipation, and planning all come to a head one night when your mare’s water breaks and you witness the miracle of birth. Foaling season is now in full swing, and hundreds of foals—golden, spotted, splotched, and accented with chrome—are making their way into the world and into our hearts.
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It was a déjà vu experience of “back to school” for all-around judges when AQHA’s new Judges’ Recertification requirement was announced in 2014. After many years spent in the chair, one critical final could now greatly impact their careers. No matter how well they knew the rulebook, or how much confidence they had in their skills, the mere notion of being retested brought a good deal of speculation and anxiety to cardholders.
Continue reading …The Show Lease Program: The Debate Continues
March 16, 2015 Comments Off on The Show Lease Program: The Debate Continues
It sounds good, in theory… While many are happy with the program, others are finding flaws. Some feel there are too many undefined possibilities and loopholes, and perhaps some of those are beginning to surface.
Continue reading …Liability Insurance for Small Equine Businesses
March 15, 2015 Comments Off on Liability Insurance for Small Equine Businesses
Question: Should a riding instructor with only a few clients forego purchasing a policy of liability insurance merely because her business is small? Answer: Definitely not!
Continue reading …Scott Frye Quarter Horses – A Lifelong Passion for Horses Leads to a Successful Career in the Sport
March 14, 2015 Comments Off on Scott Frye Quarter Horses – A Lifelong Passion for Horses Leads to a Successful Career in the Sport
Born and raised in Galax, Virginia, not far from the North Carolina border, Scott Frye had a passion for horses early on that even a feisty pony named “Snowy” couldn’t quell. He recalls the little Palomino firebrand, “My dad raised her for me when I was about four, and we trained her together. That pony would throw me off, and I’d get kind of scared, but my dad would just smack me on the butt and put me back on the saddle so I learned to hang on.” He laughs as he continues, “That’s probably the worst thing he could’ve done, because when I got that pony to finally listen to me, it started a love of horses that never quit.”
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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.
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