AQHA Steward Program Being Dissolved to Make Way For New Stronger Program
August 31, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Steward Program Being Dissolved to Make Way For New Stronger Program
“The steward program, in its current state, will be dissolved to allow the new program to be built from the ground up,” said Alex Ross, AQHA senior director of judges and stewards.”
Continue reading …Tax Matters – Maryland’s Income Tax Scheme Declared Unconstitutional
August 30, 2015 Comments Off on Tax Matters – Maryland’s Income Tax Scheme Declared Unconstitutional
A disturbing feature of American taxes is the way some states tax the income of its residents earned both within and outside the state, as well as income earned within the state by nonresidents. Carly Fiorina, former Hewlett-Packard CEO and now presidential candidate, filed 17 state income tax returns last year. Many Americans file multiple state income tax returns in states where they do not live or work, but where they own a business or have income-producing activities. Ordinarily, the home state will allow residents a credit on income taxes paid to other states.
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When it comes to determining whether mercury is a threat, the conclusion is still just as divided with respect to horse vaccines as the human controversy.
Continue reading …Day 1 at AQHA Select World With Brister Shum- Competing Against Your Spouse…
August 28, 2015 Comments Off on Day 1 at AQHA Select World With Brister Shum- Competing Against Your Spouse…
People often ask, “What happens when he beats you?” We are a team… when he wins, I win. But, of course I don’t “like” getting beat. That just means I have to up my game!
Continue reading …The Gin Tin: Why Every Equestrian Event Should Have a Horse Trailer Bar…
August 27, 2015 Comments Off on The Gin Tin: Why Every Equestrian Event Should Have a Horse Trailer Bar…
With its new blue-ribbon exterior and charming mini white picket fence ramps, an old bumper-pull horse trailer has been given new life as a mobile bar christened “The Gin Tin.”
Continue reading …These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things…
August 27, 2015 Comments Off on These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things…
Why do we go to horse shows? For the joy of showing our horses? The camaraderie of being with friends and family? The thrill of competition? The Equine Chronicle brought together a panel of exhibitors and trainers to discover some of their favorite things at the horse show.
Continue reading …Appaloosa Becomes Only Stock Breed to Have Individual Class at Prestigious Dressage at Devon
August 26, 2015 Comments Off on Appaloosa Becomes Only Stock Breed to Have Individual Class at Prestigious Dressage at Devon
“Appaloosas have always been noted for their versatility, and the segue into the Dressage arena came quite naturally,” says Appaloosa enthusiast and previous Devon competitor Dr. Ted Zajac. “Appaloosas have been winning on the line and under saddle at Dressage at Devon since the 1980s with horses like GJ’s Justacen, Faith In Plaudit, King Goer, Fait Accompli, Amaya, Pin Up Dream, and Percussion winning top placings in large classes of Warmbloods.”
Continue reading …Extreme Makeover – All American Quarter Horse Congress Edition
August 26, 2015 Comments Off on Extreme Makeover – All American Quarter Horse Congress Edition
Thanks to the efforts and contributions of the state of Ohio, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association, and the Ohio Exposition Center, show goers, spectators, and horse enthusiasts will enjoy brand new facilities and upgrades at this year’s Congress. Through this joint effort, attendees can expect more stalls, upgraded buildings, new riding areas, and more space to enjoy the show.
Continue reading …What the Industry Has to Say About….
August 25, 2015 Comments Off on What the Industry Has to Say About….
“The one thing that needs to change to help the horse industry grow in a positive direction is…”
Continue reading …Brent Garringer and Easy N The Moonlight Win $5,000 3 and Over Novice Horse WP at SOQHA Futurity
August 24, 2015 Comments Off on Brent Garringer and Easy N The Moonlight Win $5,000 3 and Over Novice Horse WP at SOQHA Futurity
Winning an excellent class of ten entries was Brent Garringer with Easy N The Moonlight for owner Patricia Fogleman. Easy N The Moonlight is by Only In The Moonlight and out of Hotrod Be Easy. The Reserve Champion was Ross Wetherell aboard Perfect 10, by RL Best of Sudden and out of Im Talkin Sweet, for owner Bryan Reger. Shannon Simmons rode Some Kinda Radical to third place for Stanley and Susan Scott.
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