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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Cut for a Cause - Saddle Shoot Out

The Southern California Reined Cow Horse Association (SCRCHA) hosted its October show at Casner Ranch in Temecula, CA, October 14-16. This show included cutting/ herd work, ranch riding, and cow horse classes both Saturday and Sunday, boasting high entries in all classes.

Friday, November 25, 2016

Oregon Hosts No Bling in the Ring Show

The Oregon Quarter Horse Association closes out its 2016 show season September 15-18 with No Bling in the Ring Show in Eugene. The Oregon Quarter Horse Association held their final show of the 2016 season, No Bling in the Ring Show in Eugene.

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Horse-Showing Q&A: The Quarter Method

Question: "Should we use the quarter system in a halter class while the judge is judging like we would in a showmanship class, or just keep it simple and stay on opposite sides?"

Monday, November 21, 2016

How Not To Overspend On Your Christmas Shopping

Christmas – it’s the lovely time of the year again; the time for giving and sharing of gifts with family and friends. As much as we want to celebrate and be jolly during this festive season, we want to make sure that we are careful about spending so that we don’t spoil the festive mood.

Saturday, November 19, 2016

Stallion Power at the 2016 NCHA Futurity Sales

Western Bloodstock Ltd. announced the unprecedented sale of two all-time leading money earners, who are also contemporary sires of top money earners. Third Cutting LTE $545,146 and Spots Hot LTE $529,435 will be offered for sale in December during the 2016 NCHA Futurity Sales, at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas.

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Ammonia: The Hidden Danger in the Barn

We all like to think of the barn as a place to unwind and relax, but did you know that there may be a hidden danger to you lurking in your horse’s stall? When you open the stall door, pitchfork in hand, are you hit with an acrid burning of the nose, lungs and throat? That my friend, is the signature trademark of ammonia.

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

For Topline, The Fix is in the Feed

Poor topline is more than just lousy saddle fit or bad genetics. It’s a key aspect of overall health. Today, there’s a lot of confusion out there about what it takes to improve topline.

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Sunday, November 13, 2016

NRHA’s Newest Four Million Dollar Sire: Magnum Chic Dream

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) would like to congratulate Magnum Chic Dream on becoming NRHA’s Newest Four Million Dollar Sire. Reaching his Three Million Dollar Sire status in 2015, Magnum Chic Dream has continued to sire elite offspring. 

Friday, November 11, 2016

The Legacy Lives On: Jacs Electric Spark NRHA’s Newest Three Million Dollar Sire

Gone but not forgotten, the late stallion, Jacs Electric Spark, continues to have offspring that excel in the show pen. Through his offsprings’ continued success during the 2016 All American Quarter Horse Congress, Jacs Electric Spark has become the newest National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Three Million Dollar Sire. 

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

50th Annual Congress Super Sale Results Report

“The 50th Annual Congress Super Sale featured the New Yearling Sale Stakes Session, which was met with a lot of enthusiasm and support,” according to Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “With 105 yearling Western Pleasure prospects entered, the response from sellers was better than we expected..."

Monday, November 7, 2016

Duals Lucky Charm and Kelby Phillips Win Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Championship

Saturday, October 1, was the long- awaited National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Finals day. Twenty-five riders who spent the last two weeks striving to become finalists began with a clean slate and a fresh chance to win the $100,000 paycheck.

Saturday, November 5, 2016

Using the Tax Code’s Net Operating Loss Carryover

Since 1918, the Tax Code has provided for the net operating loss carryover (NOL). It is a fundamental feature of U.S. tax law. According to IRS statistics, in 2014 over 1.2 million taxpayers filed for an NOL deduction, with the average amount being $163,292, for a total amount of $196.2 billion.

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Record Entries at the Farnam Arizona Fall Championship

A great indicator that a horse show is on the right track is an increase in the number of entries. By that standard, the Farnam Arizona Fall Championship must be delivering exactly what AQHA and NSBA exhibitors want.

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