Recent News for Business Management
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AAEP 2008: Performance Horse Forum
April 08, 2009
In a year that saw increased public scrutiny of equine welfare and medication issues both on the track and in the competition field, veterinarians at the 2008 Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) in San... Read More
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Competent Horse Care
April 01, 2009
Timely deworming, immunizations, and farrier work are only part of the equation. Ongoing observation is required to ensure your horse is properly fed and cared for.... Read More
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Stimulus Act Could Impact Horse Industry
February 27, 2009
The 2009 Stimulus Act signed into law by President Barack Obama contains provisions that impact the horse industry, the American Horse Council said in a Feb. 24 memorandum. The measure contains the bigger write-off for horses and other... Read More
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Adoption Programs to Brand Horses
February 26, 2009
ReRun, the Thoroughbred adoption program headquartered in New Jersey, will be freeze branding its horses to protect them from getting into the wrong hands. Joining ReRun in this initiative is Kentucky Equine Humane Center (KyEHC) and Mylestone... Read More
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Sale Reports Five Violations of New Riding Crop Rule
February 24, 2009
The set of uniform policies developed by four major Thoroughbred auction firms--Barretts, Fasig-Tipton, Keeneland, and the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. (OBS)--took effect beginning with the OBS February select sale of 2-year-olds in training Feb. 1... Read More
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California Veterinary Tax Removed from Budget
February 24, 2009
After a three-month battle, the California state legislature last week approved the final 2009-2010 budget, sans a proposed veterinary tax. The California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) conducted a letter and call-in campaign to stop the... Read More
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Kentucky Bills Boost Barn Operators, Rescues
February 20, 2009
Kentucky's House Agriculture and Small Business Committee last week approved two bills intended to help boarding barn operators and horse rescues cope with the negative economy. Sponsored by Rep. Dwight Butler, HR 418 expands local... Read More
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For the Record: Taxes and Recordkeeping
February 01, 2009
Tame that wild pile of unorganized paperwork throughout the year to optimize the horse and farm ownership experience. Editor's Note: This article provides general information only, and readers should consult with a... Read More
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Horse Licensing Bill Scrapped after Protest
January 29, 2009
A New Hampshire lawmaker scrapped mandatory horse licensing legislation after angry horse owners protested the measure on grounds that it would be financially burdensome. The bill, HB 427, required owners to obtain licenses for each of thei... Read More
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Horse Council Offers Tax Tips
January 27, 2009
The American Horse Council (AHC) is offering extensive tax information that can influence your equine business tax returns. For 40 years, the American Horse Council has provided the horse industry with tax information through the "Tax Bulletin,"... Read More
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Weather, Economy Hit Utah Mustang Sale
January 26, 2009
A Bureau of Land Management (BLM) official credited wintry weather and the high costs of horsekeeping for lackluster results at a Jan. 24 Wild Horse and Burro sale in Delta, Utah. Of the 320 Spanish Mustangs offered from Utah's Sulphur Herd... Read More
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White Colt Sold at Keeneland to Return to Breeder
January 19, 2009
White Prince, whose $60,000 price topped the fifth session of the Keeneland January horses of all ages auction in Lexington Jan. 16, did not go to a new home. The transaction was... Read More
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Keeneland Sale Final Gross Down 53.4%
January 18, 2009
The final results of the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale in Lexington were sobering, with setbacks of 53.4% in gross revenue, 48% in average price, and 44.1% in median price from a year ago. But they weren't anything new to the people... Read More
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Lady Finds a Home: 50th Thoroughbred Adopted Through TheHorse.com Service
January 15, 2009
TheHorse.com recently got word that a Thoroughbred formerly en route to slaughter had found a home via TheHorse.com's Thoroughbred Adoption Services, sponsored by Gainesway Farm. She was the 50th Thoroughbred to be placed through the service. <A... Read More
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Downward Spiral Continues at Keeneland Sale
January 14, 2009
The Keeneland January horses of all ages sale continued its scary downward spiral during the second session of its six-day run in Lexington. The gross revenue Jan. 13 dropped 66.2% from a year ago while the average price fell 61.6%. The median... Read More
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Keeneland Thoroughbred Sale Opening Down 45.9%
January 13, 2009
The results were grim, but not surprising, as Keeneland opened its January horses of all ages sale in Lexington during a time of worldwide economic downturns. The gross revenue Jan. 12 plummeted 44% from the auction's first session in 2008 while... Read More
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45 Horses Find New Homes Via TheHorse.com Service
January 09, 2009
Launched in November 2008, TheHorse.com's Thoroughbred Adoption Service has now coordinated new homes for 45 horses. See a list of horses placed. "I’m extremely... Read More
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British Thoroughbred Sale Tattersalls Down 51%
December 05, 2008
Tattersalls' December sale ended quietly in England with a breeding stock session in which a 3-year-old colt, sold as a jumping prospect, topped trade at 65,000 guineas. The other figures for Dec. 4 were 139 horses sold, a gross of 656,650... Read More
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California Vet Service Tax Fails; Might Resurface
December 03, 2008
Last week, the California State Senate and Assembly rejected Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposal to balance the budget, which included the addition of a sales tax to veterinary... Read More
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Sale of Interest in Curlin Rejected
December 01, 2008
A Kentucky state judge has denied the private bid by majority owner Stonestreet Stables for the minority interest in reigning Horse of the Year Curlin, ordering the pertinent parties to work out their differences on their own. Franklin... Read More
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Ireland's Miniature Horses to Get Official Studbook, Passports
December 01, 2008
The owners of Ireland's smallest equines have big cause for celebration, as that country's Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food last week officially recognized the Miniature Horse and Pony Society of Ireland (MHPSI). As a result, the... Read More
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California Governor Proposes Tax on Veterinary Services
November 26, 2008
In an effort to raise funds for the state, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently announced his proposal to expand sales tax to include veterinary services. If this proposal passes, the governor estimated $357 million in increased revenu... Read More
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Keeneland Thoroughbred Sale Ends in Substantial Decline
November 19, 2008
The Keeneland November breeding stock sale that coincided with a world economic crash ended Nov. 17 with substantial declines in every key statistical category. The Lexington sales company reported that 3,019 horses were sold during the... Read More
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New York Farm Operator Sentenced
November 15, 2008
Geraldine Trupia, the operator of a New York breeding farm from which authorities seized a herd of horses in August, appeared in Troupsburg Town Court for sentencing this week. Now she's speaking out on the circumstances of her case.... Read More
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Curlin Majority Owner Bids to Buy Out Remaining Share
November 14, 2008
Jess Jackson is involved in a private bid to buy out the 20% minority interest he doesn't control in reigning Horse of the Year Curlin, but actions in a Kentucky court Nov. 13 on the surface probably won't help speed a decision on the champion... Read More
