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The Yearly Cost of Keeping a Horse
Use this chart to create your own budget for major horse care items, fences, veterinary care, etc.
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2013 First-Time FEI Horse Registration: Microchips Required
October 21, 2012
Beginning Jan. 1, 2013, all horses newly-registered with the FEI must be microchipped.... Read More
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Kentucky Farm-Level Equine Receipts Increase in 2011
September 30, 2012
After declining for three straight years, Kentucky farm-level equine receipts increased in 2011.... Read More
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Equine Guelph can Help Plan for a Profitable Equine Business
August 05, 2012
Equine Guelph is offering a 12-week equine business management course this fall.... Read More
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The Yearly Cost of Keeping a Horse
August 01, 2012
Use this chart to create your own budget for major horse care items, fences, veterinary care, etc.... Read More
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Equine Identification: Methods and New Technologies
May 29, 2012
Details on why equine identification is vital to owners, government officials, breed registries, and vets.... Read More
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BEVA to Host Equine Veterinary Practice Management Forum
May 28, 2012
BEVA will present a forum to help equine veterinary practices get the best out of their business. ... Read More
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Feds Seek Forfeiture of Crundwell Horses
May 03, 2012
Horse breeder Crundwell was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $53 million from a small Illinois town.... Read More
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Horse Breeder Accused of Misappropriating $30 Million
April 19, 2012
Prosecutors accuse Crundwell of misappropriating more than $30 million in city revenue between 2006 and 2012.... Read More
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Biosecurity Agreement
March 13, 2012
Show or event managers might want to include an agreement requiring a signature on a compliance agreement.... Read More
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Homes Sought for Arabian Horses
February 24, 2012
A herd of more than 40 Arabian horses belonging to a deceased breeder in West Virginia are now in the care of ... Read More
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International Equine Disease Report Third Quarter 2011
January 10, 2012
Contagious equine metritis, dourine, influenza, and strangles were among the disease reported.... Read More
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2012 Equine Business Conference Scheduled
December 14, 2011
Topics covered include equine insurance; law; tax and finance; and promotion, marketing, and advertising.... Read More
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Indiana Equine Operations Support $2 Billion Industry
December 05, 2011
Many equine operators view ventures as more hobby than business, according to a Purdue University survey.... Read More
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November KENA Meeting Focuses on Equine Law
November 01, 2011
Joel Turner, chair of the Frost Brown Todd Attorneys, LLC, equine law group, will speak to attendees.... Read More
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Kentucky Equine Receipts Might Stabilize in 2011
October 23, 2011
Strong cash receipts will likely propel Kentucky's agricultural sector, including equine, forward in 2011.... Read More
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Travel Documents: Know What You Need to Travel with Horses
September 20, 2011
Find out what veterinary documents you'll need to secure before you travel with horses. ... Read More
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AHC, AAEP Work With USDA to Coordinate EHV-1 Case Reporting
May 20, 2011
An EHV-1 case reporting system developed by the AHC, AAEP, and USDA:APHIS:VS is now in place.... Read More
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Comprehensive Planning for Equine Organizations
March 23, 2011
In horse-related organizations, as in all business ventures, practical management skills are key to success. But according to Lori Garkovich, PhD, professor in the Department of Community and Leadership Development at the University of Kentucky, many... Read More
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Online Budget Tools for Horse Owners Offered by UK College of Agriculture
December 19, 2010
Budgets might seem tedious and onerous to some, but they can also aid in decision-making related to starting a new business, operating an existing business more efficiently, or for tax purposes. In addition, for those who have horses but do not ... Read More
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Kentucky Farm Cash Receipts Up in 2010, Horses Show Slight Improvement
December 17, 2010
After being hit with a commodity market crash in 2008 and a global recession in 2009, Kentucky's farm economy showed marked improvement in 2010. Agricultural economists with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture estimate Kentucky farm ... Read More
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Financing a Horse Business
November 01, 2010
Outside capital is needed to buy big-ticket items or deal with bills in the face of an erratic cash flow.... Read More
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Farm Safety Tips
September 01, 2010
How do you create the safest possible environment for your horses? First, remember you get what you pay for. When you equip your farm or pay board for your horse's living arrangements, investing in farm safety procedures can save a lot of expense... Read More
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Establishing a Horse Business (Book Excerpt)
April 04, 2010
Owning horses can be a serious business for some people or a pleasant hobby for others. There is no legal requirement that a horse operation must be classified as a "business," but if you plan to operate a commercial boarding stable, ... Read More
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Horse Identification Riles Up Readers
February 25, 2010
More than 1,600 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "Should some form of permanent identification be required for every horse in the United States?" <table align="right" bord... Read More
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Canadian Rules Could Impact Slaughter Exports
February 15, 2010
New Canadian horse processing regulations could slow the flow of U.S. horses to slaughter plants there, say equine welfare advocates. Last month the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) advised all Canadian owners of horses that co... Read More
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