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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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Boarding Barn Health
June 01, 2010
Moving your horse into a boarding barn is a lot like sending your child to school for the first time. Just as you would in choosing a school for your kids, you want to do your research, asking all pertinent questions.... Read More
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UK Boarding Stable Survey Reflects Owners' Concerns
November 30, 2009
One in four respondents to a recent survey on UK boarding stables reported serious welfare problems, reported World Horse Welfare. The survey results show serious welfare concerns reported by the public, including 13% who said ther... Read More
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Choosing a Boarding Stable
November 01, 2009
First, all boarding stables are not created equal. Some will provide excellent care for your horse and others, quite simply, will not. They'll take your money every month, but the horse might receive minimal care at best.... Read More
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Planning for the Worst While You're Away
June 14, 2009
Take the steps to provide the best treatment possible for your horse and your situation, and decrease the stress on yourself and the veterinary team in the event of an equine emergency. Please turn on your imagination for ... Read More
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Deadbeat Horse Boarders Addressed by Kentucky Law
April 17, 2009
Horse owners who fail to pay boarding fees can and do create real hardship for farm owners. Legislation was recently signed into law that will dramatically improve the outlook for boarding operations left in the lurch by non-paying horse owners.... 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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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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Kansas Trainer Vows Court Fight Over Relocated Horses
November 10, 2008
Kansas horse trainer Tammy Blase vowed to challenge landlord Scott Becker and his family in court on grounds that he violated their lease agreement by ordering the Nov. 4 removal of 59 horses from Mount Bethel Farm in Meriden, Kan., without firs... Read More
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Horses Grab Headlines in Kansas Financial Dispute
November 07, 2008
A group of 59 horses became the subject of a Jackson County, Kan., police investigation this week after they were reported stolen, then recovered, and then revealed to be collateral in a financial dispute between a Meriden, Kan., farm owner and... Read More
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Effort to Match Seized New York Horses, Owners Continues
October 30, 2008
Eight weeks after seizing 85 allegedly malnourished Thoroughbred horses from a Troupsburg, N.Y., breeding farm, authorities with the Finger Lakes Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) are still trying to match the... Read More
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Readers Report Trends in This Year's Hay Market
October 21, 2008
More than 1,900 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "Have you purchased hay for the coming winter?" <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width=210 align=right... Read More
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Horse Facility Acreage: Reader Poll Results
September 05, 2008
More than 2,100 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "How many acres are there where your horse lives?"... Read More
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Hobby or Business? Defining your Equine Venture
August 31, 2008
According to the Internal Revenue Service, if your main objective is to make a profit, then you are considered a legitimate business. Many people involved within the horse industry often do not view their small hors... Read More
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Resource Helps Military Families with Horses Make their Move
August 28, 2008
In March 2008, horse owner Valerie Van der Veer launched a Web site to help military families locate on-base stables when they experience a Permanent Change of Station (PCS). "It... Read More
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'People's Court' Decides Horse Dispute
June 22, 2008
"The People's Court," a television court show featuring real litigants, real cases, and real justice, was the setting for two Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack trainers to settle their dispute over an unpaid board bill in an episode that... Read More
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Alabama Man Found Guilty of Cruelty; Ownership of Horses Uncertain
December 26, 2007
An Algiers, Ala., man has been found guilty of 10 counts of animal cruelty after being accused of keeping horses on his property with limited food and water, a prosecutor said. A criminal District Court commissioner last week found Dave... Read More
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Think Tough to Increase Profits
July 01, 2002
For many, enjoying horses is a way of life, and we are willing to work hard in other areas to support this hobby. There are those, however, who have decided to make their involvement in the horse industry a paying supplement to their earnings. I... Read More
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Boarding: You Get What You Pay For
October 16, 2001
For many horse owners, deciding where to board requires the same careful thought and research as buying a new car, or even a house. Factors such as cost, location, and level of care all figure into the choice. So, too, does the type of horse and... Read More
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Lien On Me
October 11, 2001
Unpaid bills can be the ruin of any business. Whether you operate a large training stable or a modest boarding farm, the way you deal with the inevitable client who cannot, or will not, pay the board bill might decide whether your business... Read More
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Boarding Contracts Part 2
October 05, 2001
Many attorneys recommend including in boarding contracts an exculpatory clause in which the boarder agrees to a waiver of the farm's liability for personal injuries or injuries to the horse. This is important due to the nature o... Read More
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Choosing the Right Horse for Your Lifestyle
October 01, 2001
Owning a horse can be expensive. There has long been a saying among horse owners that it's easy to get a horse--keeping it is the tough part! After all, the purchase is a single expenditure of money that sets the stage for many future outlays fo... Read More
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Locating the Ideal Barn
January 01, 2001
Ranch, farm, field, or barn? When your horse needs a home away from your home, you want to board him in a safe, pleasant place. You might be dissatisfied with your current arrangement, have moved into a new area, or just can't... Read More
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Large Non-Farm Horse Operations Should Review New USDA-EPA Strategy On Water Pollution
May 14, 1999
On March 9, 1999, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released their “Unified National Strategy for Animal Feeding Operations.” The agencies have been working on this strategy since... Read More
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Boarding Contracts
November 01, 1998
No one wants to add complication and aggravation to a business or pleasure activity, and for many horse enthusiasts, the use of written boarding contracts is viewed as providing more hassle than benefit. After all, you might think, what is the... Read More
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