Several years ago I had a client who entered into the business of breeding horses for the purpose of sale at a profit. The IRS audited his return and declared his horse farm to be a “hobby” rather than a business and disallowed his farm loss deductions. The IRS argued...

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as looking over your well-kept, spotless barn filled with happy horses. But you can’t do this alone. Finding the right horse equipment, tools and barn supplies is critically important. The following essential list of horse tools, hor...

As we all know, coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) is running rampant in what is now a worldwide pandemic, not to mention spurring global panic. The virus has galloped into the United States, which has left society fearful, wary and uncertain. Much of this uncertaint...

For generations, horse owners have seen the benefits of coating hooves with various substances for their protection and flexibility. Additionally, some old-time farriers have reported success in improving the hoof condition by abrading the coronet band to increase bloo...

In the previous blog we met some of the Youth Volunteers working to support Love This Horse Equine Rescue (LTH), who specialize in taking in forgotten, neglected and abused Arabian horses from law enforcement seizures, local animal shelters, distressed owners, and from...

Hope, Healing and Hooves, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, is now in its fifth year of serving our community. Hope, Healing and Hooves, Inc. (“HHH”) was created from a passion for helping at risk and low-income children by providing an equestrian program that encourages...

According to their website, “Love This Horse, Equine Rescue Inc. (LTH) is a horse rescue specializing in taking in forgotten, neglected and abused Arabian horses from law enforcement seizures, local animal shelters, distressed owners, and from low-end horse auctions. 

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Liz Bentley comes from a family of horse addicts. From breeding to showing professionally and as a hobby, she is more than well-versed in the world of Arabian horses.

“As a family, we got into it when I was about five years old,” Bentley said. “We got a pony, of course....

Every year an online auction is held via Facebook. Breedings, services and items are provided by the Arabian Horse Community to be auctioned off, with half of the proceeds going to fund prizes at that year's Sport Horse National Championship Show. Conceived and organiz...

 Whether keeping a horse on your own property or boarding it, the cost of owning a horse can be so expensive. Although managing a horse on a tight budget isn’t always easy, there are many ways to trim expenses. It is never recommended to cut costs on anything related t...

Horse showing season is upon us, so saddle up, riders. One of the most highly anticipated and popular horse shows, Arizona’s Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, is preparing to kick off its 65th year.

According to the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, their first show in 1955 t...

In the late 90s, horse-crazy Susan Dysart Sharp fell in love with the Arabian horses of her grandparents farm. Later, when introduced to the world of rodeo, she took this love with to earn multiple Rodeo Queen titles with her Arabian horse, HAAT Maraja. Her career culm...