Unlike with dogs, there is no legal requirement for horse owners to clean up their animals’ mess; however section 161 of the Highways Act 1980, makes it an offence to deposit anything whatsoever on a highway which may injure or Read more…
Getting pleasure out of owning or being involved with horses is common and acceptable, as long as the IRS doesn’t perceive your business as purely recreational. If the agency decides that your horse activities are a hobby, it recalculates your Read more…
Horses are tangible assets and can be depreciated unless they are inventory, meaning if your business is buying and selling horses and not breeding or racing them then they are inventory and thus not depreciable. Can a horse be an Read more…
You can also make money claiming racehorses. In a claiming race, all the competitors are available for a set price. Sometimes you can find a horse dropped down in class so it can win a race. These are opportunities for Read more…
Fresh horse manure often contains lots of weed seeds. Salts in fresh manure also tend to be high — especially in chicken, turkey, or other poultry manure. To avoid salt damage, wait 3 to 4 weeks after application before planting Read more…
Unlike some mammals, like dogs and cats, horses do not bleed from their vulva when they are in heat. Most signs of a mare in heat are behavioral. Do horses have bloody periods? Vaginal bleeding in mares (not after foaling) Read more…
Yes, it is one of the most cost effective ways to become a racehorse owner. Syndicates are an ideal way to give racing enthusiasts the thrill of racehorse ownership for just a fraction of the price. Is horse investing worth Read more…
An economic impact study of the nation’s thoroughbred racing industry reveals it is worth $9 billion and provides more than 70,000 full-time jobs. What does horse racing do to the economy? The horse industry in the United States contributes $39 Read more…
Paints that are labeled non-toxic for humans are generally safe to use on your horse. For instance, tempera paints are a good choice because they are labeled non-toxic. Pick something that’s easy to wash off. While some paints, like acrylics, Read more…
The horse industry, or equine industry, is the economic activity associated with horses. This includes core agribusiness activities related to the use, possession or ownership of horses, as well as leisure activities and related economic activity that provides associated goods Read more…