Day: February 22, 2008

Benefit outing set for May 3 in Benbrook, Texas

Ride for a cause with APHA’s St. Jude trail ride FORT WORTH, TEXAS—The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) and Benbrook Stables invite equine enthusiasts to help find a cure for childhood cancer by participating in their annual “Saddle Up! For St. Jude” benefit trail ride on Saturday, May 3, in Benbrook, Texas. Last year, the inaugural event drew 98 riders and raised more than $12,000 for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The 10-mile adventure, which begins at Benbrook Stables, will take riders along the trails surrounding beautiful Lake Benbrook. It will be a great way to

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Hart Trailers and APHA renew partnership, members benefit

FORT WORTH, Texas—The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) and Hart Trailers recently renewed their long-standing partnership. As a result of the agreement, Hart Trailers—the official trailer of APHA—is offering a complimentary one-year membership to the US Rider Equestrian Motor Plan to every APHA member who purchases a new Hart trailer in 2008, beginning February 1. The sponsorship opportunity benefits many APHA members, considering many spend a lot of time on the road with their horses. US Rider is a nationwide roadside assistance plan created especially for equestrians. It includes standard features such as flat-tire repair, battery assistance

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ECONOMIC STIMULUS BENEFITS OWNERS OF HORSE BUSINESSES

The Economic Stimulus Act signed into law by President Bush on Feb. 13 includes two tax incentives that would allow a much bigger write-off for horses and other property purchased and placed in service during 2008, according to an advisory from the National Thoroughbred Racing Association. Continue reading…

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