Herding Horses

Equine Legislation

  • Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Act

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    Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Act By Marty Irby Campaign to end race-day doping in Thoroughbred racing sees tremendous success Washington, D.C.:  In the biggest gain for animal welfare in 2020, and in the $900 billion year-end spending bill, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA), H.R. 1754/S.…

  • Hobby Horse Tax Court Findings

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    Hobby Horse Tax Court Findings By Robert M. Swaim, MAcc, 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…

  • Horse Racing Integrity Act

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    Horse Racing Integrity Act The Bill gives racing hope and a future. By: Marty Irby In 1919, Sir Barton became the first horse to claim the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred racing in America. Back in those days, winning three marquee races back to back really meant something to the American people. It gave people hope…