A few simple precautions and a lot of common sense on the part of the owner can help most mares have a safe pregnancy and produce a healthy, vigorous foal. Although some mares start the foaling season in early January, the majority will foal in April and May. So, now is the time to select a foaling location, begin assembling necessary supplies and chart a plan of

The county was formed on March 25 from a large portion of Contra Costa County and a smaller portion of Santa Clara County. The word 'alameda' means 'a place where poplar trees grow', a name which originally was given to the Arroyo de la Alameda (Poplar Grove Creek). The willow and sycamore trees along the banks of the river reminded the early explorers of a

A recent case that seemed to rule correctly against a taxpayer was the Tax Court decision holding against Sandra J. Brannon of Southwest Texas with regards to her quarter horse breeding activity.  [Brannon v. Commissioner IRS, TC Memo 2000-76.]  The case also denied her depreciation deductions with respect to 4 emus because she was unable to prove she

A new study has shown that racehorses are extremely sensitive to changes in daily light and, contrary to humans, can adapt very quickly to sudden shifts in the 24-hour light-dark cycle, such as those resulting from a transmeridian flight, with unexpected benefits on their physical performance.