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March 8, 2006

Indy OTB Opens New Sports Bar Next Week
Trackside Indianapolis, an off-track betting parlor, will unveil a new sports bar on March 13. The newly remodeled area will include telecasts of numerous sporting events -- in addition to horse racing. And will offer food and beverage specials. The grand opening of the facility will come on Friday, March 17, and in honor of St. Patrick’s Day the opening will feature green beer, two drafts, and basketball action from the first round of the NCAA tournament. Patrons can register to win prizes at the Jack Daniels Pop-a-Shot basketball game, Budweiser will have a special display, and the Bud Girls and the Jack Daniels Girls will make a special appearance.

Hanover to Sell 278 This Year
Hanover Shoe Farms has announced its sale roster for 2006, with 278 head to auction. It begins with a 26 horse consignment to the Adios Sale followed by 65 at the New Jersey Classic. An 18 horse grouping will appear at the Lexington Select Sale followed by the balance of 169 at Harrisburg in November. Further details are available online at www.hanoverpa.com or by clicking on this link: Hanover Shoe Farms

April 15 Not Far Away!
TheAmerican Horse Council’s 2006 Horse Owners and Breeders Tax Handbook is now available. The new 2006 Tax Handbook was written by Thomas A. Davis, Esq. who has been the American Horse Council’s tax counsel for over twenty-five years and is a nationally-recognized authority on equine tax laws.

“There is an old saying that in life there are only two things you can count on, death and taxes,” said Jay Hickey, President of the American Horse Council. “The Horse Owners and Breeders Tax Handbook is the most comprehensive tax publication available. It covers every aspect of tax law applicable to horse owners and breeders, including: business vs. hobby requirements, forms of doing business, sales and exchanges and passive loss rules, just to name a few.”

The 2006 Horse Owners and Breeders Tax Handbook is available for $85.00, plus $4.50 shipping and handling. AHC, 1616 H Street NW 7th Floor, Washington DC, 20006. Or order it anytime, 24 hours-a-day, 7 days a week at: On-line www.horsecouncil.org