The American Horse Council presents its first-quarter webinar of 2025, “The Business of Horses,” at 1 p.m. ET on March 10, 2025. The featured speaker is Jen Shah, tax director at Dean Dorton.

“From understanding the complex tax rules to how to structure your operations, there are just so many business considerations to navigate. Whether you board, breed, train or show horses—and whether you’re a veterinarian, groom, jockey or farrier—join us to learn how to navigate farm and small business tax complexities,” said AHC President Julie Broadway.

Topics to be covered

Topics to be addressed in this webinar include:

• Entity structures for horse and farm operations
• Accounting and tax basics
  • When a horse or farm is purchased
  • Tax incentives while conducting operations
  • When a horse is sold
• Key tax limitations which may apply to industry participants
  • Hobby loss rules
  • Passive activity rules
  • Excess business loss limitation

The AHC has also invited a congressional staff member to brief on proposed tax initiatives; attendance at this webinar is pending confirmation.

Jen Shah joined Dean Dorton in 2003, where she advises high-net worth family groups and their related entities on tax and business matters. She leads the firm’s equine practice and frequently speaks on tax and operational issues to industry participants.

Dean Dorton, a Top 100 CPA and advisory firm, provides accounting, tax, consulting and technology services to equine clients worldwide.

This webinar promises to be an engaging and informative conversation for all equine industry professionals.

Registration details

Interested parties should register for this webinar and submit their question(s) by 5 p.m. ET on March 7. Please use this link.

Questions will be answered as time permits, with responses focused on general guidance applicable to a broad audience.

About the American Horse Council

As the national association representing all segments of the horse industry in Washington, D.C., the American Horse Council works daily to represent equine interests and opportunities.