Silver Lining at the Silver Dollar- Daily Stride #4
January 19, 2021 Comments Off on Silver Lining at the Silver Dollar- Daily Stride #4
After a year like 2020, it’s refreshing to hear that there were some positives that came out of it. When we left Las Vegas last year, the world shut down. Getting back to “normal” will take some more time still and, until then, we have returned to a show, and a world, that is a […]
Continue reading …Discussions With An Equine Sports Psychologist – Getting over the 2020 covid-19 Blues
January 19, 2021 Comments Off on Discussions With An Equine Sports Psychologist – Getting over the 2020 covid-19 Blues
This has been a tough year for everyone. Some exhibitors are continuing on in the face of adversity while others have had to stop showing due to event cancellations, postponements, job loss, shutdowns, and other financial and health considerations. Horse people worldwide are still struggling with the loss of time, income, and lack of memories of a 2020 show and training season and, most importunately, the loss of life that the COVID-19 virus has taken.
Continue reading …More Around the Rings- Silver Dollar Circuit
January 18, 2021 Comments Off on More Around the Rings- Silver Dollar Circuit
Thanks to Silver Dollar Circuit for more great around the ring photos from the show that is currently underway this week in Las Vegas! Stay tuned to EquineChronicle.com for more fun photos and complete results at the show’s conclusion. If you’d like to share your photos from the show, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Drive, Perseverance, Persistence, and Enjoyment- Silver Dollar Circuit- Daily Stride #2
January 18, 2021 Comments Off on Drive, Perseverance, Persistence, and Enjoyment- Silver Dollar Circuit- Daily Stride #2
Silver Dollar Circuit These unprecedented times have given us a little time to reflect and potentially reposition our approach to showing. By the looks of the show pen at Silver Dollar, horses, trainers, and exhibitors have a renewed sense of confidence in the pen. Many have been walking out with some of their best performances […]
Continue reading …World Equestrian Center – Ocala Launches Official App
January 18, 2021 Comments Off on World Equestrian Center – Ocala Launches Official App
The app allows users to navigate throughout World Equestrian Center – Ocala with a digital property map, enable competitors to review events and confirm show registration, display dining options, along with online ordering, and see hours of operation across the property.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Be Kind to Animals
January 18, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Be Kind to Animals
Teach your children to be kind to animals, and they will grow up to be kind to people. Check out this adorable photo of Mila DiCinno and WSR Only The Lonley, courtesy of Jess Johnson of Rainey Butte Photography If you have a great EC Photo or Video of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Top Horses to Sell in January Auctions
January 18, 2021 Comments Off on Top Horses to Sell in January Auctions
“Over 50 Quarter Horses, Appaloosas and Paints are offered in January INTERNET Auctions. Bidding will close on January 19 and 21,” says Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “Entries include outstanding show horses, prospects, broodmares and stallions, as well as, some great trail riding horses.”
Continue reading …Taft and Adrienne Dickerson Start Their Own Operation
January 18, 2021 Comments Off on Taft and Adrienne Dickerson Start Their Own Operation
“This was not an easy decision to make, and we thank everyone who has supported us to get to this point,” Taft and Adrienne say. “After much consideration and planning, we are making this exciting decision to accommodate our recent growth and help expand our business even further. We went from catering primarily to Western Pleasure horses, to now Hunter Under Saddle, Trail, and All Around.”
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For 2020, the John Andreini Special Recognition Award goes to Dr. Charles Graham of Elgin, Texas; the Mildred N. Vessels Special Achievement Award to Betty Raper of Norman, Oklahoma; and the Gordon Crone Special Achievement Award to Matt Vance of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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We humans have a huge diversity of individual dietary preferences. Some have a raging sweet tooth, others prefer salty or spicy, love or hate specific vegetables, etc. It’s not as complicated for horses. Their instinctive taste preferences are geared toward survival. Try as you might, you won’t be able to create an acquired taste for sushi in a horse.
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