From The Publisher – The Horse Capital Of The World
December 23, 2024 Comments Off on From The Publisher – The Horse Capital Of The World
When Amy and I moved to Marion County, Florida nearly 30 years ago, it was much more rural in nature (US Hwy 27 was two lanes) and the population was half of what it is today.
Continue reading …EC Wreath Photo of the Day – Fancy This Lope
December 23, 2024 Comments Off on EC Wreath Photo of the Day – Fancy This Lope
Adorned with a beautiful wreath is yearling filly Fancy This Lope (Lopin Lazy x Fancy Pearl) after winning the Open Overo Color class at the FPHC Holiday Classic. “The best baby!! Owned and loved by Ava Mariotti,” says Kelly Neal Mariotti. Thank you to Kelly for the awesome photo! If you have a great photo […]
Continue reading …EC Wreath Photo of the Day – Illini Saige
December 22, 2024 Comments Off on EC Wreath Photo of the Day – Illini Saige
Meet Illini Saige, a 2014 POAC/IQPA/NSBA registered mare. “Shayla, or otherwise known as The Mule, is no stranger to holiday photos,” explains Chesna Wertz. “Every year since she was a 2-year-old, we do an annual Christmas photo. So many different styles, poses, and garland has been used over the years!” Thank you to Chesna for the cute […]
Continue reading …Low-NSC Diets: Not for Every Horse
December 21, 2024 Comments Off on Low-NSC Diets: Not for Every Horse
From Kentucky Equine Research: When it comes to feeding horses, carbohydrates get a lot of attention. After all, they are the main energy source used by horses to fuel countless body processes. A “carbohydrate” is a general term that includes simple sugars (one or two molecule sugars such as glucose and sucrose) and polysaccharides (long […]
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Everyone has the fire, but the champions know when to ignite the spark.” ~ Dr. Amit Ray.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Merry Christmas from Elvada Farm
December 21, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Merry Christmas from Elvada Farm
Pictured is Elvada Farm in Newton, New Jersey, in its Christmas splendor! This farm is home to Mike and Cindy VanElswyk, who currently have their horse Just Call Me RL or “Baby Shark” with Jonathan Meilleur, who Cindy says is just the best! Thank you to Cindy for sharing this beautiful photo! If you have a great […]
Continue reading …EC Video of the Day – Smile! It’s Friday!
December 20, 2024 Comments Off on EC Video of the Day – Smile! It’s Friday!
“Hey, I’ve got nothing to do today but smile.” ~Simon & Garfunkel. This is Jackie Bee Trinket, aka “Jackson,” a 2011 AQHA/PtHA Gray Gelding owned by Tori Boad, and he’s giving us his best Friday smile! If you have a great video of the day, please send it to us by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Sun Circuit Debuts English Versatility Class in 2025
December 20, 2024 Comments Off on Sun Circuit Debuts English Versatility Class in 2025
English Versatility is poised to do for Hunt Seat riders what ranch classes have done for western enthusiast: demonstrate the handiness and fun of riding a versatile, forward moving horse with light contact. Sun Circuit is offering Open and Non-Pro English Versatility on the 2025 Schedule. While not an AQHA approved class at this time, […]
Continue reading …Six-Figure Bids Break Records at NRHA Markel Futurity Sales
December 19, 2024 Comments Off on Six-Figure Bids Break Records at NRHA Markel Futurity Sales
From NRHA – Dec. 5, 2024 – For the last 24 years, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) has given consignors and buyers a place to buy and sell the movers and shakers of the industry. In 2024, the atmosphere of the NRHA Markel Futurity Sales was different than in the past. While the seats […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Dear Santa…
December 19, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Dear Santa…
“Dear Santa, before I explain, how much do you know already?” — Unknown. This is “Louie.” by VS Goodride and out of Impulse To Undress, and owned by Stacey Colgan. Thank you to Stacey for the cute photo!If you have a great photo of the day, please send it to us by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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