Get Ready for the Pinnnacle Circuit at South Point Las Vegas
March 25, 2024 Comments Off on Get Ready for the Pinnnacle Circuit at South Point Las Vegas
From AzQHA: The Pinnacle Circuit will offer a full slate of classes for all levels May 11 – 14. The AQHA Level 1 West Championship will kick off on May 14 and run through the 18th. With the Pinnacle Circuit preceding the Championships, class conflicts will be eliminated. L1 Exhibitors — you can use […]
Continue reading …Sarah Rose Jons – Passion, Dedication, And Wisdom Beyond Her Years
March 25, 2024 Comments Off on Sarah Rose Jons – Passion, Dedication, And Wisdom Beyond Her Years
Lots of little girls are enamored by horses, but few have the opportunity, passion, and dedication to make their dreams a reality. But once horse-crazy little girl and now 14-year-old Sarah Rose Jons has done exactly that, riding her way to becoming the 2023 L2 and L3 Youth 13 and Under Ranch Riding World Champion. Now, with her laser-focused determination, she’s ready to ride into the 14-18 arena.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Cherish One Another’s Hopes
March 25, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Cherish One Another’s Hopes
“Friends…they cherish one another’s hopes. They are kind to one another’s dreams.” —Henry David Thoreau. Pictured at the 2023 All American Quarter Horse Congress: Kennedy Dorsey on Best Be In Line and Layni Wills on Good Ol Southern Boy. Both young ladies ride with Lee Quarter Horses, and after placing in the Top 10 […]
Continue reading …Where Are They Today – Kayla Whitmire
March 24, 2024 Comments Off on Where Are They Today – Kayla Whitmire
Kayla Whitmire had heard it before – she should become a model. The leggy, flawless brunette had always been notably tall for her age, but she also always blew the words off – that is, until the year Tim Gillespie told her she needed to go chase that dream. Since Tim was a former model, […]
Continue reading …EC Video of the Day – Horse Show Mom & Dad Life
March 24, 2024 Comments Off on EC Video of the Day – Horse Show Mom & Dad Life
IQHYA member Lola James and the fun-loving exhibitors at the recent IQHA Shamrock Shuffle in Cloverdale, Indiana, had a chance to poke a little fun at themselves, too, in their horse show parent video. Of course, they did! If you have a great video of the day, please send it by email to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …A Sound Economic Investment – The Pre-Purchase Exam
March 23, 2024 Comments Off on A Sound Economic Investment – The Pre-Purchase Exam
A horse seldom comes with a money-back guarantee. That is why it is so very important to complete your due diligence investigation before you make the purchase and take possession of a horse. And, while many equine professionals can help you evaluate the merits of a particular pedigree or performance achievements, only an experienced equine veterinarian can help you determine the physical condition and overall health of an animal.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Carrying On the Family Tradition
March 23, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Carrying On the Family Tradition
This is four-year-old Leadline champion Avery Hanninen and 11-year-old Pitter Pat Rhythm. “Avery has a love of animals, especially horses! ‘Pat’ feels the same about her and they share a special bond,” explains her grandmother, Maureen Henningsen. “We can’t wait for these two to get back in the show pen again!” In fact, Avery represents the […]
Continue reading …Colic Surgery: What You Should Know
March 22, 2024 Comments Off on Colic Surgery: What You Should Know
By Brian S. Burks, DVM, Diplomate, ABVP, Board Certified Equine Specialist Fox Run Equine Center Suddenly, you are faced with an enormous decision about your best horse. The choice is colic surgery or euthanasia. You only have a few minutes to decide, and the outcome is uncertain. Will he have a good quality of […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day – The Beginning of All Things
March 22, 2024 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – The Beginning of All Things
“A new baby is like the beginning of all things — wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.” —Eda J. LeShan. This beautiful new filly by Lazy Loper out of The Rock/Invitation Only mare was by Bree Dewing at Tuxedo Ranch in Bismarck, North Dakota! Thank you to Jay Dollinger for the wonderful foal photo! If […]
Continue reading …Horse Portal Extends Free Offer to Youth
March 22, 2024 Comments Off on Horse Portal Extends Free Offer to Youth
By Jackie Bellamy-Zions, Equine Guelph: Start Early with Sickness Prevention! Learning healthy habits early makes biosecurity second nature and that is why Equine Guelph is offering their Sickness Prevention in Horses short online course on TheHorsePortal.ca FREE to teenagers (14 – 17). The March 18 – 29 offering of this course will be open to the grass roots of […]
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