Stock Horse Events Are On The Rise In Texas
February 17, 2025 Comments Off on Stock Horse Events Are On The Rise In Texas
By Pepper Stewart for the East Texas Stock Horse Association: We have seen a recent rise in western horse sports, especially in the Stock Horse and Ranch Versatility world. Stock Horse events are one of the fastest growing western horse sports sliding into an arena new you. In Texas, one of the newer associations that is […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2025 SCQHA Premier Cattle Classic
February 17, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2025 SCQHA Premier Cattle Classic
Together The Horseman’s Quarter Horse Association of Georgia and the South Carolina Quarter Horse Association held the Premier AQHA & VRH Cattle Classic February 7 – 9, 2025, in Perry, Georgia, offering exhibitors three complete AQHA shows with three complete VRH shows, as well as a ranching heritage show. Judges for the event were Rick […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Simplest Form of Gratitude
February 16, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Simplest Form of Gratitude
“Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.” —Karl Barth. This happy face belongs to 11-year-old Abby Hokana upon learning she was Bronze World Champion in Ranch Riding with Command Those Leggs! If you have a great photo of the day, please email us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Catching Snowflakes on Your Tongue
February 15, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Catching Snowflakes on Your Tongue
Meet “Frosty,” or Consider Him Smooth, captured in action catching snowflakes on his tongue!! “Or maybe letting us know what he thinks of the snow!” says Courtney Kimble. Frosty’s owner is Caleb Kimble of Kent’s Store, Va. If you have a great photo of the day, please email us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC Photos of the Day – A Love Poem in Honor of Your Horse
February 14, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photos of the Day – A Love Poem in Honor of Your Horse
It’s Valentine’s Day! Whether you love the holiday or hate it, and whether your better half is human or horse, we can all agree our horse is always our Valentine! Below, please find a lovely poem originally written by Diane Cloyd. The poem has become altered over the years, and the author is often listed as […]
Continue reading …Watch Me Im Special, son of One Special Asset, to stand at Twin Creek Farms in Michigan
February 14, 2025 Comments Off on Watch Me Im Special, son of One Special Asset, to stand at Twin Creek Farms in Michigan
It’s often said when one horse passes, there is always another pony to love, and that immersing yourself in the love of another horse is therapeutic. However, most horsemen also know that filling the shoes of a once-in-a-lifetime horse is difficult indeed. In 2024 when owner Todd Olsen lost One Special Asset, a 2011 bay […]
Continue reading …Valentine’s Day Advice – How to Survive As the Other Half of A Horse-A-Holic
February 14, 2025 Comments Off on Valentine’s Day Advice – How to Survive As the Other Half of A Horse-A-Holic
They are the other halves of horse-a-holics, and they are the unsung heroes of the horse show world. While the show goes on, these spouses and partners who don’t earn ribbons or have their names in lights are behind the scenes, somehow finding their own ways to cope with the endless strings of horse shows […]
Continue reading …Shop Your Favorite Equine Industry Brands at the All for the Horses Expo
February 13, 2025 Comments Off on Shop Your Favorite Equine Industry Brands at the All for the Horses Expo
From WEC-Ocala: The All for the Horses Expo presented by Ariat International, Inc. is your chance to experience the best equestrian shopping all in one place at this free all-equine industry expo! Join us on Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16 at World Equestrian Center – Ocala in Exposition Center 1 for an exciting weekend filled with all […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Joy of Grandchildren
February 13, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Joy of Grandchildren
“There’s nothing like a grandchild to put a smile on your face, a lump in your throat, and a warm feeling in your heart.”~unknown. This beaming smile from the APHA World Show belongs to Reese Groome, granddaughter of Nettie Olsen! Thank you to Nettie for the wonderful photo! If you have a great photo of […]
Continue reading …Services for Dr. Robert Herman – February 6, 1977 — February 6, 2025
February 12, 2025 Comments Off on Services for Dr. Robert Herman – February 6, 1977 — February 6, 2025
From Schaudt Funeral Service: Robert Herman February 6, 1977 — February 6, 2025 Beloved husband and father, Robert Jerome Herman, passed away peacefully on his birthday, February 6, 2025, surrounded by his family and many friends. He was 48 years old. Robie’s legacy of love, kindness, mentorship, and innovation is well-known, and he will be […]
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