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The Rider’s Closet Makes Dreams Come True

January 31, 2023 Comments Off

Equus Foundation Do you need riding apparel to pursue your equestrian dreams? Founded by Georgina Bloomberg in 2006, The Rider’s Closet’s mission is to ensure that riding apparel is accessible to scholastic riding programs, pony clubs, equestrian camp programs, equine charities and individual riders in need. All the new and gently used apparel provided by The Rider’s […]

Join NSBA for Cocktails and Conversations at Silver Dollar Circuit

January 27, 2023 Comments Off

NSBA You are invited! Please join us at the 2023 Silver Dollar Circuit in Las Vegas for Cocktails & Conversations for a Cause – benefiting the NSBA Crisis Fund. Join us to sample three tasty martini recipes and hors d’eurves on Sunday, February 26 from 3-5 pm at at the CINCH Bar on the Mezzanine Level of the main […]

17-Year-Old Mo Purdie Pays It Forward With Nyla’s Closet

January 26, 2023 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy In 2021, when she was just 15 years old, Florida exhibitor Mo Purdie made a momentous decision. She decided, since she’d been lucky enough […]

Zoetis Donates to Decade One to Promote the Retention of Equine Veterinarians

January 26, 2023 Comments Off

Zoetis A portion of Dormosedan® (detomidine hydrochloride) sales were donated to Decade One mentorship groups to support the long-term sustainability of careers in equine veterinary medicine PARSIPPANY, N.J. (January 25, 2023)—As part of Zoetis Equine’s hallmark Long Live the Horse commitment to horses and their caregivers, the company donated $25,000 to Decade One to advocate for sustainable career opportunities in equine veterinary […]

Prayers and Support Requested for Jason Ducharme

January 17, 2023 Comments Off

On Sunday, January 15, 2023, Tara Landon shared the news of the accident involving Jason Ducharme on Friday January 13th, reporting he was in critical condition in ICU. “Mal is with him and needs to focus all of her attention on him so please no phone calls or texts. This is very overwhelming and she […]

Entries are Open for the 2023 Heroes On Horses West!

January 16, 2023 Comments Off

Arizona Sun Circuit NSBA Foundation Heroes on Horses Scottsdale AZ Sun Circuit 2023 March 7 – 8, 2023 Westworld, Scottsdale, AZ All attendees at the 2023 Arizona Sun Circuit are invited to join us in celebrating our nation’s heroes with a Parade of Heroes and Exhibitor’s Lunch at 11:30 A.M. in the Equine Chronicle Arena. […]

Oklahoma Quarter Horse Hall of Fame to Induct Four

December 27, 2022 Comments Off

OQHA Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Hall of Fame was created in 2005 to recognize outstanding individuals, horses, ranches or businesses, whose contributions involving the American Quarter Horse significantly impacted the great state of Oklahoma’s equine industry. The 18th Annual prestigious Oklahoma Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will held […]

Taylor Joe Jeane Scholarship Halfway to Being Fully Funded

December 22, 2022 Comments Off

By Diane Chilton-Harper Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. ~Proverbs 22:6 As we all know, the holidays can be a rough time for people who have lost family members. On May 26, 2021, renowned breeder Joe and AQHA Judge Suzy […]

Delivering Holiday Spirit to Foster Families

December 21, 2022 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein Minae Kroeze, one of our regular EC writers, works full-time as a foster home licensing specialist for the State of Michigan. She explains they host a holiday party each year for their foster families, complete with gifts, crafts, cookie decorating, a hot cocoa bar, and pictures with Santa and Lil Larry. “My […]

The Vital Elements: Jessica Daniels’ Lesson-Based Training Program May Hold All The Answers

December 20, 2022 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein 18 lesson horses and 120 lessons a week. In the midst of the battle of opinions on how to bring new youth into the industry, Jessica Daniels of JD Show Horses stands like a beacon of light guiding to the definitive answer. The trainer and her team with a remarkably strong lesson […]