When Christyn Unzueta first saw Obviously A Playgirl, aka “Anna,” she was a scrawny, unwanted yearling on a kill pen website, and Christyn certainly wasn’t in the position to take in another horse.
Continue reading …Some people are just born with horses in their blood. Such is the case for AQHA Select Amateur competitor Laina McNelis Banks, of Schulenberg, Texas. Originally from Boise, Idaho, Laina was raised on a ranch where her family raised Quarter Horse racehorses and owned a World Champion racing stallion.
Continue reading …For the first month of recovery, Holly was kept on strict stall rest wearing gel orthotic boots. UC Davis provided check-ups at 1-, 2-, 3-, 6-, and 12-month intervals. While his recovery was slower than hoped, Holly did show positive signs during his recovery – most importantly that there was no sign of laminitis in either front hoof.
Continue reading …“I think a lot of times, as equestrians, we discount ourselves as athletes.”
Continue reading …“In order to host a successful event, it requires an average of $30,000. Did you know that? That’s the average cost of hiring judges, paying a facility, providing you with bedding, hiring show staff, purchasing awards, and various other expenses. The time and effort that goes into the planning and organizing is free! Yes, I said free. That’s because it’s done by volunteers.”
Continue reading …On behalf of everyone here at The Equine Chronicle, we would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Whether your plan is to enjoy some hot cocoa by the fire, unwrap presents underneath the Christmas tree, enjoy a great holiday feast, attend a service, or simply take a drive to see the lights, we hope your Christmas celebration is filled with love, laughter, peace, and prosperity.
Continue reading …“Twas the night before Christmas and all through the stalls, Every horse was made ready, prepared one and all. All the halters were hung, and the saddles with care, With hope that a victory soon would be theirs.”
Continue reading …Dalia has been featured in Vogue, Marie Claire, and Allure magazines and has outfitted celebrities like Scarlett Johansson, Heidi Klum, Brooke Burke-Charvet, Hilary Duff, Serena Williams, Khloe Kardashian, Olivia Munn, Candace Cameron Bure, and Niecy Nash, just to name a few. For this special project she’s traded in the satin and lace for fire retardant fabric and velcro straps to create a patent-pending design that she hopes will help protect horses during future fire evacuations.
Continue reading …6. What’s your favorite part of the horse show? A. receiving ribbons and trophies; B. showing off all of the new things you’ve learned; C. taking the opportunity to humiliate your human
Continue reading …For 2019, BWHA and OAQHA will hold two separate shows to allow each association to focus more on its respective mission and goals. Members of both BWHA and OAQHA have remained great friends and are working together to ensure both shows are successful and to springboard from the success of our partnership.
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