A short time ago, in a galaxy not so far away, equestrians were quarantined to their barns, unable to attend horse shows. What happened next was a struggle between the forces of good and evil, a battle between the light and the dark side…
Continue reading …Lending a Helping Hand During the COVID-19 Crisis
March 24, 2020 Comments Off on Lending a Helping Hand During the COVID-19 Crisis
A horse trainer wears many hats- instructor, barn manager, accountant, psychologist, truck driver, ect., but Austin Gooding certainly didn’t expect, when the coronavirus hit, that he would add math teacher to his repertoire of skills.
Continue reading …Juliana Arora Joins New Partner, The Dark Impulse
March 23, 2020 Comments Off on Juliana Arora Joins New Partner, The Dark Impulse
“She’s a beautiful mare that’s so consistent and steady while being great-legged,” Juliana says. “We have been looking for the right fit for a new Western Pleasure horse for a while and, in Arizona, Gil came up with the idea to try her. I went up and rode her and that was that.”
Continue reading …
What happens when you’re clipping your horse and he multiplies?! Thanks to Heather Jackson Miller for this funny shot. If you’d like to share your fun photos with EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com for the chance to be featured.
Continue reading …
There really is no way to adequately describe the impact she has had on this world. To the horse community, she is a legend. To her friends, she was fiercely loyal, selfless, and sacrificial in her love. To her family, she was the pillar of strength and made the world turn. She loved her children, horses and Jesus with unparalleled passion. There has never been someone quite like her, and she will not be forgotten. Her legacy lives in her family and the imprint she left on each community she touched.
Continue reading …EC Video- Homeschooling on Horseback
March 21, 2020 Comments Off on EC Video- Homeschooling on Horseback
What are you doing at the barn to keep up your horse’s training while maintaining proper social distancing? Trainer, Madison Hallas of Hallas and Henry Show Horses in Bucyrus, Ohio is pulling double duty by helping to desensitize a 3-year-old gelding named Letts Make A Deal while also entertaining her two kiddos that are out of school. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, Madison’s two kids, 5-year-old Aubrey Henry, and 3-year-old Stratten Henry, were in pre-school from 8:30-3 Monday through Friday. With the kids at home, sometimes you’ve gotta do what you’ve gotta do!
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Throwback Thusday- Then and Now
March 19, 2020 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Throwback Thusday- Then and Now
For today’s EC Photo of the Day, we thought we’d do something fun! We reached back into our archives from the 2007 Quarter Horse Congress and found this adorable family shot of Jim and Deanna Searles with their children, Taylor and Trent. Now, look at this photo from the 2018 AQHA Youth World Show. What […]
Continue reading …Monte and Anna Horn to Take the Reins at Kull Ranch
March 19, 2020 Comments Off on Monte and Anna Horn to Take the Reins at Kull Ranch
“Terry and Stacey have a long history of success in several arenas, and we’re looking to bring a new brightness to the program that’s already in existence. We want to do a good job for them and are looking at this as a long-term situation. It’s a new home for us to grow into. This change is happening at the right time, and there are so many big, summer horse shows that we’re looking forward to attending.”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Positive Affirmations For the Show Pen
March 18, 2020 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Positive Affirmations For the Show Pen
Sometimes, you just need a word of encouragement. Especially during these challenging times, we’re all looking for a bit of positivity. We love these signs that are displayed on the walls of the Will Rogers Memorial Center in the chute that leads to the show pen at the APHA World Shows in Fort Worth, Texas.
Continue reading …
Public Service Announcement: The following video is completely silly and contains no mention of the coronavirus whatsoever. It does, however, have a cute horse doing cute things. Enjoy!
Continue reading …