Uh-Oh… Justify Failed Drug Test Prior to Winning Triple Crown
September 12, 2019 Comments Off on Uh-Oh… Justify Failed Drug Test Prior to Winning Triple Crown
The substance in question was scopolamine, which can be used to treat intestinal problems in humans, but is considered to be a bronchodilator in horses. The amount, 300 nanogram per millimeter, was considered to be excessive and that “suggested the drug was intended to enhance performance,” (NY Times, 2019).
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Today marks the 18th anniversary of the deadliest domestic terrorist attack to take place on American soil, that have since become known as 9/11. Not only did we lose 2,977 lives that day, it forever changed the way our country deals with religion, foreign affairs, politics, immigration, and war. Now, 18 years later, we’re still learning […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Puppy Kisses
September 11, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Puppy Kisses
Thanks to Beth Foster-Hattan for sharing this adorable shot from the recent IPHA/InPHC Heritage Classic. Click here for more great photos. If you have a great EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com, and you might see it featured right here or on our social media.
Continue reading …Advocate For the Equine Industry With a “Ride to Congress”
September 10, 2019 Comments Off on Advocate For the Equine Industry With a “Ride to Congress”
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 22, and Wednesday, October 23, to join the American Horse Council and the equine industry in Washington DC to advocate for key priorities on the industry’s policy agenda.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Youth Are The Future
September 8, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Youth Are The Future
It’s often said that the youth are the future of any industry, and the horse industry is no exception. At the recent NSBA World Show, gate ring personnel went the extra mile for small fry competitors by greeting them with a big basket of candy as they exited the show pen. Who could resist those adorable smiles?
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Does This Hat Make Me Look Bigger?
September 7, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Does This Hat Make Me Look Bigger?
Thanks to Norfleet Marketing and Photography for this adorable shot of a lead-line competitor at the recent SOQHA Summer Finale. Click here for more fun photos from the event. If you have a great EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
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I did not want to ride tonight. I did not want to go outside. I did not want to tack up my horse. I did not want to longe him. I did not want to climb on. I did not want to ride.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Summertime Sweet Treats
September 6, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Summertime Sweet Treats
Who doesn’t enjoy a summertime sweet treat like an ice cream cone or popsicle? Miss Marley took her love of sweet treats to an entirely different level with the colorful show outfit she wore at the recent Shoreline All Breed Youth Show in Ludington, MI. Marley’s partner for the class was her pony, Ima Sassy Treat, aka “Gumdrop!”
Continue reading …EC Cover Boy, My Intention, Sire of EIGHT Trophy Winners at Select World Show
September 5, 2019 Comments Off on EC Cover Boy, My Intention, Sire of EIGHT Trophy Winners at Select World Show
Red sired FOUR World Champions at the show: Inexces, My Bravado, Illicit Intention, and Trillions. He sired TWO Reserve World Champions: Cruisin Intentions and Luckly Employed. He was the sire of TWO bronze champions: Wisshes and Total Intention. In all, Red had 14 foals that qualified for the Select World Show and competed.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Top Pony Trainer
September 5, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Top Pony Trainer
This adorable shot features Quigley, the happy Pom, riding Sterling, a Welsh pony, who is owned by Miss Della Hubbell.
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