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APHA Amateur, Tracy Rodeback, Has Passed

April 18, 2019 Comments Off

Many of our readers will remember a special story about Tracy that was reported by EquineChronicle.com in 2017, during the APHA World Championship Show. A number of Tracy’s friends and fellow competitors showed their support for her then stage 4 cancer diagnosis by placing a hand over their hearts during the awards presentations at the show. Their display of love was seen by Tracy, who was back at home in Colorado watching classes on the live feed.

Why Do We Show Horses?

April 17, 2019 Comments Off

There is something else though- a love, a fire, a passion that’s intangible to anyone that doesn’t have “it.” We do the crazy things we do because it’s what we know, and we don’t want to imagine a life without it. The love for our equine partners can’t be described in enough words.

EC Photo of the Day- Baby Shark

April 17, 2019 Comments Off

Thanks to Abby Bruno for this adorable shot from the recent AQHA L1 Championship Central that took place in Oklahoma City.

9 Things I Have Learned Showing Horses

April 16, 2019 Comments Off

4. Don’t watch others in the warm up ring and start changing what you have been doing. If you see something cool, or you want to step up your game, that’s homework for after the show!

International Museum of the Horse Seeks to Preserve Legacy of African Americans in Equine Industry

April 14, 2019 Comments Off

The History Harvests are free, public events dedicated to uncovering, sharing, and digitizing items of historical significance for inclusion in the forthcoming website, the Chronicle of African Americans in the Horse Industry. All participants will also be given a digital copy of their contributions to keep. The museum does not keep the participant’s items. Only scanned images, digital photographs, or audio recordings will be archived, with permission, for future use on the website.

Hatten Family Loses Home in Fire

April 10, 2019 Comments Off

We are saddened to report the news that the Hatten family of five lost their house, as well as all of their belongings, last night in a fire. Family friend, Lindsay Black, will be at the APHA show in Cedar Rapids, IA. this weekend and will be accepting donations for the family. Items may also […]

Western Wear Fashion Tips

April 9, 2019 Comments Off

How to style an outfit around your horse’s color:
– RED horses (sorrel, chesnut, red roan): red-toned horses pair well with soft, earth tones like gold, rust, or brown.
– BLUE horses (bay, gray, black, blue roan): horses with a blue base look great against bright colors.
– YELLOW horses (palomino, buckskin): any color choice is flattering against nude-toned horses.
– Wearing black, ivory, or blue/green shades compliment every color of horse.

EC Photo of the Day- Wedding Request

April 8, 2019 Comments Off

Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes from Lisa Lee, who’s shooting some fun candids at the Georgia On My Mind circuit that’s currently underway in Conyers, GA. During the show, a couple also had their wedding at the fairgrounds. The bride decided she’d like to have her photo taken with horse, so Cary Chasteen volunteered […]

EC Photo of the Day- Competing AND Having Fun

April 7, 2019 Comments Off

“A successful competition for me is always going out there and putting 100 percent into whatever I’m doing. It’s not always winning. People, I think, mistake that it’s just winning. Sometimes it could be, but for me, it’s hitting the best sets I can, gaining confidence, and having a good time and having fun.” -Simone Biles

In Loving Memory of AQHA/APHA Stallion, Double Up Investment

April 1, 2019 Comments Off

“I first saw Simon when he lived at Highpoint Performance Horses, and I knew there was something special about him then. I knew I wanted foals by him. Never did I know that I would one day have the opportunity to own him.”