“He’s doing much better. It was bad, but the doctor said he’s in good shape now, and he’s healthy, so that helps a lot too. He doesn’t have high blood pressure or bad cholesterol, so we’re all scratching our heads, but it happens. He had an 100% blockage in the main artery of his heart. A widow maker is what he called it.”
Continue reading …Today’s EC Foal Photo of the Day comes from Laurie Kinnear Kuchler, who shared this adorable shot of “Mojo,” an AQHA foal by VS Code Blue and out of Her Terms R Radical, by Radical Rodder.
Continue reading …“Similar markings don’t indicate them being identical, as white markings are dictated by the uterine environment. Identical twins are rare in foals; most are fraternal. Both came out in separate sacs as well.”
Continue reading …You know it’s spring with all these beautiful foal photos that have been circulating on social media! Today’s EC photo of the Day comes from Nancy Sue Ryan, who captured this fun shot of “Uly” celebrating a beautiful spring day. Uly is an AQHA colt by Give Me The Goods and out of an AQHA Champion, Open/Amateur mare with 500+ points named From The First Hello (Sweet Talk Me X Fabuluke).
Continue reading …Around this time of year, many APHA breeders and owners are sending up a little extra prayer, in addition to having a healthy foal, for a desired amount of white. Well, Rachel Weiner got plenty with this 2019 APHA foal by Kids College Fund, a chestnut, and out of Soiree, a black breeding stock.
Continue reading …“Unfortunately, we can’t have these horses forever. We wish we could though. I’m just thankful that he went fast and didn’t suffer. That’s always my first thought. For a Halter horse to have such a long lifespan, to me, is extraordinary. He was in great health until the very end and was never sick when he lived at our ranch. He was a sweetheart.”
Continue reading …The majority of our photos from the Congress have John in them, because he was always ready with a high five or a handshake for exhibitors- whether they were champions or finalists.
Continue reading …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.
Continue reading …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.
Continue reading …Thanks to Abby Bruno for this adorable shot from the recent AQHA L1 Championship Central that took place in Oklahoma City.
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