“A true friend is someone who will cry with you when you fail and celebrate with you when you succeed, without a thought to their own goals or dreams.”

Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes from a new youth-turned-amateur competitor, Kacie Scharf, who celebrated her birthday on January 10th. Kacie certainly has a lot to look forward to in 2019 with UF A Certain Star, Congress Champion, two-time Reserve Congress Champion, AQHYA Reserve World Champion, AQHA bronze trophy winner, NSBA Reserve World Champion, and NSBA bronze trophy winner. But, not before enjoying some tropical fun with The Equine Chronicle!

While many people have been enjoying the warm winter weather at the Florida circuits, some horse owners are facing a slightly different climate. Katie Nolte of Galloping Dreams Photography shares this photo of her American Paint Horses, Heza Moon Jule, aka”Moonshine,” and Sockettsfinalchance, aka “Chance,” enjoying the winter weather in Richville, MN.

Congratulations is in order for one of our friends in the horse industry. AQHA youth competitor, Miss Lydia Brahler, has recently signed with the SMU Equestrian team.

While most people are enjoying the sunny weather at the Florida Winter Circuits, the folks at BSB Quarter Horses in Michigan are all bundled up inside, even Johnnie Deer!

“Chani” was born January 2nd and is by The New Tallent and out of A Private Invitation. She is proudly owned by Caylee and Connie Webb of Alberta, Canada.

“This cutie is Too Sleepy to Zip’s first foal of the season. It is out of Lilly Larue, an Invitation Only bred mare. Lilly Larue is a maternal sister to my youth partner, Too Sleepy to Chip, making this a family affair! We have owned both Too Sleepy to Chip and Lilly Larue since they were yearlings!”