There’s nothing AQHA gelding, Sohotisleaguerslad, likes to do better at the end of a long day than kick up his hoofs and relax with the latest edition of his favorite magazine! Here he is enjoying a lazy, summer day in Sigtuna, Sweden with his appendix friend, Lex. Photo courtesy of Ebba Yttermyr. If you have […]
Continue reading …A Celebration of Life to honor our friend and beloved equine photographer, Don Trout, will take place September, 9th from 10 am to 2 pm in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church at 877 E Woodland St. Collinsville, TX. 76233. Click here for more information.
Continue reading …What could possibly be cuter than a child with their first pony? A right of passage for all equestrians, being paired up with your first equine partner is an unforgettable moment.
Continue reading …American Humane began working with the U.S. military more than 100 years ago when they deployed to the battlefields of World War I Europe to rescue more than 68,000 wounded war horses every month. Following World War II they advanced the field of animal-assisted therapy to help returning veterans cope with the invisible wounds of war, and aided children of military families during their parents’ deployments.
Continue reading …Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes from Trinity Ranch in Poulsbo, WA. Miss Catalina Unzueta decided Zippin Bunny, a 2007 APHA mare, needed a kiss! If you have a photo that you think could be our EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and you might see it featured on our Facebook page or right here on […]
Continue reading …We would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to our friend and fellow competitor, Ryan Painter, following a horse accident he was involved in this morning. Friends have reported that he was transported by ambulance to a local hospital near Pilot Point, Texas, where is currently recovering from three broken ribs and a lacerated […]
Continue reading …“Stealing more than $37,000 a day in her more than twenty years in office, Rita Crundwell became one of the nation’s leading quarter horse breeders, traveled the world, and threw lavish parties, all while forcing staff cuts, police budget slashing, and leaving public infrastructure in disrepair.”
Continue reading …“It is no secret that many of the workers on the backstretch at race tracks, on breeding farms and at horse shows are foreign born. Horse industry employers have for many years found it difficult to recruit American workers to fill these jobs,” said AHC President Julie Broadway. “For this reason, American immigration policy has been a major concern of the horse industry and the AHC has worked to ensure the H-2B non-agricultural and H-2A agricultural temporary foreign worker programs are a viable option for the industry. With an uncertain political climate, we felt it was important to provide more insight as to why the industry relies on these visas.”
Continue reading …We would encourage our friends and family in the horse industry to band together to send prayers to Don and Debbie Trout as Don continues his longterm battle with cancer in the loving care of Hospice. Don is not only a fabulous photographer, responsible for capturing many of your favorite memories of your beloved horses […]
Continue reading …Just like Shrek’s well-meaning, but feisty sidekick, the Buckeye Classic donkeys provided a barrel of laughs with their hilarious antics and stubborn personalities during the inaugural Buckeye Classic Donkey Races.
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