IHSA National Championship Awards Big Winners Over the Weekend
May 7, 2018 Comments Off on IHSA National Championship Awards Big Winners Over the Weekend
“I’m careful who I choose on my team,” Ford said. “We give them (the students) a lot of attention. I have an amazing group of horses that have been donated to us. They’re cared for as show horses. They have the best veterinarians, the best farriers and they mean the world to us. Between the horses, the staff and the students it’s just a no-brainer. And yet, It still does become the luck of the draw.”
Continue reading …New Video- Recognizing Subtle Lameness- Improve Your Eye for the Pain Your Horse Tries to Hide
May 5, 2018 Comments Off on New Video- Recognizing Subtle Lameness- Improve Your Eye for the Pain Your Horse Tries to Hide
A new four-part video series, ‘Recognizing Subtle Lameness,’ produced by California-based education center Equitopia and Padma Video, and featuring some the most renowned experts in equine biomechanics in the world today, is prepared to debunk the myths and misperceptions surrounding performance and behavioral issues, and shift the blame where it belongs: on pain.
Continue reading …Introducing the The Equine Chronicle Powers Futurity Pepper Contest!
May 5, 2018 Comments Off on Introducing the The Equine Chronicle Powers Futurity Pepper Contest!
On Friday, after the last class of the day at the Futurity, 12 participants will see if they can stand the heat in a very spicy challenge. Competitors will be divided into three groups of four. If you can outlast your fellow pepper-loving enthusiasts, you will move on to a very hot final competition.
Continue reading …Chester and Anne Prince’s “Salty” Mare Wins $350,000 La Troienne Stakes on KY Derby Weekend!
May 4, 2018 Comments Off on Chester and Anne Prince’s “Salty” Mare Wins $350,000 La Troienne Stakes on KY Derby Weekend!
She is owned by Gary Barber, Baccari Racing Stable, LLC, and Chester and Anne Prince, and trained by Mark Casse. She was bred and raised by Prince Farms, LLC. and Seclusive Farm, LLC. Chester and Anne still own the filly’s dam and several of her siblings.
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When looking for areas in which to cut expenses, don’t do it at the expense of the judges. High quality judges bring people to shows. Other cuts can be forgiven in the presence of prestigious judges.
Continue reading …Owners of Kentucky Oaks Contender to Donate Percentage of Winnings to Retired Racehorse Project
May 4, 2018 Comments Off on Owners of Kentucky Oaks Contender to Donate Percentage of Winnings to Retired Racehorse Project
Just like so many of the horses that compete in our signature event, the Thoroughbred Makeover, or those that are owned by our members, she came from the claiming ranks. Now, she’s poised to perform on racing’s biggest stage!
Continue reading …IHSA Nationals in Underway in Pennsylvania
May 4, 2018 Comments Off on IHSA Nationals in Underway in Pennsylvania
Mark Struthers and Lauren Hunkin are coaches from Ottawa University and they brought two Individual riders that qualified, Rebecca Bedard and Caroline Gaudette. “This is our first time at Nationals and we’re very excited,” Struthers said.
Continue reading …New Study Hopes to Determine Effect of Indoor Arenas on Human and Horse Health
May 4, 2018 Comments Off on New Study Hopes to Determine Effect of Indoor Arenas on Human and Horse Health
“In spite of the association of horse arenas with human and equine health, they continue to be built based on experience rather than science. This engineering research will help inform efforts within the industry to develop a more systematic understanding of the materials and designs of equine arenas,” he said.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- The Most Unique Markings
May 4, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- The Most Unique Markings
We think this beautiful filly receives the award for the most unique markings! (Gunnin For Chics x Diamond Debra) Photo courtesy of Amy Johnson Gillespie. If you have a photo that would be perfect for our EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and it might be featured right here on EquineChronicle.com or on our Facebook page.
Continue reading …Congratulations Keith and Sydney Miller on Expectant New Arrival!
May 3, 2018 Comments Off on Congratulations Keith and Sydney Miller on Expectant New Arrival!
Take a close look at this Equine Chronicle Photo of the Day to see what’s on the way!
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