EC Transformation Tuesday – Rachel Smit
April 25, 2023 Comments Off on EC Transformation Tuesday – Rachel Smit
“The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.” Steven Spielberg. This EC Transformation Tuesday set of photos required a collage, we thought, due to the much bigger picture they create together. This is Rachel Smit, who started riding when she was 4 […]
Continue reading …Youth Activities Scholarship Meets Endowment Goal
April 25, 2023 Comments Off on Youth Activities Scholarship Meets Endowment Goal
AQHA The Youth Activities Scholarship successfully reached its endowment goal of $100,000 directly after the 2023 AQHA Convention. In 2020, the AQHA Youth Activities Committee set a goal to endow the scholarship to perpetually award youth. Thanks to the generosity of Joe and Suzy Jeane and a generous match by Larry and Ellen Bell, the future […]
Continue reading …Watch the Livestream for AQHA East L1 Championships
April 25, 2023 Comments Off on Watch the Livestream for AQHA East L1 Championships
The Nutrena AQHA East Level 1 Championships kick off this week at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio! Find the schedule here: 2023 Nutrena Level 1 East Schedule View the livestream here: Nutrena East – AQHA Below are a few last-minute reminders from AQHA: Please make note of the following: The schedule has […]
Continue reading …30 Years of Thunder, the Denver Broncos’ Live Mascot
April 24, 2023 Comments Off on 30 Years of Thunder, the Denver Broncos’ Live Mascot
From the YouTube Channel of the Denver Broncos Over the last 30 years, the Denver Broncos’ live mascot, Thunder, became a fan favorite and a beloved part of a game-day tradition in the Mile High City. Find out how owner Sharon Magness Blake and her team of horse experts have kept Thunder running for three […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 Palmetto PHC April Extravaganza
April 24, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 Palmetto PHC April Extravaganza
The Palmetto Paint Horse Club recently held its April Extravaganza at South Carolina Equine Park in Camden, South Carolina, on April 15-16, 2023. Judges were Cynthia Mergaert, Pamela A Miner Scott, Cindy Chilton-Moore, and Delena C Doyle, and the show manager was Dawn Parker. You may have seen their Longing, Longeing, Lungeing, or Lounging Challenge video challenge, […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 IPHA Spring Fling Show
April 24, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 IPHA Spring Fling Show
Apr 14-16th, 2023, marked the dates of the 2023 Illinois Paint Horse Association Spring Fling POR, held in Gordyville, USA. Judges were Randy Alderson, Rebecca Halverson (NSBA), Teresa Sullivan (NSBA), and Mike Swain, and the show manager was Lorna Wyrick. Weekend High Point Winners Amateur High Point Cassidy […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day – Filly Yoga
April 24, 2023 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – Filly Yoga
This AQHA/APHA filly by No Doubt This Is Hot and out of Radical Mo (Radical Rodder) is increasing her flexibility and achieving deep relaxation! Or maybe she’s just trying to reach the grass despite those very long legs! Thank you to Chelsea Sinclair for the Monday morning laugh! If you have a great photo of the […]
Continue reading …Why Am I Here Again? A Heartfelt Amateur Blog
April 23, 2023 Comments Off on Why Am I Here Again? A Heartfelt Amateur Blog
By Wendy Brown This ridiculously expensive, time sucking hobby is NOT for the faint of heart. It will take a toll on your skin and bones. It will damage your bank account and potentially take you away from family who may begin to wonder if you love your horse more than them. It will test […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day – What’s This White Stuff?
April 23, 2023 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – What’s This White Stuff?
Meet “Crew,” by Good I Will Be and out of Skys Strawberry. He is owned by Sandra Butler! Thank you to Sandra for the cute foal photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please email Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Happy Earth Day – 8 Items Horse Owners Can Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
April 22, 2023 Comments Off on Happy Earth Day – 8 Items Horse Owners Can Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
As horse owners, we are often in touch with nature, especially if we trail ride, and we have a down to earth understanding of the cycle of life. We also have some unique opportunities to contribute or detract from the health of the earth, depending on how we manage everyday occurrences such as grazing and […]
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