Low-NSC Diets: Not for Every Horse
From Kentucky Equine Research: When it comes to feeding horses, carbohydrates get a lot of attention. After all, they are the main energy source used by horses to fuel countless body processes. A “carbohydrate” is a general term that includes simple sugars (one or two molecule sugars such as glucose and sucrose) and polysaccharides (long […]
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Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Merry Christmas from Elvada Farm
December 21, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Merry Christmas from Elvada Farm
Pictured is Elvada Farm in Newton, New Jersey, in its Christmas splendor! This farm is home to Mike and Cindy VanElswyk, who currently have their horse Just Call Me RL or “Baby Shark” with Jonathan Meilleur, who Cindy says is just the best! Thank you to Cindy for sharing this beautiful photo! If you have a great […]
Continue reading …EC Video of the Day – Smile! It’s Friday!
December 20, 2024 Comments Off on EC Video of the Day – Smile! It’s Friday!
“Hey, I’ve got nothing to do today but smile.” ~Simon & Garfunkel. This is Jackie Bee Trinket, aka “Jackson,” a 2011 AQHA/PtHA Gray Gelding owned by Tori Boad, and he’s giving us his best Friday smile! If you have a great video of the day, please send it to us by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Sun Circuit Debuts English Versatility Class in 2025
December 20, 2024 Comments Off on Sun Circuit Debuts English Versatility Class in 2025
English Versatility is poised to do for Hunt Seat riders what ranch classes have done for western enthusiast: demonstrate the handiness and fun of riding a versatile, forward moving horse with light contact. Sun Circuit is offering Open and Non-Pro English Versatility on the 2025 Schedule. While not an AQHA approved class at this time, […]
Continue reading …Six-Figure Bids Break Records at NRHA Markel Futurity Sales
December 19, 2024 Comments Off on Six-Figure Bids Break Records at NRHA Markel Futurity Sales
From NRHA – Dec. 5, 2024 – For the last 24 years, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) has given consignors and buyers a place to buy and sell the movers and shakers of the industry. In 2024, the atmosphere of the NRHA Markel Futurity Sales was different than in the past. While the seats […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Dear Santa…
December 19, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Dear Santa…
“Dear Santa, before I explain, how much do you know already?” — Unknown. This is “Louie.” by VS Goodride and out of Impulse To Undress, and owned by Stacey Colgan. Thank you to Stacey for the cute photo!If you have a great photo of the day, please send it to us by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …2025 Sun Circuit Ranch Riding Derbies
December 18, 2024 Comments Off on 2025 Sun Circuit Ranch Riding Derbies
From Arizona Sun Circuit: The list of added money events keeps growing for Arizona Sun Circuit, and the latest news benefits Ranch Riders in a big way! $2,500 Added Bar 54 Four Year Old Ranch Riding Derby To run Concurrent with Jr Ranch Riding on Friday March 7 Jackpot Fee-$150 – 100% […]
Continue reading …The Launch of Stock Horse Ireland
December 18, 2024 Comments Off on The Launch of Stock Horse Ireland
A new society has come to life – Stock Horse Ireland, for “all things Stock Horse. APHA, AQHA, and ApHC.” Meet the board members: Director: Crysta Brown Sorcha Fitzpatrick- Treasurer Maddie Munns Parker- Youth Director Annamariea Dardis- Secretary Learn more about why the organization is blossoming under enthusiastic leadership, and what […]
Continue reading …EC Wreath Photo of the Day – U Betcha Im Hot
December 18, 2024 Comments Off on EC Wreath Photo of the Day – U Betcha Im Hot
This is U Betcha Im Hot, aka “Dallas,” a multiple world and national champion ApHC gelding owned by Jes Hadden. “Biggest accomplishment this year- winning the open green HUS at the Appaloosa world show along with the limited and the NSBA titles in the same class with his non pro owner and show partner!” says […]
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