EC Photo of the Day – Horses Change Lives
December 3, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Horses Change Lives
“Horses change lives. They give our young people confidence and self-esteem. They provide peace and tranquility to troubled souls. They give us hope.” – Toni Robinson. This beautiful photo demonstrating the joy of the horse was taken by Jessica O’Connor Equine Imagery at the 2024 South Carolina Quarter Horse Association Sandlapper Classic! If you have a […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 Palmetto Classic Open Show
December 2, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 Palmetto Classic Open Show
The Palmetto Classic Open Show was held November 22-24, 2024, at South Carolina Equine Park in Camden, South Carolina, with open judge Teresa Pelton, and Hunter judges Jordon Burton and Gwen Titus. The show offered a Veterans’ Go As You Please class, an open Gamblers’ Choice Obstacle Trail Class, and a Saturday night spaghetti dinner […]
Continue reading …Dealing With Separation Anxiety In Horses
December 2, 2024 Comments Off on Dealing With Separation Anxiety In Horses
“Does it worry you to be alone? Are you sad because you’re on your own?” The Beatles may not have been singing about horses in their 1967 hit song, With a Little Help from My Friends, but for anyone who has ever dealt with a herd-bound horse, the sentiment certainly rings true.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – What We Learn From Horses
December 2, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – What We Learn From Horses
“From horses, we may learn not only about the horse itself but also about animals in general, indeed about ourselves and about life as a whole.” – George Gaylord Simpson. If you have a great photo of the day, they are accepted by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Check Your AQHA Eligibility for 2025
December 2, 2024 Comments Off on Check Your AQHA Eligibility for 2025
From AQHA Showing: Are you having gold globe dreams? Check your eligibility to begin your showing journey in 2025! 🏆 Find Your Level Need help finding your AQHA show level? Follow these helpful steps. 1. Visit aqhaservices.aqha.com/members/summaries/viewleveling. Sign in to your AQHA.com account. 2. Choose a division: amateur, open or youth. 3. Choose show year. […]
Continue reading …Could Flatter Saddles Improve Welfare in Ridden Horses?
December 1, 2024 Comments Off on Could Flatter Saddles Improve Welfare in Ridden Horses?
From Equine Science Update: A new study has indicated that flatter-shaped saddles may be more suitable for horses that spend most of their ridden time in motion. The research, which observed significant changes in the shape of horses’ backs while stationary and during movement, found that horse backs become considerably flatter during motion compared to […]
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The search for the right bit is an ancient one. Archeologists now speculate that humans probably became equestrians at least 6,000 years ago, and riders have spent the intervening millennia trying to figure out how best to communicate with their horses. Early bits were made of vastly diverse materials, such as animal horn, bone, wood, sinew, rawhide, and rope. The appearance of metal bits coincides with the Bronze and Iron Ages, roughly the time between the 8th and 14th centuries BC.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Hoofbeats and Heartbeats
December 1, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Hoofbeats and Heartbeats
“Hoof beats and heartbeats – is there any difference between the two?” – Author unknown. This image was taken by Jessica O’Connor Equine Imagery at the 2024 South Carolina Quarter Horse Association Sandlapper Classic! If you have a great photo of the day, they are accepted by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Horses Are Angels
November 30, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Horses Are Angels
“Horses are angels with hooves, sent to Earth to teach us about love, trust, and patience.” – Pam Brown. This moment between Lane Kail and Winn Like Flinn after they won the L2 Senior Ranch Riding at the 2024 AQHA World Championship Show is one of our favorites! If you have a great photo of […]
Continue reading …Equine Juvenile Spinocerebellar Ataxia
November 30, 2024 Comments Off on Equine Juvenile Spinocerebellar Ataxia
In a world where countless foals are born each year and thou-sands are registered with the American Quarter Horse As-sociation, the largest equine breed registry in the world, genetic diseases are a sig-nificant concern for breeders and owners alike. However, when a disease has affected at least 12 foals in the past four years, it’s understood that this is an inherited condition that can and should be prevented. Addressing this rare disease is crucial to safeguarding future generations of horses.
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