EC Photo of the Day – The Beauty of a Snowflake
January 24, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Beauty of a Snowflake
“To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake, it is necessary to stand out in the cold.” — Aristotle. Julianne Hickok took this photo on January 21st of her mare, Miss Dual Challenge, in the Pennsylvania snow with perfect snowflakes coming down on her head. “No trick photography here, just wind chills in the single digits perfectly […]
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From WCHA: I have a few very important items I need to share with you, I will try to keep as brief as possible but please take few minutes to read through in its entirety. First of all our new Member Portal is up and running !!! This portal which is accessible from our World Conformation […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – Art of the Cowgirl 2024
January 23, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – Art of the Cowgirl 2024
Art of the Cowgirl, hosted again this year January 17-21, 2024, at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre in Queen Creek, Arizona, has become a western phenomenon with horse lovers and fans of all things western alike. It’s known as a time to “celebrate, gather, and connect Western women around horses and Western art,” and […]
Continue reading …EC Transformation Tuesday – Reyna Taylor
January 23, 2024 Comments Off on EC Transformation Tuesday – Reyna Taylor
This is Reyna Taylor, first pictured in 2001 when she was 12 years old. “I got High Point Champion at my first horse show with my first horse, my Appaloosa mare, Hot N Hazy, aka “Hazy”. We were a team and we competed in everything from Trail to Barrel Racing and we even competed in Figure […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – So Much Good Inside a Day
January 23, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – So Much Good Inside a Day
“How much good inside a day? Depends how good you live ’em. How much love inside a friend? Depends how much you give ’em.” — Shel Silverstein. Thank you to Tara Taggart Miller for the adorable friendship photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please send it by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Protecting Horse Lungs in Cold Weather
January 23, 2024 Comments Off on Protecting Horse Lungs in Cold Weather
By Brian S. Burks, DVM, Diplomate ABVP, Board Certified Equine Specialist Fox Run Equine Center Horses are comfortable in temperatures much lower than humans prefer. In the absence of wind and moisture, horses tolerate temperatures at or slightly below 0° F. If horses have access to a shelter, they can tolerate temperatures as low […]
Continue reading …NSBA Announces Class of 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees
January 22, 2024 Comments Off on NSBA Announces Class of 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees
From NSBA: The National Snaffle Bit Association recently announced its class of 2024 Hall Of Fame Inductees as well as the recipient of its prestigious Jack Benson Award. 2024 Hall Of Fame inductees include: Bill and Cindy Cosentino Sky Blue Walker Hot Lopin Louise Dark Jasmine 2024 Jack Benson Award recipient is: Corbett Michael Welsh […]
Continue reading …Using pH Strips to Predict the Timing of Foal Birth
January 22, 2024 Comments Off on Using pH Strips to Predict the Timing of Foal Birth
Last week, we asked our readers: Using pH strips to predict the timing of the foal – do they work, and what advice can you offer? We’ve listed your advice in our EC web article below, and we also have a very useful article from Michigan State University following the comments, so keep scrolling! […]
Continue reading …All 2023 AQHA Year-End Show Results Processed
January 22, 2024 Comments Off on All 2023 AQHA Year-End Show Results Processed
From AQHA: All 2023 AQHA year-end show results have been received and processed as of January 11, 2024. In a cooperative effort between AQHA’s Show Department and show managers, results were received faster and more accurately than in years past. “I’m extremely appreciative of show managers in their efforts of providing quick and accurate results,” […]
Continue reading …McCutcheon Paves His Way to NRHA $2 Million Rider Status
January 22, 2024 Comments Off on McCutcheon Paves His Way to NRHA $2 Million Rider Status
From NRHA: From a dynasty of reining legends, NRHA Professional Cade McCutcheon has always seemed destined for greatness. During his first year in open competition in 2019, McCutcheon proved himself when he not only won the NRHA Level 4 (L4) Open Futurity Championship and Reserve Championship but also became an NRHA Million Dollar Rider. As […]
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