Opening Pathways To Exhibitor Access
January 15, 2024 Comments Off on Opening Pathways To Exhibitor Access
When Select Amateur Debby Brehm set out to write an AQHA rule change proposal that would allow herself and her Amateur daughter to share a single horse, she didn’t know it would take eight years of attempts to make it happen. This annual rule change proposal she brought forth for consideration year after year at the AQHA Convention affectionately became known as “Debby’s Rule.”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Monday Mood
January 15, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Monday Mood
“I really need a day in between Sunday and Monday.” – Unknown. Meet Chocolate in Vegas, aka “Boris,” a 2020 ApHC stallion by Chocolatey and out of ItHappenedInVegas (TB), owned by Heather Kierson Bottoms, who explains she has been barn blind for him since he was a dot on the screen. “It’s my all time […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 MC Cutters NCHA Championship Show
January 14, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 MC Cutters NCHA Championship Show
The 2024 MC Cutters NCHA Championship Show was held on January 6, 2024, at the Bullen Equestrian Center Indoor Expo at Preble County Fairground Expo Center in Eaton, Ohio. The show offered a big slate of Non Pro, Open, Novice Horse, Youth, Limited classes, and added money classes. It was also Ohio Cutting Horse Association […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Generous Heart of the Horse
January 14, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Generous Heart of the Horse
“In the horse’s calm gaze, there is a quiet eloquence that speaks of love and loyalty, strength, and courage. It is the window that reveals to us how willing his spirit is, how generous his heart is.” – Unknown. This beautiful image was taken by Erica Huffman of Blue Ridge Prairie Photography, our guest photographer […]
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From IEA: Back by popular demand and just in time for IEA post-season shows! LUCKY PONIES SHOP: https://www.mequestriansolutions.com/…/lucky-pony-project Want a cute and unique good luck gift for your favorite IEA rider or coach? These adorable 15″ stuffies can be custom embroidered with the IEA logo and a simple good luck, congrats or […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Meredith “Peg” Edmondson
January 13, 2024 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Meredith “Peg” Edmondson
Our deepest condolences go to the family and friends of Meredith “Peg” Edmondson on her passing. The Florida AQHA family and many far and wide will miss her wise guidance. We asked our readers to share one of their favorite “Peg stories.” Below we have your stories and kind words shared on Facebook and Instagram: […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Does This Veil Look Good with My Eyes?
January 13, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Does This Veil Look Good with My Eyes?
We aren’t exactly sure what look Aint I Awilly, aka “Will,” was going for here, but we can always appreciate a fashion-forward horse! Thank you to Ruth Robinson for the funny photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please send it by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Anne Oldfather – A Passion for Excellence
January 13, 2024 Comments Off on Anne Oldfather – A Passion for Excellence
When Anne Oldfather of McKinney, Texas, stood in the show pen at the 2018 All American Quarter Horse Congress–listening to the numbers being called–she was thrilled just to be in the top ten. Then, as all the numbers but hers were called, she realized that she had won the Level 1 14-18 Showmanship championship with her beloved partner, One Exclusive Cookie aka “Cash”. Not only did they win over a talented group of over 150 other competitors, but they did it at their very first trip to the Congress.
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From AAEP: As a storm threat of freezing rain and snow marches across the U.S. and Canada , below are some tips for keeping your horses safe during extreme winter weather events: 1. While lots of hay is ideal for horses to eat to keep warm, now is NOT the time to introduce a round bale […]
Continue reading …Hoof Rehabilitation: Getting Your Horse Back on Its Feet
January 12, 2024 Comments Off on Hoof Rehabilitation: Getting Your Horse Back on Its Feet
By Kentucky Equine Research Staff: Imagine this scenario. You purchased a horse months ago, shipped it across the country, and have been enjoying all sorts of outings during the spring and summer—clinics, trail rides, a few horse shows, even a parade. Despite being the perfect mount for you in terms of disposition, you’ve run into […]
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