Pet Loss and Grief Management Resources
April 14, 2025 Comments Off on Pet Loss and Grief Management Resources
The loss of a pet or an equine athlete can be incredibly devastating, especially if that animal is a member of the family. Animal lovers often feel they are on their own after a tremendous loss, but they don’t have to be – surprisingly, there are a number of resources to offer support. Thank you […]
Continue reading …Amateur Erika Sterling Gets Ranchy with Xtra Wimpys Catalyst, aka “Zorro”
April 14, 2025 Comments Off on Amateur Erika Sterling Gets Ranchy with Xtra Wimpys Catalyst, aka “Zorro”
By Delores Kuhlwein “His ears pricked forward, his thin-skinned nostrils quivering, his black mane flowing like windswept flame. Alec could not turn his eyes away; he could not believe such a perfect creature existed.” – Walter Farley, The Black Stallion. For as long as we can remember as horse lovers, a black stallion has danced […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day – Coming from Greatness
April 14, 2025 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – Coming from Greatness
Pictured is a darling colt at just two days old, by The Lopin Machine and out of the great mare Snap It Send It. This grey colt is double registered and is owned by Kent Ray Taylor. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2025 West Virginia QHA Wymer Classic
April 13, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2025 West Virginia QHA Wymer Classic
The first show of the year for the West Virginia Quarter Horse Association, the 2025 WVQHA Wymer Classic, is underway April 12-13 at Winfield Riding Club in Winfield, West Virginia, with judges Dawn Clason-Kreakie, Clay Cavinder, Amber Clark, and Bradley Luebben. The show is full of special touches, like NSBA classes with added money, Muffins and Mimosas during […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Precious Memories
April 13, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Precious Memories
“There are no rules for good photographs; there are only good photographs.” – Ansel Adams. Dawn Strohecker is pictured here with Ese A Rocker, “Dylan” and Illicit Intention, “Spanky,” with the latest issue of The Equine Chronicle, which also includes their latest ad. “Getting a perfect picture with these two is tough!” says Dawn. We […]
Continue reading …Emma Rothlein Honored as First Recipient of Dr. Robie Herman Sportsmanship Award
April 12, 2025 Comments Off on Emma Rothlein Honored as First Recipient of Dr. Robie Herman Sportsmanship Award
By Delores Kuhlwein Dr. Robie Herman, a friend to all in the industry, passed away in February, and it’s such a fresh, painful loss for so many, it’s still hard to wrap our heads around the fact that he won’t come around the corner and greet us with a smile. His influence on the horse […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day – The Best Wishes Coming True
April 12, 2025 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – The Best Wishes Coming True
“The funny thing about wishes. Sometimes all it took to make them come true was a first step.” — T.J. Klune. This beauty that has to be the answer to a thousand wishes for Ginny Carter is a 2025 filly by Makin Me Willy Wild and out of RR Time to Step Out (by […]
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The AQHA Stud Book and Registration Committee discussed 14 proposed rule changes. From AQHA: Modifications to registration-related items were approved by AQHA members and the AQHA Board of Directors at the 2025 AQHA Convention, March 28-31 in Las Vegas. Per the Association’s bylaws, the board of directors have the final authority when it comes to […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day – Meet Zia!
April 11, 2025 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – Meet Zia!
This is Zia, by Total Knockoutt (son of Machine Made) and out of My Hottest Fantasy, and owned by Rod Jeffries! This is Knock Knock’s very first foal! Thank you to Candice Hall for the adorable photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2025 Nebraska QHA Amateur Show
April 11, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2025 Nebraska QHA Amateur Show
The Nebraska Quarter Horse Association held its 2025 Amateur Show April 4-6 at Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, with four AQHA judges/two NSBA judges. The judge roster: Marv and Sue Kupushion, Richard Spinks and Shannon Walker. The show boasted sold out stalls, fun circuit awards like bluetooth speakers and wireless chargers, and as always, […]
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