EC Christmas Eve Photo of the Day – Kambrynn Ronningen and Pua Heihei
Kambrynn Ronningen and her Pinto Pony, Pua Heihei, aka “Zack,” won many Walk-Trot High Point Awards with Minnesota Pinto, explains Renae Wesenberg, a friend of the Ronningen family. “Kam was in a terrible car accident just before Thanksgiving and tragically lost her life, but her family’s loss graciously became a miracle for other families through the […]
Updates on Horse Protection Act 2025
December 23, 2024 Comments Off on Updates on Horse Protection Act 2025
From Dave Dellin, Chief Executive Officer, APHA: APHA is aware of the modifications to the Horse Protection Act, slated to go into effect February 1, 2025. The discussions surrounding the Horse Protection Act modifications and their impact on non-gaited horse organizations like APHA continue to evolve. We are actively working with the American Horse Council, […]
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Caitlin Lyons is the second equestrian in history to be nominated for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. By Delores Kuhlwein This year, women in equestrian sports have been breaking glass ceilings and rewriting history, and University of Georgia graduate and Bulldogs Equestrian Caitlin Lyons recently catapulted to the top of that list as […]
Continue reading …2025 AQHA Convention Schedule Released
December 23, 2024 Comments Off on 2025 AQHA Convention Schedule Released
Mark your calendar for the 2025 AQHA Convention, which is March 28-31 at the South Point Hotel Casino and Spa in Las Vegas. From AQHA: The 2025 AQHA Convention is March 28-31 at the South Point Hotel Casino and Spa in Las Vegas. Convention is a chance for breeders, trainers, owners and members from all over the […]
Continue reading …EC Wreath Photo of the Day – Fancy This Lope
December 23, 2024 Comments Off on EC Wreath Photo of the Day – Fancy This Lope
Adorned with a beautiful wreath is yearling filly Fancy This Lope (Lopin Lazy x Fancy Pearl) after winning the Open Overo Color class at the FPHC Holiday Classic. “The best baby!! Owned and loved by Ava Mariotti,” says Kelly Neal Mariotti. Thank you to Kelly for the awesome photo! If you have a great photo […]
Continue reading …EC Wreath Photo of the Day – Illini Saige
December 22, 2024 Comments Off on EC Wreath Photo of the Day – Illini Saige
Meet Illini Saige, a 2014 POAC/IQPA/NSBA registered mare. “Shayla, or otherwise known as The Mule, is no stranger to holiday photos,” explains Chesna Wertz. “Every year since she was a 2-year-old, we do an annual Christmas photo. So many different styles, poses, and garland has been used over the years!” Thank you to Chesna for the cute […]
Continue reading …Low-NSC Diets: Not for Every Horse
December 21, 2024 Comments Off on 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 […]
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, […]
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