EC Photo of the Day – Aubrey Eccleston and UC The Only One
December 19, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Aubrey Eccleston and UC The Only One
“A hundred hearts would be too few to carry all my love for you.” ~Author Unknown This is two-year-old Aubrey Eccleston and APHA yearling gelding “UC The Only One.” “These two have an incredible bond since the day he arrived. I always joke with everyone that she has allowed me to borrow him until he’s […]
Continue reading …EC Blog – Here’s to the Late Bloomers, the Dreamers with Tight Budgets, the Trailblazers in Tough Markets
December 18, 2023 Comments Off on EC Blog – Here’s to the Late Bloomers, the Dreamers with Tight Budgets, the Trailblazers in Tough Markets
By Kelsey Keathly, Norfleet Marketing & Photography: Hey, y’all! Let’s chat about something real and close to my heart—the journey to success. I’ve had inspiring conversations with many budding photographers, designers, trainers, and passionate souls in our community. And you know what? I get it. Those doubts can sneak in. “I’m not from a horse […]
Continue reading …Wimpys Little Step Jumps to $13 Million
December 18, 2023 Comments Off on Wimpys Little Step Jumps to $13 Million
From NRHA: The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is thrilled to announce a historic milestone in the world of reining, as the legendary stallion Wimpys Little Step becomes the second stallion to reach $13 million in offspring earnings. This remarkable achievement underscores Wimpys Little Step’s enduring legacy as a preeminent sire in the reining industry […]
Continue reading …APHA & AjPHA Leadership Gathering—Save the Date & Reserve Hotels Now
December 18, 2023 Comments Off on APHA & AjPHA Leadership Gathering—Save the Date & Reserve Hotels Now
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: The 2024 APHA & AjPHA Leadership Gathering takes place February 29-March 3 in the Fort Worth, Texas, Stockyards. It’s a must-attend event for APHA members! But it’s not just for state directors, who must be present to vote on important rule change proposals, or for committee members meeting live at the event. ALL […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Reese and Stella
December 18, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Reese and Stella
“Let a horse whisper in your ear and breathe on your heart…you will never regret it.” ~Author Unknown. This is Reese Fischer and her awesome mare, Your One And Only, aka “Stella!” Thank you to EM Design & Photography and Reid Thomas Performance Horses for allowing us to share this amazing photo! If you have a […]
Continue reading …Deneen King Goes Back to Her Roots with World Champion How Bout A Goodride
December 17, 2023 Comments Off on Deneen King Goes Back to Her Roots with World Champion How Bout A Goodride
“Take a giant leap into that which sets your soul on fire and never retire from that leap.”― Hiral Nagda. By Delores Kuhlwein When Deneen King took one lap around the arena on How Bout A Goodride, she knew she’d reached her comfort zone. “He felt like an old soul when I rode him. He […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Equine Equivalent of the Lampshade
December 17, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Equine Equivalent of the Lampshade
“Felt festive, might delete later.” This is Ima Gallant McKenzie, aka “Beau,” owned by Jill Youngblood Hilber! Thank you to Jill for allowing us to share this fun photo of Beau, just in time for those holiday parties. If you have a great photo of the day, please send them by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …They’ve Got Addy Tude: Capital Quarter Horses Makes A Splash With Their First Reiner
December 16, 2023 Comments Off on They’ve Got Addy Tude: Capital Quarter Horses Makes A Splash With Their First Reiner
By Delores Kuhlwein They say true horse people never stop learning and are always searching for way to broaden their perspectives. It’s true at any level, and when the some of the very best in the pleasure horse industry, Capital Quarter Horses, saw Shez Got Addy Tude, a beautiful horse with “an amazing arena presence… […]
Continue reading …The Giving Tradition Continues at Wheeler Performance Horses
December 16, 2023 Comments Off on The Giving Tradition Continues at Wheeler Performance Horses
By Delores Kuhlwein In December 2022, Wheeler Performance Horses began a new tradition – the first lesson ever – free! Not only has it drawn youth to the industry, but it provided an opportunity as a holiday gift for kids who love horses – or those who have never touched one. Read on to see […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Chip on Zip
December 16, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Chip on Zip
You have Elf on a Shelf, we have Chippy on Zippy. “Aunt HeHe let an elf in while we were on vacation… his name is Chippy (formerly Pasta),” says Rachel Sackrider, “and I just realized as I set up his shenanigans that he was Chippy riding Zips Chocolate Chip with a pile of chocolate chip […]
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