EC Video of the Day – Scratch That Itch!
February 25, 2025 Comments Off on EC Video of the Day – Scratch That Itch!
“This video of my horse, David, was too funny of him with his very own back scratcher he’s invented, so I thought I’d share it for your video of the day!” says Misty Elenburg. Misty, he is just adorable! #TheEquineChronicle friends, if you have a great photo or video of the day, they are accepted […]
Continue reading …NSBA Announces New Classes for 2025 World Championship Show
February 24, 2025 Comments Off on NSBA Announces New Classes for 2025 World Championship Show
From NSBA: NSBA recently announced the addition of 14 new classes to its 2025 World Championship Show schedule. These additions aim to foster inclusivity and provide fresh challenges for competitors across multiple categories. New for 2025 The news classes include: Amateur Showmanship at Halter – Limited Rider Amateur Western Horsemanship – Limited Rider Amateur Hunt […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – The 2025 SOQHA Challenge
February 24, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings – The 2025 SOQHA Challenge
The Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association, established in 1963, awards $10,000 in new and renewal scholarships each year in addition to the $11,500 in Scholarships offered at The SOQHA Challenge. This year’s SOQHA Challenge, held February 21-23, 2025, at Champions Center in Springfield, Ohio, hosted three judges: Jake Hartman, Chris Jones, and Jon Barry, and offered a […]
Continue reading …Celebrities Coming to the Michigan Horse Expo – March 7-9, 2025
February 24, 2025 Comments Off on Celebrities Coming to the Michigan Horse Expo – March 7-9, 2025
March 7-9, 2025, will mark the 42nd consecutive year of the Michigan Horse Expo, one of the longest running equine events in the country. The focus is always on the horse and the equestrian. Vendors, classroom presentations, clinics, demonstrations, rodeo, a mane event, and our youth area bring in well over 20,000 people that attend the 3-day Michigan Horse Expo in […]
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By Brian S. Burks, DVM, Diplomate, ABVP, Board-Certified Equine Specialist Fox Run Equine Center The hoof is a modified skin (epidermis) covering the third phalanx and all enclosed structures. It provides protection to the distal limb, formed by keratinization of the epithelial layer and modification of the underlying dermis. The thickened, cornified keratin of the […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Early Bird Gets the Worm
February 24, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Early Bird Gets the Worm
June Mohrland from Oregon knows the value of being on time! “I had been trying not to be late at the gate,” says June, who was attending the 2024 AQHA L1 West Championships with Ima A Margarita Machine. “I was too early again. They were so good to me. All I could do is laugh […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Snowmanship Lessons
February 23, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Snowmanship Lessons
This is Alaina K with her lease horse, All Time Fancy Man (Manny), practicing showmanship in central Michigan. “With no indoor arena, I’ve been calling these SNOWmanship lessons,” says Caitlin Arthur. Manny is owned by Caitlin Arthur and Kaity Shattuck and is the lesson horse for Caitlyn’s program – Next Level Equine. If you have a great […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Eye of the Horse
February 22, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Eye of the Horse
“To look into the eye of a horse is to see a reflection of yourself that you might’ve forgotten. No grief was big enough not to be washed clean in your horse’s eye.”― Gillian Mears. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …2025 NSBA World Championship Show Schedule & Time Estimates
February 21, 2025 Comments Off on 2025 NSBA World Championship Show Schedule & Time Estimates
𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬! The schedule for the 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗡𝗦𝗕𝗔 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 & 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 is now available online! Check out the schedule and the estimated times schedule at Schedule & Times – National Snaffle Bit Association Make your plans to join NSBA in Tulsa, Oklahoma this August 7-17, 2025 and compete for […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Open Your Heart to Today
February 21, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Open Your Heart to Today
“Forget yesterday – it has already forgotten you. Don’t sweat tomorrow – you haven’t even met. Instead, open your eyes and your heart to a truly precious gift – today.”― Steve Maraboli. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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