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Does Early Castration Affect Foals’ Development?

December 30, 2022 Comments Off

Equine Science Update Tuesday, December 27, 2022 Posted by Mark Andrews Male horses are generally castrated to make them easier to manage. Traditionally equine castration (or gelding) has been carried out at the yearling stage (c6-18 months of age). The procedure may be delayed in the hope that doing so will allow the colt to […]

EC Photo of the Day – Just A Dog & Her Horse

December 30, 2022 Comments Off

Ziplocked N Lopin, aka “Dutton,” with his pal, “Miley”. “Best buddies! They are always together. She absolutely loves this colt,” says Britt Eagan of Colorworks Farm. Did you read our 2022 story about Elsa and Clarence, another pair of horse and dog best friends? Read the amazing story here: An Unlikely Pair

Around the Rings Photos – 2022 APHC Copper Country POR

December 29, 2022 Comments Off

Arizona Paint Horse Club’s Copper Country Paint O Ramas are going on December 29, 2022 to January 3, 2023 at WestWorld of Scottsdale! Find all the details here: https://azpaints.org/copper-country-paint-o-rama-2022-2023/ Watch for coverage, candid photos, and results on our website!

EC Photo of the Day – Caption This!

December 29, 2022 Comments Off

At the 2022 Pinto World Show, Send Roses by Choice, aka “Sam Elliott,” was busy looking over the shoulder of Rhett Kee as he held his iPad. How would you caption this adorable photo? Sam Elliot is owned by Nancy Pulaski and leased by Carla Cafora. Thank you to Julie Harnish for the cute photo! If you […]

Exciting New Additions to the 2023 Virginia Maiden and Spring Breakout

December 29, 2022 Comments Off

2023 promises to be an exciting show year for The Virginia Maiden, hosted at the Spring Breakout! The Spring Breakout will take place March 22-26, 2023, in Lexington, Virginia, with a 6-Judge AQHA S/C Show, an AQHA Special Event, and NSBA & Futurity. Judges will be Eddie Smith (SE), April Devitt, Casey Devitt, Clay MacLeod, Dolly Chayer, […]

Platinum Breeders’ Futurity Yearling Nomination Easier Than Ever for 2023

December 29, 2022 Comments Off

Cash In: Platinum Breeders’ Futurity yearling nomination is now easier than ever for 2023 By Jessica Hein, APHA News Self-nominate your yearling for Platinum Breeders’ Futurity classes and score a piece of the huge purses up for grabs in these premier halter events. As long as the yearling is sired by a Platinum-participating stallion, he […]

Water: An Oft-Forgotten Nutrient for Horses

December 28, 2022 Comments Off

By Kentucky Equine Research Staff The most important nutrient in the horse’s diet is one that is rarely thought about in detail: water. An adult horse’s body is composed of roughly 70% water, which equates to about 95 gallons (360 liters) of water for the average 500-kg horse. Foals have even higher water content, roughly […]

Kaci Rodriquez Joins the Kail Quarter Horses Training Team

December 28, 2022 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein “A barn is a sanctuary in an unsettled world, a sheltered place where life’s true priorities are clear. When you step back, it’s not just about horses — it’s about love, life, and learning.” – Lauren Davis Baker As far back as she can remember, Kaci Rodriguez loved horses. It was […]

EC Photo of the Day – The Horse’s Gift

December 28, 2022 Comments Off

“It is the horse’s gift to connect us with Heaven and our own footsteps.” – Ronni Sweet Thank you to Sarah Burkey of Sarah Rachel Photography in La Grange, California, for this touching image! If you have a great photo of the day, please email Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

Around the Rings – 2022 Florida Gold Coast

December 27, 2022 Comments Off

Thank you to Exhibitor Amber Daniel for taking some EC Around the Rings photos at the Florida Gold Coast Show in Tampa! Here’s the link for watching the live feed: https://www.flgoldcoastcircuit.com/ Check back with us for more photos and results from the Florida Gold Coast!