Etalon Discovers New White Marking Variant W35 “Holiday” in Horses
April 19, 2023 Comments Off on Etalon Discovers New White Marking Variant W35 “Holiday” in Horses
Etalon Diagnostics It all started with a white spot. A simple inquiry uncovered a genetic mystery which led to a discovery that will change the trajectory of Branson Buckalew’s breeding program. Buckalew always knew his horses were different. His herd displayed an array of unusual and untestable white markings, including disconnected white on the lower […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day – A Beauty to Appreciate
April 19, 2023 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – A Beauty to Appreciate
To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold. – Aristotle. This beauty in the snow is “Jade,” by Its A Southern Thing and out of the dam Luke At My Design, an ApHC mare, and she was bred by Gale Gores. Thank you to Idella Clark for […]
Continue reading …NCEA’s Most Outstanding Horsemanship Performer – Mallory Vroegh of SMU
April 19, 2023 Comments Off on NCEA’s Most Outstanding Horsemanship Performer – Mallory Vroegh of SMU
“Now, I don’t want to scare you, but I plan on being a zero or a hero today.” – Mallory Vroegh to Coach Brad Kearns, April 15, 2023. By Delores Kuhlwein All eyes were on Ocala this past week as the 2023 NCEA National Championship kicked off at the World Equestrian Center. As Thursday, […]
Continue reading …Horizon Structures Presents Series: Difficult Horses. Difficult Boarders.
April 19, 2023 Comments Off on Horizon Structures Presents Series: Difficult Horses. Difficult Boarders.
By Nikki Alvin-Smith The development of a new horse boarding business often necessitates a major capital outlay for suitable stabling facilities. The notion that once a beautiful barn is built, the equine and human counterpart clients will exist in harmony under its roof is often more a fairy tale than reality. There are many reasons […]
Continue reading …The Longing, Longeing, Lungeing, or Lounging Challenge
April 19, 2023 Comments Off on The Longing, Longeing, Lungeing, or Lounging Challenge
The Palmetto Paint Horse Club recently posted the photo above, and the message below in their group: Are we lunging, lungeing, longing, or longeing around Camden next weekend?! While you’re at the show, prepare a short clip/image of you with one of the on site signs and drop it in the comments here. There are […]
Continue reading …AQHA Announces Move of Ranch Versatility Horse World Championships to Amarillo
April 18, 2023 Comments Off on AQHA Announces Move of Ranch Versatility Horse World Championships to Amarillo
Exciting news from AQHA Headquarters! In June 2024, AQHA is moving the AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships and its connected shows to the Tri-State Fairgrounds in Amarillo. This announcement comes after a press conference held by AQHA on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. The Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships has traditionally included the AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge […]
Continue reading …The Perfect “Promposal” For A Horse Girl’s Heart
April 18, 2023 Comments Off on The Perfect “Promposal” For A Horse Girl’s Heart
By Delores Kuhlwein At the April IQHYA Show at the C Bar C in Cloverdale, Indiana, a young man just may have set the ultimate horse loving girl prom proposal precedence for the way he proposed to his future prom date! It all happened Thursday April 13, 2023, after the Rookie/Level 1/Novice Youth Western Pleasure […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 Aggie Super Circuit
April 18, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 Aggie Super Circuit
The Aggie Super Circuit, April 13-16, 2023, just wrapped up in College Station/Bryan, Texas. It was produced by the Texas Quarter Horse Association, with AQHA, NSBA and TQHA approval. Judges were Kerry Allen, Clint Fullerton, TW Grose and Eric Petersen, and Show Management Services were An Equine Production. High Point Winners: TX Bred L1 Am Western Riding- […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day – Do A Double Take!
April 18, 2023 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – Do A Double Take!
This filly will make you look twice! She’s a full double (AQHA/APHA) by Figured Im Invited and out of Machine Gun Sue, and she’s owned by Karie Clark. Thank you to Gillespie Show Horses for the adorable photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please email Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC Transformation Tuesday – Allison Rassinoux
April 18, 2023 Comments Off on EC Transformation Tuesday – Allison Rassinoux
We have another great EC Transformation Tuesday, this week with Allison Rassinoux! The first photo is Allison in 1997 with her first Quarter Horse, “Royally Teed” or “Tee” at a QH show in Columbia, Tennessee. “The second photo is of myself and my current horse, Talk Southern To Me, or “Puddin’ ” at the 2023 Fun in […]
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