IEA Riding horses is a dream come true. For SOME of us, a little help may be needed in making that dream a reality! The IEA BENEVOLENT FUND was established to provide a Financial Assistance Program for young riders in grades 4-12 who need funding assistance to enable them to take lessons and compete in the IEA. Financial […]
Continue reading …Managing Laminitis in Horses: Sand Bedding and Trimming
November 29, 2022 Comments Off on Managing Laminitis in Horses: Sand Bedding and Trimming
Kentucky Equine Research Standing on sand bedding typically provides immediate relief for horses suffering from laminitis-associated hoof pain, but prolonged access to sand bedding as a comfort strategy has not been investigated until recently. Researchers explored the use of sand bedding in two horses with bilateral chronic laminitis.* Why sand? Although the hoof wall acts […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Waiting Is The Hardest Part
November 29, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Waiting Is The Hardest Part
Pictured are Ill Make You Flatline, aka, “Chanel” with Mira Kumar during their Christmas photo session. One might suspect Chanel is a patient mare! Thank you to Kory Kumar for the adorable image! Photo credit: Christina Owens. If you have a great photo of the day, please email Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com for consideration.
Continue reading …Join the Florida Paint Horse Club in the WEC Grand Arena
November 28, 2022 Comments Off on Join the Florida Paint Horse Club in the WEC Grand Arena
November 28,2022 There is still plenty of time to join The Official Florida Paint Horse Club at the amazing World Equestrian Center – Ocala this coming weekend. FPHC has over 270 stalls paid for and reserved for the Florida Holiday Classic, a 2021 APHA Top Twenty show. Florida Holiday Classic December 2nd-4th, 2022 […]
Continue reading …AQHA Partners With Montana Silversmiths
November 28, 2022 Comments Off on AQHA Partners With Montana Silversmiths
AQHA The American Quarter Horse Association is proud to announce that Montana Silversmiths is the official silversmith of AQHA beginning in 2023. AQHA and Montana Silversmiths are teaming up to bring AQHA members unique products of exceptional quality to commemorate milestones with their American Quarter Horses. Montana Silversmiths’ story began over 49 years ago with the desire […]
Continue reading …$10,000 Senior Trail at 2023 March To The Arch
November 28, 2022 Comments Off on $10,000 Senior Trail at 2023 March To The Arch
MARCH TO THE ARCH SENIOR TRAIL March 14 – 19, 2023 Will Rogers Coliseum Fort Worth, Texas 2023 Senior Trail Information Enter at the show Enter the corresponding AQHA & NSBA class Must show both days Composite score from both days Concurrent with the AQHA/NSBA class Entry fee: L3 $300; L2 $150 […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Can You Walk Your Cow In Heels?
November 28, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Can You Walk Your Cow In Heels?
Okay, okay – we know it’s the Equine Chronicle, but we think you might get a kick out of this post and image from Photographer Karissa Landis of Topline Image! Karissa shared: “Things I said in today’s photo shoot I NEVER expected to SAY…. “Walk toward me like a runway model…and just HOLD THE LEAD […]
Continue reading …EC “How To” Drill- Rate Your Gait
November 28, 2022 Comments Off on EC “How To” Drill- Rate Your Gait
AQHA Professional Horseman Stacy Minkler, Trainer at Rusty Spur Ranch, recently relocated to Texas from Alaska! She’s now becoming the student in her new location, but she has been posting some practice drills for fun for her Alaska clients and friends back home in AK, knowing they get stuck and bored with bad footing in […]
Continue reading …Horizon Structures Presents Series: Fire Safe Farm Practices You May Have Overlooked
November 28, 2022 Comments Off on Horizon Structures Presents Series: Fire Safe Farm Practices You May Have Overlooked
By Nikki Alvin-Smith Advice on fire safe practices on the horse farm will often encompass areas of common concern such as moisture content of hay and its storage, provision of evacuation plans and emergency services contact numbers, 24/7 illuminated exit signs, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, removal of cobwebs from light fixtures, no smoking signs, keeping […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Ultimate Multitasker
November 27, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Ultimate Multitasker
Pictured is Emily Patton and Swingin For Money heading to the hunter ring to show at the NSBA World Show. “Emily was going over her next course on the way up,” says Kristin Patton. Thanks to Kristin for the great photo! If you have an outstanding photo of the day, please email Delores. Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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