Horse Care During the Cold Months
January 13, 2025 Comments Off on Horse Care During the Cold Months
By David Lindsay, Michigan State University Extension – December 11, 2024, Weather in Michigan is wonderful during the fall months. However, when the switch flips on winter and we hit chilly temperatures, keep these horse care tips in mind! There are some priorities we must always remember; our horses need proper nutrition, space to move during free exercise or […]
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From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association has an exciting line-up of events planned for 2025. Mark your calendars and set your reminders today with these dates, organized by category. Dates are tentative and subject to change. January 14-16: 2025 Boehringer Ingelheim Professional Horsemen Academy at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas AQHA Convention […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Grace Laced with Muscle, Strength, and Gentleness Combined
January 12, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Grace Laced with Muscle, Strength, and Gentleness Combined
“Where in this wide world can man find nobility without pride, friendship without envy, or beauty without vanity? Here where grace is laced with muscle and strength by gentleness confined.” – Ronald Duncan. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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Designer Lindsey James’ smash ensemble for the Beyoncé Bowl elevates the Western lifestyle to new heights. By Delores Kuhlwein One might say Beyoncé knocked everyone’s boots off when she performed during the NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show. Often dubbed Queen Bey, or the first lady of music, Beyoncé delighted viewers with a star-spangled performance of […]
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Colton Stewart takes the lead as head trainer of Fox Creek Ranch. By Delores Kuhlwein When the greatest of all time speak, everyone stops to listen, and when they give you advice, it’s golden. So when Dan Fox asked three halter legends, Ross Roark, Tom Robertson, and Luke Castle, for their input on who […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Follow The Girl Code
January 11, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Follow The Girl Code
Four-year-old Brinley, aka Princess Aurora, is pictured spending the morning with the family’s mare, “Follow the Girl Code.” Thank you to Kimberly Guenther for the adorable photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Study: Intestinal Microbiome of Foals May Predict Future Racing Success
January 11, 2025 Comments Off on Study: Intestinal Microbiome of Foals May Predict Future Racing Success
From Kentucky Equine Research: The intestinal microbiome has drawn a great deal of attention over the past decade. Scientists have learned how powerful this collection of bacteria, fungi, and protozoa is and the far-reaching effects the microbiome has on a horse’s health. One of the latest studies examining the intestinal microbiome found that microbiome diversity early in a […]
Continue reading …American Horse Council Formally Requests USDA Delay New HPA Regulations
January 10, 2025 Comments Off on American Horse Council Formally Requests USDA Delay New HPA Regulations
From AHC: Washington, D.C. – Julie Broadway, President of the American Horse Council, released the following statement on the pending implementation of the revised Horse Protection Act (HPA) regulation: “The American Horse Council (AHC) has formally requested that the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) delay the implementation of […]
Continue reading …NSBA Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
January 10, 2025 Comments Off on NSBA Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
From NSBA: The National Snaffle Bit Association has announced the 2025 inductees into its prestigious Hall Of Fame. The newest inductees include Kamanyawannadance in the Show Horse category; Goodbars Glamourgirl in the Breeding Horse – Mare category; Allocate Your Assets in the Breeding Horse – Stallion category; and Chris Cecil Darnell in the Individual category. […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Our Best Friends
January 10, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Our Best Friends
“When I look into the eyes of an animal, I do not see an animal. I see a living being. I see a friend. I feel a soul.” ― Anthony Douglas Williams. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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