Enhancing the Horse-Rider Connection Through Corrective Exercise
December 4, 2024 Comments Off on Enhancing the Horse-Rider Connection Through Corrective Exercise
From Farmhouse Chiropractic: In the world of equestrian sports, the relationship between horse and rider is foundational. An effective partnership hinges on mutual understanding and physical balance, both of which can be significantly enhanced through corrective exercise. At Farmhouse Chiropractic, we are excited to announce the launch of our **Farmhouse Fit Lab**, designed to help […]
Continue reading …Appreciate Your Trainer – An EC Blog by Sophie King of Carson Training Center
December 3, 2024 Comments Off on Appreciate Your Trainer – An EC Blog by Sophie King of Carson Training Center
By Sophie King I started riding at Carson Training Center with my trainers, John and Tye Carson, three years ago. When I started riding there, I was so shy, and I didn’t really like to talk. I remember Tye telling me one day after my lessons, “You know you can talk right?” That next week […]
Continue reading …Power of the Pony: Heidi Nyland Melocco’s New Children’s Book Invites Youth to the Horse World
December 3, 2024 Comments Off on Power of the Pony: Heidi Nyland Melocco’s New Children’s Book Invites Youth to the Horse World
November 26, 2024 (Mead, CO) — Have a horse-loving kiddo on your Christmas shopping list? Check out the new children’s book, Power of the Pony (https://www.whole-picture.com/ponypowers), by equine journalist and photographer Heidi Nyland Melocco (co-authored with her daughter, Savannah). The book is a photographic tour of all things pony: the barn, arena, and show grounds. Children ages three […]
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From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association is a proud sponsor of the Miss Rodeo America Pageant. Returning for 2024, AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders are donating a full remuda of American Quarter Horses for contestants to ride during the horsemanship contest segment of the pageant on Tuesday, December 3, at the South Point Hotel and […]
Continue reading …Save the Date: Black-Tie Gala Benefiting Cats & Dogs
December 3, 2024 Comments Off on Save the Date: Black-Tie Gala Benefiting Cats & Dogs
From World Equestrian Center – Ocala: Join us for the 9th Annual VOCAL Furball “Tails & Teal” presented by Lugano Diamonds on February 21, 2025. The Furball is VOCAL’s signature black-tie optional fundraising gala with a silent and live auction. All proceeds from the event will benefit animals in Marion County through VOCAL’s lifesaving and […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Horses Change Lives
December 3, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Horses Change Lives
“Horses change lives. They give our young people confidence and self-esteem. They provide peace and tranquility to troubled souls. They give us hope.” – Toni Robinson. This beautiful photo demonstrating the joy of the horse was taken by Jessica O’Connor Equine Imagery at the 2024 South Carolina Quarter Horse Association Sandlapper Classic! If you have a […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 Palmetto Classic Open Show
December 2, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 Palmetto Classic Open Show
The Palmetto Classic Open Show was held November 22-24, 2024, at South Carolina Equine Park in Camden, South Carolina, with open judge Teresa Pelton, and Hunter judges Jordon Burton and Gwen Titus. The show offered a Veterans’ Go As You Please class, an open Gamblers’ Choice Obstacle Trail Class, and a Saturday night spaghetti dinner […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – What We Learn From Horses
December 2, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – What We Learn From Horses
“From horses, we may learn not only about the horse itself but also about animals in general, indeed about ourselves and about life as a whole.” – George Gaylord Simpson. If you have a great photo of the day, they are accepted by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Check Your AQHA Eligibility for 2025
December 2, 2024 Comments Off on Check Your AQHA Eligibility for 2025
From AQHA Showing: Are you having gold globe dreams? Check your eligibility to begin your showing journey in 2025! 🏆 Find Your Level Need help finding your AQHA show level? Follow these helpful steps. 1. Visit aqhaservices.aqha.com/members/summaries/viewleveling. Sign in to your AQHA.com account. 2. Choose a division: amateur, open or youth. 3. Choose show year. […]
Continue reading …Could Flatter Saddles Improve Welfare in Ridden Horses?
December 1, 2024 Comments Off on Could Flatter Saddles Improve Welfare in Ridden Horses?
From Equine Science Update: A new study has indicated that flatter-shaped saddles may be more suitable for horses that spend most of their ridden time in motion. The research, which observed significant changes in the shape of horses’ backs while stationary and during movement, found that horse backs become considerably flatter during motion compared to […]
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