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EC Photo of the Day – Miracle Twins Mickey and Minnie

April 20, 2024 Comments Off

These twins taking a nap are “Mickey and Minnie” at exactly one month old, and they are true miracle babies, explains Erin Henderson. “The vet missed the twin, so when the second set of legs arrived, we were all in shock! They both have been strong and thriving since day one!” Mickey and Minnie, colt […]

Around the Rings – 2024 Orange Blossom Classic

April 20, 2024 Comments Off

Our candid photos from Friday, April 19th, are below, so keep scrolling!

Texas Paint Horse Club Awards $48,000 in Scholarships at 2024 Paint the Future Show

April 19, 2024 Comments Off

The Texas Paint Horse Club awarded $48,000 in scholarships earlier this month at the Paint the Future Scholarship Show! The Zone 4 show was held April 11-14, 2024, at Extraco Event Center in Waco, Texas. This was a big jump from last year’s already impressive total of $35,000 in scholarships: Texas Paint Horse Club Awards $35,000 in Scholarships at […]

Annual Penn State Equine Science Showcase and Quarter Horse Sale Returns April 27th

April 19, 2024 Comments Off

From Pennsylvania State University Equine Science Program: The 22nd annual Penn State Equine Science Showcase and Quarter Horse Sale will begin on Saturday, April 27 at the Snider Agricultural Arena in University Park, Pennsylvania. Potential buyers are invited to a full-day showcase to see demonstrations of the horses under saddle, meet students from Penn State’s […]

EC Foal Photo of the Day – VS Ring Of Fire aka “Miss Wiggles”

April 19, 2024 Comments Off

VS Ring of Fire (AQHA/APHA), aka “Miss Wiggles,” is by VS The Fireman and out of RV Radical Cookie(AQHA/APHA). “She is the most unique color! We are very pleased to welcome this stunning filly to our barn!” says Jay Dollinger of Tuxedo Ranch. Congratulations to Tuxedo Ranch! If you have a great photo of the day, […]

Orange Blossom Classic April 18 Featured Class Highlights

April 19, 2024 Comments Off

From World Equestrian Center – Ocala: Ocala, FL – Another beautiful, sunny day at World Equestrian Center – Ocala set the scene for the second day of the Orange Blossom Classic. Today’s featured classes showcased the $30,000 NSBA 3 & Over Maiden Trail & $3,000 Limited Rider Bonuses, and the $3,000 NSBA Open Hunter Derby. […]

TAMU Horse Judging Team to Host Kentucky Derby Watch Party & Fundraiser

April 19, 2024 Comments Off

From Texas A&M Horse Judging Team: There is only a week and a half until the public eye is focused on the sport of kings in the 150th running of The Kentucky Derby. This year, the Texas A&M University Horse Judging team will be hosting a watch party/fundraiser with prizes, a live auction, silent […]

The Gift of Life

April 18, 2024 Comments Off

An unlikely pairing of a 31-year-old mare and a rejected newborn foal breathed new life into 4K Farm and Ranch. By Delores Kuhlwein “The two most important days in life are the day you born and the day you discover the reason why.” – Mark Twain. 31-year-old ApHC mare Te’s Carmel Kiss had held some […]

Around the Rings – 2024 Orange Blossom Classic with the G-Man

April 18, 2024 Comments Off

Gordon and Charlie are in sunny Ocala for the Orange Blossom Classic followed by A Sudden Impulse! The NCEA National Championship is also taking place at WEC – Ocala through April 20th, so you might spot some college pride in his photos, too. Scroll for the latest gallery:

EC Photo of the Day – Her First Horse Show

April 18, 2024 Comments Off

This is four-year-old Taylor Brasseur at her first horse show with “Downing My Martini.” Thank you to Taylor’s mom, Kristin Kennedy, for the adorable share! If you have a great photo of the day, please send it by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.