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EC TV- How to Band a Horse’s Mane

September 15, 2021 Comments Off

Watch as professional bander, Cameron Van Sickle, provides a tutorial for how to band a horse’s mane for the show pen. Click on the link below for his step-by-step instruction for perfectly placed bands.

If You Had a T-Shirt With Your Equestrian Mantra, What Would it Say?

September 14, 2021 Comments Off

We asked our Equine Chronicle fans to answer the following question: If you had a t-shirt with a quote that perfectly summed up your mantra as an equestrian, what would it say? We received some hilarious answers and a few great photos!

“How a Kind Word From a Ring Steward Led to Meeting the Love of My Life”

September 13, 2021 Comments Off

“If there is anything you take away from reading this, just remember, people may not always remember what you said, but they will always remember how you made them feel,” she says. “Tom made me feel so good in that moment. All too often, we think positively about someone in our head, but we never verbally share that positive thought or comment with the person directly. We just keep it to ourselves. If you admire someone or their actions, let them know! A simple comment can go a long way. What if Tom never approached me and told me those words? I’d probably still be disappointed and embarrassed about that day.”

2021 IBHA World Show Recap

September 11, 2021 Comments Off

IBHA presented a 30% increase in entries from 2020 to 2021. From those entries, they filled more than 300 stalls and were able to give out over $6,900 in cash prizes.

Results and Photos- PQHA Nittany Classic

September 10, 2021 Comments Off

The winner of the Bob Hendrickson Memorial Open Weanling Colt and QIP Weanling Colt Futurity was PSU Good Lookin Lad, by Red White N Good and out of Luv N Lady, owned by Penn State University and shown by Audra Fisher. The winner of the Vickie Zipperline Weanling Filly and QIP Weanling Filly Futurity was PSU Pinella Be Good, by Red White N Good and out of Pinella Pea Deville, owned by Penn State University and shown by Allison Hart.

Results and Photos From Inaugural Classic

September 9, 2021 Comments Off

Last weekend marked the inaugural Classic horse show, hosted by Texas Quarter Horse Association, which took place September 1-5 in Fort Worth, Texas. The event provided six sets of AQHA points and two sets of NSBA points. Judges were Brent Maxwell, Judd Paul, Eric Hubbard, Jon Barry, Kelly Chapman, and Valerie Kearns.

Photos and Results From IPHA Fall Futurity

September 8, 2021 Comments Off

By: Brittany Bevis The Illinois Paint Horse Association helped usher in the Fall Futurity season with their IPHA Paint-O-Rama and Fall Breeders Futurity Show September 3-5. The event took place at Gordyville USA in Gifford, Illinois. Judges for the show included David Parlier, Gigi Bailey, Lisa Moden, and Shaun Gloude. Congratulations is in order for […]

What’s Your Favorite Snack to Share With Your Horse?

September 7, 2021 Comments Off

Traditional treats for horses include produce, like apples and carrots, and sweets like sugar cubes and cookies. But show horses are a special variety of equine and often partake in more unusual snacking options, due to their time spent traveling to horse shows around the country.

EC TV- How to Braid a Mane For Hunt Seat

September 6, 2021 Comments Off

Non-pro competitor and braider extraordinaire, Meghan Tierney, shows the proper procedure for braiding a horse’s mane for Hunt Seat competition. Click on the link below to watch the full video as she explains her expert tips and tricks, including yarn selection, helpful tools, and the step-by-step process.

Use Fear-Setting to Conquer Your Next Horse Show

September 3, 2021 Comments Off

By defining your fear and examining it in a logical manner, you can gain some clarity about why you are fearful in the first place.