EC Photo of the Day – A True Thrill
June 14, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – A True Thrill
Crystal A. Parker sits astride Hickory’s Dual Thrill, aka Moses. They fought leptospirosis and a myriad of complications for two years which resulted in the removal of his left eye in February 2022. Crystal says Moses has since returned to the sorting and penning arena like nothing ever happened, and that he’s the best horse […]
Continue reading …EC Question of the Week: How Many Times Do You Practice A Pattern?
June 14, 2022 Comments Off on EC Question of the Week: How Many Times Do You Practice A Pattern?
Recently, we asked our readers: How many times do you practice a required pattern and why? We received plenty of great responses about the strategy involved in preparing to show a pattern! Read them below, and thank you for sharing your approach! Laura Owen: 0. My horse is an anticipator. We practice all the elements […]
Continue reading …The Inaugural Heroes Horsemanship Challenge Debuts at the 2022 NCQHA Tar Heel Classic
June 14, 2022 Comments Off on The Inaugural Heroes Horsemanship Challenge Debuts at the 2022 NCQHA Tar Heel Classic
North Carolina Trainer Jake Hartman always had a strong admiration for members of the military, but not too long ago, he met a military family and it spurred him into action. “The father of the family is retired military after 20-plus years, and after hearing what they went through during his deployments, it made me […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – An Equine Chronicle Fan
June 13, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – An Equine Chronicle Fan
Yearling Hunter Longe Liner “Big Bad N Bougie” is an Equine Chronicle fan! Matt Culley says she found our banner at the 2022 Pinto World Show and knew she had to pose by it. The 2022 Pinto World Championship kicks off today and goes through June 25th, 2022. For live streaming, viewers can visit: www.pintoworld.com. […]
Continue reading …EC Myth Monday – The Medicine Hat Horse
June 13, 2022 Comments Off on EC Myth Monday – The Medicine Hat Horse
Did you know this? Why do some Paint Horses have a “medicine hat?” Medicine Hat Horses are part of Native American legend, earning their place in history as a horse that would protect its rider from injury and death through its magical powers and its ability to warn the riders of dangers. In particular, the […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Sunday Smiles
June 12, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Sunday Smiles
Our horse smiles posts have been so wildly popular, we’re dedicating some of our Sundays this summer to horse smiles! This smiling duo is Ashlyne Ivy, and her 6 year old gelding, VS Blue Me Away, in the championship gelding class at the recent Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Associations Spring Extravaganza show in Findlay, Ohio. Ashlyne’s […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
June 11, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
Ashton Brandt’s mom, Britney Brandt, tells us that Ashton’s trainer, Cheryl Daggy, tested positive for COVID the day before they were supposed to leave for the All American Youth Horse Show. However, Jess Haines and Kelsey Tumey stepped in to help Ashton navigate her first time at the show! With the help she received, […]
Continue reading …EC Throwback Thursday – Trail Trivia
June 10, 2022 Comments Off on EC Throwback Thursday – Trail Trivia
On Thursday, we asked Equine Chronicle readers: What year do you think photo was taken? Bonus: Identify the horse and youth rider. Hint: This duo earned an AQHYA World Championship! The photo was sent to us by the rider, Yvonne Burson, who was riding Teds Cowpoke when they won their 1978 AQHYA World Championship in Trail. If […]
Continue reading …EC TV – How to Hang Up A Western Bridle Properly
June 10, 2022 Comments Off on EC TV – How to Hang Up A Western Bridle Properly
In our second installment of our regularly featured “How-to” videos, Trainer Erica Owen of Scottsdale, Arizona, demonstrates how to hang up a bridle to keep the reins from crimping and twisting! Watch Erica demonstrate this quickly and efficiently from where she trains, the beautiful back drop of the legendary Almosta Ranch, also the home base […]
Continue reading …EC Video of the Day – Walking On the Sun
June 10, 2022 Comments Off on EC Video of the Day – Walking On the Sun
Even trainers gotta have fun! Turn the volume all the way up to enjoy this video secretly taken by Beth Clemons while Deanna Searles rocked out to Smashmouth’s Walkin’ On the Sun between horses on a sunny June in Arizona. Video posted with permission from Deanna as long as the music stays, she says. EC Video […]
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