Earlier this month, we asked our EC readers if they celebrated their horses’ birthdays, and if so, how do they celebrate? Without hesitation, they responded! Scroll to see video and photos of how our horses get some love in return for all they do for us. Lola James and Lopin Real Purdy Lola James started […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Next Generation
July 9, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Next Generation
Pictured are Haylee Segura and her daughter, Emmy! You may remember mom as Haylee Schoonover from her youth days with APHA. She’s now showing The Margarita Stop, by VQH Heart Stoppin and out of Good Mango Margarita! Thank you to Joyce Conklin for the adorable photo from the 2024 APHA World Championship Show. If you have […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – DQ or Three-Point Penalty?
July 8, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – DQ or Three-Point Penalty?
We aren’t sure if “Elvis” would be DQ’d for being on the wrong side of the cone, or if it’s just a 3-point penalty. Thank you to Carah Lynch for the fun photo! She explains, “We had the farrier out, and found my boy One Hot Mocha, aka “Elvis” hanging out in the arena like this!” If […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day Number Two – NYSQHA Showing Honor to Flag and Country
July 7, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day Number Two – NYSQHA Showing Honor to Flag and Country
As we close out our holiday weekend that honors our independence and our country, we share one more photo of the day. This image shows Madeline Langlois on Remember Me Good, giving honor to our flag and country while Chris Stapleton was playing, at the 2024 New York State Quarter Horse Association Show in Cobleskill, New […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – No Better Place
July 7, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – No Better Place
“There is no better place to heal a broken heart than on the back of a horse.”― Missy Lyons, Cowboys Don’t Sing. This image is from the 2024 OKQHA Redbud Spectacular! If you have a great photo of the day, please send it to us by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Love and Respect for the Horse
July 6, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Love and Respect for the Horse
“I call my horses ‘divine mirrors’—they reflect back the emotions you put in. If you put in love and respect and kindness and curiosity, the horse will return that.” – Allan Hamilton. Thank you to Carly Baker for this adorable photo from this week’s APHA World Championship Show! If you have a great photo of […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Showmanship When the Sun Comes Up
July 5, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Showmanship When the Sun Comes Up
“Sometimes showmanship starts when the sun is coming up and sometimes peace is found in the silence of the morning. Sometimes those two worlds collide and it is magical,” says Jennifer Hill, mom of Olivia, who is pictured here with her AQHA mare, Best Foot FWD. Photo credit: Mom! Thank you to Jennifer for the amazing […]
Continue reading …An Artistic Fourth of July Celebration from Miranda Taylor Photography
July 4, 2024 Comments Off on An Artistic Fourth of July Celebration from Miranda Taylor Photography
“We’re blessed with the opportunity to stand for something, for liberty and fairness. And these are things worth fighting for, worth devoting our lives to.” – Ronald Reagan. Thank you to Miranda Taylor Photography and Jerrell Performance Horses for sharing this beautiful gallery of photos featuring Clayton Jerrell aboard Who Dat Hottie!
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Let Freedom Ring
July 4, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Let Freedom Ring
“My daughter, Savannah Allison, age 6, and “Scooby,” age 26, were honored to carry the flag during the National Anthem at the show this past weekend!” says her Dawn Allison. “Savannah and Scooby ride in Walk Trot Ranch Rail and Walk Trot Ranch Riding at the local shows. They also run barrels and poles at […]
Continue reading …Oak Carter Simper, October 4, 2021 — June 30, 2024
July 4, 2024 Comments Off on Oak Carter Simper, October 4, 2021 — June 30, 2024
Oak Carter Simper October 4, 2021 — June 30, 2024 From Rudd Funeral Home: Oak Carter Simper, our sweet little cowboy, made his last ride back home to our Father in Heaven on June 30, 2024. Oak joined Marty and Jodi on October 4, 2021, following his big brother Stihl. He was known as our […]
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