In Loving Memory of James P. Collier, 1943-2024
June 6, 2024 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of James P. Collier, 1943-2024
From Archer-Milton Funeral Home: James P. Collier, Jr (Jimmy), 80, passed on June 1, 2024, after a hard fight with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Doris Collier, son Kevin Collier (Cindy), daughter Lori Augsburger (Andrew), grandchildren Daniel Bergman, Jamie Crawford, Cheyenne Augsburger, four great-grandchildren, brothers Harold (Linda) Collier and Rick […]
Continue reading …EC Donkey Photo of the Day – Pepperjack
June 6, 2024 Comments Off on EC Donkey Photo of the Day – Pepperjack
Who is the most famous donkey in history? Donkey-ottie. This particular donkey, however, is Pepperjack, who we met in the Chad Evans Performance Horses barn at the 2024 Redbud Spectacular! We have more photos coming of Pepperjack, but for now, enjoy this adorable picture thanks to Penni Himes! If you have a great photo of […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Hello, Neighbor
June 5, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Hello, Neighbor
“It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood, A beautiful day for a neighbor. Would you be mine? Could you be mine?…” -Fred Rogers Thank you for Stacy Huls for allowing us to share this fun photo from last week at Brookside, where Blaze and Quincy were surely asking if they would be, could be […]
Continue reading …EC Photos of the Day – Real Strength
June 4, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photos of the Day – Real Strength
“Real strength has to do with helping others.”— Fred Rogers. “Thank you to the big help from our little helpers… Henry Zellner, Leo Zellner and Rory Schwartz at the 2024 Lazy Days Circuit in Oshkosh, Wisconsin,” says Lisa McGowan of TNT Events. Thanks to Lisa for the wonderful photos, and thank you also from The Equine […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day -A Perfect Complement
June 3, 2024 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day -A Perfect Complement
“Gray is the perfect complement to all other colors. Gray makes every other color better.”—Artist and photographer Sam Abell. The beautiful grey filly pictured is by Natural Iron and out of Eggspect What (JEI daughter), born May 11, 2024, and owned by Amy Ellis of Wisconsin. Thank you to Amy for the wonderful photo! If you […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – A Complex Dance
June 2, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – A Complex Dance
Pictured is the cherished training team of Brent and Julie Harnish of South Bend, Indiana. “A great trainer/coach/spouse team is a complex dance,” says Julie’s sister and their longtime client, Joan Ames. “Not always easy, but when it works, it’s it is buckle worthy!” If you have a great photo of the day, please email […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Maximum White
June 1, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Maximum White
This stunning, maximum white colt is “Creek,” by All Up Honor (All Time Fancy) and out of maiden mare Driften Dowdy Doll, bred and owned by Tiffany Sherry. He was born this week and stallion owner MK Cirese says, “We were all super surprised!” For all you color gurus out there, the dam is […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Senior Photo Bloopers from Fresno State
May 31, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Senior Photo Bloopers from Fresno State
It’s always a good day to share a blooper photo! This is Bryanna Carney, a Senior at Fresno State, who rides for their equestrian team, pictured with Alexis Steele and “Dozer,” one of the Fresno State Bulldogs Equestrian Team horses. Bryanna says, “He’s been my chore horse for the past three years, so basically my […]
Continue reading …Q & A with Karlie Loland-Ringer, CSA – Summer Camp in Theaters May 31st
May 30, 2024 Comments Off on Q & A with Karlie Loland-Ringer, CSA – Summer Camp in Theaters May 31st
By Delores Kuhlwein and Karlie Loland-Ringer, CSA There’s nothing better than escaping the summer heat to a cool respite in the movie theater, and bonus points if the movie is memorable, funny, and heartwarming. Summer Camp ticks all those boxes, a movie to tickle your funny bone and remind you what life is all about, […]
Continue reading …EC Blog – Finding a Silver Lining In the Clouds for Ayvah and Zippos Little Tuf
May 30, 2024 Comments Off on EC Blog – Finding a Silver Lining In the Clouds for Ayvah and Zippos Little Tuf
An EC Blog by Jenny Guetchidjian: “I would like to share Ayvah Guetchidjian with you all,” says Jenny Guetchidjian. “Ayvah is my stepdaughter and she is four years old, turning five next month. Yesterday was to be her very first horse show, a local open show. She was going to show Leadline through the Beaver […]
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