It’s Teacher…er…Trainer Appreciation Week!
May 10, 2018 Comments Off on It’s Teacher…er…Trainer Appreciation Week!
“Out of all the advice my trainer has given me, one definitely worth keeping is that nothing will come easy in your life. I have understood this through practice.”
Continue reading …Sex-Trafficked Teen and Abused Horse Star in New Movie, Unbridled
May 9, 2018 Comments Off on Sex-Trafficked Teen and Abused Horse Star in New Movie, Unbridled
At Unbridled, Sarah meets Dreamer, a horse who has also suffered abuse, a horse who no longer trusts humans… That is, until he meets his girl, Sarah. Together, Sarah and Dreamer walk a difficult road and learn that family doesn’t just happen, it’s made with hard work.
Continue reading …Starting at 51… A Photo Essay From a AQHA L1 Championship First-Timer
May 7, 2018 Comments Off on Starting at 51… A Photo Essay From a AQHA L1 Championship First-Timer
“Wow. There is so much to learn when you weren’t born into this; but, hey, we’re learning quick.”
Continue reading …AQHA Adventures at 144th Kentucky Derby
May 7, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Adventures at 144th Kentucky Derby
Thanks to Maggie Bellville, Anna Lee Morrison, and Kathy Headley for some great photos from their adventures at the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby! Members of the American Quarter Horse Foundation toured such legendary horse farms as Winstar, Three Chimneys, Ashford Stud, Clairborne, and Jonabell before heading to the Derby to try their hand […]
Continue reading …Introducing the The Equine Chronicle Powers Futurity Pepper Contest!
May 5, 2018 Comments Off on Introducing the The Equine Chronicle Powers Futurity Pepper Contest!
On Friday, after the last class of the day at the Futurity, 12 participants will see if they can stand the heat in a very spicy challenge. Competitors will be divided into three groups of four. If you can outlast your fellow pepper-loving enthusiasts, you will move on to a very hot final competition.
Continue reading …Chester and Anne Prince’s “Salty” Mare Wins $350,000 La Troienne Stakes on KY Derby Weekend!
May 4, 2018 Comments Off on Chester and Anne Prince’s “Salty” Mare Wins $350,000 La Troienne Stakes on KY Derby Weekend!
She is owned by Gary Barber, Baccari Racing Stable, LLC, and Chester and Anne Prince, and trained by Mark Casse. She was bred and raised by Prince Farms, LLC. and Seclusive Farm, LLC. Chester and Anne still own the filly’s dam and several of her siblings.
Continue reading …Owners of Kentucky Oaks Contender to Donate Percentage of Winnings to Retired Racehorse Project
May 4, 2018 Comments Off on Owners of Kentucky Oaks Contender to Donate Percentage of Winnings to Retired Racehorse Project
Just like so many of the horses that compete in our signature event, the Thoroughbred Makeover, or those that are owned by our members, she came from the claiming ranks. Now, she’s poised to perform on racing’s biggest stage!
Continue reading …2018 May/June Equine Chronicle Now Online!
May 4, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 May/June Equine Chronicle Now Online!
After much anticipation, the May/June 2018 Equine Chronicle is now online! Check out this dreamy cover of AQHA youth competitor, Kathryn Bunting, with Take Me Home Tonite, Just Zip By, A New Dimension, and Machine Power.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- The Most Unique Markings
May 4, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- The Most Unique Markings
We think this beautiful filly receives the award for the most unique markings! (Gunnin For Chics x Diamond Debra) Photo courtesy of Amy Johnson Gillespie. If you have a photo that would be perfect for our EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and it might be featured right here on EquineChronicle.com or on our Facebook page.
Continue reading …Congratulations Keith and Sydney Miller on Expectant New Arrival!
May 3, 2018 Comments Off on Congratulations Keith and Sydney Miller on Expectant New Arrival!
Take a close look at this Equine Chronicle Photo of the Day to see what’s on the way!
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