NCEA press release by: Cory Burkarth The National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) has released its top horses list for 2013-2014 in each of the four events – reining, horsemanship, equitation on the flat, and equitation over fences. These horses are chosen by the NCEA selection committee based on a formula similar to the student-athlete awards […]

Happy Thursday! Today’s EC Foal Photo of the Day features an adorable black colt by Righteous Invitation and out of a Don’t Skip Zip mare named Skippin the Belle. He is proudly owned by Jeff and Alicia Allen of Kentucky. Share your foal photos with us by e-mail at b.bevis@equinechronicle.com or by using #2014foals on […]

The exhibit will highlight the special role of the U.S. Army Remount program in the progression of the American Quarter Horse bloodlines. Some of the earliest foundation horses trace back to U.S. Remounts, with many ranches owing the success of their breeding programs and initial solvency to the program.

Paul and Tami Thurston were very blessed to receive three bundles of joy this foaling season! The first foal is named Rose. She is by Good Terms and out of a daughter of Prinzipple. The second foal is a filly named Wilhimena. She is by Winnies Willy and out of a daughter of A Good Machine. […]

How can you help? Are you paying attention to things like how many horses you should house per acre and how to properly maintain pastures with fertilization and controlled grazing? Here are a few simple tips for reducing your environmental hoofprint.

Track wild horses and relive the Old West in the seldom-visited Pizona area of the Inyo National Forest. From a central meadow camp, riders track mustangs in their natural pinyon forest habitat. Observe and photograph mustang herds and wildflowers.

The NCEA All-Championship Team was determined by a vote of the NCEA head coaches, and Most Outstanding Player awards were determined by the judges.

Every major equine breed registry has seen a dramatic drop in the number of horses registered with them over the last five years. Is this a function of the economy or a fundamental, permanent change in the industry? What are the numbers? Is it an absence of owners, rather than horses? What will it mean for the industry, short and long-term? Are some breeds and activities affected more than others? What can, or should, be done about it?

The first 1,000 hosts to be approved will compete for $100,000 in cash and prizes this summer by providing entry level horse experiences to as many people as possible in 100 days beginning in June.

Today’s EC Foal Photo of the Day features an eye-catching bay colt that was born on April 6th, 2014. He is by Righteous Invitation and out of a daughter of RL Best of Sudden, KM Sudden Attraction. He is proudly owned by Willie Matthews. Share your foal photos with us by e-mail at b.bevis@equinechronicle.com or […]