Today’s EC Foal Photo of the Day is a 2014 filly by It’s A Southern Thing and out of Pine Ventures, a half sister to 2012 Congress Masters winner Moonlight Ventures. “Callie” is proudly owned by Kelsey Tumey.
Continue reading …Against All Odds- A Horse’s Return From Two Near-Death Experiences
March 18, 2014 Comments Off on Against All Odds- A Horse’s Return From Two Near-Death Experiences
Determination, hope, and the will to live are traits that people assume only apply to humans, but that is simply not true.
Continue reading …Happy St. Patrick’s Day From The Equine Chronicle!
March 17, 2014 Comments Off on Happy St. Patrick’s Day From The Equine Chronicle!
Over the years, we’ve heard our share of stories about interesting good luck charms and unusual superstitions. Some of our favorites include
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day: Snow Day!
March 17, 2014 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day: Snow Day!
This 2014 colt by Zippos Mr. Goodbar is happily enjoying a snow day with his mother, Cruisin For Pleasure. He is proudly owned by Shane and Darla Leavell. Share your foal photos with us by e-mail at b.bevis@equinechronicle.com or by using #2014foals. Click here to see all of the foals in our 2014 foal photo gallery.
Continue reading …Famed “Horse In Motion” Photography Inspires an 11-Person Tattoo Animation
March 14, 2014 Comments Off on Famed “Horse In Motion” Photography Inspires an 11-Person Tattoo Animation
When all of the tattoos were complete, Hawkins photographed each participant and created a stop motion animation that brings “The Horse In Motion” to life. What to see how it turned out? Click here to watch the animation.
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day: Meet Paris
March 14, 2014 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day: Meet Paris
Today’s EC Foal Photo of the Day comes from proud owners, Lyle and Lori Hanson. “Paris” is a 2014 bay tobiano filly by Appointment Only and out of Raise Your Irons, a daughter of Iron Enterprise. Share your foal photos with us by using #2014foals or by emailing b.bevis@equinechronicle.com
Continue reading …How You Can Become a Better Rider in Just 5 Minutes
March 14, 2014 Comments Off on How You Can Become a Better Rider in Just 5 Minutes
Take the hip joints, for example. One question I ask at all my clinics is, “Where are your hip joints?” More than 90 percent of people think that their hips are where their belt rests rather than where the joints actually are. I find this misconception of hip location across the USA and Europe, and in riders of all disciplines.
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day- It’s Almost Spring!
March 13, 2014 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day- It’s Almost Spring!
We’re loving the 2014 foal photos you’ve been sending! These two foals are certainly excited for the arrival of Spring! “Nora,” a beautiful 2014 filly by Hot Diggity Joe and out of Southern Socie Tee, appears to be enjoying her playtime outside. This mare’s mother is a full sister to My Te Graceful, Saratoga Te, […]
Continue reading …The Resourcefulness of “Horse Moms”
March 13, 2014 Comments Off on The Resourcefulness of “Horse Moms”
Recently, Mlynek posted a video on Facebook that illustrates her own resourcefulness. The clip, featuring Raiden, Raider, and their homemade hot walker swing, has received a whopping 43,636 shares in just four days.
Continue reading …Mister GQ’s Last Hurrah: A Surprise Foal!
March 12, 2014 Comments Off on Mister GQ’s Last Hurrah: A Surprise Foal!
Just a few days ago, Jussen was shocked to discover that her late friend had planned a little surprise before he left on his journey to that big barn in the sky. Toddling alongside GQ’s constant pasture companion, Abby Essence, was a new foal.
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