The participating equestrians included show jumpers—Alexander Zetterman (Sweden), Daniel Bluman (Colombia), Hannah Selleck (USA), Francisco Arredondo (Guatemala) and polo players—Brandon Phillips (Canada), Matt Cappola (USA) and Steven Michael King (USA) and Nolwenn Lemée (FRA)—all of whom had never jumped before.

Who remembers the days of the Fuzzy Navel and Sweet Sixteen Appaloosa horse show circuits from the 80s and 90s in Florida? For this EC Flashback Friday, enjoy these candid pages from a 1999 edition of The Equine Chronicle. See anyone you recognize? Click on the photos to enlarge.

Tricks of Trust including the Obeisance, Bow, Kneel, Lay Down, Sit Up and Sit Down. Tricks of Agility- the Jambette or Salute, the Rear, using the target board, the climbing wall and many variations on the pedestals. Tricks of Engagement- the Retrieve, herding and retrieving the big ball, and the smile.

“It doesn’t matter how long you live; what matters is how you live. Tell the truth, do what you say you’re going to do, be kind to others and do a job with the greatest effort possible. If you do that, you’ll leave the next generation with something your grandparents left you: wisdom on how to make an impact, not just an impression.”

Here’s a little Humpday Humor to help brighten up the work week. We’re all familiar with show jumping horses of course, and the close cousin of dog agility, but what about show jumping bunny rabbits?

Colleen will join her husband, Tim, and daughter, Mandy McCutcheon, who preceded her into the elite group. As the matriarch of one of Reining’s first families, she has supported her husband and daughter to many accomplishments.

We would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to our good friend and accomplished equine photographer, KC Montgomery! Happy Birthday KC! Have fun celebrating with friends and family.

For this week’s EC Funny Friday, we decided to go in a bit of a different direction than usual. This is what we’ve come up with… Enjoy! Click here to watch our Facebook video. A special thanks to Teresa Sullivan and 7-month-old Sampson for their help. We’d love to see what your ultimate horse show […]

Today’s EC Foal Photos of the Day come from Christine Parr and Katie Beaumont. Christine Parr sent in this adorable photo of her 2014 sorrel overo colt by Only Krymsun and out of Margarita N Scotch. He was born February 19th at 9:30 p.m. The second two foals belong to proud owner, Katie Beaumont. The […]

The annual Secretariat Birthday Celebration at The Meadow in Doswell, Virginia will offer fans a triple treat on Saturday, March 29, reuniting the three men who rode “Big Red” at the peak of his spectacular racing career. Slated to appear at the event are Hall of Fame jockeys Ron Turcotte and Eddie Maple and exercise rider Charlie Davis. It will be the first time all three men have been together at Secretariat’s birthplace in Virginia.