“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.”
Continue reading …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?
Continue reading …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.
Continue reading …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.
Continue reading …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 […]
Continue reading …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 […]
Continue reading …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.
Continue reading …“As I watched the birth on StallWatch, I apparently announced out loud the arrival of one hoof, then another, and finally a nose,” she says. “While our family was interested in the announced activities, the other families in the waiting room were a bit perplexed.”
Continue reading …Once again, horses proved invaluable for working in a wilderness where motorized and mechanized equipment are prohibited, including carts, wagons, chainsaws, wheeled vehicles, and landing aircraft. All the decking, tools, material, spikes, rigging, and camp support for trail crews staying at the site had to be packed in by horses and mules, a trip of seven miles from the nearest trail head.
Continue reading …“Collin” is by Iron Age and out of Enchanted Irons. He is the fraternal twin of “Harvey,” who was born one day later. Because Enchanted Irons double-ovulated, the embryos were placed into separate recipient mares for the duration of the pregnancy.
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