EC Photo of the Day – The Equine Equivalent of the Lampshade
December 17, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Equine Equivalent of the Lampshade
“Felt festive, might delete later.” This is Ima Gallant McKenzie, aka “Beau,” owned by Jill Youngblood Hilber! Thank you to Jill for allowing us to share this fun photo of Beau, just in time for those holiday parties. If you have a great photo of the day, please send them by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …The Giving Tradition Continues at Wheeler Performance Horses
December 16, 2023 Comments Off on The Giving Tradition Continues at Wheeler Performance Horses
By Delores Kuhlwein In December 2022, Wheeler Performance Horses began a new tradition – the first lesson ever – free! Not only has it drawn youth to the industry, but it provided an opportunity as a holiday gift for kids who love horses – or those who have never touched one. Read on to see […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Chip on Zip
December 16, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Chip on Zip
You have Elf on a Shelf, we have Chippy on Zippy. “Aunt HeHe let an elf in while we were on vacation… his name is Chippy (formerly Pasta),” says Rachel Sackrider, “and I just realized as I set up his shenanigans that he was Chippy riding Zips Chocolate Chip with a pile of chocolate chip […]
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This is 3-year-old Rebekah Parr loving on her best friend, VS D Coded, aka “JC,” after debuting in Lead Line at the Winter Circuit at Cloverdale! Thank you to Christine Parr for the adorable photo. If you have a great photo of the day, they are accepted by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Meaning of Family
December 14, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Meaning of Family
“This picture is so special to me,” says Michelle Bauer. “Together for almost 35 years and business partners for 24 of those years. I am consistently amazed we got lucky enough to meet people with such unwavering honesty and integrity. What started out as riding lessons ended up with us finding family.” Thank you to […]
Continue reading …Apply for More Than $300,000 in Foundation Scholarships
December 14, 2023 Comments Off on Apply for More Than $300,000 in Foundation Scholarships
From AQHA: January 15 is the deadline for 2024 American Quarter Horse Foundation scholarship applications. Applicants wishing to obtain scholarship funding from the Foundation for the 2024-25 academic year can download the scholarship guidelines for a complete list of criteria and requirements. The Foundation will award scholarships totaling more than $375,000 for the 2024-25 academic year. Since its inception in […]
Continue reading …EC Question of the Week – Best Advice for Backing a Horse Trailer
December 13, 2023 Comments Off on EC Question of the Week – Best Advice for Backing a Horse Trailer
We recently asked our readers: Our news feeds are filled with jokes about backing up and parking horse trailers. Some are painfully true! What advice can you offer about backing up a trailer? Many of you suggested turning the bottom of the wheel the way you want the back of trailer to go, in addition […]
Continue reading …National Day of the Horse Celebrates how Horses Make Our Lives Better
December 13, 2023 Comments Off on National Day of the Horse Celebrates how Horses Make Our Lives Better
From the American Horse Council: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The American Horse Council doesn’t need a specific date on the calendar to know when to celebrate the horse, and we know that for those whose lives center around the horse, you don’t either. However, December 13 is National Day of the Horse. And it’s a time […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Power of His Presence
December 13, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Power of His Presence
“Whether you regard the horse with awe or love, it is impossible to escape the sheer power of his presence.” – Mary Wanless. Pictured is Kaleena Weakly with her handsome new boy, Moonlite Cruiser! Thank you to Kaleena for allowing us to share this beautiful photo by Corrin Hunt Photography. If you have a great photo […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Set Me Dreaming
December 12, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Set Me Dreaming
“The sight of that horse did something to me I’ve never been able to explain. He was more than tremedous strength and speed and beauty of motion. He set me dreaming.” – Walt Morey, author of Gentle Ben and Year of the Black Pony. This is five-year-old Rylee and her two-year-old, Only In My Briefs, […]
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