EC Foal Photo of the Day – Ditty Up Baby!
January 28, 2024 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – Ditty Up Baby!
The folks at Ditty Up Farm had an exciting morning this past Wednesday with the arrival of a handsome colt by Made Four It and out of VS Lawless. “Big Thanks to Cecily Zuidema for answering her phone and coaching us through the process,” says Nancy Ditty. “Seth Ditty, you did amazing pulling. Everyone […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Air of Heaven
January 27, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Air of Heaven
“The air of heaven is that which blows between a horse’s ears.” – Arabian proverb. This is Gloria Maillard Haid with her 17 year old APHA mare, Sensational Angel. “Angel” currently resides in Pilot Point, Texas, and gets to work as a therapy horse. Gloria is a therapeutic riding instructor at Stable Strides Farm and Blue […]
Continue reading …World Equestrian Center – Ocala: The Riding Academy Hotel Now Accepting Reservations Online
January 26, 2024 Comments Off on World Equestrian Center – Ocala: The Riding Academy Hotel Now Accepting Reservations Online
From WEC Ocala: A new era lies ahead for World Equestrian Center – Ocala as The Riding Academy Hotel begins accepting reservations online for 2024. The 390-suite hotel is the newest addition to World Equestrian Center – Ocala, joining The Equestrian Hotel which currently offers 248 luxury rooms and suites to guests at the world-class […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Horse with Beauty Unsurpassed
January 26, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Horse with Beauty Unsurpassed
“The horse, with beauty unsurpassed, strength immeasurable and grace unlike any other, still remains humble enough to carry a man upon his back”- Amber Senti. Pictured is Abby Lewis with AQHA gelding Suddenly No Warning of H & P Ranch. Thank you to Renew Creative by Shelby Layne for the lovely photo! If you have […]
Continue reading …Happy 10th Work Anniversary to Becky George and Colton Pylman
January 25, 2024 Comments Off on Happy 10th Work Anniversary to Becky George and Colton Pylman
“Tough times don’t last. Tough teams do.” – Robert Schuller. A lasting relationship is big news these days. It’s even more impressive when it’s a working relationship, and for Trainer Becky George and Assistant Trainer Colton Pylman of Becky George Show Horses, this week marks their 10th anniversary of working together! “A decade of […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Horses Who Understand Children
January 25, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Horses Who Understand Children
“Horses who understand children are one of our loveliest mysteries.” – Jean Abernethy. This is Mira Kumar on A Heavenly Impulse for their fun photo shoot by Magic Look Photography not too long ago! Thank you to EC Writer Kory Kumar for this adorable photo. If you have a great photo of the day, please […]
Continue reading …6 Ways to Discern AI Horse Images from Real Equine Photos
January 24, 2024 Comments Off on 6 Ways to Discern AI Horse Images from Real Equine Photos
By Shelley Paulson of Shelley Paulson Photography In the past month, I’ve been disappointed to see several posts and ads by reputable equine brands using AI-generated images. Very believable AI-generated images. In one case, I know the brand has a policy against using AI media and wasn’t aware the image was fake, but more and […]
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From NSBA: The National Snaffle Bit Association joins the horse community in mourning the death of judge and professional trainer Brad Gibby, of Newborn, Georgia, who died on January 22. Originally from Stone Mountain, Georgia, Brad studied at DeKalb College, where he graduated in 1968. Brad’s training barn became known for the Halter horses he […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Beauty of a Snowflake
January 24, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Beauty of a Snowflake
“To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake, it is necessary to stand out in the cold.” — Aristotle. Julianne Hickok took this photo on January 21st of her mare, Miss Dual Challenge, in the Pennsylvania snow with perfect snowflakes coming down on her head. “No trick photography here, just wind chills in the single digits perfectly […]
Continue reading …EC Transformation Tuesday – Reyna Taylor
January 23, 2024 Comments Off on EC Transformation Tuesday – Reyna Taylor
This is Reyna Taylor, first pictured in 2001 when she was 12 years old. “I got High Point Champion at my first horse show with my first horse, my Appaloosa mare, Hot N Hazy, aka “Hazy”. We were a team and we competed in everything from Trail to Barrel Racing and we even competed in Figure […]
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