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EC Transformation Tuesday – Shannon Moeller and Razzle

August 29, 2023 Comments Off

This is Shannon Moeller and Razzle! Shannon and her family raised Razzle, who was born right before Shannon turned nine years old. Razzle is now 23 and competes in all-around events at open horse shows as well as All Breed divisions at several breed shows in Iowa. Her favorite class is Trail. “We compete in […]

EC Photo of the Day – Ellie Bea Living the Sweet Life

August 29, 2023 Comments Off

Ellie Bea is sitting watching her two geldings graze – Yesterdays Gossip (Gus) on the left, Pleased N Dynamic (Billy) on the right. Thank you to Julia Adams for the adorable photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please submit it by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

EC TV – How to Braid a Horse’s Mane

August 29, 2023 Comments Off

Non-pro competitor and braider extraordinaire, Meghan Tierney, shows the proper procedure for braiding a horse’s mane for Hunt Seat competition. Check out the video below to watch her explain expert tips and tricks, including yarn selection, helpful tools, and the step-by-step process.

EC Blog – Appreciate Your Trainer

August 29, 2023 Comments Off

EC Blog, author unknown. Appreciate your trainer. They spend way more hours at work than you could even imagine. They are here six if not seven days a week every week. They work holidays. They work weekends. And just because their office is outside and they get to be surrounded by beautiful animals the whole […]

EC Photo of the Day – True Friendship Is Seen Through The Heart

August 28, 2023 Comments Off

“True friendship is seen through the heart, not through the eyes.” – unknown. This is Cooper Hayes with her unicorn, Diva On Deck. Thank you to Madison Dehaes for the beautiful photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please send it by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

EC Photo of the Day – Cherished Memories

August 27, 2023 Comments Off

Pictured is Gotta Be A Hotrod (Eddie) with Jennifer and Scott Barbee. “This picture is from 2009 at the SJPHC Show in Turlock, California,” explains Jennifer. “Gail Bates was trying for a family photo I could send to my Mom in NY. After all, she wanted grandkids and all I ever gave her was a […]

EC Photo of the Day – Shouldve Been A Cowboy

August 26, 2023 Comments Off

“A child’s spark can become a flame and change everything.” – Cowboy Ethics This is Elijah Speck and his partner in crime, “BJ” (Shouldve Been A Cowboy), getting ready to go in Small Fry Showmanship! Thank you to Hailey Speck for the too-cute photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please send […]

EC TV – How To Band A Horse’s Mane

August 26, 2023 Comments Off

You asked and we answered! Watch as professional bander, Cameron Van Sickle, provides a tutorial for how to band a horse’s mane for the show pen in our 2021 video. Click on the link below for his step-by-step instruction for perfectly placed bands. If you have a how-to video for our readers, please email it […]

EC Photo of the Day – Pour Me Anotha One

August 25, 2023 Comments Off

This is My Only Impulse and her colt Pour Me Anotha One (Best Brew At The Bar) enjoying the summer days in the pasture. Thank you to Carli Mellick for the adorable photo with the adorably-named colt! If you have a great photo of the day, please send it by email for consideration: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

EC Photo of the Day – Time for a Catnap

August 24, 2023 Comments Off

This year’s filly, Eyez For You, aka “Laverne,” and Casper the barn cat enjoy an evening nap on Augusta Flieger- Downey’s legs. Thanks to Augusta Downey for the fun photo!! If you have a great photo of the day, please send it by email for consideration: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.