Throwback Thursday: Pom-Pom Saddle Pads
September 12, 2013 Comments Off on Throwback Thursday: Pom-Pom Saddle PadsThe first stop on our trip down memory lane is with a charming, little brunette aboard a mare named Bee Play Queen. In the 70s, 4-year-old Lana Brooks knew that it didn’t matter how much silver was on your saddle but how much poof was on your pad.
Continue reading …Streamline Your Horse Business With a Tip From Sailors
September 12, 2013 Comments Off on Streamline Your Horse Business With a Tip From Sailors
Not too long ago, the preferred means of travel was by sail or by horse. As a result, language is peppered with expressions derived from horsemen’s and sailors’ jargon.
Continue reading …We like to start ’em young! If you have a great photo you think could be the EC Photo of the Day send it to b.bevis@equinechronicle.com and you might see it featured on our website or Facebook page.
Continue reading …We Will Never Forget: A Moment of Silence For 9/11
September 11, 2013 Comments Off on We Will Never Forget: A Moment of Silence For 9/11“I was in shock and didn’t know what was going to happen next. My heart broke for all of those people and their families. I knew that our nation would never be the same. That day is something we should never forget.”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: One Smart Pooch
September 10, 2013 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: One Smart PoochBabs Bryant’s stylish Yorkie “Becks” knows what’s up. Here he is stylin’ and profilin’ with his favorite equine magazine! If you have a photo you think might be an EC Photo of the Day send it to b.bevis@equinechronicle.com and you might see it on our website or Facebook page.
Continue reading …Former OQHA Past President, Kenneth Steinke, Has Passed Away
September 10, 2013 Comments Off on Former OQHA Past President, Kenneth Steinke, Has Passed AwayPast OQHA president Kenneth Steinke passed away on Friday, September 6, 2013. Ken was president in 1980 and also served as treasurer. Ken graduated from Stivers High School in 1961 and was a 1965 graduate of the University of Dayton. Ken worked as a CFO for Wells Brothers Inc. in Anna, Ohio, and he was […]
Continue reading …Congratulations to Emily Cramer on Beautiful Daughter Lily
September 10, 2013 Comments Off on Congratulations to Emily Cramer on Beautiful Daughter LilyWe would like to congratulate our friend and fellow AQHA amateur exhibitor, Emily Cramer, on the birth of her beautiful daughter, Lily! We can’t wait to see the next generation in person. Scroll below to view the many faces of Lily.
Continue reading …By Heather Smith Thomas “Moon blindness” (recurrent uveitis) has been linked with leptospira infections. Dr. Ann Dwyer, a private practitioner (Genesee Valley Equine Clinic, Scottsville, NY), has worked with many cases of leptospirosis and uveitis, and has been involved in research looking at these diseases. When horses are acutely exposed to pathogenic (disease-causing) strains of […]
Continue reading …“Divide and Conquer” Decision Making For Your Horse Business
September 7, 2013 Comments Off on “Divide and Conquer” Decision Making For Your Horse Business
I’ve met a number of wealthy people in business who started with very little money. One of the common characteristics of this group is their ability to make decisions efficiently. They listen intently, ask necessary questions and make a timely decision in minutes on simple matters. With major decisions, once all the necessary information is […]
Continue reading …2013 Reichert Celebration Arena Game Video Clips
September 6, 2013 Comments Off on 2013 Reichert Celebration Arena Game Video ClipsThe 2013 Reichert Celebration is all about fun and exhibitor appreciation! In random classes throughout the day the announcer will notify exhibitors that horse handlers need to enter the pen. That’s the first clue they will be participating in some type of arena game for an incredible prize like an arena drag, a custom tail, […]
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