EC Photo of the Day — A Picture Worth a Thousand Words
“A picture that speaks volumes. The best dad/horse trainer a girl could ask for,” says Kaylee Mellott of her dad, Jeff Mellott of Highpoint Performance Horses. This touching photo was taken by Shane Rux Photography at the 2025 AQHA World Championship Show, where it was no surprise this duo’s hard work paid off in success. […]
Last week, Katie Jo Jones and Robin Frid Show Horses announced the sale of the decorated AQHA mare, Im ExtremelySchmancy, by Extremely Hot Chips and out of Im Fancy Schmancy (by Batt Man). Today, we are honored to tell the story of Sassy’s new owner, who has overcome odds with incredible determination and a wonderful […]
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When entering classes at approved American Quarter Horse Association shows, exhibitors are required to provide proof of their level eligibility to show management. Exhibitors can print their level eligibility or save a digital copy for presenting to show management during the 2026 show season. To determine level eligibility for 2026, visit www.aqha.com/leveling to access the Web-based AQHA leveling […]
Continue reading …EC Answers of the Week: Trainer Christmas Gifts from Clients
December 9, 2025 Comments Off on EC Answers of the Week: Trainer Christmas Gifts from Clients
Last week, one of our readers asked us to post this question for our “EC Question of the Week:” Trainers, what gifts do you like best for Christmas from your clients? In between some great laughs, readers also found some great answers for all those trainers who go above and beyond! Find them below: […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day — The Choice Is Yours
December 9, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day — The Choice Is Yours
“F-E-A-R has two meanings: ‘Forget Everything And Run’ or ‘Face Everything And Rise.’ The choice is yours.” ― Zig Ziglar. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Compounding Pharmacies and Your Horse
December 8, 2025 Comments Off on Compounding Pharmacies and Your Horse
By Brian S. Burks, DVM, Diplomate, ABVP, Board-Certified in Equine Practice Fox Run Equine Center So your horse has come up lame, and it is determined that he needs and intra-articular medication which is not currently available in the veterinary market- but it is available as a human drug. The human drug is not used due […]
Continue reading …Where Elegance Meets Equestrian — Timeless Design for Home and Stable
December 8, 2025 Comments Off on Where Elegance Meets Equestrian — Timeless Design for Home and Stable
Finding someone who understands your lifestyle as a horseman and reflects that connection suitably in your home or barn is a tall order, that is, until Vandalay Designs came to fruition in 2002. The team of Misty Elenburg and Loretta Elenburg specializes in all aspects of home design and construction, including new builds, remodeling, and interior […]
Continue reading …NSBA Introduces 2026 Leadership Team
December 8, 2025 Comments Off on NSBA Introduces 2026 Leadership Team
National Snaffle Bit Association is pleased to introduce its 2026 leadership team, as well as the officers and directors of the NSBA Foundation. The new slate of leaders was announced during the association’s annual membership meeting on December 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada, where members gathered to celebrate a year of progress and shared commitment […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day — Living Life Forward
December 8, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day — Living Life Forward
“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.”― Søren Kierkegaard. Pictured is 16-year-old Autumn Smith with her horse, TMCR Red Hot Gun, aka “Beans.” Autumn and Beans have been competing for five years in 4-H District and State, GHQHA, NavaRio, Lonestar School Ranch Shows. and many more. Autumn plans to attend a […]
Continue reading …Barn Fire near New Plymouth, Idaho, Kills 28 horses and Injures 2 Employees
December 8, 2025 Comments Off on Barn Fire near New Plymouth, Idaho, Kills 28 horses and Injures 2 Employees
A pre-dawn barn fire near New Plymouth, Idaho, claimed the lives of 28 horses and hospitalized two employees for smoke inhalation, reports KTVB 7 in Boise, Idaho. Our prayers are with longtime AQHA and APHA exhibitors Chris and Colleen Riedle and their entire C & C Quarter Horses barn family as they navigate this tremendous […]
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