EC Photo of the Day – Cowboy Ben the Pointsetter
August 28, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Cowboy Ben the Pointsetter
This adorable boy is “Cowboy Ben,” in a photo taken at the PQHA Mid-Summer Madness Horse Show at Centre Hall, Pennsylvania. “Ben is a ½ German Shorthaired Pointer and ½ English Setter…..So my husband, Larry Balins, calls him a pointsetter,” says Lynda Balins. “He finally got a break to relax from a busy day of […]
Continue reading …NRHA Celebrates Gunna Be Custom as Newest Million Dollar Dam
August 27, 2025 Comments Off on NRHA Celebrates Gunna Be Custom as Newest Million Dollar Dam
August 25, 2025 by NRHA The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) proudly welcomes Gunna Be Custom to the prestigious roster of NRHA Million Dollar Dams, further solidifying her influence on the reining industry. The 2013 mare, sired by NRHA Hall of Famer Gunner and out of legendary mare Custom Made Dunit, officially surpassed the milestone when her daughter Custom […]
Continue reading …Types of Bitless Bridles: Traditional Hackamore
August 27, 2025 Comments Off on Types of Bitless Bridles: Traditional Hackamore
An Exclusive Excerpt from Soft, Round & Bitless: How to Train or Transition Your Horse for Competition and Pleasure by Ali Kermeen TRADITIONAL HACKAMORE Good For: Refined Communication Not Ideal For: English Aesthetic The traditional Western hackamore is my favorite bitless bridle. It is what I have studied the most, and a great place to […]
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Grant Mastin had an amazing summer and just started his senior year at TCU. Here’s what he had to say about his summer internship! “It was an honor and a privilege to serve the people of Texas this summer while working for Senator Ted Cruz. The opportunity to learn from and work alongside some of […]
Continue reading …Protect Your Equine Business Podcast: 5 Legal Essentials from Equine Attorney Polly Hey
August 26, 2025 Comments Off on Protect Your Equine Business Podcast: 5 Legal Essentials from Equine Attorney Polly Hey
August 25, 2025 – Boarders leaving without notice, sales arrangements gone sour, and last-minute show cancellations when the trailer is headed down the road. Just a few of the many instances for which you wish you had a formal agreement in place. It’s true, when you started your equine business, your to-do list probably didn’t […]
Continue reading …EC Photos of the Day – The Perfect Congress Photo Shoot
August 26, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photos of the Day – The Perfect Congress Photo Shoot
“Trying to get the perfect shots for the Congress photo shoot is never easy!!” says Meredith Irish. Pictured in the first photo: Chromed Up Kicks & Madeline Langlois Trainer/aunt Erin Longworth doing whatever she can to get Pete’s ears!! In the second photo: Willy Sweet Dreams & Maya Gabaree and Chromed Up Kicks & Madeline […]
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Pre-enter by August 28, 2025, for the best rates! New for 2025: Jackpot Classes! Optional jackpot classes will take place concurrently with all Open and Amateur APHA World Championship classes. Top-placing participating exhibitors will be eligible for jackpot payouts based on the number of paid jackpot entries per the Halter Million payout schedule. The main class […]
Continue reading …Record Growth and Unforgettable Moments Define the 2025 ABRA World Show
August 25, 2025 Comments Off on Record Growth and Unforgettable Moments Define the 2025 ABRA World Show
Participation Surges, Buckskin Bred Program Expands, and Community Spirit Shines in Tulsa Chandler, AZ — July 31, 2025 — The 2025 American Buckskin Registry Association (ABRA) World Show wrapped up a memorable week in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where riders, horses, families, and fans gathered July 13–19 to celebrate excellence across all disciplines and divisions. With over 1,500 horses […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – A Monday Morning Selfie
August 25, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – A Monday Morning Selfie
This is Icy Rapper, aka “Ice,” a 2006 gelding with a bold personality doing his “on command selfie face for a picture,” explains Livie Clough. She says he’s the perfect example of a youth horse! Thank you to Livie for the fun photo!If you have a great photo of the day, please email us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Elliott’s Tails: A son of RL Best Of Sudden creates connections through children’s books.
August 25, 2025 Comments Off on Elliott’s Tails: A son of RL Best Of Sudden creates connections through children’s books.
Sharing a new foal with friends – especially kids – probably tops the list of what brings us joy as horse owners. Sue Greenberg, a pediatric nurse and 4H leader, took it one step further when she realized she had a way to brighten the days of kids everywhere. Her foal, Elliott, by RL Best […]
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