EC Photo of the Day: Carrying a Piece of Ashley
By Ashlyn Schertz, Artfully Expected Fine Art: At the IPHA show (Illinois Paint Horse 2026 POR), the Freestyle Horsemanship Buckle Class gave exhibitors a chance to tell their own story in the arena. There were no cones and no set pattern. Each exhibitor designed their own pattern, turned it in to the judges that morning, […]
“Art is the concrete representation of our most subtle feelings.” ~Agnes Martin. By Delores Kuhlwein, Online Editor Last week, I purchased photos. Not just the “social media” versions, but six real, printed images to hang up at home. Not because I’m an old fogey. Okay, well, maybe a little. But one of my favorite national […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Kruzin Pretty — 2013-2026
September 9, 2026 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Kruzin Pretty — 2013-2026
By Sandy Reese: I lost a piece of my heart earlier this week, but she is now pain free and galloping heaven’s fields. Darcy was my homebred unicorn who took me places and achieved things I had only dreamed of. Multiple NSBA Reserve World Championships, a Reserve Congress Championship, the 2017 AQHA High Point Hunter […]
Continue reading …EC Blog: The Whole Horse, For Every Heart
September 4, 2026 Comments Off on EC Blog: The Whole Horse, For Every Heart
By Julia Adams, Program Director/Instructor of Reinbow Riding Center, a 501c3 therapeutic riding program based in Belmont, VT: Horses have long served as humanity’s transportation, coworkers, friends—and healers. If you have even a basic understanding of world history and hands-on experience with horses, you already know something about this age-old relationship. I want you to […]
Continue reading …Story of a Senior Horse: Lessons for Lucky
September 1, 2026 Comments Off on Story of a Senior Horse: Lessons for Lucky
Rodney, Ontario – My mom and I have a 32-year-old horse. His name is R Lucky Tramp. We call him Lucky. We are all senior citizens – Lucky, Mom and now me. Recently, my Mom asked a really good question. “What do I do if I find Lucky down?” (Our vet is over an hour […]
Continue reading …EC Blog: The Ribbon is the Souvenir. The Journey is the Prize.
August 12, 2026 Comments Off on EC Blog: The Ribbon is the Souvenir. The Journey is the Prize.
Show mom and horseman Jenni Dawson of Dawson Family Ranch Horses reflects upon the big picture after the 2026 AQHYA World Championship Show. We are home from the AQHYA World Show, and every year I come home so grateful and thinking about the same thing: The win picture is such a tiny part of the […]
Continue reading …Equestrian Positivity- Breaking Down Stereotypes in the Horse Industry
July 27, 2026 Comments Off on Equestrian Positivity- Breaking Down Stereotypes in the Horse Industry
I have heard it said that breed shows are “pricing people out.” That is somewhat true, but not for the reasons you may think. The stereotype that upper level breed shows cost more money is correct, however. Facilities, judges, show staff, ect, all cost money. The larger the event, the more money it cost to put it on.
Continue reading …The Hat, the Judge, and a Lesson in Integrity–An EC Blog by Bonnie Miller
June 16, 2026 Comments Off on The Hat, the Judge, and a Lesson in Integrity–An EC Blog by Bonnie Miller
By judge Bonnie Miller: This hat brings back a flood of memories! The year was 2002 and my longtime colleague and friend, Butch Carse, was managing the Tampa State Fairgrounds. Butch organized a USET / NRHA Reining event and hired me and Jack Dreschler to officiate the prestigious classes as the NRHA judges. Early in […]
Continue reading …EC Blog: That Space? Not An Invitation to Merge with Reckless Abandon
June 9, 2026 Comments Off on EC Blog: That Space? Not An Invitation to Merge with Reckless Abandon
We thought it was just us. The frustration we sometimes feel while on the road, trying to keep our horses safe. We don’t think most people mean anything by their lack of knowledge while driving around our horse trailers– but nonetheless, we were compelled to share the words of our EC writer extraordinaire, Taylor Fabus, […]
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In 2024, we shared an EC Blog by Shannon Rafacz about a special full circle moment in which she acquired the Paul Horn numbered 1 bronze. something she’d dreamed of as long as she could remember. Read the blog here: EC Blog – Proud Owners of the Paul Horn Numbered 1 Bronze | Equine Chronicle We were […]
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