Full Circle: Legendary, late halter sire Obvious Conclusion is home to stay.
Legendary, late halter sire Obvious Conclusion, 1981-2005, is home to stay. By Delores Kuhlwein “Pull a thread here and you’ll find it’s attached to the rest of the world.”— Nadeem Aslam. It’s a small world indeed, especially for horsemen, so when social media –with all its minuses — magically and quite beautifully reminds us of […]
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 […]
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 …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 …Taking Passion for Horses to New Heights: One on One with Charlie Cole of Highpoint Performance Horses
December 7, 2025 Comments Off on Taking Passion for Horses to New Heights: One on One with Charlie Cole of Highpoint Performance Horses
By Delores Kuhlwein “Obtaining knowledge can bring light into your life, but sharing it can also bring others out of the darkness.” ~Dr. Bhawna Gautam. What can you possibly do once you’ve reached the pinnacle of your career? For Charlie Cole, whose accolades in the show arena are endless, it simply means enjoying and imparting […]
Continue reading …If These Walls Could Talk – an EC Blog by Marissa Ledford
December 3, 2025 Comments Off on If These Walls Could Talk – an EC Blog by Marissa Ledford
By Marissa Ledford A barn once filled now sits empty. As I look down this aisle one last time, I can’t think of a better way to have spent my childhood than right here in this barn. The number of horses that have walked through these doors, the lifelong friends that were made, and—most importantly—the […]
Continue reading …The Complete, Common-Sense Guide To Safe Horse Hauling
December 2, 2025 Comments Off on The Complete, Common-Sense Guide To Safe Horse Hauling
Keeping your horses safe and healthy during travel can be tricky. Not only must you provide for their basic needs, like food and water. You also have to consider the logistical challenges associated with transporting a 1,200 lb. animal inside a metal box, attached to a vehicle, traveling at high speed down the road.
Continue reading …Banish That Winter Coat – Top Pros Give Tips to Get a Great Hair Coat
December 2, 2025 Comments Off on Banish That Winter Coat – Top Pros Give Tips to Get a Great Hair Coat
We asked top professionals your biggest questions about keeping a show-worthy hair coat. Here’s what they had to say…
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The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) released updated deworming guidelines last year that upends the popular practice of deworming whole herds of horses on a fixed interval each year, and also responds to the growing concern of widespread anthelmintic resistance.
Continue reading …Ten Common Health Concerns For Senior Horses
November 28, 2025 Comments Off on Ten Common Health Concerns For Senior Horses
With the advances in equine veterinary care and technology, horses are living longer than ever. Today, older horses can live well into their twenties and very often, their thirties. A very small percentage (between 2 and 5 percent) will live into their forties.
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