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5 Go-to Bits for Taking a Young Horse to an All-Arounder

5 Go-to Bits for Taking a Young Horse to an All-Arounder

Transitioning from a snaffle or hackamore to a bit with a shank and a curb chain is a big transition in a young horse’s life and not one that happens overnight. First, the pressure applied takes place in entirely new and different areas. Acclimating a horse to new headgear is something that takes time, tenacity, and the right tools. 

How to Tie the Wild Rag – Tips from the Experts

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How to Tie the Wild Rag – Tips from the Experts

The discipline of Ranch Riding tends to lend itself to a casual, more laid back outfit: an oxford shirt, starched jeans, cowboy hat, boots, and a belt. While many exhibitors may invest in a pair of well-made chinks or armitas, a more cost-effective, simple, and unique alternative to dressing up any ranch outfit is the “wild rag” or cowboy scarf.

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Step By Step – Setting Your Practice Trail Course for Success in the Pen

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Step By Step – Setting Your Practice Trail Course for Success in the Pen

Perfecting the rhythm, flow, and connection that elevates your Trail work from the mundane to the sublime requires countless hours of practice over the poles. Many Trail exhibitors seek that precision by setting up Trail obstacles at home. It sounds simple: throw a few poles out there and do some lope-overs. However, to really make your extra practice time beneficial, a lot of thought and planning needs to go into the course setup. Accuracy matters if your goal is to closely simulate the challenges you will face at the show.

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The Calm Advantage: Why Regulation Creates Better Movement and Better Rounds

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The Calm Advantage: Why Regulation Creates Better Movement and Better Rounds

Performance is a Team Sport-and Nervous Systems are Contagious: A Three Part Series by Dr. Jillian Johnson of Farmhouse Chiropractic at WEC-Ocala. Part One: The Calm Advantage: Why Regulation Creates Better Movement and Better Rounds In the show world, we often focus on what we can measure — fitness goals, training schedules, strength development, and […]

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Don’t. You. Dare. Quiet Quit. – An EC Blog by Deb Purdy

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Don’t. You. Dare. Quiet Quit. – An EC Blog by Deb Purdy

Don’t. You. Dare. Quiet Quit. The arena does not need fewer seasoned riders. The barn aisle does not need less wisdom. The next generation does not need us stepping aside politely. They need to see what longevity looks like. They need to witness someone adjusting goals without abandoning identity. They need to hear a woman […]

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EC Memory Lane Monday: In Loving Memory of Gallant Zippo

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EC Memory Lane Monday: In Loving Memory of Gallant Zippo

In honor of a reader-inspired idea to recognize important horses of our past, each Monday we are saluting a different horse.  This week’s honoree is Gallant Zippo, who will also be inducted into the 2026 APHA Hall of Fame. According to APHA,  “the 2007 chestnut overo gelding earned 5,596.5 APHA points, including 10 world championships, […]

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Happy Presidents’ Day – US Presidents and Their Horses

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Happy Presidents’ Day – US Presidents and Their Horses

  Happy President’s Day!  For many of us, it’s a welcome day off, which was part of its intent.  The History Channel says, “Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, the holiday became popularly known as Presidents’ Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt […]

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Valentine’s Day Advice – How to Survive As the Other Half of A Horse-A-Holic

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Valentine’s Day Advice – How to Survive As the Other Half of A Horse-A-Holic

They are legends in their own time; you may have only caught a glimpse of them or heard their names in passing. Some are elusive, like fleeting deer. Others are an ever-present force easily found sleeping in a chair in a barn aisle, glued to their smart phones in the stands at a horse show, […]

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EC Memory Lane Monday: In Memory of One Hot Drama Mama — Remembering a Trail Legend

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EC Memory Lane Monday: In Memory of One Hot Drama Mama — Remembering a Trail Legend

For our reader-requested nod to nostalgia series, this week we honor the great One Hot Drama Mama in the article by Brittany Bevis, posted in 2021 upon the news of Peaches’ passing: The Equine Chronicle and Sea Ridge Farms are saddened to share the passing of legendary mare, One Hot Drama Mama, on November 16, […]

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Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Horse Lovers: Part 2

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Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Horse Lovers: Part 2

Wondering how to let your horse-loving valentine know you care? We’ve put together a collection of tasteful — and useful — ideas for both men and women from many of our advertisers!  Check out Part 1, published on January 23rd, from these companies: Veteran Owned Business– Buckle Displays by Chris Razbornik Harris Leather & Silverworks — […]

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