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, […]
Happy Presidents’ Day – US Presidents and Their Horses
February 16, 2026 Comments Off on 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 […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day: Super Bowl Foal
February 16, 2026 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day: Super Bowl Foal
“We had a colt by Made Four It and out of KM Best Of The Best on Super Bowl Sunday right after the Super Bowl ended,” explain Ceralena Gray and Jeremy Price. Momma and baby are pictured below, and above is the super colt with their Bernese Mountain Dog, Tula, who loves to be around […]
Continue reading …American Horse Council Letter to the University of California Board of Regents
February 15, 2026 Comments Off on American Horse Council Letter to the University of California Board of Regents
From the American Horse Council: The American Horse Council has formally sent a letter to the University of California Board of Regents urging transparency and reconsideration of UC Davis’ decision to downgrade its varsity equestrian team.As a premier land-grant university, UC Davis has long celebrated its agricultural roots and its leadership in animal science, veterinary […]
Continue reading …Valentine’s Day Advice – How to Survive As the Other Half of A Horse-A-Holic
February 14, 2026 Comments Off on 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, […]
Continue reading …EC Valentine Photo of the Day: Laura Hulse and Kevin
February 14, 2026 Comments Off on EC Valentine Photo of the Day: Laura Hulse and Kevin
“I love you not only for what you are but for what I am when I am with you.” – Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Pictured are Laura Hulse and her love, Zipping Lazy, aka “Kevin,” by Lazy Loper and out of Im Invited to Zip. Thank you to Thompson Berryhill for sharing this meaningful photo of this […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – SAQHA Hits Home Run with 2026 Ranch Challenge Event
February 13, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings – SAQHA Hits Home Run with 2026 Ranch Challenge Event
The setting for the 2026 SAQHA Saguaro Classic Quarter Horse Show, January 27th through Feb 1st, 2026, was Horseshoe Park in Queen Creek, Arizona. The longstanding show formerly set in Southern Arizona celebrated another year in the Valley of the Sun as it has continuously evolved to meet the needs of the local and regional Quarter […]
Continue reading …Cross My Heart Trail with Judge Jennifer Sawyer
February 13, 2026 Comments Off on Cross My Heart Trail with Judge Jennifer Sawyer
Multi Carded Judge and trainer Jennifer Sawyer of Silver Springs, Florida, brings us a diverse trail obstacle, just in time for Valentine’s Day practice! From Judge Jennifer Sawyer: For this one, I’m using two 10’ poles for each side of the bottom of the heart, single 10’ poles for the rest, but you can use […]
Continue reading …Free Printable K9 and Mounted Horse Unit Valentines from Marion County Sheriff’s Office
February 13, 2026 Comments Off on Free Printable K9 and Mounted Horse Unit Valentines from Marion County Sheriff’s Office
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office in Ocala, Florida, also the hometown of The Equine Chronicle and The Canine Chronicle publications, has created a wonderful, complimentary collection of valentines! From MCSO, www.marionso.com: We created printable Valentine’s cards featuring some of our favorite four-legged teammates — our K9s and members of our Mounted Unit! Download the graphics, print […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Joy in Your Soul
February 13, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Joy in Your Soul
“Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness. It’s the spark that lights a fire of joy in your soul.” — Amy Collette. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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