“I honestly didn’t think she would be selected. We don’t live on a ranch. We only have one horse. We have no experience in raising a baby and didn’t know anything about Ranch Riding. I didn’t think much about it and forgot to tell my husband that she applied.”

As we reflect on this past year, our Top 10 stories of 2019 run the gamut from informative tidbits from industry insiders and preparation tips for major horse shows to condolences for those stricken by fire, famine, and disease and celebration for big winners. Scroll below to view our Top 10 most read stories in 2019.

On behalf of everyone here at The Equine Chronicle, we would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Whether your plan is to enjoy some hot cocoa by the fire, unwrap presents underneath the Christmas tree, enjoy a great holiday feast, attend a service, or simply take a drive to see the lights, we hope your Christmas celebration is filled with love, laughter, peace, and prosperity.

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the stalls, Every horse was made ready, prepared one and all. All the halters were hung, and the saddles with care, With hope that a victory soon would be theirs.