EC Photo of the Day: Continuing the Legacy
“It doesn’t matter what you do, so long as you change something from the way it was before you touched it…into something that’s like you after you take your hands away.” ― Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451 The little one in this photo is Posey Heiss, and the gray horse is Emma. “She’s 2 1/2 and her mom […]
US Equestrian and AAEP Webinar: New World Screwworm Risk to Horses
June 15, 2026 Comments Off on US Equestrian and AAEP Webinar: New World Screwworm Risk to Horses
Webinar Alert from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP): June 18 @ 4 PM ET On June 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed New World Screwworm in the umbilical area of a calf in Zavala County, Texas. This expansion into the United States is alarming. US Equestrian is partnering with the AAEP […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
June 15, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
“You’re off to Great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so… Get on your way!” ― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Congratulations to graduate Alexis Daugird, pictured here with Dunit The Magnum Way, aka “Lulu!” Photo credit: Addison Felkel Photography. Thank you to Alexis for sending us this special photo!If you have a great […]
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Once you stop admiring the incredible teamwork and synchronicity of Tara Huston and Check Yes, which might take a while, check out the shadow. Do you see it? Hats off to the photography team of Shane Rux Photography. This photo was taken at the recent AQHA West L1 Championships. Thank you to Tara for allowing […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Once In A Lifetime Memories
June 13, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Once In A Lifetime Memories
Sharing important milestones with your favorite animal is a must! Pictured are Taylor Latham and TheyCallMeButter, aka “Butter,” in one of Taylor’s graduation photos. Taylor says, “He has been my show partner for the past 2 years. Although we have had to bring him home from training so he could have a few well deserved […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: The Best Example
June 12, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: The Best Example
“While at the Zone 2 show, the youngest granddaughter was all about helping and watching every moment,” says Brynlee Evans. “Before she can braid a mane, she’ll learn to love a horse. Before she can show, she’ll learn to care. And before she can teach, she’ll spend years watching those who came before her.” […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: More Than Luck
June 11, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: More Than Luck
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” – Seneca. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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Supporting other disciplines and appreciating all breeds for their athleticism and versatility? That’s what true horsemen do. Christina Brantner of Christina Brantner Performance Horses, LLC, and Dustin Eickenhorst of Eickenhorst Performance Horses, LLC, posted this video of two grays – one Warmblood, and one Quarter Horse – performing lead changes on social media and were […]
Continue reading …New Children’s Book Celebrates Chincoteague Ponies and the Enduring Legacy of Misty
June 10, 2026 Comments Off on New Children’s Book Celebrates Chincoteague Ponies and the Enduring Legacy of Misty
June 10, 2026—As Chincoteague Island, Virginia, prepares for its 101st annual Pony Penning Week, author Susan Friedland, biographer of beloved horse author Marguerite Henry, is set to release “Swirl: My Wild Island Pony,” a new picture book inspired by the island’s famous wild ponies and the tradition that captivated generations of horse lovers through “Misty […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: The Beauty of Sisters
June 10, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: The Beauty of Sisters
“Sisters become more beautiful as each day passes by.”—Michelle Malm. In late 2025, we shared a glimpse of trainer Julie Harnish’s journey after her diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). If you know Julie, you’ll find the positive outlook in her journey the norm for her– if not, you’ll find it remarkable. Read our Q & […]
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