From a Dire Fate to the Dream Road to Pinto World 2022
May 9, 2022 Comments Off on From a Dire Fate to the Dream Road to Pinto World 2022
By Delores Kuhlwein Some say horses know when you’ve made them part of your family. The story of a horse called Radically Painted and an eight-year-old girl named Makena Laird just might be proof. When Makena’s mom, Lindsay Laird-Clancy, bought Radically Painted just two months ago, her intentions were to use the 2009 bay overo, […]
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There’s nothing better than a selfie with your bestie horse! Thanks to Beth Foster-Hattan for the photo of Allie Hattan and Kiss My Candied Asset, aka “Mabel.” If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com!
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – A Pivotal Moment
May 8, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – A Pivotal Moment
Thank you to Miranda Taylor Photography for this striking image of a pivotal moment for horse and rider! If you have a great photo of the day to share, please email Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Best Place in the World
May 7, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Best Place in the World
On the back of a horse, you will find paradise. – Stella A. Walker Thank you to Broken Trail Productions for this image of Jolene Wadds and PutUrMoneyOnTheTable at the Aggie Super Circuit. If you have a great photo of the day to share, please email Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com
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Fifty Shades of Fancy, aka “Christian,” just loves showmanship, and so do Candy Torgerson and Sierra Pace! Thanks to Candy for letting us share this adorable photo to welcome the weekend! If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com
Continue reading …148th Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs
May 6, 2022 Comments Off on 148th Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs
Saturday, May 7th marks the 148th Run for the Roses, the Kentucky Derby. Often deemed the greatest two minutes in sports, the Kentucky Derby is the race that tops off two weeks of the Kentucky Derby Festival. For horse lovers everywhere, it’s an opportunity to share the love of the horse with the world. To […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Excited for Halter
May 5, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Excited for Halter
What a cute photo of Sarah Trick and her horse Harvey! It was clear Sarah and Harvey were excited to get ready to show in their recent halter class! Thank you to Tanya Trick for sharing this image, and if you have a great photo of the day, please email it to Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com
Continue reading …EC Question of the Day- How to Get Those Diagonals
May 5, 2022 Comments Off on EC Question of the Day- How to Get Those Diagonals
Recently, we asked our readers in our EC Question of the Day how they practice their diagonals so they get them right! Wow, did they have a lot of great ideas to share! Check out all their answers: Karen Ricketts: I have to feel them in my calves as my horse’s ribcage pushes my leg. […]
Continue reading …Why Am I Here Again? A Heartfelt Amateur Blog
May 4, 2022 Comments Off on Why Am I Here Again? A Heartfelt Amateur Blog
By Wendy Brown This ridiculously expensive, time sucking hobby is NOT for the faint of heart. It will take a toll on your skin and bones. It will damage your bank account and potentially take you away from family who may begin to wonder if you love your horse more than them. It will test […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Whatcha Doing?
May 4, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Whatcha Doing?
What are you doing in there, Mom? Pictured is’ 16 yr old APHA gelding, My Mojos Hot, coming in the laundry room at the barn to see what she was doing. She was washing one of his blankets, of course! If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com
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