Construction Commences on Second World Equestrian Center- Ocala Hotel
February 23, 2022 Comments Off on Construction Commences on Second World Equestrian Center- Ocala Hotel
World Equestrian Center – Ocala has broken ground on a second, five-story hotel located inside the 378-acre equestrian and multipurpose facility park. The new pet-friendly hotel has been designed to accommodate an extended-stay customer and will feature 400 larger, suite-like rooms. Plans also include an 80,000-square-foot restaurant complex adjacent to the hotel. The hotel is slated to open in June 2024.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Teaching Children
February 23, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Teaching Children
“What we are teaches the child far more than what we say, so we must be what we want our children to become.” – Joseph Chilton Pearce If you have a great photo or video of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and you might see it featured on www.EquineChronicle.com.
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“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic. It takes sweat, determination, and hard work.” – Colin Powell If you have a great photo or video of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and you might see it featured on www.EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Maggie Howell
February 21, 2022 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Maggie Howell
After graduating from the University of Findlay in 2012, Maggie went to work for Missy Thyfault in Shelby, OH for five years as an assistant trainer. Maggie had dreams and goals of going out on her own as a horse trainer back at her family farm in Baltimore, OH. Unfortunately, her long-term battle with brain cancer got in the way.
Continue reading …Rule Proposal Discussion- Should Amateurs be Allowed to Earn Income by Giving Lessons?
February 21, 2022 Comments Off on Rule Proposal Discussion- Should Amateurs be Allowed to Earn Income by Giving Lessons?
Another topic up for discussion concerns a rule change proposal on both AQHA and APHA’s agendas that would allow amateur competitors to provide riding lessons. The full text of both proposals indicate that an amateur would be allowed to receive “direct or indirect renumeration” for these lessons.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Snow Day Fun
February 20, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Snow Day Fun
Karleen is having great fun in a winter wonderland with one of her Icelandic horses and her dog, Bo. Karleen is the owner of Farm Jibe-iT in Redding, CT. If you have a great photo or video of the day to share, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and you might see it featured on www.EquineChronicle.com
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Every equestrian has a special trophy that means just a little more than all the others. Maybe it was earned with a special horse that’s no longer here. It could be a trophy from a major win that was the culmination of a lifetime of hard work. Perhaps it wasn’t from a notable win at all, but the circumstances surrounding the event made it even more meaningful than a big title.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Reading Time
February 18, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Reading Time
Thanks to Laura Dettmer for sharing this adorable photo of Holden, age 8, practicing reading out loud to a 3-day-old AQHA/APHA foal “Porter” by You Could Be Next and out of a daughter of Thanks For Come En. If you have a great photo or video of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and you might see […]
Continue reading …Becoming a Horse Show Mom- Sharing a Love of Horses With My Child
February 17, 2022 Comments Off on Becoming a Horse Show Mom- Sharing a Love of Horses With My Child
The lessons learned with horses offer great value to developing children. They learn about success, failure, starting over, building something, dealing with fear, learning empathy, pushing through difficult things, hard work, and delayed gratification.
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“Dream big. Start small. But, most of all, start.” – Simon Sinek Thanks to Rosemary Dvorak for this great shot of her grandaughter, Madilynn Bell. If you have a great photo or video of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and you might see it featured right here or on our social media.
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