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New Book Offers a Look into the World of Quarter Horse Competition

January 14, 2022 Comments Off

“I didn’t want the book to be a how-to manual or a horse care book. I specifically wanted it to be a look into the AQHA horse show world, and I hope that’s what I’ve done.”

EC Photo of the Day- Polo Time

January 13, 2022 Comments Off

Thanks to Nicole Wipp for sharing this great shot of her 11-year-old son, Marek, on his Quarter Horse, Chaka, during their first polo match! If you have a great photo or video of the day that shows you doing something fun and different with your horse, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and you might see it featured on […]

EC Photo of the Day- Snow Princess

January 12, 2022 Comments Off

“The horse moved like a dancer, which is not surprising. A horse is a beautiful animal, but he is perhaps most remarkable because he moves as if he always hears music.” Mark Helprin, A Winter’s Tale Check out this stunning photograph of AQHA youth, Audrey Jividen, with Eye Just Wanna Dance, a 2021 filly by […]

EC Photo of the Day- Teach Your Children the Way

January 11, 2022 Comments Off

Thanks to Kory Kumar for this adorable photo of Negotiate By Zippo, aka Nigel, with his little buddy, Mira. “This horse has done so much to develop her love of horses, riding, and showing,”- Kory says. Photo Credit: Magic Look Photography If you have a great photo or video of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and […]

EC Photo of the Day- Snow Day!

January 10, 2022 Comments Off

WOW! It looks very chilly in Powhatan Virginia, but Donkey, Fuzzy, and Pippa look warm all cuddled up together! Photo sent in by Maile L’Herrou. 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.

What Are Your New Year’s Goals?

January 10, 2022 Comments Off

This time of year is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the previous show season- to think about how much you’ve grown and to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses as an equestrian athlete.

EC Photo of the Day- A World of Magic

January 8, 2022 Comments Off

“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” – W.B. Yeats Thanks to Jennifer Gonifas for sharing this very special photo of her son and his horse, Jake. Photo by Jordan Pike Photography. If you have a great photo of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and you might see […]

EC Photo of the Day- Snacks For Days!

January 7, 2022 Comments Off

When your best buddy brings you tons of snacks from the Carrot Cart at the Florida Gulf Coast Quarter Horse Show. Thanks to Jennifer D’Onofrio for sharing this sweet photo of her daughter, Bella. If you have a great photo or video of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com for the opportunity to be featured on www.EquineChronicle.com.

EC Photo of the Day- Dinner in the Barn

January 6, 2022 Comments Off

Thanks to Jessica Cipolone Christy for sending in these great shots of her family’s outdoor Christmas dinner, which incorporated her 9-year-old Quarter Horse, Axel. How fun! If you have a great photo or video of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.

Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of AQHA Past President, Ken T. Smith

January 6, 2022 Comments Off

The South Carolinian bought his first Quarter Horse in 1966, a 2-year-old gelding named Scarlet Heel. The lanky southerner showed the gelding some, but his first real show horse was Jungle Gardenia. Smith bought the mare in 1969 and showed her in western pleasure, cutting and halter.