EC Photo of the Day – That’s the Spot
May 15, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – That’s the Spot
That’s the spot – right there! Thank you to Paul Tarap for sending this photo of Lazy Bonez! “Fitz” belongs to his wife, Ailene Pritchett, and pictured is Paul and their trainer, Nancy Renfro, at the recent SLOCQHA Mother’s Day Circuit Show in Paso Robles, California. What is your horse’s favorite scratchy spot?! If you have a great photo or video of […]
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“After a long day of showing, all that matters is staying by each other’s side,” says Alana Steffens, who sent us this adorable photo of Annabel Steffens, Small Fry. Annabel is pictured with Stella, the best small fry horse, Alana explains! If you have a great photo or video of the day, please email it to […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Morale Booster
May 13, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Morale Booster
That’s one way to boost morale after a rough showmanship morning! Thank you to Carly Veldman Parks of Parks Show Horses for sharing this hilarious photo of Alexa Black and Kaylynn Heitman at The Madness in Wilmington, Ohio! If you have a great photo or video of the day, please email Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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By Delores Kuhlwein On December 30, 2019, Bonnie Sue Kalmar looked out her window to see a big, white, fluffy dog wandering at the end of her driveway where she lives in the “thumb” of Michigan, better known as the Blue Water Area. Seeing a stray dog seemed unremarkable, so Kalmar simply walked the dog […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Tongue Out Thursday?
May 12, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Tongue Out Thursday?
It must be tongue out Thursday, or at least that’s what Consider Her Hot thinks! This is “Zoey” and her rider, Evan Dubbs, age 12, after Zoey’s first western dressage clinic. Zoey is owned by Sandy Reese. Thank you to Kirsten Dubbs for sending this cute photo in! If you have a great photo or video […]
Continue reading …EC Question of the Day – How to Get Those Heels Down
May 12, 2022 Comments Off on EC Question of the Day – How to Get Those Heels Down
EC Question of the Day – Heels Down! We recently asked our readers: “How do you get better at keeping your heels down?” We received some great feedback, including advice from a personal fitness trainer for equestrians, from knowledgeable trainers, and from riders who have learned some tips! There are even two video exercises to […]
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It’s prom season, and Ella Blunt couldn’t resist getting prom photos with her horse, The Stride Guide. After all, horses are a girl’s best friend. Ella’s mom, Julia, sent us the photo, and she says he loves her kisses and he always closes his eyes! If you have a great photo or video of the […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Dark Horse Ride Thru
May 10, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Dark Horse Ride Thru
When horsemanship ends at 12:30 a.m., and trail practice is at 6 a.m., you hit the Dark Horse Ride Thru… Pictured is Innocent Promotion, aka Tucker, (24 years young!) and Susan Robinson at the recent Level 1 East Championships! Photo credit: Kelsey Berg. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to […]
Continue reading …Thanks for the Memories, Brittany Bevis
May 10, 2022 Comments Off on Thanks for the Memories, Brittany Bevis
Everyone who is familiar with Gordon Downey (and who isn’t?), knows he is a man with a myriad of photos on his phone! One of the most amazing aspects of his ability to catalog the memories and accomplishments of others is evident in today’s website post, a tribute to Brittany Bevis, our beloved former Online […]
Continue reading …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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