Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Noreen Dean
March 28, 2019 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Noreen Dean
Just like Breda, Noreen was a passionate horse lover and a World Champion exhibitor and owner. She thoroughly enjoyed the last years of her life on a horse farm in Ocala, Florida and making frequent trips to Sanibel Island to collect seashells. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Noreen’s name to the Humane Society of Marion County, Florida.
Continue reading …Happy 96th Birthday to Carol Harris!
March 27, 2019 Comments Off on Happy 96th Birthday to Carol Harris!
A very big Happy Birthday is in order for Mrs. Carol Harris, who is now 96 years young! Thanks to Dominque Ruehl-Powers for sharing some of her fun photos from Carol’s recent birthday party.
Continue reading …EC Video of the Day- A Special Bond
March 26, 2019 Comments Off on EC Video of the Day- A Special Bond
If you’ve already read our EquineChronicle.com article about Tye, an orphaned foal, and his best bud, a barn dog named Zip, then you will love this companion video of their life together.
Continue reading …Orphaned Foal Adopted by Loving Dog
March 26, 2019 Comments Off on Orphaned Foal Adopted by Loving Dog
“I’m really not sure where Zip gets this from, unless because he was a shelter dog he can sense what’s happening and can tell that the foal was orphaned.”
Continue reading …In the Flood Zone- Nebraska Farms Reeling From Record Storm
March 22, 2019 Comments Off on In the Flood Zone- Nebraska Farms Reeling From Record Storm
“It’s so sad how many of these small towns in our area are suffering from terrible conditions,” Amanda says. “No electricity, food shortages, and no feed for their livestock are the struggles they have to deal with. Several of our neighbors had to move cattle in the storms to get to higher ground, and many ranchers lost several head due to the cold temperatures, snow, and flooding. Since it’s calving season, hundreds of calves were lost to the high waters.”
Continue reading …Boot Scootin’ Party Helps Raise More than $25,000 For AQHA Foundation
March 21, 2019 Comments Off on Boot Scootin’ Party Helps Raise More than $25,000 For AQHA Foundation
The Foundation hosted a mechanical bull competition, where eight riders were bid upon and competed to raise money for the Foundation. Participants were AQHA 2019-20 President Stan Weaver of Big Sandy, Montana; AQHYA Past President Ty Cornelius of Mount Pleasant, Arkansas; Allyn Mann, representing AQHA Corporate Partner Adequan®; AQHA Executive Vice President Craig Huffhines; AQHA Chief Financial Officer Aaron Bovos; AQHA Chief Foundation Officer Anna Morrison; AQHA Chief Show Officer Pete Kyle; and Manager of AQHA Professional Horsemen and Team Wrangler Karen McCuistion.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Start ‘Em Young!
March 18, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Start ‘Em Young!
Amanda Wallinger-Rowan’s little girl, Gigi, loves it when The Equine Chronicle comes in the mail! If you have a great EC Photo of the Day, email B.bevis@EquineChronicle.com and you might see it featured right here, on our The Equine Chronicle Facebook page, or Instagram page.
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“Luke Skywalker is ALL pony. Hayden and him are learning the ropes together. These were all pics taken over a four to five day time frame. Hayden went from walking on the longe line to riding (walking and trotting) solo, and then she decided to add walking over poles. Each day, as she finished, she gave her little sister, Harper, pony rides.”
Continue reading …Behind the Creation of Larger than Life-Sized Horse Mural
March 16, 2019 Comments Off on Behind the Creation of Larger than Life-Sized Horse Mural
With only two weeks to complete the work, Rauckis worked tirelessly each day climbing into a boom lift, and hoisting herself 25 – 40 feet off the ground to paint the massive 150 foot ‘canvas’ with broad, sweeping brush strokes. Her brushes were huge, the kind you might see being used by professional house painters. To create the mural, she used more than 11 gallons of exterior house paint in 15 different base colors. During the process, she mixed paints to make additional colors.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere…
March 13, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere…
What’s a horse to do after a hard day in the show pen? Erica Rodenski’s Quarter Horse, Zippin A Moon, decided to enjoy a little refreshment after a long day of competition at the recent Silver Dollar Circuit!
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