PETA Calls For End to Live Animal Mascots Following Sugar Bowl “Incident”; Horse Lovers, What’s Your Opinion?
January 10, 2019 Comments Off on PETA Calls For End to Live Animal Mascots Following Sugar Bowl “Incident”; Horse Lovers, What’s Your Opinion?
During the pre-game festivities, each team brought out their respective mascots, the Georgia Bulldog’s “Uga X,” a white bulldog, and the Texas Longhorn’s steer, “Bevo XV.” The two were supposed to meet for a pre-game photo opportunity; however, Bevo got a bit rambunctious with his handlers and broke through the barrier that separated him from the press.
Continue reading …Prayers Needed For Trainer, Monte Ruden, Following Devastating Horse Accident
January 9, 2019 Comments Off on Prayers Needed For Trainer, Monte Ruden, Following Devastating Horse Accident
On January 2nd, Monte was in a terrible accident with a horse. He was airlifted from the farm to Mayo Hospital in Rochester. His initial surgery was 12 hours to stop the internal bleeding. He has since gone through four additional surgeries to fix a broken femur in his right leg and to repair his intestines. He will be at St Mary’s for two to three more weeks. Due to the severity of his injuries, myself and his family have held off making this public.
Continue reading …Thoughts and Prayers to Lisa Ligon as She Recovers From Horse Accident
January 8, 2019 Comments Off on Thoughts and Prayers to Lisa Ligon as She Recovers From Horse Accident
EquineChronicle.com had the opportunity to chat with Lisa today and she confirmed that she’s on the mend. “The horse actually slipped and fell down with me. I broke three ribs and had pneumothorax, which is where air collects outside of the lungs. I had to take an ambulance ride, which I don’t remember, and I had a slight concussion. They kept me overnight, and I’m really lucky that the air outside of my lungs resolved itself.”
Continue reading …Congrats Lydia Brahler on Signing With SMU Equestrian!
January 8, 2019 Comments Off on Congrats Lydia Brahler on Signing With SMU Equestrian!
Congratulations is in order for one of our friends in the horse industry. AQHA youth competitor, Miss Lydia Brahler, has recently signed with the SMU Equestrian team.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- EVERYONE Comes Inside During Winter
January 7, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- EVERYONE Comes Inside During Winter
While most people are enjoying the sunny weather at the Florida Winter Circuits, the folks at BSB Quarter Horses in Michigan are all bundled up inside, even Johnnie Deer!
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Colorful Canadian Cutie
January 6, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Colorful Canadian Cutie
“Chani” was born January 2nd and is by The New Tallent and out of A Private Invitation. She is proudly owned by Caylee and Connie Webb of Alberta, Canada.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: First Foal of 2019 For Too Sleepy To Zip
January 5, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: First Foal of 2019 For Too Sleepy To Zip
“This cutie is Too Sleepy to Zip’s first foal of the season. It is out of Lilly Larue, an Invitation Only bred mare. Lilly Larue is a maternal sister to my youth partner, Too Sleepy to Chip, making this a family affair! We have owned both Too Sleepy to Chip and Lilly Larue since they were yearlings!”
Continue reading …Epic 30+ Hour Trip to Florida Winter Circuit For AQHA Trainer and Clients
January 4, 2019 Comments Off on Epic 30+ Hour Trip to Florida Winter Circuit For AQHA Trainer and Clients
When he left his home in Ontario, the temperature was -30 Celsius, or -22 Fahrenheit. Contrast that to the current temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit currently in Tampa, and Blair was facing not only a 30+ hour drive but would also undergo a 102 degree temperature difference!
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2018’s top 10 stories include the heartwarming tale of a golden oldie making a return to the show pen with a small fry, some big rule changes being passed down from the AQHA and APHA Executive Committees, and the sad news of several losses in our equestrian family.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Happy New Year Baby!
January 2, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Happy New Year Baby!
Today’s EC Photo of the Day features a New Year’s Day baby! “Roscoe” is out of AQHA mare, HR Tahnee Too, and by AQHA stallion, Making Me Willy Wild. He’s proudly owned by Marley Mainwaring and Mindie Maus. This is the first foal for “Tahnee” and it’s a colt. If you have a foal photo […]
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