Just a Man, a Horse, and His Dog- First Ever AQHA EWD Showmanship Trio
May 9, 2019 Comments Off on Just a Man, a Horse, and His Dog- First Ever AQHA EWD Showmanship Trio
“I just got the judgment from AQHA’s Show division that I won’t be able to compete in Halter, but I got a yes to be able to compete in Showmanship, so I will take that as a compromise and a win for people with disabilities. So, I will be the very first service dog companion and horse team to get to compete in a Showmanship EWD class in AQHA history!”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Gotta Stop For A Snack!
May 9, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Gotta Stop For A Snack!
Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes courtesy of Jennifer Hughes Drinkall, who shared this photo of her daughter’s horse, who had to stop their ride for a brief moment, so her foal could have a snack.
Continue reading …Kentucky Derby Controversy- Was the Right Choice Made?
May 7, 2019 Comments Off on Kentucky Derby Controversy- Was the Right Choice Made?
For the first time in history, the horse that crossed the finish line first was not crowned the champion. Unfair to some, justified to others, and confusing to all, the decision to disqualify Maximum Security in favor of Country House is all that anyone is talking about this week in horse news.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Showing Horses is All Fun and Games!
May 5, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Showing Horses is All Fun and Games!
Showing horses is all fun and games! Especially when the show coordinators include some fun, special activities to the show schedule. Thanks to Ruehle Photographix for sharing these fun photos of the Hunt Seat Musical Buckets and Western Wheelbarrow Race at the recent March To The Arch.
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day- Feisty Foal
May 4, 2019 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day- Feisty Foal
Today’s EC Foal Photo of the Day comes courtesy of Larry Larson Photography, who captured this fun shot of a feisty, little foal telling his momma what’s up!
Continue reading …Show Your Own Horse- Cutting Competitor Defends Western Pleasure
May 3, 2019 Comments Off on Show Your Own Horse- Cutting Competitor Defends Western Pleasure
Being a competitor in any equine-related sport, how can we be so quick to bash another discipline and not admire it? It may not be our cup of tea, but someone put countless hours into training that animal to perform one specific job.
Continue reading …EC Video of the Day- “The Horsey Bus”
May 2, 2019 Comments Off on EC Video of the Day- “The Horsey Bus”
Today’s EC Video of the Day comes courtesy of Kelly Hester Nation, who sent in this adorable clip of her daughter, Susanna, aka “Possum.” As you can see, Susanna has her own name for the horse trailer… We think we’re going to call it a horsey bus from now on as well, Susanna.
Continue reading …May/June Equine Chronicle is Online!
May 2, 2019 Comments Off on May/June Equine Chronicle is Online!
If you haven’t heard, the May/June edition of The Equine Chronicle is now online, featuring a stunning cover shot of Meg DePalma-Whelan with Hotroddin Ona Harley.
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day- Mirror Image
May 2, 2019 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day- Mirror Image
Today’s EC Foal Photo of the Day features a beautiful foal that’s nearly a mirror image of momma! “Bodhi” is by VS Code Blue and out of a Certain Potential mare that’s proudly loved and owned by Lisa Baron Daines.
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of AQHA/APHA Breeder, Kenny Mills
May 1, 2019 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of AQHA/APHA Breeder, Kenny Mills
In addition to founding several businesses over the years, like Mills Motors, Mills Towing, Mills Rental Cars, and more, he enjoyed drag racing. But, one of his passions was breeding American Quarter Horses and American Paint Horses. He did so for over 20 years, producing numerous World Champions. He loved competing in Halter and enjoyed trail riding during his later years.
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