EC Photo of the Day- Competing AND Having Fun
April 7, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Competing AND Having Fun
“A successful competition for me is always going out there and putting 100 percent into whatever I’m doing. It’s not always winning. People, I think, mistake that it’s just winning. Sometimes it could be, but for me, it’s hitting the best sets I can, gaining confidence, and having a good time and having fun.” -Simone Biles
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of AQHA/APHA Stallion, Double Up Investment
April 1, 2019 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of AQHA/APHA Stallion, Double Up Investment
“I first saw Simon when he lived at Highpoint Performance Horses, and I knew there was something special about him then. I knew I wanted foals by him. Never did I know that I would one day have the opportunity to own him.”
Continue reading …Longtime Horseman, Doug Coleman, Has Passed
April 1, 2019 Comments Off on Longtime Horseman, Doug Coleman, Has Passed
“The world is a little less bright without the smile and love of Doug Coleman in it. Doug left us this morning but will forever be in our hearts. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
We feel broken and shattered but so grateful and blessed for our time with him and the love he shared with everyone. He was a great husband, dad, grandpa, cousin, brother, uncle, nephew, son, friend, farrier, horseman and trainer. Our lives are better because of him!”
EC Photo of the Day- Newborn Photo Shoot- Horse Style
March 31, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Newborn Photo Shoot- Horse Style
Nowadays, maternity shoots, gender reveals, and newborn photo session are all the rage. It didn’t take long for the trend to cross over into the horse industry. Thus far this year, we’ve seen a maternity shoot for a mare and a creative gender reveal for an equestrian couple.
Continue reading …Quarter Horse and a Canoe Save Calves From Rising Floodwaters
March 28, 2019 Comments Off on Quarter Horse and a Canoe Save Calves From Rising Floodwaters
When the Kottwitz family of Mule Creek Junction, Wyoming knew their calves wouldn’t be able to cross the rapidly rising water, they concocted a genius plan to bring them to safety, with the help of a few friends, a Quarter Horse, and a canoe.
Continue reading …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.”
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