This video from the Illinois Quarter Horse Youth Association features John Lyle Burton celebrating his Small Fry Showmanship win with a special dance- The Floss- Showmanship Style!
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- 5 Buckles and Counting
June 20, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- 5 Buckles and Counting
This is what showing horses is all about! 8-year-old Jesse is showing APHA gelding, CNC Hez High Profile, in Leadline Walk Trot events for the first time this year. At the Pinto World Show this week, she won Trail and Pole Bending. She was also Reserve World Champion in Barrels, Keyhole, and Stakes. And still […]
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Dr. Gus Darilek
June 19, 2018 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Dr. Gus Darilek
Our sincerest condolences go out to the family of Dr. Gus Darilek, who recently passed away. He is survived by his loving wife, Maurice “Doc” Wilkinson.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Money, Money, Money!
June 18, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Money, Money, Money!
Did you know that The Equine Chronicle has sponsored a $500 daily, random, cash drawing at the Cornhusker Classic?! You might walk out of the pen with a $1 bill or a $20! You just never know…
Continue reading …2018 Horse Show Fashion Color of the Year is Blue
June 18, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 Horse Show Fashion Color of the Year is Blue
Black is classic; teal is exotic; red is passionate; and blue is the perfect mix between them: dark enough to be elegant and vibrant enough to be noticed and… different.
Continue reading …Happy Father’s Day- Horse Show Dad!
June 17, 2018 Comments Off on Happy Father’s Day- Horse Show Dad!
Whether your horse show dad is a trainer or judge, or he can’t tell the difference between a forehand and a forelock, all fathers deserve some love this Father’s Day!
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- 2 Pinto World Titles For 24-Year-Old Mare
June 16, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- 2 Pinto World Titles For 24-Year-Old Mare
Many of our readers will remember this story about Kelly and Saddie back in 2014- The Journey From a $350 Abused Weanling to a Multiple World Champion. We’re glad to see they are still having success in the show pen four years later!
Continue reading …Have You Thanked Your Horse Trainer Lately?
June 15, 2018 Comments Off on Have You Thanked Your Horse Trainer Lately?
“Ask any trainer and he or she will tell you that the horses are the easy part. It is us, the clients, who make things complicated.”
Continue reading …EC Video- ILQHYA “My First Quarter Horse” #1
June 15, 2018 Comments Off on EC Video- ILQHYA “My First Quarter Horse” #1
You’ve loved the #ShowSharing Tips that the Illinois Quarter Horse Youth Association has been sharing with The Equine Chronicle. Well, now they have a new series called My First Quarter Horse! Check out the first installment with Zoey Silver. Click here to watch the video.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- A Very Equine Gender Reveal!
June 12, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- A Very Equine Gender Reveal!
Then, of course, once she arrived, Baby Arya Grace had to have a photo shoot of her very own!
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