Fun Friday: Horse Jump Course/ Dog Agility Relay!
July 25, 2014 Comments Off on Fun Friday: Horse Jump Course/ Dog Agility Relay!
For this week’s Fun Friday, we ran across a fantastic YouTube video featuring the perfect way to combine every equestrian’s love of horses, dogs, and competition! This clip from the 2008 Royal Horse Show in Toronto, Ontario starts off with a horse and rider team tackling a traditional jump course. In the background you can […]
Continue reading …“Lone Survivor” Retreats Use Healing Power of Horses to Help Military Vets Suffering From PTSD
July 25, 2014 Comments Off on “Lone Survivor” Retreats Use Healing Power of Horses to Help Military Vets Suffering From PTSD
He turned his story into the 2007 New York Times number one bestseller: Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Red Wings and Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 – a book that would go on to become the 2013 hit film Lone Survivor, starring Mark Wahlberg.
Continue reading …Flashback Friday: Zips White Chip, Troy Compton, and Gerri Leigh Pratt
July 25, 2014 Comments Off on Flashback Friday: Zips White Chip, Troy Compton, and Gerri Leigh Pratt
“Gerri Leigh was one of the premier horse owners of the time and still is. It was kind of an honor having a horse for her. We’ve had other horses together, but this was probably the most publicized.”
Continue reading …Horse Owners Can Win a Trip to Las Vegas and a Premier Equine Event!
July 24, 2014 Comments Off on Horse Owners Can Win a Trip to Las Vegas and a Premier Equine Event!
Purchasers of ZIMECTERIN® Gold (ivermectin/praziquantel) can enter the drawing via a code provided at checkout. Customers can also enter by texting GOLD to 38470. They’ll receive a link to a video to watch on their phone, after which a sweepstakes entry code will be provided.
Continue reading …Help Increase AQHA’s Presence in Washington D.C.
July 23, 2014 Comments Off on Help Increase AQHA’s Presence in Washington D.C.
Not only does AQHPAC help elect and keep horse-friendly congressmen and senators in Washington, it also is a powerful tool that opens doors and allows AQHA to educate those members of Congress on the size and scope of the American Quarter Horse industry.
Continue reading …Fun Horse Camp Activity With The Equine Chronicle!
July 22, 2014 Comments Off on Fun Horse Camp Activity With The Equine Chronicle!
BONUS: Fun Horse Camp Activity- HORSE MAGAZINE BINGO
You will need: large white poster boards, scissors for every kid, a glue stick for each team, a large stack of horse magazines and catalogs, a black Sharpie and yardstick – for measuring and drawing squares.
EC Fan Photo of the Day: Palomino World Show Congrats
July 17, 2014 Comments Off on EC Fan Photo of the Day: Palomino World Show Congrats
A big Palomino World Show congratulations goes to Mckenzie Moler, Reserve Champion in Leadline, and Tori Summers, Reserve Champion in 4-year-old Geldings and Yearling Geldings with A Good Secret and Xxtra Inningz. To share your candid photos with us, e-mail b.bevis@equinechronicle.com and you might see them on our website or Facebook page.
Continue reading …Pets as Personal Property, What Happens in a Divorce?
July 15, 2014 Comments Off on Pets as Personal Property, What Happens in a Divorce?
When spouses co-own a pet, going forward, we must provide provisions for the expenses related to the animal. This can be important when dealing with livestock, such as horses, or an animal that has health issues.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Equine Chronicle Goes to the Lake!
July 14, 2014 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Equine Chronicle Goes to the Lake!
Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes from Equine Chronicle fan, Marissa Dalton, who’s vacationing with family in Michigan. We love seeing photos of you, and your horses, wearing Equine Chronicle swag.
Continue reading …EC Fun Friday Question: What Popular Candy Bar Was Named After a Horse?
July 11, 2014 Comments Off on EC Fun Friday Question: What Popular Candy Bar Was Named After a Horse?
ANSWER: We could certainly make a case for 100 Grand, Oh Henry!, Old Faithful, or PayDay, but the correct answer is Snickers!
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