“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.”- William Arthur Ward. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …USDA Seeking Comments from Public on Delayed HPA Implementation
May 8, 2025 Comments Off on USDA Seeking Comments from Public on Delayed HPA Implementation
The 2024 Horse Protection Act Amendments are delayed until February 1, 2026, an extension of the first delay to April 2, 2025. The American Horse Council advises that the USDA is seeking public comments – only on the delay, not on the entire HPA – until May 20, 2025. Today, the Pinto Horse Association of […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – A Smile is the Prettiest Thing You Can Wear
May 8, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – A Smile is the Prettiest Thing You Can Wear
Princess Ice, aka “Siri,” was smiling from ear to ear at the recent AQHA East L1 Championships at @World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, and her smile was contagious! “Had to match her energy after winning the Rookie Amateur Ranch Riding,” says owner Erika Sterling. We visited with Erika recently about her return to the show pen: […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Greatest Gifts
May 7, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Greatest Gifts
“The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.” —Denis Waitley. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Snappy Mercedes
May 6, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Snappy Mercedes
At the 2025 Minnesota State AQHA Show, Snappy Mercedes, aka “Mercedes,” a 2015 mare out of Chromed Out Mercedes, and her rider, Jennifer Daak, cinched the second place spot in Amateur Ranch Riding. Congratulations, Jennifer! If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Happy Cinco de Mayo
May 5, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Happy Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo isn’t the day of independence for Mexico, a common misconception. Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday celebrating the Mexican army’s victory of France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. That happened on May 5, 1862. According to the History Channel, “The day, which falls on Monday, […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Happy Star Wars Day
May 4, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Happy Star Wars Day
Today is Star Wars Day, and to recognize it, we’ve brought back this adorable photo of Maguire Biggs as Princess Leia with TXs Dinas Real Miracle as Darth Vader, and a Jedi at the lead! If you have a great photo or video, please email us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Have Hat, Will Travel
May 3, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Have Hat, Will Travel
“Never know where the EC hat is gonna end up! On my layover. No time for hair these days,” says Joan Ames of La Porte, Indiana. Saturday, May 3rd marks National Teacher Day, and we are very grateful for those who dedicate their lives to teaching our children. Today we also salute hard workers behind […]
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“At least one of us takes horse showing seriously!” says Melissa Muesch, who is pictured here with Country Fleetheart, aka “Sprout,” currently in training with Schmitz Quarter Horses. The photo was taken at the recent APHA Zone 5 Show in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Thank you to Melissa for the perfect photo for Friday! If you have […]
Continue reading …Individual Grants to Be Awarded from The Dressage Foundation’s Lynn Palm Western Dressage Fund
May 2, 2025 Comments Off on Individual Grants to Be Awarded from The Dressage Foundation’s Lynn Palm Western Dressage Fund
In 2021, the Lynn Palm Western Dressage Fund expanded to provide $1,000 grants to riders for their Western Dressage education. The grant review committee looks for applicants who are eager to grow and improve, have shown a passion for the sport, have financial need, and who have demonstrated a commitment to learning. Grants must be […]
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