What’s the Hardest Lesson You’ve Had to Learn as an Equestrian?
September 16, 2021 Comments Off on What’s the Hardest Lesson You’ve Had to Learn as an Equestrian?
This question touched a chord with our readers, and the answers submitted included topics ranging from patience and acceptance to disappointment and loss. Scroll below to see what they had to say.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- For the Love of the Horse
September 16, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- For the Love of the Horse
Thanks to Corrin Hunt Photography for this adorable shot from the recent Illinois Paint Horse Association Futurity! If you have a great photo or video of the day to share, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Horse Show or Disney World?
September 15, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Horse Show or Disney World?
When an athlete wins a championship, the first question reporters ask is, “What are you going to do now?” The common answer is, “I’m going to Disney World!” But for equestrians, going to a horse show is just like going to Disney World! The experience is the reward, in and of itself. Photo Credit: Miranda […]
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Check out Mr. January in The Equine Chronicle 2021 calendar. It’s Steve Wheat with Joanee Cash! Show us a photo of you and your ad in The Equine Chronicle! Bonus points if you include your horse. Super bonus points if it’s a video! Email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com to share.
Continue reading …If You Had a T-Shirt With Your Equestrian Mantra, What Would it Say?
September 14, 2021 Comments Off on If You Had a T-Shirt With Your Equestrian Mantra, What Would it Say?
We asked our Equine Chronicle fans to answer the following question: If you had a t-shirt with a quote that perfectly summed up your mantra as an equestrian, what would it say? We received some hilarious answers and a few great photos!
Continue reading …Does Your Dog Understand How You Feel After a Bad Ride? New Study Sheds Light
September 14, 2021 Comments Off on Does Your Dog Understand How You Feel After a Bad Ride? New Study Sheds Light
“This suggests that dogs can acquire information from emotional expressions, infer some form of emotional state, and use this when making decisions. This is complex as they need to infer the emotional states of people from representations they have generated and stored in their memory and use it in a new context.”
Continue reading …“How a Kind Word From a Ring Steward Led to Meeting the Love of My Life”
September 13, 2021 Comments Off on “How a Kind Word From a Ring Steward Led to Meeting the Love of My Life”
“If there is anything you take away from reading this, just remember, people may not always remember what you said, but they will always remember how you made them feel,” she says. “Tom made me feel so good in that moment. All too often, we think positively about someone in our head, but we never verbally share that positive thought or comment with the person directly. We just keep it to ourselves. If you admire someone or their actions, let them know! A simple comment can go a long way. What if Tom never approached me and told me those words? I’d probably still be disappointed and embarrassed about that day.”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Change For the Better
September 12, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Change For the Better
“The horse you get off is not the same as the horse you got on. It is your job as a rider to ensure that as often as possible the change is for the better.”- Unknown Click here to view more great photos from the KyQHA High Roller, courtesy of Miranda Taylor Photography. If you’d […]
Continue reading …Remembering 9/11- 20 Years Later
September 11, 2021 Comments Off on Remembering 9/11- 20 Years Later
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the attacks on the United States of America that took place on September 11th, 2001. The deadliest terrorist attack on American soil changed the lives of countless victims, first responders, survivors, and all of those watching the events of that day. As we take a moment to remember those […]
Continue reading …EC Question of the Day- Help For All the Short Equestrians Out There
September 9, 2021 Comments Off on EC Question of the Day- Help For All the Short Equestrians Out There
Horses are big animals! Not to mention that it’s hard enough to climb aboard with tight show clothing and chaps that pretty much restrict all movement. Are you a ‘give me a boost’ kind of equestrian? Do you carry a mounting stool, use a fence assist, teach your horse to bow? Check out what our […]
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