EC Photo of the Day- Then and Now- Hanna Hussey
June 13, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Then and Now- Hanna Hussey
“Kidnight Rose is a 2002 AQHA black mare. She was born at my grandad’s house and has spent the rest of her life with me. My mom even showed her dam growing up. She’s been with me through it all. She carried me through leadline, and she was my first all around horse. She’s a […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Then and Now- Hannah Iwersen
June 12, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Then and Now- Hannah Iwersen
“The first photo shows Clearly Ima Good Bar, aka Crystal, and I winning the county fair as a 4-H youth. Eight years later, she carried me through to my amateur years and helped me qualify and attend the AQHA World Show before I had to leave for medical school. She’s now semi-retired and attends regional […]
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Bride’s name: Bailey Hanawalt Groom’s name: Justin Hanawalt Location: The Barn on Stoney Hill, Minnesota Photographer- Rachel Reilly “The bride surprised her husband by including their AQHA gelding, Popper, during the first look! They also included her APHA gelding, Hershey, in portraits later too and both geldings walked her down the aisle!”- Rachel Reilly Photography […]
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AQHA Publicity The American Quarter Horse Association was notified by its approved laboratory, the University of California-Davis, that the Veterinary Genetics Laboratory is temporarily pausing genetic testing July 5-9 for operation recalibration. Operation recalibration is an initiative to address deferred equipment maintenance. The Veterinary Genetics Laboratory will be closed on Monday, July 5, in observance […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Bright Light in the Darkness
June 11, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Bright Light in the Darkness
Thanks to Paige Merrill for sharing this beautiful, nighttime shot of her mother, Gail Peshina, exploring the new World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida! If you have a great EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Tips For Staying Away From Barn Drama
June 11, 2021 Comments Off on Tips For Staying Away From Barn Drama
“You cannot change what people think, or want to think, nor can you control what people can say about you, your trainer, your barn, or your peers. But what you can do is to ignore it and look at it from a different angle.”
Continue reading …Fly Control Tips for Happy, Healthy Horses
June 11, 2021 Comments Off on Fly Control Tips for Happy, Healthy Horses
Summer sores are caused by house flies, face flies and stable flies, as they transfer parasitic nematode larvae (Habronema species) to moist areas around a horse’s open wounds, eyes, nostrils, mouth and genitalia. When the larvae create a hypersensitivity reaction, chronic, fleshy and non-healing wounds can result, known as summer sores. The condition is costly and can require months off from riding and training as the infected horse heals.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Then and Now- Lauren Blankenship
June 11, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Then and Now- Lauren Blankenship
“I wanted to share a Then and Now picture of our family horse, Invest With A Chex, aka Peanut. We’ve had him since he was 2 years old, and he’s now happily retired at 16 years old at our farm in North Carolina. He gets lots of attention, treats, and I still take him for […]
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“It is important to understand what the bit is doing and what to watch for,” cautions Chris Blevins, MS, DVM, Associate Professor, Equine Field Service with Kansas State University. “It is our responsibility to keep our horses comfortable.”
Continue reading …Congratulations Makayla Maciejewski and Joe Fey on Recent Nuptials!
June 10, 2021 Comments Off on Congratulations Makayla Maciejewski and Joe Fey on Recent Nuptials!
On June 5th, 2021 dedicated DIY amateur and full time bander/braider at Quarter Horse and Paint shows, Makayla Maciejewski, married her soulmate and best friend, Joe Fey, after 7.5 years together. Having met at Black Hawk college and then being apart for many years through different colleges and internships/jobs, finally they are together forever now. […]
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