Equine Chronicle | Archive | April

EC Photo of the Day – Precious Memories

April 13, 2025 Comments Off

“There are no rules for good photographs; there are only good photographs.” – Ansel Adams. Dawn Strohecker is pictured here with Ese A Rocker, “Dylan” and Illicit Intention, “Spanky,” with the latest issue of The Equine Chronicle, which also includes their latest ad. “Getting a perfect picture with these two is tough!” says Dawn. We […]

Emma Rothlein Honored as First Recipient of Dr. Robie Herman Sportsmanship Award

April 12, 2025 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein Dr. Robie Herman, a friend to all in the industry, passed away in February, and it’s such a fresh, painful loss for so many, it’s still hard to wrap our heads around the fact that he won’t come around the corner and greet us with a smile. His influence on the horse […]

EC Foal Photo of the Day – The Best Wishes Coming True

April 12, 2025 Comments Off

“The funny thing about wishes. Sometimes all it took to make them come true was a first step.” — T.J. Klune. This beauty that has to be the answer to a thousand wishes for Ginny Carter is a 2025 filly by Makin Me Willy Wild and out of RR Time to Step Out (by […]

AQHA Registration Rule Changes

April 11, 2025 Comments Off

The AQHA Stud Book and Registration Committee discussed 14 proposed rule changes. From AQHA: Modifications to registration-related items were approved by AQHA members and the AQHA Board of Directors at the 2025 AQHA Convention, March 28-31 in Las Vegas. Per the Association’s bylaws, the board of directors have the final authority when it comes to […]

EC Foal Photo of the Day – Meet Zia!

April 11, 2025 Comments Off

This is Zia, by Total Knockoutt (son of Machine Made) and out of My Hottest Fantasy, and owned by Rod Jeffries! This is Knock Knock’s very first foal! Thank you to Candice Hall for the adorable photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

Around the Rings – 2025 Nebraska QHA Amateur Show

April 11, 2025 Comments Off

The Nebraska Quarter Horse Association held its 2025 Amateur Show April 4-6 at Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, with four AQHA judges/two NSBA judges. The judge roster: Marv and Sue Kupushion, Richard Spinks and Shannon Walker. The show boasted sold out stalls, fun circuit awards like bluetooth speakers and wireless chargers, and as always, […]

Around the Rings – 2025 March to Virginia & The Virginia Maiden

April 10, 2025 Comments Off

March to Virginia and The Virginia Maiden, March 27-30, 2025, kicked off their show with new management and ownership. The AQHA show, now owned by The Virginia Horse Center, was managed by AB Show Management, and organized by Allie Board and John Boxell. Judges were Mike Hawkins, Clint Fullerton, Lisa Ligon, and Mike Rapley. High Point Winners: […]

EC Foal Photo of the Day – Bestill My Heart

April 10, 2025 Comments Off

“Sometimes the littlest things take up the most room in your heart.” —Winnie the Pooh. Meet “DJ” (Dezi Arnez Jr), a bay roan colt pictured at 24 hours old after being born at the West Dakota Vet Clinic in Dickinson, ND. “DJ is by Hershel (Machine Made) and out of Lucy (VS Sweet Lopin Lucy […]

How to Shorten a Mane with Professional Braider Carly Estreich-Lueck

April 9, 2025 Comments Off

In this EC TV Learning Center video, Carly Estreich-Lueck of Lucky Twist, LLC, a professional braider of 20 years, provides a tutorial on how to shorten a mane to best prepare it for braiding and banding. Thank you to AQHA and NRHA exhibitor Carly, whose expertise at AQHA shows and A-rated Hunter/Jumper shows has graced […]

Around the Rings – 2025 Martinganza AQHA Show and Futurity

April 9, 2025 Comments Off

The Martinganza AQHA Show and Futurity celebrated its 25th Anniversary April 3rd-6th, 2025, at Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center in Williamston, NC. Judges were Jessica Gilliam, Buddy Fisher, Tim Finkenbinder, Sissy Anderson, Kendra Weiss, Rick Baker, Rhonda Replogle, Pam Scott, and Bruce Army, and the show was AQHA, NSBA, NCQHA, VQHA points approved. Thank […]