EC Photo of the Day– The Importance of Work Ethic
“Work ethic is important because, unlike intelligence, athleticism, charisma, or any other natural attribute, it’s a choice.” – Mike Rowe. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Casey Devitt — April 12th, 1959 – December 5th, 2025
December 10, 2025 Comments Off on Casey Devitt — April 12th, 1959 – December 5th, 2025
“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” — John 11:25-26. California native Casey Dallas Devitt, 66 of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, husband of April “Claus” Devitt, passed […]
Continue reading …2025 EC Holiday Gift Guide for Horse Lovers – Part 2
December 10, 2025 Comments Off on 2025 EC Holiday Gift Guide for Horse Lovers – Part 2
Looking for a gift for your favorite horse person? Keep scrolling for Part 2 of our EC Holiday Gift Guide from more of our advertisers, including Harris Leather & Silverworks, Blue Ribbon Custom Tack, and Tess Spencer Design- Bespoke Jewelry. If you missed our first round, click the link to see ideas from Hannah Fine […]
Continue reading …A ‘Beautiful’ Win for Casey Deary & Belissimo at the 2025 NRHA Futurity
December 10, 2025 Comments Off on A ‘Beautiful’ Win for Casey Deary & Belissimo at the 2025 NRHA Futurity
Images by Waltenberry, courtesy NRHA By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: One word seems fitting to describe the 2025 NRHA Futurity finals on December 7: Belissimo. It was the perfect name for the perfect colt who laid down a perfect run on the National Reining Horse Association’s biggest stage. Casey Deary and Belissimo, a 2022 sorrel […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day — A Picture Worth a Thousand Words
December 10, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day — A Picture Worth a Thousand Words
“A picture that speaks volumes. The best dad/horse trainer a girl could ask for,” says Kaylee Mellott of her dad, Jeff Mellott of Highpoint Performance Horses. This touching photo was taken by Shane Rux Photography at the 2025 AQHA World Championship Show, where it was no surprise this duo’s hard work paid off in success. […]
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Last week, Katie Jo Jones and Robin Frid Show Horses announced the sale of the decorated AQHA mare, Im ExtremelySchmancy, by Extremely Hot Chips and out of Im Fancy Schmancy (by Batt Man). Today, we are honored to tell the story of Sassy’s new owner, who has overcome odds with incredible determination and a wonderful […]
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When entering classes at approved American Quarter Horse Association shows, exhibitors are required to provide proof of their level eligibility to show management. Exhibitors can print their level eligibility or save a digital copy for presenting to show management during the 2026 show season. To determine level eligibility for 2026, visit www.aqha.com/leveling to access the Web-based AQHA leveling […]
Continue reading …EC Answers of the Week: Trainer Christmas Gifts from Clients
December 9, 2025 Comments Off on EC Answers of the Week: Trainer Christmas Gifts from Clients
Last week, one of our readers asked us to post this question for our “EC Question of the Week:” Trainers, what gifts do you like best for Christmas from your clients? In between some great laughs, readers also found some great answers for all those trainers who go above and beyond! Find them below: […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day — The Choice Is Yours
December 9, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day — The Choice Is Yours
“F-E-A-R has two meanings: ‘Forget Everything And Run’ or ‘Face Everything And Rise.’ The choice is yours.” ― Zig Ziglar. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Compounding Pharmacies and Your Horse
December 8, 2025 Comments Off on Compounding Pharmacies and Your Horse
By Brian S. Burks, DVM, Diplomate, ABVP, Board-Certified in Equine Practice Fox Run Equine Center So your horse has come up lame, and it is determined that he needs and intra-articular medication which is not currently available in the veterinary market- but it is available as a human drug. The human drug is not used due […]
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