University of Kentucky Study Findings May Provide Safer Care for Horses at Risk of Laminitis
At the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, researchers could have found a starting point to help horses at higher risk for a potential side-effect of common medications. By Jordan Strickler Published on February 16, 2026 Lexington, Ky.—Joint injections that contain corticosteroids, such as triamcinolone acetonide, are a common anti-inflammatory in a veterinarian’s toolbox to […]
Around the Rings – 2026 Iowa QHA Snowflake Circuit
February 17, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2026 Iowa QHA Snowflake Circuit
The Iowa Quarter Horse Association is celebrating their 75th anniversary, and their annual Snowflake Circuit was another opportunity to continue to do so in style! The IQHA Snowflake Circuit, February 12-15, 2026, at Iowa Equestrian Center, in Cedar Rapids, IA, hosted four AQHA and two NSBA judges: Dawn Kreakie & Kenny Hall (Thursday-Friday) and Austin Gooding & Mike Rapley […]
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“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.”–Thornton Wilder. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …The Calm Advantage: Why Regulation Creates Better Movement and Better Rounds
February 17, 2026 Comments Off on The Calm Advantage: Why Regulation Creates Better Movement and Better Rounds
Performance is a Team Sport-and Nervous Systems are Contagious: A Three Part Series by Dr. Jillian Johnson of Farmhouse Chiropractic at WEC-Ocala. Part One: The Calm Advantage: Why Regulation Creates Better Movement and Better Rounds In the show world, we often focus on what we can measure — fitness goals, training schedules, strength development, and […]
Continue reading …NSBA Announces Additional New Judges
February 16, 2026 Comments Off on NSBA Announces Additional New Judges
National Snaffle Bit Association is pleased to congratulate the newest NSBA International approved judges: Andrea Momesso Oderzo (TV), Italy Anna-Alisa Samse Hannover, Germany Christina Otterbach Heckenbach, Germany Elodie Mangeot-Reed Mittersheim, France Martina Sonzogno Venelia – Mestre, Italy To be considered for an NSBA judges card, potential judges must complete and submit an application by October […]
Continue reading …Don’t. You. Dare. Quiet Quit. – An EC Blog by Deb Purdy
February 16, 2026 Comments Off on Don’t. You. Dare. Quiet Quit. – An EC Blog by Deb Purdy
Don’t. You. Dare. Quiet Quit. The arena does not need fewer seasoned riders. The barn aisle does not need less wisdom. The next generation does not need us stepping aside politely. They need to see what longevity looks like. They need to witness someone adjusting goals without abandoning identity. They need to hear a woman […]
Continue reading …EC Memory Lane Monday: In Loving Memory of Gallant Zippo
February 16, 2026 Comments Off on EC Memory Lane Monday: In Loving Memory of Gallant Zippo
In honor of a reader-inspired idea to recognize important horses of our past, each Monday we are saluting a different horse. This week’s honoree is Gallant Zippo, who will also be inducted into the 2026 APHA Hall of Fame. According to APHA, “the 2007 chestnut overo gelding earned 5,596.5 APHA points, including 10 world championships, […]
Continue reading …Happy Presidents’ Day – US Presidents and Their Horses
February 16, 2026 Comments Off on Happy Presidents’ Day – US Presidents and Their Horses
Happy President’s Day! For many of us, it’s a welcome day off, which was part of its intent. The History Channel says, “Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, the holiday became popularly known as Presidents’ Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day: Super Bowl Foal
February 16, 2026 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day: Super Bowl Foal
“We had a colt by Made Four It and out of KM Best Of The Best on Super Bowl Sunday right after the Super Bowl ended,” explain Ceralena Gray and Jeremy Price. Momma and baby are pictured below, and above is the super colt with their Bernese Mountain Dog, Tula, who loves to be around […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Future Champion
February 15, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Future Champion
This absolutely adorable future AQHA rider is Grayson Hill, born January 3, 2026, to parents Katie and Matt Hill. She already looks right at home in that saddle! Thank you to Kaitlyn Hill for the amazing share, and to photographer B.L. Bishop Photography. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it […]
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