The Biggest Year Yet at Willow Creek Farm
“Love what you do and do what you love. Passion is the key that opens the door to joy and abundance.” — David Cuschieri. By Delores Kuhlwein “It’s difficult to bring newcomers into the horse industry” is the statement we often hear that niggles our ears and our minds. But time after time, we have […]
EC Photo of the Day – Family Tradition
September 17, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Family Tradition
“In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future.” ~Alex Haley. Pictured are Blake and Briggs Britton with Alexis Gooding’s Snazzy Lil Machine, enjoying the highlight of the show, leadline, at the recent MQHA $100K Futurity and Great Lakes Classic. Thank you to Alexis for sharing this incredible image by Ryan […]
Continue reading …Texas A&M’s New Hemoperfusion Clinical Trial Offers Hope For Large Animal Patients
September 16, 2025 Comments Off on Texas A&M’s New Hemoperfusion Clinical Trial Offers Hope For Large Animal Patients
Jet Black Dasher, a quarter horse mare, arrived at the Texas A&M Large Animal Teaching Hospital (LATH) in critical condition, with numerous rapid-onset symptoms resulting from liver disease. But after becoming the hospital’s first patient to receive an innovative hemoperfusion treatment as part of a new clinical trial, the 4-year-old mare has a second chance at life […]
Continue reading …World Premiere – My Life Between the Reins wins for Best Production Design
September 16, 2025 Comments Off on World Premiere – My Life Between the Reins wins for Best Production Design
From 400 final selections at the 2025 Silicon Beach Film Festival at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre, “My Life Between the Reins” won for best Production Design! From Producer Marilyn Swick: To Paige Porterfield Baylis, Susie Reinauer, and Andrew Baylis! I am honored that you allowed me to share your true story documentary and I hope […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Olivia Stoudmire and IceForTheChics
September 16, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Olivia Stoudmire and IceForTheChics
“Olivia Stoudmire and ICEFORTHECHICS (known affectionately as “Chic”) were named Reserve World Champions in the Level I Youth 14–18 Ranch Riding at this year’s show,” says Melissa Stoudmire, who explains that “Chic” is well known for his affectionate personality and love of attention. “He’s especially fond of Charlotte, the daughter of trainers Melvin and Elizabeth […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Tinsley, Tito, and Stella – A Love Story
September 15, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Tinsley, Tito, and Stella – A Love Story
Meet Tinsley with her two horses! “Tito and Tinsley are not new to the scene. She showed him as a 2yo in the pee-wee showmanship! She was his “person” as a yearling and it continues on as he’s a 3yo now and she’s 5! He is constantly loving her more than he is the big people,” says […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2025 Illinois PHA POR and Fall Futurity
September 15, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2025 Illinois PHA POR and Fall Futurity
The Illinois Paint Horse Association and the Mid-South Paint Horse Club just wrapped up the IL Paint Horse Fall Futurity and Painted For Success Futurity in conjunction with two APHA POR at Gordyville USA! The show offered eight judges and 22 IPHA futurity classes, and a partnership with Painted for Success, all to bring exhibitors […]
Continue reading …More Around the Rings with the G-Man – The Breeders’ Halter Futurity 2025
September 14, 2025 Comments Off on More Around the Rings with the G-Man – The Breeders’ Halter Futurity 2025
The Breeders’ Halter Futurity 2025, which marked their 15th anniversary, finished with a flourish in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, September 13th. We’re sharing one more gallery from the G-Man to celebrate! Below, find links to catch up on photos we’ve shared from Gordon Downey and from the official photographer, bar H Photography! At the […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – When Horses Are Family
September 14, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – When Horses Are Family
“My favorite photo from Youth World! Pure joy and a horse that leans in for kisses. Angus loves hugs and kisses,” says Gretchen Gaible. Pictured are Eleanor Gaible and By Good Rights after winning the L1 Youth 13 & Under Horsemanship at the 2025 AQHYA World Championship Show! They are surrounded, of course, by family! If […]
Continue reading …Back to Back wins for Hot Lopin Lily in $100,000 Senior Trail -The Championship 2025
September 14, 2025 Comments Off on Back to Back wins for Hot Lopin Lily in $100,000 Senior Trail -The Championship 2025
Trainer Blake Weis says Hot Lopin Lily has always been exceptional, and he knew it from the time he helped her make her entrance into the world at Twin Acres Horse Ranch in Missouri. “I’ve had her pretty much her entire life, and she was foaled out at my mom’s farm, and she’s part […]
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