Around the Rings — 2025 Florida Gold Coast
Day One of the 2025 Florida Gold Coast is underway! Check out our first set of candid photos, and stay tuned for more from World Equestrian Center-Ocala!
EC Photo of the Day — The Meaning of the Horse
December 28, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day — The Meaning of the Horse
“To me, a horse means everything to my life. They’re my will to want to keep going.” ~Doug Williamson, Down the Fence. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Can Humans Really See Pain in Horses? What New Research Reveals About Equine Facial Expression.
December 27, 2025 Comments Off on Can Humans Really See Pain in Horses? What New Research Reveals About Equine Facial Expression.
Posted by Mark Andrews, Equine Science Update: Horses play an essential role in human society as working animals, companions, and elite athletes in sport. Because they cannot verbally report discomfort, their welfare depends heavily on how accurately humans can recognise signs of pain and distress. While most people can easily recognise pain in other humans, […]
Continue reading …Up Close and Personal with Julie Harnish
December 27, 2025 Comments Off on Up Close and Personal with Julie Harnish
Trainer, Breeder, and Equestrian Extraordinaire Julie Harnish shocked the industry this fall by announcing she had been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). As her sister, Joan Ames, states, the diagnosis was a shocker and a gut punch as she has been pretty healthy all her life. “She does not know the “why” or “how” […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – When You Are Together
December 27, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – When You Are Together
“A horse makes you more powerful. When you are together, it doesn’t feel like there’s anything you can’t conquer.” ~Russell Dilday, Down The Fence. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Preparing for a Barn Disaster from University of Minnesota Extension
December 26, 2025 Comments Off on Preparing for a Barn Disaster from University of Minnesota Extension
University of Minnesota Extension offers wonderful, educational resources for new and experienced horse owners when it comes to safety. Read their barn disaster prep instructions below, and find the complete article here: Preparing for a barn disaster | UMN Extension We’re also sharing a link to a webinar offered to UMN readers on social media regarding […]
Continue reading …2026 Arizona Sun Circuit NSBA Futurity Class Offerings
December 26, 2025 Comments Off on 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit NSBA Futurity Class Offerings
$10,000 Novice Horse – 3 yr old Western Pleasure – $1,000 Added Entry fee $200 Sponsored by Gil Galyean Quarter Horses 3 and 4 Year Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure $500 Added Entry Fee $100 3 and 4 Year Old Ltd. Non-Pro Western Pleasure- $500 Added Entry fee $100 Sponsored by Gil Galyean Quarter […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Your Next 2YO Prospect
December 26, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Your Next 2YO Prospect
Now that Santa’s work is done, we have your next prospect offered for your consideration from Binkerd Performance Horses: 2022 Gelding Looking for your next 2 y.o. prospect? He jingles, he jangles, and gosh darn, this guy has what it takes to lead. Earning his red nose certification. Started in flight school. Runs on holiday cheer, […]
Continue reading …EC Christmas Photo of the Day – A Decade of Holiday Cheer
December 25, 2025 Comments Off on EC Christmas Photo of the Day – A Decade of Holiday Cheer
Starting back as a 2 yo, Illini Saige (POAC/NSBA/IQPA mare) has donned her Christmas best each year for a yearly photo. “Some years are more ‘formal’, some more on the quirky side,” says her person, Chesna Wertz. “But it’s so fun try and create something new for her picture each year. Her 2025 photo, will […]
Continue reading …Merry Christmas from The Equine Chronicle and uh – The Grinch!
December 25, 2025 Comments Off on Merry Christmas from The Equine Chronicle and uh – The Grinch!
What do you do when it’s Christmas but there are two year olds to ride? Hire The Grinch to put the first ride on those 2Yos like Limelite Show Horses did! Thank you to John Zeldenthuis and Brian Henry of Limelite for allowing us to share this video of the Grinch with this unflappable filly […]
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