Around the Rings – 2024 Fun in the Sun Winter Circuit
January 22, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 Fun in the Sun Winter Circuit
The 2024 Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit and NSBA Fun in the Sun Show in Venice, Florida, from January 7-13, 2024, offered over $50,000 in cash and prizes! In addition, there were free youth entries and cash to the trainers whose clients won their all-around divisions. The show had two qualifying events and eight sets […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Only for the Cost of Feed and Hay
January 22, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Only for the Cost of Feed and Hay
“All I pay my psychiatrist is the cost of feed and hay, and he’ll listen to me any day.” ~Author Unknown. Thank you to Stephanie Rotolo of Stephanie Challis Photography for this beautiful image! If you have a great photo of the day, please send it to us by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day – CN Double The Roses
January 21, 2024 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – CN Double The Roses
Hailey Torgerson of Torgerson Farms Performance Horses says this photo of CN Double The Roses and his dam, Rose, reminded her of a Bev Doolittle painting. Google her paintings, and we think you’ll agree! “Dawson” is by Rose To Genesis and out of Wan Galaxy Away (Rose). He was bred by Torgerson Farms Performance Horses and is […]
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Her son’s severe sleeping disorder confined equestrian Barbara Wallender to her home. But the situation turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as it gave the self-professed horse fanatic the courage to start her own business. One that’s (almost) all about horses, of course. By Delores Kuhlwein Horses are just a way of life […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Cschicchicdrem
January 20, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Cschicchicdrem
“A stubborn horse walks behind you, an impatient horse walks in front of you, but a noble companion walks beside you.” ~Author Unknown. This is Bella Beck with her noble companion, Cschicchicdrem, aka “Gus.” A 2016 gelding, Gus is by Magnum Chic Dream and out of All The Right Motion. Gus and Bella compete nationally in […]
Continue reading …Free Youth Course on the Language of Horses
January 19, 2024 Comments Off on Free Youth Course on the Language of Horses
From Equine Guelph: Horses are masters at picking up on our body language but how good are we at picking up on theirs? Discover the fascinating body language of horses with youth from all over the world! Students from all over Canada and as far away as Australia, New Zealand, Italy and the United Kingdom […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – To Be A Horse Person, or Not To Be A Horse Person
January 19, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – To Be A Horse Person, or Not To Be A Horse Person
When you are rethinking your lifestyle as a horse person… “Ok, sooooo, our equine dentist has these 2 ADORABLE mini highlands !” said Kearstin Miller when she posted this adorable picture on her Facebook page. “We can sell all the horses now, Charles Closser!” I want a herd of these .” Thanks to Kearstin for allowing […]
Continue reading …2024 Pinnacle Circuit Class Schedule Posted
January 18, 2024 Comments Off on 2024 Pinnacle Circuit Class Schedule Posted
From The Pinnacle Circuit: There’s something for everyone in your barn! The Pinnacle Circuit will offer a full slate of classes for all levels May 11 – 14. The AQHA Level 1 West Championship will kick off on May 14 and run through the 18th. With the Pinnacle Circuit preceding the Championships, class conflicts […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Stronger Together
January 18, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Stronger Together
“Alone, you are strong, but together, you’ll be stronger than ever.” – Unknown We love this variety of equines and the Freitag family of Michigan City, Indiana! Pictured are parents Aaron and Krissy Freitag, and their children, Hannah and Owen, with: UpStream Ryker – 3 yr old Belgian stallion Allure Ranch Fury Lady Liberty – buckskin mini) […]
Continue reading …What to Expect When You’re Expecting (A Foal!)
January 18, 2024 Comments Off on What to Expect When You’re Expecting (A Foal!)
From AAEP: If your mare has made it through 11 months of pregnancy, you’re almost there. Labor and delivery, while momentous, are generally uncomplicated — however, being a prepared and an informed owner will help you keep your anxiety in check so you can assist the new mother and foal get off to a great […]
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