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EC Photo of the Day – A Day of Gratitude

November 27, 2025 Comments Off

“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.”~Voltaire. We at the Equine Chronicle are so grateful for all of you each day, but today is an important reminder to express our thanks. Our entire team is proud to be a part of your lives and your […]

EC Photo of the Day- It’s the Hard That Makes it Great

November 26, 2025 Comments Off

“If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. It’s the hard that makes it great.” —Tom Hanks. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

Using Ultrasound to Diagnose SI Joint Disease in Horses

November 26, 2025 Comments Off

By Kentucky Equine Research Staff Transrectal ultrasound can reveal pathologic changes in the sacroiliac (SI) joint, including problems that may be present in horses that owners perceive as sound. Although ultrasound only images the caudal portion of the SI joint, or the section nearest the tail, one study found that changes detected in this region […]

Winter Wonderland Returns to WEC-Ocala This Week

November 25, 2025 Comments Off

Winter Wonderland is Almost Here! Holiday magic returns this week for another enchanting year of Winter Wonderland presented by AdventHealth. From November 28 through December 23, the Grand Plaza will transform into a dazzling holiday scene with twinkling lights, festive decorations, appearances from Santa and the Grinch, plus live holiday entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays. Explore Winter Wonderland New […]

EC Photo of the Day – The Difference between the Impossible and the Possible

November 25, 2025 Comments Off

The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man’s determination. — Tommy Lasorda. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

300,000-year-old Equine Genomes Reveal Deep Roots of Modern Horses

November 24, 2025 Comments Off

Posted by Mark Andrews, Equine Science Update: For the first time, scientists have reconstructed the genomes of an extinct horse species, Equus mosbachensis, that lived around 300,000 years ago in what is now Lower Saxony, Germany. The achievement, announced by researchers from the Senckenberg Centre for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment at the University of Tübingen and the Schöningen […]

Ranch Trail Obstacle Measurements

November 24, 2025 Comments Off

Last week, one of our readers asked, “How are the ranch trail measurements different from city trail, and where can we find the ranch measurements?” We set off to investigate the measurements for ranch trail, and found both AQHA and APHA use Stock Horse of Texas guidelines as their basis. Scroll to see the ranch […]

EC Photo of the Day – People of Accomplishment

November 24, 2025 Comments Off

“It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.” ― Leonardo da Vinci. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

EC Photo of the Day – Anything for My Unicorn

November 23, 2025 Comments Off

“When your 3 year decides to use your foot as a pillow, you stay put for your unicorn! ” says Alexa Newfield, who sent us this adorable photo of Maddie McGraw with Shesa Cool Diva taking a break from their Congress success! Thank you to Alexa for the share! “Sometimes we all need a unicorn to […]

EC Photo of the Day – Welcome, Winter

November 22, 2025 Comments Off

“Welcome winter — we’ve stocked up on coffee, complaints, and questionable layering choices.” — Unknown. “In MN, even the babies have to be prepared for winter!” says Meghann Woosley. “This is “Luke in My Eyez,” aka Lucy. Her mom (Beth Crook) purchased some new winter gear for her 1st Minnesota winter! Doesn’t she look thrilled?” Thank you […]