EC Photo of the Day – Snappy Mercedes
May 6, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Snappy Mercedes
At the 2025 Minnesota State AQHA Show, Snappy Mercedes, aka “Mercedes,” a 2015 mare out of Chromed Out Mercedes, and her rider, Jennifer Daak, cinched the second place spot in Amateur Ranch Riding. Congratulations, Jennifer! If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Devon Meschach Earns 3 YO Limited Open Western Pleasure Title
May 6, 2025 Comments Off on Devon Meschach Earns 3 YO Limited Open Western Pleasure Title
From NSBA: Devon Meshach piloted Im Batgirl to the win in the $1,500 Added Three Year Old Limited Open Western Pleasure at the 2025 Madness, adding her second Limited title for the year. She showed for Salt Clay Farms LLC. “Batgirl is a three year old filly by Batt Man and out of No Doubt […]
Continue reading …Unanimous Win for Isabella Stanley Kicks off PreMadness Futurities
May 5, 2025 Comments Off on Unanimous Win for Isabella Stanley Kicks off PreMadness Futurities
From NSBA: Isabella Stanley kept hearing her number called out as the judges placings were announced in the Pre-Madness All Age Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle Futurity on Friday – and after each judge’s card was read, she found herself as the unanimous first place winner in the class of 11 exhibitors. “I didn’t expect it,” […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Happy Cinco de Mayo
May 5, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Happy Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo isn’t the day of independence for Mexico, a common misconception. Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday celebrating the Mexican army’s victory of France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. That happened on May 5, 1862. According to the History Channel, “The day, which falls on Monday, […]
Continue reading …Around the Track – 151st Running of the Kentucky Derby
May 4, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Track – 151st Running of the Kentucky Derby
The outstanding work of Renew Creative by Shelby Layne has graced our pages more than once. At times, we’ve shared her horse show galleries, and at other times, we’ve been able to highlight her images for our photo of the day. This time, we’re honored to share some of her beautiful photography, thanks to Coady […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Happy Star Wars Day
May 4, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Happy Star Wars Day
Today is Star Wars Day, and to recognize it, we’ve brought back this adorable photo of Maguire Biggs as Princess Leia with TXs Dinas Real Miracle as Darth Vader, and a Jedi at the lead! If you have a great photo or video, please email us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Super Sires $20,000 Added Money at A Sudden Impulse
May 3, 2025 Comments Off on Super Sires $20,000 Added Money at A Sudden Impulse
Super Sires at A Sudden Impulse – Ocala, FL $20,000 in Added Money Brought to you by Super Sires · Open 3YO Hunter Under Saddle – BREEDERS PURSE – $2,500 Added · Open 3YO Western Pleasure – BREEDERS PURSE – $5,000 Added · Green Western Riding – STAKES PURSE – $1,500 Added · Green Trail […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2025 Florida Color Horse Club Gator Classic
May 3, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2025 Florida Color Horse Club Gator Classic
The Florida Color Horse Club hosted their first APHA/PtHA/All Breed show of the year at the Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center in Newberry, Florida, with judges Manita DeFoor and Deb Jarvis. The April 25-27, 2025, event also offered Western Dressage, Pinto registration, updates on the Telegram app to keep exhibitors informed and on track during the […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Have Hat, Will Travel
May 3, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Have Hat, Will Travel
“Never know where the EC hat is gonna end up! On my layover. No time for hair these days,” says Joan Ames of La Porte, Indiana. Saturday, May 3rd marks National Teacher Day, and we are very grateful for those who dedicate their lives to teaching our children. Today we also salute hard workers behind […]
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“At least one of us takes horse showing seriously!” says Melissa Muesch, who is pictured here with Country Fleetheart, aka “Sprout,” currently in training with Schmitz Quarter Horses. The photo was taken at the recent APHA Zone 5 Show in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Thank you to Melissa for the perfect photo for Friday! If you have […]
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