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EC Blog: Reluctant Horse Mom

January 28, 2023 Comments Off

By Amy Grohoski-Morris “Why do you allow your daughter to ride horses when it’s so expensive and time consuming? I wouldn’t do it.” I wish I had a dime for every time someone has asked me this question over the past 9 years. I’d probably be able to pay off a month of training […]

EC Photo of the Day – Happy Birthday to TWF Only the Roanly!

January 28, 2023 Comments Off

Happy Birthday to TWF Only The Roanly! Today is his 5th birthday, so happy birthday from the Equine Chronicle! TWF Only The Roanly, ridden by Sarah Bankord for owner Susan Demeo, had a big birthday bash at Gillespie Show Horses a little early, so we were lucky enough to have a photo just in time. Thank […]

Sun Circuit 50th Anniversary Party – Dancing With the Stars

January 27, 2023 Comments Off

Scottsdale Arizona Sun Circuit It’s happening! March 7th, 2023, marks the day of the Sun Circuit 50th Anniversary “Dancing With the Stars” party. The tradition of Sun Circuit’s historic….and infamous parties continues, hosted by Markel Insurance! Purchase your $5 Dinner Tickets by March 5th at 5:00 PM Tickets available in the Show Office […]

Join NSBA for Cocktails and Conversations at Silver Dollar Circuit

January 27, 2023 Comments Off

NSBA You are invited! Please join us at the 2023 Silver Dollar Circuit in Las Vegas for Cocktails & Conversations for a Cause – benefiting the NSBA Crisis Fund. Join us to sample three tasty martini recipes and hors d’eurves on Sunday, February 26 from 3-5 pm at at the CINCH Bar on the Mezzanine Level of the main […]

Is It Normal For Your Horse to Cough at the Start of Exercise?

January 27, 2023 Comments Off

AAEP If your horse has a cough that persists into exercise or is heard while your equine friend is at rest in the barn, be sure to talk to your veterinarian about evaluating your horse for respiratory disease. It could be a problem with the upper airway (the nasal passages and throat) or the lower […]

APHA Breeders’ Trust Stallion Payment Deadline January 31st

January 27, 2023 Comments Off

APHA Don’t forget to get your stallion subscribed into the Breeders’ Trust for the 2023 breeding year. The initial payment deadline is January 31, 2023. You can now pay your stallion subscription on the ShowDay platform: https://apha.myshowday.com/ About Breeders’ Trust Established in 1994, the APHA Breeders’ Trust program was created to help offset the […]

EC Video of the Day – Fleetstreet Max Chooses His Favorite Cookie!

January 27, 2023 Comments Off

26-year-old APHA legend Fleetstreet Max certainly deserves a cookie! The 1997 APHA sorrel overo gelding owned by Alisa Bernhard-Proefrock of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, has earned 22 World Championships and he was the inspiration for a Breyer horse in 2010. Now, as a retiree, the legendary Max has occasionally become the Showmanship partner of Clara, Alisa’s daughter, and the […]

17-Year-Old Mo Purdie Pays It Forward With Nyla’s Closet

January 26, 2023 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy In 2021, when she was just 15 years old, Florida exhibitor Mo Purdie made a momentous decision. She decided, since she’d been lucky enough […]

EC Photo of the Day – A Perfect Pair

January 26, 2023 Comments Off

Pictured is 2-year-old APHA colt Pursuit of Happiness and 4-year-old Charlee, together the picture of perfection! Thank you to Caylee Lane for the amazing photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please email Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

AQHA Expands Support of PRCA

January 26, 2023 Comments Off

AQHA The American Quarter Horse Association adds new awards recognizing top American Quarter Horses in professional rodeo. Success in the sport of rodeo doesn’t fall only on cowboys and cowgirls. Their horses play just as big of a factor when they enter the arena. The Nutrena Horse of the Year Awards, presented by the American […]