We think every day is the National Day of the Horse, but since it’s officially observed each year on December 13th, we’ll reshare one of our favorite blogs in honor of our favorite animal. By EC Writer Elizabeth Arnold: When was the last time you rode your horse just for the pure joy […]
Continue reading …2025 AKC National Championship in Orlando
December 12, 2025 Comments Off on 2025 AKC National Championship in Orlando
While you’re waiting for your next horse show, AKC is inviting dog lovers everywhere to watch their canine counterparts, who are busy in Orlando, Florida, with conformation, agility, obedience, diving dogs, and more! Watch 2025 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin free on AKC.tv: 2025 AKC RACH Invitational Streaming December 11-12. Learn More » 2025 […]
Continue reading …Full Circle: Legendary, late halter sire Obvious Conclusion is home to stay.
December 12, 2025 Comments Off on Full Circle: Legendary, late halter sire Obvious Conclusion is home to stay.
Legendary, late halter sire Obvious Conclusion, 1981-2005, is home to stay. By Delores Kuhlwein “Pull a thread here and you’ll find it’s attached to the rest of the world.”— Nadeem Aslam. It’s a small world indeed, especially for horsemen, so when social media –with all its minuses — magically and quite beautifully reminds us of […]
Continue reading …Injured Roping Horse Returns to Competition After Extensive Hospitalization and Rehabilitation
December 12, 2025 Comments Off on Injured Roping Horse Returns to Competition After Extensive Hospitalization and Rehabilitation
“Case of the Month” – December 2025 By Rob Warren, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Two years ago, Brandon and Lisa Bacon were looking to purchase a horse for their 12-year-old son Jackson. Through their contacts as the owners of a horse supply company in Northern California, they discovered Ricky, a then 13-year-old American Quarter […]
Continue reading …Register Early for the 2026 PHBA National Convention
December 12, 2025 Comments Off on Register Early for the 2026 PHBA National Convention
From PHBA: We look forward to seeing many of you at the National Convention on March 11-14, 2026. Early registration helps us plan a great experience for everyone, and we encourage you to reserve your spot today. The PHBA group rate at the Marriott Tulsa Hotel is valid until February 11, 2026. Register today: 2026 […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day — Singleness of Purpose
December 12, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day — Singleness of Purpose
“You can have anything you want if you want it badly enough. You can be anything you want to be, do anything you set out to accomplish if you hold to that desire with singleness of purpose.” ― Abraham Lincoln. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Lynn Campbell Concludes Ten Years of Service to NSBA Foundation
December 11, 2025 Comments Off on Lynn Campbell Concludes Ten Years of Service to NSBA Foundation
National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) Foundation announces the departure of Lynn Campbell, who will conclude her service at the end of 2025 after ten years of impactful leadership and development work. Lynn, of Pittsboro, Indiana, has served the Foundation since 2015, contributing significantly to its growth, visibility and organizational strength. A Decade of Impact Lynn […]
Continue reading …Minkish wins 2025 NCHA Futurity Crown & Chrome Cash Honors
December 11, 2025 Comments Off on Minkish wins 2025 NCHA Futurity Crown & Chrome Cash Honors
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Smiles flashed, champagne shot and trophies were hoisted as the 2025 NCHA Futurity Open Finals drew to a close on December 6. At the center of it all was the Paint stallion Minkish, who wowed the crowd and judges alike, marking a 226 with Beau Galyean to clinch the championship. Hosted by […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day– The Importance of Work Ethic
December 11, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day– The Importance of Work Ethic
“Work ethic is important because, unlike intelligence, athleticism, charisma, or any other natural attribute, it’s a choice.” – Mike Rowe. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Casey Devitt — April 12th, 1959 – December 5th, 2025
December 10, 2025 Comments Off on Casey Devitt — April 12th, 1959 – December 5th, 2025
“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” — John 11:25-26. California native Casey Dallas Devitt, 66 of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, husband of April “Claus” Devitt, passed […]
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