The Cook Family Ups the Ante for the All American Novice Horse Futurity
February 4, 2024 Comments Off on The Cook Family Ups the Ante for the All American Novice Horse Futurity
By Delores Kuhlwein and JR Cook: In July 2023, the Cook family made history with a one-of-a-kind novice horse futurity showcasing the 3-Year-Old & Over Novice horse: The inaugural 2023 All American Novice Horse Western Pleasure Futurity! Last year, the open class had $10,000 added with a $250 entry fee, with 90% of the entry […]
Continue reading …Where Are They Today: Taylor Dixon Borst
February 4, 2024 Comments Off on Where Are They Today: Taylor Dixon Borst
Taylor Dixon and My Sensational Cookie were household names for many years due to their youth and amateur APHA accomplishments. Their diverse and breathtaking performances in events like Western Riding, Horsemanship, and all around events sealed their spot in horse show history. Now a successful attorney in Dallas who has recently added equine transactional matters […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – You May Be Cool, But…
February 4, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – You May Be Cool, But…
You may be cool, but you’ll never be Charley Miller riding in her shades at the 2023 NSBA Fun in the Sun Winter Circuit Fox Lea Farm kind of cool! Thank you to Jeff Kirkbride Photography for the outstanding photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please send it by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Scenes from Scottsdale – Troy Oakley Mentoring Program Continues to Triumph
February 3, 2024 Comments Off on Scenes from Scottsdale – Troy Oakley Mentoring Program Continues to Triumph
By Delores Kuhlwein Troy Oakley’s blockbuster mentoring program has taken off since he announced it in the fall of 2023, explaining that he’s going to be Changing Lives, One Rider At a Time. “I’m not here to take anyone’s clients; I want to enhance your abilities and change lives one at a time,” he explains. […]
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From Equine Science Update: As feed expenses escalate in the horse industry and hemp becomes more accessible, researchers are examining hemp as a potential substitute for horse feed. A recent American study examined the palatability and acceptability of hempseed meal pellets, comparing them to other commonly used horse feed options. Ryon W. Springer and co-workers conducted the research at the […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Only for Tonite
February 3, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Only for Tonite
This is Only for Tonite, aka “Dusti.” “We show APHA. ABRA, and PtHA,” says Marlene Miller. “I still can’t believe I own this gorgeous mare!” Thank you to Marlene for the stunning photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please send it by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com. Check out their other photo below:
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Meaning of Wisdom
February 2, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Meaning of Wisdom
“Wisdom is not a product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.” — Albert Einstein. Learning lead changes by keeping your position correct is just part of the process this week in Scottsdale at Troy Oakley’s blockbuster mentoring program that has taken off since he announced it in the fall of 2023. Troy explains that […]
Continue reading …Entries for the AQHA Level 1 Championships Are Now Open
February 1, 2024 Comments Off on Entries for the AQHA Level 1 Championships Are Now Open
From AQHA: 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 for the 𝗔𝗤𝗛𝗔 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟭 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 are now open! 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁: Enter by 5 pm CST on March 15 with late options through April 1: https://www.aqha.com/east-level-1-register Find all the other information on AQHA L1 East here: https://www.aqha.com/east-level-1-resources 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁: Enter by 5 pm CST on April 1 with late […]
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From the National Cutting Horse Association: Starting on the 16th and running through the 21st of January, the 2024 Art of the Cowgirl in Queen Creek, Arizona, was a tremendous success. The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) was represented with a booth answering questions about the association and bringing awareness to the sport of cutting […]
Continue reading …Results from the 2023 National Equine Economic Impact Study Released
February 1, 2024 Comments Off on Results from the 2023 National Equine Economic Impact Study Released
For Immediate Release January 31, 2024 From American Horse Council: The findings of the highly-anticipated 2023 Equine Economic Impact Survey have been officially released by the American Horse Council (AHC). The results shed a light on the significant and robust contributions of the equine industry to the U.S. economy. The survey offers a comprehensive overview […]
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