By Diane Chilton-Harper Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. ~Proverbs 22:6 As we all know, the holidays can be a rough time for people who have lost family members. On May 26, 2021, renowned breeder Joe and AQHA Judge Suzy […]
Continue reading …By Delores Kuhlwein Minae Kroeze, one of our regular EC writers, works full-time as a foster home licensing specialist for the State of Michigan. She explains they host a holiday party each year for their foster families, complete with gifts, crafts, cookie decorating, a hot cocoa bar, and pictures with Santa and Lil Larry. “My […]
Continue reading …By Delores Kuhlwein 18 lesson horses and 120 lessons a week. In the midst of the battle of opinions on how to bring new youth into the industry, Jessica Daniels of JD Show Horses stands like a beacon of light guiding to the definitive answer. The trainer and her team with a remarkably strong lesson […]
Continue reading …Equine Veterinary Sustainability Initiative Designed to Help Practices Thrive Boehringer Ingelheim DULUTH, Ga. (December 15, 2022) — With the equine veterinary industry facing a shortage of new veterinarians and the exit of existing veterinarians, Boehringer Ingelheim is launching a program to help transform the future of equine veterinary practice. “Equine health care as a whole […]
Continue reading …Pinto Horse Association of America PtHA Youth, have you started thinking about college yet? PtHA would love to reward its youth for their hard work during their years of showing. Below is a list of scholarships we offer specifically for you! All scholarship applications must be postmarked by January 15th! Download the Youth […]
Continue reading …American Quarter Horse Foundation Did you know today is National Day of the Horse? An entire day that pays tribute to the horse’s many contributions to our economy, society, and culture still doesn’t seem like enough of an honor. For many of us, American Quarter Horses have been part of our families for generations. Join us […]
Continue reading …Are you an event producer or show committee member? Or are you with a barn that travels to shows? You can receive Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) updates right to your email inbox for across the country or just for areas you designate to stay in the know about official alerts. In 2022, for example, the […]
Continue reading …Equine Gelph “A very near-accident with my horse trailer was a wake-up call for me,” says Gayle Ecker, Director of Equine Guelph. “It showed me clearly that I didn’t know what I didn’t know about safety while trailering a horse! Hearing similar stories from others prompted me to propose this course to my team and all agreed […]
Continue reading …By Delores Kuhlwein As horseman, we know the power of the horse to heal, nurture, and rehabilitate. If this video story does not prove it, we don’t know what does. When the video link in this article opens, you’ll see the words, “This is the story of a very special bond between a race horse and […]
Continue reading …The Hitching Post of Florida A Total Loss By Delores Kuhlwein Lisa Davis was on her way to Florida Paint Horse Club Holiday Classic at the World Equestrian Center of Ocala on December 1, 2022, with her popular mobile store, The Hitching Post of Florida, when tragedy struck. The business she’d purchased exactly one year […]
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