On The Cover – Raylan Givens
He was beautiful from the day he was born. He’s super flashy, and he grabs your attention. He stands out because he’s so pretty and correct,” Joy Stehney said of Raylan Givens when the young stallion began racking up wins in his weanling year.
Bella Comes Full Circle with Ella: 21YO APHA Mare Zippabella returns to the show pen with 6 YO Ella Burns.
April 29, 2026 Comments Off on Bella Comes Full Circle with Ella: 21YO APHA Mare Zippabella returns to the show pen with 6 YO Ella Burns.
By Delores Kuhlwein They call them packers, the trustworthy, steady, angelic horses who breathe life and passion into the hearts of future horse lovers. When Amateur Katrina Burns was growing up in California, she was fortunate enough to have those positive experiences with her own mom’s show horses. “I was so blessed in my childhood,” […]
Continue reading …Memory Lane Monday: Zippos Sheik, Zippos Mr Good Bar, Zippos Sensation
April 27, 2026 Comments Off on Memory Lane Monday: Zippos Sheik, Zippos Mr Good Bar, Zippos Sensation
For our reader-requested nod to nostalgia series, this week we honor three great sires: Zippos Sheik, Zippos Mr Goodbar and Zippos Sensation, all sired by the great Zippo Pine Bar. We lost all three in 2016, and all impacted the industry significantly. Read on for the 2016 article by Paige Morgan: Click here to read […]
Continue reading …Reflections of a Horse Show Judge by Bonnie Miller
April 22, 2026 Comments Off on Reflections of a Horse Show Judge by Bonnie Miller
By Bonnie Miller One of the most meaningful parts of my life has been my time as a horse show judge. I began judging small, local shows while I was still in college. As my career evolved, I became more involved in training and showing Paints and Quarter Horses, eventually competing at major shows across […]
Continue reading …Memory Lane Monday: AQHA Stallion The Rock (2011-2017)
April 20, 2026 Comments Off on Memory Lane Monday: AQHA Stallion The Rock (2011-2017)
Memory Lane Monday was inspired by a reader who requested we frequently recognize the horses that have influenced our industry! Each Monday, we’re recognizing one of those impactful horses. This week, we honor The Rock, who passed away in August 2017. Read his tribute by Brittany Bevis below, followed by the story for the EC cover […]
Continue reading …Kristin Darnall Titov Picks Up a New Horse’s All Around Reins
April 14, 2026 Comments Off on Kristin Darnall Titov Picks Up a New Horse’s All Around Reins
By Delores Kuhlwein The bio of Kristin Darnall Titov’s Instagram page says this: Christ Follower. Wife. CEO. Cancer Survivor. 2x NRHA Top 20 NonPro. NSBA World Champion. Patent Holder. And the list goes on… It goes without saying Kristin Darnall Titov is not afraid of tackling new challenges, as the CEO of Hobby Horse Clothing […]
Continue reading …Memory Lane Monday: The Unmatched Legacy of Invitation Only
April 13, 2026 Comments Off on Memory Lane Monday: The Unmatched Legacy of Invitation Only
Our reader-inspired nod to the horses who have deeply influenced our industry led to Memory Lane Monday. This week’s late sire, Invitation Only, left a permanent mark of distinction on the modern pleasure horse, the modern all-around horse, and beyond. Read on for longtime writer Megan Ulrich Sacia’s beautiful 2019 article about “Invy.” […]
Continue reading …Once a Horse Girl, Always a Horse Girl: 100-year-old Myra Celebrates on Horseback at Fabus Farms
April 10, 2026 Comments Off on Once a Horse Girl, Always a Horse Girl: 100-year-old Myra Celebrates on Horseback at Fabus Farms
Myra celebrates her 100th birthday in her favorite place: on a horse at Fabus Farms. “For one to fly, one needs only to take the reins.” – Melissa James. In 2025, EC writer Taylor Fabus hosted 99-year-old Myra at Fabus Farms in Michigan, granting what was thought to be Myra’s final wish at the […]
Continue reading …Congratulations to Leah Nim on the Purchase of One More Drink
April 8, 2026 Comments Off on Congratulations to Leah Nim on the Purchase of One More Drink
By Delores Kuhlwein When Leah Nim came to Trendsetter Performance Horses in California as a young girl to ride with friends, she quickly discovered the irresistible world of horses, and she never looked back. Her decidedly non-horsey family could not deny her passion for horses, her talent, and her commitment, however, so in March 2024, […]
Continue reading …Memory Lane Monday: My Intention and Heartz On Fire
April 6, 2026 Comments Off on Memory Lane Monday: My Intention and Heartz On Fire
The loss of two legendary stallions, My Intention and Heartz On Fire, in 2024 resulted in much heartbreak, but their contributions to the Halter industry will be felt for generations to come. For this week’s Memory Lane Monday, we reshare the 2024 tribute to both stallions by EC writer Susan Winslow: The Equine Chronicle would […]
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