EC Photo of the Day: Carrying a Piece of Ashley
By Ashlyn Schertz, Artfully Expected Fine Art: At the IPHA show (Illinois Paint Horse 2026 POR), the Freestyle Horsemanship Buckle Class gave exhibitors a chance to tell their own story in the arena. There were no cones and no set pattern. Each exhibitor designed their own pattern, turned it in to the judges that morning, […]
“Art is the concrete representation of our most subtle feelings.” ~Agnes Martin. By Delores Kuhlwein, Online Editor Last week, I purchased photos. Not just the “social media” versions, but six real, printed images to hang up at home. Not because I’m an old fogey. Okay, well, maybe a little. But one of my favorite national […]
Continue reading …The 9/11 Tragedy Spawns a Search & Rescue Training Ground Like No Other
September 11, 2026 Comments Off on The 9/11 Tragedy Spawns a Search & Rescue Training Ground Like No Other
By Amy Fernandez In the 25 years since 9/11, New York City has dedicated enormous resources to counterterrorism measures, detecting and preventing many subsequent attacks. There has also been significant investment in disaster response. A major component of that has become the city’s K9 disaster response team, New York Task Force One (NY-TF1), which is […]
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It’s no secret that the All American Quarter Horse Congress is the largest, single breed horse show in the world bringing over 6,500 horses and close to 650,000 people to the Ohio State Fairgrounds every year. It’s also no secret that these numbers equal money for the Central Ohio economy—$200 million dollars to be exact.
Continue reading …Diagnosis Congress Crud – Tips to Stay Healthy During the Congress
September 8, 2026 Comments Off on Diagnosis Congress Crud – Tips to Stay Healthy During the Congress
Some claim that you can only fight it off with Emergen-C® and vodka. Some people swear that you can catch it simply by watching the live feed. Others maintain that if you sleep in your tack stall, just once, you’re doomed.
Continue reading …EC Blog: The Whole Horse, For Every Heart
September 4, 2026 Comments Off on EC Blog: The Whole Horse, For Every Heart
By Julia Adams, Program Director/Instructor of Reinbow Riding Center, a 501c3 therapeutic riding program based in Belmont, VT: Horses have long served as humanity’s transportation, coworkers, friends—and healers. If you have even a basic understanding of world history and hands-on experience with horses, you already know something about this age-old relationship. I want you to […]
Continue reading …Story of a Senior Horse: Lessons for Lucky
September 1, 2026 Comments Off on Story of a Senior Horse: Lessons for Lucky
Rodney, Ontario – My mom and I have a 32-year-old horse. His name is R Lucky Tramp. We call him Lucky. We are all senior citizens – Lucky, Mom and now me. Recently, my Mom asked a really good question. “What do I do if I find Lucky down?” (Our vet is over an hour […]
Continue reading …The Overtraining Phenomenon – How to Peak Your Horse at Exactly the Right Time
September 1, 2026 Comments Off on The Overtraining Phenomenon – How to Peak Your Horse at Exactly the Right Time
There are an enticing array of high profile horse shows scattered across the country and the calendar. As a result, it can feel as though you must be at your absolute best for every show. Yet that can take a toll on the physical and mental well-being of both horse and rider. This overtraining phenomenon often leads to a discouraging show experience and can unwittingly spur on even more overtraining, perpetuating the cycle.
Continue reading …Tracking In Halter: Tips From The Experts
August 31, 2026 Comments Off on Tracking In Halter: Tips From The Experts
When it comes to tracking a horse in the halter pen, everything seems pretty self-explanatory. Walk to the judge or judges, trot to and past the cone, and continue trotting around the cone to the lineup. The purpose of this portion of the class is to give the judges an opportunity to evaluate both soundness and quality of movement.
Continue reading …Handling Versatility with Ease: Cee My Special Nite
August 28, 2026 Comments Off on Handling Versatility with Ease: Cee My Special Nite
Cee My Special Nite balances a career as a stallion, a ranch horse, a show horse, and a leadline horse known around Kail Quarter Horses as “Mine Horse.” By Delores Kuhlwein It might be surprising to learn that Cee My Special Nite, the 2017 Buckskin stallion by Gunners Special Nite and out of Cee Dun […]
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