EC Photo of the Day: Full Circle
We have a fun photo collage of the day for you, thanks to the genius of Kathy Avolt! Pictured on the left are Mark Dunham and his daughter, Sidney, at the All American Quarter Horse Congress. On the right, they’re pictured when Mark won the 2026 NSBA World Show Limited Rider Senior Western Riding this […]
EC Photo of the Day: Carly Veldman Parks
August 19, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Carly Veldman Parks
This beautiful and talented horsewoman became part of an important club Tuesday at the 2026 NSBA World Championship Show. That club is the NSBA Quarter Million Dollar Club! Congratulations to Carly Veldman Parks on her honor and her achievement – to the rest of us, it comes as no surprise for her to reach this […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Long Ear Love Ranch Edition
August 18, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Long Ear Love Ranch Edition
Meet Dolly the mule, with Shannon Moeller. The duo won the Open Ranch Trail at the recent Schmitty’s Sale Barn Ranch Horse show in Iowa; it was the first of a series of shows by Schmitty’s. Thank you to Shannon for the photo, taken by Trista Wolff. If you have a great photo of the […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: A Show Horse’s Super Power
August 17, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: A Show Horse’s Super Power
Meet “Keela” (Pour Me Sum Tequila) pictured at the 2026 Zone One Show in Oregon, with Sophia, Olivia, and Victoria, daughters of Tiffany Merry. “This mare is all business in the show pen, but her real super power is making little girls smile,” says Jennifer Brascher. “Tiffany is showing Keela in the Amateur W/T all-around classes, Sophia […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Is Lunch Ready Yet?
August 16, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Is Lunch Ready Yet?
Meet Arnie the Mule, who was rescued by Unbridled Sanctuary located in upstate New York. Founder Susan Kayne took this from her living room window as Arnie was peeking in one morning. Thank you to Shari Raymond for the adorable photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Happy National Relaxation Day!
August 15, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Happy National Relaxation Day!
If you’re at the NSBA World Show or at the APHA Zone One Zone-O-Rama, you’re probably not in relaxation mode, but Molly Meagher and Definition Of Lazy found a way to celebrate National Relaxation Day together! National Relaxation Day, founded in 1985, is celebrated annually on August 15th to encourage people of all ages to slow […]
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The future of the NASMDA National Show, shared with us by Mary Hanson, aka Mule Mary! Pictured are: ♦Hunter on MV Defintion of Style (red mule) ♦Ava on MV Bens Golden Girl owned by Lindsey and Jamie Williamson ♦Easton on MV Girl’s Got Defintion (buckskin mule) Photos by Jessica O’Connor Equine Imagery-sponsored by Mules and More!
Continue reading …Pivo Equestrian Launches New Pivo Arena App
August 13, 2026 Comments Off on Pivo Equestrian Launches New Pivo Arena App
August 11, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Introducing Arena This is your arena. Free from the first stride. Better with every one after. [SAN JOSE, CA. August, 2026] – We’re excited to announce the launch of Arena, our free training platform built for riders and coaches at every level, from first lessons to top competition prep. […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Ride a Congress Champion
August 13, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Ride a Congress Champion
You, too, can go to Congress and ride a Congress Champion, neck ribbon and all! This beauty is a horse on the carousel, which is just one of the many new additions at the Ohio Expo Center/Ohio Fairgrounds! Get ready to enjoy the new sights at this year’s Congress; you can learn more from our […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Trail Prospect or Agility Dog?
August 12, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Trail Prospect or Agility Dog?
Meet Roxie, who belongs to Brenda Dunbar, a wearer of many hats at our horse shows, including one of the helpful staff of An Equine Production! Roxie the Dachsund is showing great promise over poles! Thank you to our own Gordon Downey submitting the fun photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please […]
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