EC Photo of the Day: More Than Luck
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” – Seneca. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Supporting other disciplines and appreciating all breeds for their athleticism and versatility? That’s what true horsemen do. Christina Brantner of Christina Brantner Performance Horses, LLC, and Dustin Eickenhorst of Eickenhorst Performance Horses, LLC, posted this video of two grays – one Warmblood, and one Quarter Horse – performing lead changes on social media and were […]
Continue reading …New Children’s Book Celebrates Chincoteague Ponies and the Enduring Legacy of Misty
June 10, 2026 Comments Off on New Children’s Book Celebrates Chincoteague Ponies and the Enduring Legacy of Misty
June 10, 2026—As Chincoteague Island, Virginia, prepares for its 101st annual Pony Penning Week, author Susan Friedland, biographer of beloved horse author Marguerite Henry, is set to release “Swirl: My Wild Island Pony,” a new picture book inspired by the island’s famous wild ponies and the tradition that captivated generations of horse lovers through “Misty […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: The Beauty of Sisters
June 10, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: The Beauty of Sisters
“Sisters become more beautiful as each day passes by.”—Michelle Malm. In late 2025, we shared a glimpse of trainer Julie Harnish’s journey after her diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). If you know Julie, you’ll find the positive outlook in her journey the norm for her– if not, you’ll find it remarkable. Read our Q & […]
Continue reading …New World Screwworm Update from the American Horse Council
June 9, 2026 Comments Off on New World Screwworm Update from the American Horse Council
As of June 8, 2026, there have now been multiple New World Screwworm detections in Texas, with one being in a county bordering New Mexico. Livestock movement restrictions are in place in Texas and information can be found here: https://www.tahc.texas.gov/ The American Horse Council (AHC) is working to share critical information for horse owners regarding […]
Continue reading …EC Photos of the Day: If You Let Us “Shannon” Once, We Will Shenanigan
June 9, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photos of the Day: If You Let Us “Shannon” Once, We Will Shenanigan
“In 2017, Show Horses by Shannon hauled several horses to the Ledges State Park for a photo shoot,” says photographer Kirstie Marie Jones. (Pictured above.) “Nine years later, Shannon Walker and Hannah Lind of Show Horses By Shannon hauled 7 more horses there for a fun-filled picture day!” says Kirstie. Photos below by Kirstie Marie […]
Continue reading …EC Video of the Day: Monday – So Inconvenient
June 8, 2026 Comments Off on EC Video of the Day: Monday – So Inconvenient
“Monday morning is wonderful. Its only drawback is that it comes at such an inconvenient time of day.”– Glen Cook. Turn up the sound! This is The Firemans Lady trying to get her beauty sleep! “Lady” belongs to Sonia Vilandré of Vilandré Designer. Thank you to Sonia for allowing us to share the video of […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Mmm-Doughnuts…
June 7, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Mmm-Doughnuts…
Pictured: Gordon Downey, Sarah Headley, and Rumerz Voodoo at the 2026 NCQHA Tar Heel Summer Classic in Raleigh! The photo was taken by Chris Thompson. Kathy Headley, who sent us the picture, said to reassure Jeffrey Pait, “No, Mera did not get to eat the donut!” Thanks, Kathy, for the fun photo! If you have […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Future Halter Horse Queen
June 6, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Future Halter Horse Queen
Kenzie Henderson, daughter of renowned halter exhibitors Matt and Erin Henderson, takes showing her “neigh-neighs” seriously! She’s pictured here at the recent APHA Zone 2 show at South Point Arena & Equestrian Center, pulling out all the stops! Watch out world, when this one starts showing! Thank you to Debbie Trout of Don Trout Photography […]
Continue reading …Guidelines on Movement of Large Animals from Texas to KY, Effective 6/5/26
June 5, 2026 Comments Off on Guidelines on Movement of Large Animals from Texas to KY, Effective 6/5/26
From Kentucky Horse Council: Effective immediately: The Kentucky Department of Agriculture Office of the State Veterinarian has released guidelines on the movement of large animals from Texas into the state of Kentucky. These guidelines were put in place after a confirmed New World Screwworm infestation in Zavala County, Texas. They are effective until August 1, […]
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