“Good friends help you to find important things when you have lost them… your smile, your hope, and your courage.” – Doe Zantamata. Thank you to Miranda Taylor Photography for this stunning photo from the TQHA Lucky 7 Classic! If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

This photo, taken at the 2026 Michigan Apple Blossom Circuit in Lansing, Michigan, is the picture behind the love of two sisters. “Nicole McConnell (on the right) is helping her sister, Jessica McConnell, (on the left) fulfill her dreams one show at a time. Always there for each other! What it’s all about,” says their […]
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We all know horse show parenting is not for the weak, but the dividends paid are priceless! One of our esteemed EC writers, Taylor Fabus, shared some key pieces of advice for show parents, especially new ones, in an article for Michigan University Extension. We also shared this article in 2016! We are publishing the […]
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We were delighted to see this candid photo of the man and the legend Rodger Call at the reins at the recent 2026 TQHA Lucky 7 Classic, taken by Miranda Photography. When Super Select Competitor Rodger Call was interviewed on camera by The Equine Chronicle after winning the L3 Select Pleasure Driving at the 2024 […]
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Millie is pictured getting ready for leadline at the recent Spring Fling May Flowers Quarter Horse Show in Hamburg, NY, and she has good taste, too! Thank you to Jennifer Stossel for the fun EC photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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“There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.” – Thomas Aquinas. This is Rebekah Parr and The Karolina Kruzer, aka “Danny”! “This mare is not always fond of people but just loves Rebekah and is so gentle with her,” says Grace Cope. Thank you to Grace for the adorable photo! If […]
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“A single rose can be my garden… a single friend, my world.” – Leo Buscaglia. This image was taken at the recent Tennessee Quarter Horse Association Lucky 7 Classic by Miranda Taylor Photography. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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“Lean on me, when you’re not strong. And I’ll be your friend; I’ll help you carry on.” – Bill Withers. This image was taken at the recent Tennessee Quarter Horse Association Lucky 7 Classic by Miranda Taylor Photography. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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“A friend is what the heart needs all the time.” – Henry van Dyke. Pictured are Meadow Lawther and Ginger after their Ranch Rail 18&Under Pony class at the All American Youth Horse Show. “Hard work makes for long naps with your best friend,” says Ashley Lawther. Thank you to Ashley for the adorable photos! If […]
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“An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.” — Martin Buber. Photo by Miranda Taylor Photography from the recent Tennesee Quarter Horse Association Lucky 7 Classic. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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