EC Photo of the Day – Family Tradition
“In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future.” ~Alex Haley. Pictured are Blake and Briggs Britton with Alexis Gooding’s Snazzy Lil Machine, enjoying the highlight of the show, leadline, at the recent MQHA $100K Futurity and Great Lakes Classic. Thank you to Alexis for sharing this incredible image by Ryan […]
EC Photo of the Day – Olivia Stoudmire and IceForTheChics
September 16, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Olivia Stoudmire and IceForTheChics
“Olivia Stoudmire and ICEFORTHECHICS (known affectionately as “Chic”) were named Reserve World Champions in the Level I Youth 14–18 Ranch Riding at this year’s show,” says Melissa Stoudmire, who explains that “Chic” is well known for his affectionate personality and love of attention. “He’s especially fond of Charlotte, the daughter of trainers Melvin and Elizabeth […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Tinsley, Tito, and Stella – A Love Story
September 15, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Tinsley, Tito, and Stella – A Love Story
Meet Tinsley with her two horses! “Tito and Tinsley are not new to the scene. She showed him as a 2yo in the pee-wee showmanship! She was his “person” as a yearling and it continues on as he’s a 3yo now and she’s 5! He is constantly loving her more than he is the big people,” says […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – When Horses Are Family
September 14, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – When Horses Are Family
“My favorite photo from Youth World! Pure joy and a horse that leans in for kisses. Angus loves hugs and kisses,” says Gretchen Gaible. Pictured are Eleanor Gaible and By Good Rights after winning the L1 Youth 13 & Under Horsemanship at the 2025 AQHYA World Championship Show! They are surrounded, of course, by family! If […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Waiting at the Back Gate
September 13, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Waiting at the Back Gate
“This moment captured is priceless to me,” says Taralyn Krause, mom of Addison Krause, who is pictured with Lance Bryson from Ryan Painter Show Stables, at Addison’s last youth world show. This is the moment Addison and Al Be At The Bar first celebrated winning a Reserve World Championship in Working Hunter Under Saddle at […]
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From Brian Isbell Garcia: This week, our dear friend Charlene suffered a massive stroke. She faces a long road to recovery—at least six weeks in the hospital, followed by a year of physical therapy. Her medical bills are mounting daily. Charlene and Mike have always been incredible friends and mentors to so many of […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Smile! It’s Friday!
September 12, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Smile! It’s Friday!
Princess Ice, aka “Siri, is smiling here at BMG Show Horses at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, not only because it’s Friday, but because she sees her favorite magazine! We like it, too, Siri! Thank you to Erika Sterling for the adorable photo. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Alayna Sunday and Only Invited By Chip
September 11, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Alayna Sunday and Only Invited By Chip
This is five-year-old Alayna Sunday showing her 20-year-old gelding, Only Invited By Chip, aka “Bo Bo,” at the recent 2025 National Open Horse Show World Championship. Her mom, Jessica Sunday, says Alyana was “giving Bo pep talks in the halter class as Bo was happy to just nap! If only we knew what she was saying!!” We […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – A Window to Your Soul
September 10, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – A Window to Your Soul
“Animals are a window to your soul and a doorway to your spiritual destiny. If you let them into your life and allow them to teach you, you will be better for it.” – Kim Shotola. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – What Animals Are
September 9, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – What Animals Are
“Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to.”– Alfred A. Montapert. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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