EC Photo of the Day: What Day Is It at the Horse Show?
“When it’s your 72nd Day at Pinto World and you have to take another photo with your sister’s horse…” Brandi Provow. This is Brianna Massie and Big D Energy, aka “Brie and Dirk,” pictured here with the fam after she won a Reserve World Championship in Sr Youth Horsemanship at the 2026 Pinto World Championship […]
“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” —Maya Angelou. Pictured is youth exhibitor Sloane Weakly with her three unicorns: Gunner Time Pretty Dang Good Krymsun Kryptonite Thank you to EM Design and Photography for sharing this amazing photo of the unstoppable Sloane, who […]
Continue reading …SCH Update on Backstretch Fire at Saratoga Springs
June 16, 2026 Comments Off on SCH Update on Backstretch Fire at Saratoga Springs
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (June 16, 2026) — Saratoga Casino Hotel and the Saratoga Harness Horsepersons Association are providing an update regarding the barn fire that occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. this morning in the backstretch area of the harness racetrack. Officials have confirmed that 17 horses perished in the fire. The barn housed a total […]
Continue reading …USDA Invests in Projects to Strengthen New World Screwworm Preparedness and Response
June 16, 2026 Comments Off on USDA Invests in Projects to Strengthen New World Screwworm Preparedness and Response
Washington, D.C., June 16, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing funding for 40 breakthrough projects to bolster the nation’s defenses against New World screwworm (NWS). These innovative proposals, which will receive a combined total of about $105 million, promise to sharpen detection, accelerate control and eradication tools, and strengthen rapid-response capabilities. USDA launched the […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Continuing the Legacy
June 16, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Continuing the Legacy
“It doesn’t matter what you do, so long as you change something from the way it was before you touched it…into something that’s like you after you take your hands away.” ― Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451 The little one in this photo is Posey Heiss, and the gray horse is Emma. “She’s 2 1/2 and her mom […]
Continue reading …US Equestrian and AAEP Webinar: New World Screwworm Risk to Horses
June 15, 2026 Comments Off on US Equestrian and AAEP Webinar: New World Screwworm Risk to Horses
Webinar Alert from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP): June 18 @ 4 PM ET On June 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed New World Screwworm in the umbilical area of a calf in Zavala County, Texas. This expansion into the United States is alarming. US Equestrian is partnering with the AAEP […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
June 15, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
“You’re off to Great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so… Get on your way!” ― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Congratulations to graduate Alexis Daugird, pictured here with Dunit The Magnum Way, aka “Lulu!” Photo credit: Addison Felkel Photography. Thank you to Alexis for sending us this special photo!If you have a great […]
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Once you stop admiring the incredible teamwork and synchronicity of Tara Huston and Check Yes, which might take a while, check out the shadow. Do you see it? Hats off to the photography team of Shane Rux Photography. This photo was taken at the recent AQHA West L1 Championships. Thank you to Tara for allowing […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Once In A Lifetime Memories
June 13, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Once In A Lifetime Memories
Sharing important milestones with your favorite animal is a must! Pictured are Taylor Latham and TheyCallMeButter, aka “Butter,” in one of Taylor’s graduation photos. Taylor says, “He has been my show partner for the past 2 years. Although we have had to bring him home from training so he could have a few well deserved […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: The Best Example
June 12, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: The Best Example
“While at the Zone 2 show, the youngest granddaughter was all about helping and watching every moment,” says Brynlee Evans. “Before she can braid a mane, she’ll learn to love a horse. Before she can show, she’ll learn to care. And before she can teach, she’ll spend years watching those who came before her.” […]
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