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Cara McMillian Gibson Wins WCHA Race For the Trailer

Cara estimates that during 2019 she won approximately $26,000 with Halter horses that are owned and shown by three generations of females in her family- her mother, Carolyn Stewart; Cara, herself, and her daughter, McKenna Gibson. Cara believes her biggest help in achieving this award was her Appaloosa mare, Wanna Talk About Me.

January 22, 2020 / Read More

Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Tom Chown

January 21, 2020 Comments Off

We would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of well-known horse trainer and clinician, Tom Chown. Several members of his family have indicated that he passed away yesterday on January 20th, 2020.

EC Photo of the Day- It’s Still Winter!

January 20, 2020 Comments Off

Just because some of us might be feeling a taste of warmer weather, it’s definitely still winter! Thanks to Tiffany Wilson for sending in this shot of Chips Cookie Dough enjoying some time in the snow.

10 Years in the Making- DIY Competitor Earns Coveted Supreme Performance Championship

January 20, 2020 Comments Off

“I hope I have lead by example that you don’t have to have the most expensive horse or trainer to win an award like this. It just takes a lot of hard work and dedication. I encourage my fellow exhibitors to dream big and go for an award that you thought impossible. You just may achieve it if you work hard enough.”

WEC Ocala Opening Stall Reservations Prior to Jan. 2021 Grand Opening

January 19, 2020 Comments Off

World Equestrian Center Ocala stabling includes 2,100 permanent stalls in 23 state of the art steel and concrete barns; 17 of which are climate controlled. Stall sizes are a combination of 12×12 and 12×14 to accommodate larger horses. Designed for the utmost in comfort and safety for horses and their caregivers, our stabling features amenities that will make you and your horses feel at home:

EC Photo of the Day- Meet Your Momma

January 18, 2020 Comments Off

There is nothing like a newborn foal, and it’s even more special when it’s out of a maiden mare! Thanks to Lexi Heney for sharing this adorable shot of Badgers Two Eyed Cat meeting her first foal by Hesa Special Hotrod.

Judge/Electrical Engineer Develops Innovative Scribe App For Horse Shows

January 17, 2020 Comments Off

“It definitely makes finding scribes easier when we tell them there’s no math involved!” Matthew laughs. “It significantly lowers the burden on scribes, which makes the judges more confident in them.”

EC Photo of the Day- It’s Foal Season!

January 16, 2020 Comments Off

Thanks to Bush Row Farm for sharing this fun take on a foal photo that welcomed their newest addition, a filly by VS Code Blue and out of Her Assets R Golden. If you have a great EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.

Choosing Which Social Media is Best For Your Horse Program

January 16, 2020 Comments Off

With over 2.41 billion monthly active users and more than five new profiles created every second, the most popular of all the social media platforms is Facebook. Besides catching up with old friends and sharing life updates and pictures, Facebook can be a very useful marketing and information sharing platform. Utilizing features such as private groups, event pages, and businesses pages, you can easily use Facebook as a free and effective way to promote an upcoming event or program, specifically targeted to interested users.

Monster Fire Blazes Across Australia- Horses, Humans in Imminent Danger

January 10, 2020 Comments Off

“I’ve had friends call me frantically saying that the fires have come up so fast that the only thing they could do is to open their gates and cut the fences to give their animals a small chance of outrunning it. When they return, they’re having to identify the remains of retired show horses or kids’ ponies by their distinctive markings.”