Power of the Pony: Heidi Nyland Melocco’s New Children’s Book Invites Youth to the Horse World
November 26, 2024 (Mead, CO) — Have a horse-loving kiddo on your Christmas shopping list? Check out the new children’s book, Power of the Pony (https://www.whole-picture.com/ponypowers), by equine journalist and photographer Heidi Nyland Melocco (co-authored with her daughter, Savannah). The book is a photographic tour of all things pony: the barn, arena, and show grounds. Children ages three […]
Save the Date: Black-Tie Gala Benefiting Cats & Dogs
December 3, 2024 Comments Off on Save the Date: Black-Tie Gala Benefiting Cats & Dogs
From World Equestrian Center – Ocala: Join us for the 9th Annual VOCAL Furball “Tails & Teal” presented by Lugano Diamonds on February 21, 2025. The Furball is VOCAL’s signature black-tie optional fundraising gala with a silent and live auction. All proceeds from the event will benefit animals in Marion County through VOCAL’s lifesaving and […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Horses Change Lives
December 3, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Horses Change Lives
“Horses change lives. They give our young people confidence and self-esteem. They provide peace and tranquility to troubled souls. They give us hope.” – Toni Robinson. This beautiful photo demonstrating the joy of the horse was taken by Jessica O’Connor Equine Imagery at the 2024 South Carolina Quarter Horse Association Sandlapper Classic! If you have a […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – What We Learn From Horses
December 2, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – What We Learn From Horses
“From horses, we may learn not only about the horse itself but also about animals in general, indeed about ourselves and about life as a whole.” – George Gaylord Simpson. If you have a great photo of the day, they are accepted by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Hoofbeats and Heartbeats
December 1, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Hoofbeats and Heartbeats
“Hoof beats and heartbeats – is there any difference between the two?” – Author unknown. This image was taken by Jessica O’Connor Equine Imagery at the 2024 South Carolina Quarter Horse Association Sandlapper Classic! If you have a great photo of the day, they are accepted by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Horses Are Angels
November 30, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Horses Are Angels
“Horses are angels with hooves, sent to Earth to teach us about love, trust, and patience.” – Pam Brown. This moment between Lane Kail and Winn Like Flinn after they won the L2 Senior Ranch Riding at the 2024 AQHA World Championship Show is one of our favorites! If you have a great photo of […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Hurry! Start the Car!
November 29, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Hurry! Start the Car!
No, it’s not a photo of Black Friday shoppers. These folks who are hustling comprise the behind-the-scenes crews of the Pleasure Versatility contestants at the 2024 AQHA World Championship Show, racing to make the most of the time between disciplines. Thank you to all these crews for making the event so fun to watch! The […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Gratitude for the Horse
November 28, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Gratitude for the Horse
“When big things feel out of control, focus on what you love right under your nose.” – Charlie Mackesy. Today, on Thanksgiving (and every day), we are thankful for our horses, the community and family we have because of them, and all the blessings they give to us each day. Why are you thankful for […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Anthony Montes and VS The Fireman
November 27, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Anthony Montes and VS The Fireman
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs. Pictured are VS The Fireman with Anthony Montes after they won the L1 Trail Stakes at the 2024 AQHA World Championship Show for Ingrid Miller Quarter Horses! View the results through tenth place: TRAIL LEVEL 1 STAKES – AQHA Complete results: L1 Trail […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Taylor Latham and TheyCallMeButter
November 26, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Taylor Latham and TheyCallMeButter
Pictured are Taylor Latham and TheyCallMeButter, aka “Butter.” Taylor is a junior at Camden High School Early College, explains her mom, Michele, who also happens to be the photographer! “Taylor shows in the level 1 youth and 14-18 all around events,” says Michele. “She such a great girl and Butter is amazing.” Thank you to Michele […]
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