Congratulations is in order for two of our friends in the horse industry. Andy Cochran and Katie Buff Cochran were wed in a special ceremony on September 13th, 2019 at The Springs in Denton, Texas. Not only were the bride and groom surrounded by family and friends, who traveled from across the country to witness […]

Thanks to Jennifer Horton of barH Photography for this hilarious photo from the recent Breeders Halter Futurity, because even at the most prestigious of horse shows, well… poop happens!

“To be a star, you must shine your own light, follow your path, and don’t worry about the darkness, for that is when the stars shine brightest. Always do what you are afraid to do.”- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Today marks the 18th anniversary of the deadliest domestic terrorist attack to take place on American soil, that have since become known as 9/11. Not only did we lose 2,977 lives that day, it forever changed the way our country deals with religion, foreign affairs, politics, immigration, and war. Now, 18 years later, we’re still learning […]

Thanks to Beth Foster-Hattan for sharing this adorable shot from the recent IPHA/InPHC Heritage Classic. Click here for more great photos.  If you have a great EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com, and you might see it featured right here or on our social media.

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 22, and Wednesday, October 23, to join the American Horse Council and the equine industry in Washington DC to advocate for key priorities on the industry’s policy agenda.

It’s often said that the youth are the future of any industry, and the horse industry is no exception. At the recent NSBA World Show, gate ring personnel went the extra mile for small fry competitors by greeting them with a big basket of candy as they exited the show pen. Who could resist those adorable smiles?

When judges must spend a considerable amount of their time trying to find and decipher an exhibitor’s back number, it directly takes away from time and energy that should be spent evaluating a class of horses and exhibitors.