EC Photo of the Day: Because of You
June 20, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Because of You
“If I know what love is, it is because of you.” —Hermann Hesse, Narcissus and Goldmund. Thank you to Miranda Taylor Photography for this beautiful image from the 2026 TQHA Lucky Seven Classic. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: That First World Championship Smile
June 19, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: That First World Championship Smile
Meet Ben Conner and his pony, EWS Secreto Del Rio, winning their first ever world championship at the 2026 Pinto World Show! “He didn’t know he had won and didn’t understand why they were telling him congratulations until they handed him the buckle!” says Mandy Conner. Congrats, Ben, and thank you to Mandy for the […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: What Day Is It at the Horse Show?
June 18, 2026 Comments Off on 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 […]
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“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 […]
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