During this time spent in isolation, you might be eating more home-cooked meals than usual… So, we want to see your favorite quarantine meals and snacks. Healthy or mouth-watering. Sweet or savory. It’s up to you! Film a brief video of you making your favorite quarantine meal, and email it to B.Bevis@EquineChronicle or DM The […]
Continue reading …On the Front Lines: AQHA Amateur, Kara Flentje, Doing Her Part
April 27, 2020 Comments Off on On the Front Lines: AQHA Amateur, Kara Flentje, Doing Her Part
She regularly performs chest x-rays on people who have been infected with COVID-19 or are experiencing symptoms. “This requires me to be in close contact with these patients, and I wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as a face shield, mask, gown, and gloves.”
Continue reading …Survey Results on Effect of COVID-19 on Horse Industry
April 27, 2020 Comments Off on Survey Results on Effect of COVID-19 on Horse Industry
Of the 2,221 respondents that keep their horse at a barn (not privately), nearly 84% reported their barn has implemented measures to allow for social distancing and most felt the measures are satisfactory. Approximately 40% are concerned that the ongoing situation may make it difficult to provide for their horses’ needs (e.g. board costs, feed, forage, farrier bills, vet bills).
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Everyone loves a good bedtime story, even horses. Thanks to Nicole Sherwood for sharing this adorable video of Levi and MP! If you have a great video to share, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
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It’s story time! Thanks to Megan Jean for sending in this adorable photo showing us how Sterling and HOOs From Heaven are spending their time in quarantine. Photo courtesy of Barbara Morrison Photography.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- It’s the WEEKEND!
April 25, 2020 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- It’s the WEEKEND!
Who else is excited that it’s the weekend? Cara and Docs Scribbled Rich are certainly happy. Photo courtesy of For The Love of Pets Photography.
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Hey Mom, want a kiss? Thanks to Holly Mitchell Belcher for this fun shot of Jacqueline Belcher with One Hot Glamourgirl. In case you were wondering how long a horse’s tongue is, now you know.
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You know that moment when you’re riding your horse bareback, hair flowing in the breeze, and you reach back to gracefully brush it off your shoulder? Well, that only happens in movies. This is real life, people.
Continue reading …“Humane Heroes Storytime” Series of Free Videos Reading to Children to Teach Them Value of Animals
April 23, 2020 Comments Off on “Humane Heroes Storytime” Series of Free Videos Reading to Children to Teach Them Value of Animals
American families have been sheltering in place for some time now, and between trying to work at home while children are bouncing off the walls and worries that the kids will start falling behind in their studies, parents – and restless children – could really use a little extra help.
Continue reading …EC TV- Toilet Paper Challenge- Jumping
April 23, 2020 Comments Off on EC TV- Toilet Paper Challenge- Jumping
By now, we’re certain you’re well aware of our country’s odd obsession with toilet paper. Some people are having a little fun with their TP thanks to the many iterations of the #ToiletPaperChallenge. There are dogs jumping over walls made of toilet paper. There are soccer players using toilet paper as balls. Then, there are equestrians, showing off their jumping skills with toilet paper in hand.
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