“We got the devastating news that she had lost her battle with cancer just a week before she was to ride. It turns out that cancer doesn’t care about the World Show or any of our plans. As I sat in the stands and watched the horses and riders jog down the center of that prestigious arena, I felt numb.”
Continue reading …We know we said we wanted a horse for Christmas, but really?! Bonus points if you can guess how many rolls of wrapping paper it takes to cover one American Quarter Horse!
Continue reading …Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes from Elena Carmichael. Elena’s Canadian sport horse, Take Flight, aka “Echo,” is ready to pull Santa’s sleigh this year! Photo courtesy of Carissa Lynn Photography. Do you have a great EC Photo of the Day? Email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Shatner attended with his wife, Elizabeth, to receive the NRHA Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award, named for a man considered the “father of reining.” Shatner has attended the NRHA Futurity previously, often for celebrity reining events in support of the RHF. A highlight of his awards presentation was a surprise congratulatory video from friend and fellow actor Henry Winkler.
Continue reading …Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes from Melissa Busch Cook, whose daughter, Georgia, received her first AQHA trophy for Christmas! Georgia won her trophy with Wonit On My RV, aka “Moses,” after they were named the Grand Champion Youth Gelding team at the September Murfreesboro, TN. Quarter Horse Show.
Continue reading …Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes from Beth Foster-Hattan and features the family’s APHA mare, Only Yours, aka “Sophie,” all decked out for Christmas!
Continue reading …If you need a few ideas to entertain the little equestrians in your household during Christmas break, scroll below to see what The Equine Chronicle elf has been up to…
Continue reading …Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes from Janine Dixon and features Pebbles showing what she thinks of the snowman!
Continue reading …Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes from Magic Look Photo and Design and features a familiar face, 17 time APHA World Show title holder, Brokers Lucky Kid! “Denver” is really getting into the Christmas spirit!
Continue reading …Congratulations is in order for one of the horse industry’s very own, Jaida Dryer, for winning the first season of a new country music singing competition, Real Country, last night. Hosted by Travis Tritt, Jake Owen, and Shania Twain, Real Country consisted of seven episodes, which resulted in seven preliminary winners. Last night was the finale where each contestant competed for the chance to win $100,000 and and opportunity to play a show at the historic Grand Ole Opry.
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