In Memory of the “Over The Hill Gang”
February 7, 2018 Comments Off on In Memory of the “Over The Hill Gang”
In 1989, Bill Goggins was killed in a car accident just shortly before that year’s award’s banquet. That year, Bill was set to receive his first WQHA award for being named the High Point Novice Amateur Western Pleasure exhibitor. Instead, Bill’s family graciously asked that the Reserve Champion, Darrel Holman, be presented with the award that year.
Continue reading …How to Make SURE The Equine Chronicle Shows Up on Your Facebook Feed
February 6, 2018 Comments Off on How to Make SURE The Equine Chronicle Shows Up on Your Facebook Feed
Can people still see posts from the Pages they follow at the top of News Feed? Yes! People who want to see more posts from Pages they follow can choose See First in News Feed Preferences to make sure they always see posts from their favorite Pages.
Continue reading …30-Year-Old Motion By Pro Makes Triumphant Return to Show Pen With Tiny, New Partner, Shayne Gilliam
February 6, 2018 Comments Off on 30-Year-Old Motion By Pro Makes Triumphant Return to Show Pen With Tiny, New Partner, Shayne Gilliam
“Moe is a champion, and he’s a really good horse. He isn’t mean and doesn’t try anything silly with me.”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Pomeranian Western Pleasure
February 5, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Pomeranian Western Pleasure
Quigley is a 4-year-old Pomeranian who’s posing here with his BFF, a 3-year-old AQHA gelding named No Doubt I Do, aka “Spanky.”
Continue reading …Prayers and Support Needed For Ryan Cottingim Following Horse-related Accident
February 5, 2018 Comments Off on Prayers and Support Needed For Ryan Cottingim Following Horse-related Accident
“The Blue Crew is a very tight knit bunch. We’re very concerned about him, but it has encouraged everyone to step up to the plate. It’s business as usual with the Blue Crew in the capable hands of [Ryan’s partner] Mandy Gately.”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Barn Dog Edition- Halter Breaking Time!
February 4, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Barn Dog Edition- Halter Breaking Time!
Today’s EC Photo of the Day starts off our Barn Dog series! Due to the extreme popularity of our recent What’s the Best Barn Dog Breed? article, we realized just how much our equestrian friends love their four-legged companions! This photo pictures Leah Petrovich’s 9-year-old Border Collie, Briar. However, Leah insists Briar isn’t a typical Border Collie. “She’s scared of […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Barn Dog Edition- A Foal’s Friend
February 3, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Barn Dog Edition- A Foal’s Friend
“Sadly, DD’s mom passed away a couple hours after foaling and left the little filly as an orphan. Finn was a great companion for DD and even tolerated her sucking on his ears,” says Finn’s owner, Leah Currie. “He and I spent many nights in the stall with her until we found her a nurse mare. DD is now a beautiful 2-year-old!”
Continue reading …Equine Chronicle March/April Edition Deadline EXTENDED to Feb. 12th!
February 3, 2018 Comments Off on Equine Chronicle March/April Edition Deadline EXTENDED to Feb. 12th!
Good news! The deadline for the March/April edition of The Equine Chronicle, which is our Spring Show Line-up and Stallion issue, has been extended to February 12th! Reserve your space today. There is still time! Call Gordon today if you need an extension- Gordon@equinechronicle.com or 352-804-3474.
Continue reading …Why Are Black Show Outfits So Popular?
February 2, 2018 Comments Off on Why Are Black Show Outfits So Popular?
Nobody can deny that black is elegant. It’s appropriate for every event, from a local show to the World Show; for every rider, no matter if they’re a beginner or a Congress Champion; and for any age, from youth to select. Moreover, black helps to hide some imperfections of our bodies.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: An Equine Moon!
January 31, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: An Equine Moon!
If you were up very late last night (or very early this morning) you had the opportunity to witness a phenomenon that hasn’t been seen in over 150 years. According to Aol Accuweather, this is the first time a blue moon, super moon, and lunar eclipse has fallen on the same night, in over 150 years.
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