Kentucky Horse Park Offering 200 Stalls to Hurricane Irma Evacuees
September 6, 2017 Comments Off on Kentucky Horse Park Offering 200 Stalls to Hurricane Irma Evacuees
The Kentucky Horse Park has opened stabling to horses that are being evacuated from areas expected to be impacted by Hurricane Irma. 200 stalls are available on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning today until September 17 for $20 per stall per night.
Continue reading …List of Evacuation Sites For Horses Up the Eastern Coast in Path of Hurricane Irma
September 6, 2017 Comments Off on List of Evacuation Sites For Horses Up the Eastern Coast in Path of Hurricane Irma
The Georgia Quarter Horse Association has pulled together a list of evacuation sites for horses fleeing Florida, Coastal Georgia, or South Carolina in the path of Hurricane Irma.
Continue reading …After Years Behind the Scenes, Longtime Equestrian Couple Wins First IBHA World Title
September 6, 2017 Comments Off on After Years Behind the Scenes, Longtime Equestrian Couple Wins First IBHA World Title
“He told me that he had always wanted an IBHA World title and that after all these years he’d never won a buckle with the association that meant so much to him. It was one of the most touching moments I’ve experienced in showing.”
Continue reading …Pet Evacuation Kit For Those in Path of Hurricane Irma
September 6, 2017 Comments Off on Pet Evacuation Kit For Those in Path of Hurricane Irma
AVMA’s Pet Evacuation Kit provides a checklist of essential items and tasks that pet owners should include and account for before evacuating. This includes:
Food and Medicine
First Aid Kit
Sanitation
Important Documents
Travel Supplies
Comfort Items
Horse Community Rallies Sending 8 Truckloads of Supplies to Hurricane Ravaged Texas
September 5, 2017 Comments Off on Horse Community Rallies Sending 8 Truckloads of Supplies to Hurricane Ravaged Texas
“Together, with other donations from local families, five truckloads of supplies headed to Texas on Monday.”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Love From the Littles
September 5, 2017 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Love From the Littles
Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes from Colleen Urban, who sent in this photo of her weanling POA stud colt, Timely Intentions, being loved on by his adoring fans. “He is a favorite at every show and can’t get enough of pets and snuggles from the littles,” Colleen says.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Born Hot Feelin Good (2006-2017)
September 1, 2017 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Born Hot Feelin Good (2006-2017)
“I felt like in the last couple of months I had really learned how to ride him. It feels like an unfulfilled dream.”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: A Mini Equine Chronicle Fan!
September 1, 2017 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: A Mini Equine Chronicle Fan!
A mini The Equine Chronicle fan! Check out this little cutie, McKenzie Lally, showing her love of the magazine at the Garden State Appaloosa Summer Sizzler. McKenzie is three years old and competes in Leadline at the Appaloosa circuit. If you have a photo you think could be our EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com. #TheEquineChronicle […]
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“Some guy on Facebook said the photo had to be Photoshopped, because there is no way a horse would wear that sort of thing. Well, I’m sorry to tell you, but he did!”
Continue reading …Boots On The Ground: View From Hurricane Harvey First-Responder Lacee Keller
August 31, 2017 Comments Off on Boots On The Ground: View From Hurricane Harvey First-Responder Lacee Keller
“It’s an eerie feeling to see people wade through chest deep water while holding their belongings or pets.”
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