Brooke USA Pledges to Raise $25,000 Match for USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund
August 31, 2017 Comments Off on Brooke USA Pledges to Raise $25,000 Match for USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund
The fund was developed in 2005 during the aftermath of Hurricanes Rita and Katrina as a way to help ensure the safety and well-being of horses during natural disasters. Since its inception, over $370,000 has been donated to aid horses across all breeds in disaster-related situations. All money donated to the fund is strictly used to benefit horses and horse owners. 100% of the donations will go to the Houston SPCA and other regional equine disaster relief efforts to provide relief from Hurricane Harvey.
Continue reading …Deadline is Tomorrow (Sept. 1st) to Take Advantage of Congress Program and Equine Chronicle Ad Savings!
August 31, 2017 Comments Off on Deadline is Tomorrow (Sept. 1st) to Take Advantage of Congress Program and Equine Chronicle Ad Savings!
The 2017 All American Quarter Horse Congress Souvenir Program and The Equine Chronicle have partnered to give you MORE for LESS! Advertise in the October issue of The Equine Chronicle PLUS the Congress Program and save money!
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: The Love of a Little Girl
August 30, 2017 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: The Love of a Little Girl
Every horse deserves to be loved by a little girl! Today’s The Equine Chronicle Photo of the Day features For The Life Of Me, aka “Dottie,” a 2011 mare by Ziprageous, with 8-year-old Isabella See. At any given show, Dottie competes in three different divisions! Select, Amateur, and Small Fry. If you have an image that you […]
Continue reading …Heather Runyon- Appaloosa Trainer of the Year
August 30, 2017 Comments Off on Heather Runyon- Appaloosa Trainer of the Year
“Ray and Connie Burchett were wonderful mentors, and they had a significant influence on my style and love of Appaloosas. They ultimately assisted with my decision to be a trainer,” Heather explains.
Continue reading …How to Help Horses Affected by Hurricane Harvey
August 29, 2017 Comments Off on How to Help Horses Affected by Hurricane Harvey
There are several equine specific disaster relief funds that you can donate to that will support the efforts of emergency response groups and organizations that are helping horses impacted by the flooding.
Continue reading …Horse Folks Near Houston Brace For More Rain as Hurricane Harvey Refuses to Quit
August 29, 2017 Comments Off on Horse Folks Near Houston Brace For More Rain as Hurricane Harvey Refuses to Quit
“The fire department came, and I waded out to the pontoon boat to get on the big, high moving water trucks.”
Continue reading …Masterson Farms, LLC. Announces Closing of Book For RL Best Of Sudden in 2018
August 28, 2017 Comments Off on Masterson Farms, LLC. Announces Closing of Book For RL Best Of Sudden in 2018
Masterson Farms, LLC, the home of RL Best Of Sudden, today announced that it will close his book to outside mares for the 2018 breeding season.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Love Comes in Small Packages
August 25, 2017 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Love Comes in Small Packages
Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes from Jessica Valley, who captured this image of her daughter, Addison, sharing a tender moment at a recent horse show with her mini, Roscoe. If you have a photo that you think could be an EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com!
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- “All You Need is Prayer and a Mare”
August 24, 2017 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- “All You Need is Prayer and a Mare”
“Prayer and a mare is all Shelby needed when she competed at the 2017 PtHA World Championship show. Shelby Kee and Impulsination, aka “Hershey,” were announced as the 2017 Champions of the Youth Walk/Trot Western Pleasure class and Reserve Novice Youth Walk/Trot Western Pleasure champions shortly after this prayer was captured.”- Bekah Kee
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- My Best Friend
August 22, 2017 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- My Best Friend
Today’s The Equine Chronicle Photo of the Day comes from Mindi Meadows, whose daughter, Harbor Bonni-Grace Posey, has a giant best friend, RSVP My Invitation, aka “Snoopy.” Photo Credit: Faith Burkett
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