From Art of the Cowgirl: The seventh annual Art of the Cowgirl (AOTC) gathering will take place February 25-March 1, 2025, at Rancho Rio in Wickenburg, Arizona. Wickenburg has long been known as one of the most authentic Western towns in the U.S. Since 2012 Rancho Rio has been producing events in the heart of […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Hurry Up and Wait
June 17, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Hurry Up and Wait
This cutie is three-year-old Payton DeSantis waiting to ride her horse, Invite the Shy Guy. in Leadline at the recent Connecticut Quarter Horse Association Spring Show, held June 6-9,2024, in Northampton, Massachusetts. “This is what happens when you have a lot of trail entries before Leadline-it interferes with nap time,” says Dallas Reyes. “She was fast […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Happy Father’s Day!
June 16, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Happy Father’s Day!
To Fathers Fathers, oh fathers, how great you are, You make our days brighter, and our troubles seem far. You work hard for us, day in and day out, Making sure we have everything we need, without a doubt. You teach us to be brave, to stand tall and to be strong, And to […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Best Helpers
June 15, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Best Helpers
In honor of Father’s Day coming up Sunday, we share this wonderful image sent to us by Stephanie Sheppard. “Granddads are the best horse show helpers!” she says. If you have a great photo of the day, please send it to us by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Flag Day 2024
June 14, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Flag Day 2024
June 14th each year is Flag Day in the United States, established by Congress in 1949. See the White House’s official proclamation for Flag Day and Flag Week 2024: A Proclamation on Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2024 | The White House
Continue reading …Horizon Structures Presents Series: Building A Kid-Friendly Horse Barn
June 14, 2024 Comments Off on Horizon Structures Presents Series: Building A Kid-Friendly Horse Barn
From Horizon Structures: by Nikki Alvin-Smith Children and ponies go together like peanut butter and jelly. The innate enthusiasm that kids bring to the horse barn is a refreshing energy that permeates both the resident equine fraternity and those that manage the equestrian facility. Trainers and riding instructors that specialize in teaching children know how […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Reed and Docs Page Max
June 13, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Reed and Docs Page Max
“There is wisdom that comes from experience, and I am not going to stop learning from wise counsel.” – Marcia Fudge. “I wanted to share this photo of our 22-year-old gelding, Docs Page Max, and my friend’s grandson, Reed,” says Roxanne Swygart. “Reed needed a 4H horse this year, so we loaned him “Skip” to […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Most I Can Do For My Friend
June 12, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Most I Can Do For My Friend
“The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.”- Henry David Thoreau. Thank you to Jessica O’Connor Equine Imagery for this beautiful image from this year’s Carolina Color Classic! If you have a great photo of the day, please send it by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of AQHA Judge and Trainer Betty Wilson, 1937-2024
June 11, 2024 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of AQHA Judge and Trainer Betty Wilson, 1937-2024
Betty Wilson, January 20, 1937 — June 4, 2024 From Carmichael Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory: Betty Wilson, 87, of Pampa passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 in Lubbock. Services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Pastor Worley Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery under the […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Happy Graduation to Nicole McConnell
June 11, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Happy Graduation to Nicole McConnell
In honor of all our graduates who pursue their horse show dreams, we present high school graduate Nicole McConnell with her equestrian team horse, Toby. He’s now retired and lives at home, but Nicole owes her love for Western Pleasure to him, explains Melissa McConnell. Congratulations to all our graduates and to Nicole, who rides with […]
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