What Do You Think? Nike Signs First Equestrian Athlete
March 20, 2014 Comments Off on What Do You Think? Nike Signs First Equestrian Athlete
According to multiple news sources, 18-year-old dressage rider Ayden Uhlir has become the first equestrian to be sponsored by the athletic sportswear superpower Nike. On her personal blog, Uhlir announced the sponsorship and spoke briefly about what she hopes this opportunity will mean for the future of equestrian sport.
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The Board received numerous comments from open competitors requesting that the first go-round start one day later to allow horses more time to settle in after being transported from home to Oklahoma City. The Board considered this request, along with a detailed study of the performance of horses competing on the first day.
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day- Sure A Winner Farm
March 20, 2014 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day- Sure A Winner Farm
Stephanie Moore of Sure A Winner Farm is one lucky lady. She has not one, not two, but three beautiful, healthy foals she’d like to show off during today’s edition of EC Foal of the Day. The first is a charming grey filly by Truly Priceless and out of TheOnly WayTo Travel, a Congress Top 15 […]
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Amanda Carmen Scott-Rickerson’s new filly is enjoying the first day of spring-like weather in the south. This sweet filly is by The Dance King and out of Prissnleaguer, a daughter of Sheiks Big Leaguer. To share your 2014 foal photos with us, e-mail b.bevis@equinechronicle.com or use #2014foals. Check out all of the foal photos by […]
Continue reading …What Makes WestWorld One of the Premier Equestrian Facilities in the Nation?
March 18, 2014 Comments Off on What Makes WestWorld One of the Premier Equestrian Facilities in the Nation?
Click here to view the YouTube video to see what a few of our friends, like Gil Galyean, Doug Huls, Barbara Maitia, Monica Hamm, Laura Benjamin, Shelly Morita, Larisa Affeldt, and Kody Abendschein have to say about why WestWorld is one of their favorite equine facilities to attend.
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Today’s EC Foal Photo of the Day is a 2014 filly by It’s A Southern Thing and out of Pine Ventures, a half sister to 2012 Congress Masters winner Moonlight Ventures. “Callie” is proudly owned by Kelsey Tumey.
Continue reading …Against All Odds- A Horse’s Return From Two Near-Death Experiences
March 18, 2014 Comments Off on Against All Odds- A Horse’s Return From Two Near-Death Experiences
Determination, hope, and the will to live are traits that people assume only apply to humans, but that is simply not true.
Continue reading …Happy St. Patrick’s Day From The Equine Chronicle!
March 17, 2014 Comments Off on Happy St. Patrick’s Day From The Equine Chronicle!
Over the years, we’ve heard our share of stories about interesting good luck charms and unusual superstitions. Some of our favorites include
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day: Snow Day!
March 17, 2014 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day: Snow Day!
This 2014 colt by Zippos Mr. Goodbar is happily enjoying a snow day with his mother, Cruisin For Pleasure. He is proudly owned by Shane and Darla Leavell. Share your foal photos with us by e-mail at b.bevis@equinechronicle.com or by using #2014foals. Click here to see all of the foals in our 2014 foal photo gallery.
Continue reading …Famed “Horse In Motion” Photography Inspires an 11-Person Tattoo Animation
March 14, 2014 Comments Off on Famed “Horse In Motion” Photography Inspires an 11-Person Tattoo Animation
When all of the tattoos were complete, Hawkins photographed each participant and created a stop motion animation that brings “The Horse In Motion” to life. What to see how it turned out? Click here to watch the animation.
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