Show Siblings – Win Or Lose, Sisterly And Brotherly Love Always Prevails
When it comes to friendly rivalry, there’s nothing quite like that of a sibling versus sibling competition. While what most would think it’s a fierce fight for superiority, some horse showing siblings say the experience of showing against a brother or sister is actually much different – full of love, support, and memories that will be forever cherished. With the AQHA Youth World Show on the horizon, the Atkinson sisters, the Cook sisters, and the Dever brothers share their perspectives on showing with–and against–family.
EC Photo of the Day – First Time Showing: Priceless
July 31, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – First Time Showing: Priceless
It’s an expression unmatched – the result of the first show, and the first ribbon. Meet Katy Monhaut Ames on Metallic Autumn, showing at their first Ranch Horse Association of Michigan show. “Autumn” is a talented Metallic Cat gelding owned by Nancy Hyer (but not for long), says Katy’s mother-in-law, Joan Ames. This picture also […]
Continue reading …Appaloosa Horse Club Headquarters Sale Complete, Plans to Move to Oklahoma City
July 30, 2025 Comments Off on Appaloosa Horse Club Headquarters Sale Complete, Plans to Move to Oklahoma City
The Appaloosa Horse Club (Appaloosa.com) is on the move. The sale of the building the ApHC has called home since 1974 is final, and the horse club plans to move to Oklahoma City in the fall. The 20,000-plus square foot building and property near the Idaho-Washington border was purchased by a local manufacturing company earlier […]
Continue reading …Special Lodging Rates for The Championship Show 2025
July 30, 2025 Comments Off on Special Lodging Rates for The Championship Show 2025
Come experience The Championship Show at WEC – Ocala, September 9–14! Enjoy top-tier competition and stay close to the action with our convenient on-site lodging options. Don’t wait, book your lodging today! RV Park: Dates of stay | World Equestrian Center Home Away From Home: Dates of stay | World Equestrian Center The Riding Academy […]
Continue reading …New Class Option Opens Door to Bigger Payouts for Emerging Reiners at 2025 NRHA Futurity
July 30, 2025 Comments Off on New Class Option Opens Door to Bigger Payouts for Emerging Reiners at 2025 NRHA Futurity
New Class Option Opens Door to Bigger Payouts for Emerging Reiners at 2025 NRHA Futurity The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is introducing a major earnings opportunity at the 2025 NRHA Futurity with the launch of the NRHA Futurity Challenge Purse. This new optional-entry class adds $172,000 in fresh added money specifically for Levels 1 through 3 […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – International Day of Friendship 2025
July 30, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – International Day of Friendship 2025
Established by the United Nations, the International Day of Friendship 2025 (also known as World Friendship Day), is dedicated to celebrating friendship and promoting messages of harmony and goodwill. It’s celebrated today, July 30th, 2025. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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AQHA members have a voice in the governance of the world’s largest equine association. The final standing committee reports from the 2025 AQHA Convention are online, and it is time to think ahead for 2026! The American Quarter Horse Association wants to hear any suggestions members have to make AQHA membership, programs and services reach their […]
Continue reading …A True All-Arounder: Megan Caliendo
July 29, 2025 Comments Off on A True All-Arounder: Megan Caliendo
You might not know it today when watching her lope smooth circles on her Western Pleasure horse, but when she was a kid, Megan Caliendo’s favorite class was Team Penning.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Bristol Bucholtz and Cloud Walking
July 29, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Bristol Bucholtz and Cloud Walking
Bristol Bucholtz and her aged mare, Cloud Walking, won the Youth 13 & Under High Point at the 2025 American Buckskin Registry Association World Championship Show. Bristol, from Lexington, Michigan, made news last fall when she was nominated for a citizenship award for assisting a citizen in a motor vehicle accident. “She is also a 4H […]
Continue reading …What You’ve Been Waiting For – 2025 NSBA World Show Patterns
July 28, 2025 Comments Off on What You’ve Been Waiting For – 2025 NSBA World Show Patterns
Long hours of practice; time spent in the sun, or freezing rain, countless hours trying to predict the challenge ahead. Every error, every determined choice to continue down that trail has lead you to this moment. 2025 NSBA World Championship Show patterns: Patterns & Score Sheets – National Snaffle Bit Association
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