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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We are saddened to share the news of the passing of beloved exhibitor Darlene Louks, wife of Gary Louks, both of Rome, OH. Those in the horse industry will easily recognize their pride and joy, Quinlan, a double registered 7 Panel N/N stallion, who had a celebrated show career succeeded by his role as a […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Going After Goals
July 28, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Going After Goals
“If you set goals and go after them with all the determination you can muster, your gifts will take you places that will amaze you.” -Les Brown. If you have a great photo of the day, please email us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …More Around the Rings – 2025 Cascade Pinto July Summer Classic
July 27, 2025 Comments Off on More Around the Rings – 2025 Cascade Pinto July Summer Classic
The Cascade Pinto Horse Association’s July Summer Classic is in full swing at Washington Horsemen Tacoma Unit #1 in Spanaway, Washington. Click on any of these images to enlarge them! The July 25-27, 2025 show offers youth activities, raffles, a silent auction, a wonderful variety of vendors on site, and much more. The class lineup includes a full slate of Pinto classes, […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Julia Finnegan & WCS Cinnamon Golden Kid
July 27, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Julia Finnegan & WCS Cinnamon Golden Kid
Meet 13-year-old Julia Finnegan and WCS Cinnamon Golden Kid. “Cinny is 25 years old and just went to her 10th Ohio State Fair,” says Shanna F. “They were reserve champs in showmanship and seventh in trail.” This followed their reserve championships in Western and English Showmanship in May, earning fourth overall pony showmanship in both disciplines. […]
Continue reading …Ten Tips For Buying A Used Horse Trailer
July 27, 2025 Comments Off on Ten Tips For Buying A Used Horse Trailer
Whether you are buying your first horse trailer or your next, the process can be somewhat intimidating and oftentimes, stressful. There are so many different types, manufacturers, and models of horse trailers for sale, it is important to become familiar with the benefits and disadvantages of certain horse trailer features. I hope to cover all that and more, so you have all the information you need to decide what trailer best meets your needs.
Continue reading …Around the Rings – The 2025 Rose Futurity
July 27, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings – The 2025 Rose Futurity
Not long ago, Carolyn La Rose, Vice Chairman of North Florida Equestrian Society, pondered on the age old question: how do we bring new faces into the show world? But instead of just talking about it, the lifetime horsewoman and current breed association trainer, breeder, and business owner decided to do something about it, beginning by hosting a […]
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