Recognizing Excellence at the NSBA Honors Banquet
The National Snaffle Bit Association hosted its annual Honors Banquet during the NSBA World Championship Show on August 16th. The association honored the excellence of its members for their achievements, not only over the past year, but over a lifetime of excellence in the show ring and in the equine industry. Congratulations to the following honorees! […]
Hotroddin Ona Harley wins a World Championship for Jana Whitley in Last Class Together
August 18, 2026 Comments Off on Hotroddin Ona Harley wins a World Championship for Jana Whitley in Last Class Together
Hotroddin Ona Harley is set to retire this week after fulfilling many dreams for the Whitley and Eby families! But first, he partnered with Jana Whitley to win Amateur Walk Trot Trail at the 2026 NSBA World Show! Watch Jana’s interview and don’t forget to attend his party on the 21st at Becky George Show […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Long Ear Love Ranch Edition
August 18, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Long Ear Love Ranch Edition
Meet Dolly the mule, with Shannon Moeller. The duo won the Open Ranch Trail at the recent Schmitty’s Sale Barn Ranch Horse show in Iowa; it was the first of a series of shows by Schmitty’s. Thank you to Shannon for the photo, taken by Trista Wolff. If you have a great photo of the […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings with the G-Man: 2026 NSBA World Championship Show
August 17, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings with the G-Man: 2026 NSBA World Championship Show
The much anticipated 21st NSBA World Championship Show is underway August 13 – 23, 2026, at the Built Ford Tough Complex in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with payouts in excess of $1,500,000 in cash & prizes! View the schedule: https://nsba.com/schedule-and-time Watch the livestream: https://nsba.com/live-streams Catch up on results: https://nsba.com/images/documents/World-Championship-Show-Results/Results/R028142026idx.htm View Gordon Downey’s first gallery of candids from the show: Around the Rings […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: A Show Horse’s Super Power
August 17, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: A Show Horse’s Super Power
Meet “Keela” (Pour Me Sum Tequila) pictured at the 2026 Zone One Show in Oregon, with Sophia, Olivia, and Victoria, daughters of Tiffany Merry. “This mare is all business in the show pen, but her real super power is making little girls smile,” says Jennifer Brascher. “Tiffany is showing Keela in the Amateur W/T all-around classes, Sophia […]
Continue reading …Nominations Open for Behind the Scenes Champion of QH Congress
August 16, 2026 Comments Off on Nominations Open for Behind the Scenes Champion of QH Congress
Nominations are officially open for the Behind the Scenes Champion of the All American Quarter Horse Congress, presented by Rafter P Construction! We’re celebrating the grooms, assistant trainers, parents, grandparents, announcers, volunteers, barn managers, and so many others who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make your Congress experience possible. 2 Winners $5,000 EACH Know […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings with the G-Man: 2026 NSBA World Show
August 16, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings with the G-Man: 2026 NSBA World Show
The much anticipated 21st NSBA World Championship Show is underway August 13 – 23, 2026, at the Built Ford Tough Complex in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with payouts in excess of $1,500,000 in cash & prizes! View the schedule: https://nsba.com/schedule-and-time Watch the livestream: https://nsba.com/live-streams Catch up on results: https://nsba.com/images/documents/World-Championship-Show-Results/Results/R028142026idx.htm Thank you to the G-Man, Gordon Downey, for a fabulous first gallery […]
Continue reading …Senior Trail at the 2026 NSBA World Championship Show
August 16, 2026 Comments Off on Senior Trail at the 2026 NSBA World Championship Show
Saturday’s Senior Trail at the 2026 NSBA World Show was a huge highlight, with 171 runs expected when the class kicked off in the Pavilion that morning. Below find the pattern, and the top 10 results – see complete results through 15th place, along with detailed scoring, by scrolling to the NSBA results links! […]
Continue reading …Retirement Celebration For Hotroddin Ona Harley At NSBA World
August 16, 2026 Comments Off on Retirement Celebration For Hotroddin Ona Harley At NSBA World
Come celebrate with us at Becky George’s stalls on Friday, August 21. There will be refreshments and horse treats. By Jana Whitley Whitley Family Part 1 Harley has earned his retirement at the age of 20 and is going back home to Diane Chilton after NSBA World. We originally purchased Harley as a three-year-old […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Is Lunch Ready Yet?
August 16, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Is Lunch Ready Yet?
Meet Arnie the Mule, who was rescued by Unbridled Sanctuary located in upstate New York. Founder Susan Kayne took this from her living room window as Arnie was peeking in one morning. Thank you to Shari Raymond for the adorable photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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