Helburg, Huckabee & Volkmar Recognized with Awards at 2026 Halter Million
October 6, 2026 Comments Off on Helburg, Huckabee & Volkmar Recognized with Awards at 2026 Halter Million
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Kim Helburg, Bill and Kathleen Huckabee, and Larry Volkmar took home extra hardware from the 2026 APHA/WCHA Halter Million. When the dust settled, they were named as the show’s Leading Owner/Breeder/Exhibitor, Leading Breeder and Leading Owner, respectively. The Halter Million is the premier halter competition for stock horses, awarding more […]
Continue reading …Research Update: Block Salt or Loose Salt?
October 6, 2026 Comments Off on Research Update: Block Salt or Loose Salt?
From UMN Extension: Sodium and chloride, found in table salt, are essential for supporting hydration as well as muscle and nerve function in horses. Horse owners often supplement forage diets that are low in sodium by providing horses free access to a salt block. However, whether horses can readily consume salt by licking a block is […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Nothing Can Match It
October 6, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Nothing Can Match It
“…there is no other feeling in the world that compares to loving a great horse. There’s a thrill that nothing else can ever match. You can’t put it into words because words can’t express it. (Samuel Riddle, US racehorse owner.) Thank you to Suzanne Duquette for sending us this fab photo, just in time as […]
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Exhibitors arriving at this year’s All-American Quarter Horse Congress will find a dramatically transformed Ohio Expo Center, including new buildings, upgraded infrastructure and—for the first time in the show’s 59-year history—a third major competition arena operating alongside the Celeste Center and VS Code Red Coliseum.
Continue reading …Outwit, Outplay, Outlast: Survivor Congress Style
October 6, 2026 Comments Off on Outwit, Outplay, Outlast: Survivor Congress Style
October 3, 2026, by Connie Lechleitner, NSBA: Quincy Clagg is a veteran Quarter Horse Congress competitor, but even she was a little overwhelmed after winning the Youth Ranch Rail class with her horse, Trick Me Out, after the class took eight splits, two semi-finals and a final to determine the champion. “I just wanted to be […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Monday Again?
October 5, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Monday Again?
“No! I’m not ready; this is still my first cup of coffee!”– Anthony Liccione. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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As Ranch classes continue to grow in popularity across breed associations and open shows alike, Ranch Reining has become a staple of the Ranch division. Yet despite its widespread appeal, many exhibitors still have questions about what judges are looking for and how Ranch Reining differs in style and presentation from traditional Reining.
Continue reading …Around the Rings: 2026 APHA WCHA Halter Million with the G-Man
October 5, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: 2026 APHA WCHA Halter Million with the G-Man
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Around the Rings: 2026 High Desert Pinto Horse Association Fall Festival
October 4, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: 2026 High Desert Pinto Horse Association Fall Festival
The High Desert Pinto Horse Association holds two shows each year with All Breed classes, Pinto Mini classes, and a full slate of open Ranch classes! The setting is the beautiful McCoy Equestrian Center in the heart of Chino Hills, California. The 2026 Fall Festival on October 4th offered one arena of ranch and all […]
Continue reading …2026 QH Congress All Star Reining Stakes Open Futurity Level 4 Final
October 4, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 QH Congress All Star Reining Stakes Open Futurity Level 4 Final
The All American Quarter Horse Congress is in full swing in Columbus, Ohio, and the Celeste Center was booming Saturday night with the L4 Finals of several concurrent reining classes for the All Star Reining Stakes! 2026 All American Quarter Horse Congress All Star Reining Stakes Open Futurity Level 4 Final Place Earnings Horse Name […]
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