Stall Maps for 2026 APHA World Show
June 11, 2026 Comments Off on Stall Maps for 2026 APHA World Show
Stall maps for the 2026 APHA World Show have arrived! From APHA: Take a moment to review your stall assignments and make sure everything looks correct. A quick check now can help prevent last-minute issues once you arrive in Fort Worth. View and download the maps: APHA Files To comply with state animal […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: More Than Luck
June 11, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: More Than Luck
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” – Seneca. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …June 30th Deadline for APHA Color Bonus Eligibility Declaration
June 10, 2026 Comments Off on June 30th Deadline for APHA Color Bonus Eligibility Declaration
From APHA: The June 30 deadline to submit your Color Bonus Eligibility Declaration is approaching. Horses approved as Color Bonus Eligible by the end of the current Paynt Points period can earn Color Bonus payouts in addition to their regular Paynt Points earnings. To qualify, horses must have at least 12 inches of continuous white […]
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Supporting other disciplines and appreciating all breeds for their athleticism and versatility? That’s what true horsemen do. Christina Brantner of Christina Brantner Performance Horses, LLC, and Dustin Eickenhorst of Eickenhorst Performance Horses, LLC, posted this video of two grays – one Warmblood, and one Quarter Horse – performing lead changes on social media and were […]
Continue reading …New Children’s Book Celebrates Chincoteague Ponies and the Enduring Legacy of Misty
June 10, 2026 Comments Off on New Children’s Book Celebrates Chincoteague Ponies and the Enduring Legacy of Misty
June 10, 2026—As Chincoteague Island, Virginia, prepares for its 101st annual Pony Penning Week, author Susan Friedland, biographer of beloved horse author Marguerite Henry, is set to release “Swirl: My Wild Island Pony,” a new picture book inspired by the island’s famous wild ponies and the tradition that captivated generations of horse lovers through “Misty […]
Continue reading …Entries Posted for 2026 APHA World Championship Show
June 10, 2026 Comments Off on Entries Posted for 2026 APHA World Championship Show
Entries have been posted for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗣𝗛𝗔 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄! Review the list: World Show Entry Listings – APHA.com Have questions or need to make corrections? We have the answers! Please email aphaevents@apha.com 𝙉𝙤 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚. Entries accepted until 5 p.m. the day before the class.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: The Beauty of Sisters
June 10, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: The Beauty of Sisters
“Sisters become more beautiful as each day passes by.”—Michelle Malm. In late 2025, we shared a glimpse of trainer Julie Harnish’s journey after her diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). If you know Julie, you’ll find the positive outlook in her journey the norm for her– if not, you’ll find it remarkable. Read our Q & […]
Continue reading …EC Blog: That Space? Not An Invitation to Merge with Reckless Abandon
June 9, 2026 Comments Off on EC Blog: That Space? Not An Invitation to Merge with Reckless Abandon
We thought it was just us. The frustration we sometimes feel while on the road, trying to keep our horses safe. We don’t think most people mean anything by their lack of knowledge while driving around our horse trailers– but nonetheless, we were compelled to share the words of our EC writer extraordinaire, Taylor Fabus, […]
Continue reading …A Vintage Smoke Becomes an NRHA Million Dollar Sire
June 9, 2026 Comments Off on A Vintage Smoke Becomes an NRHA Million Dollar Sire
June 8, 2026 by NRHA The National Reining Horse Association proudly recognizes A Vintage Smoke as NRHA’s newest Million Dollar Sire, marking an exciting new chapter in the legacy of one of reining’s most accomplished stallions. Owned by Diane Mesmer and bred and nominated by Karl Hapcic, the stallion is by A Sparkling Vintage and […]
Continue reading …WCHA 2026 Supreme Championship Show Champions
June 9, 2026 Comments Off on WCHA 2026 Supreme Championship Show Champions
May 15-17, 2026, marked the dates of the annual World Conformation Horse Association (WCHA) Supreme Championship in Oklahoma City! The event offered four AQHA special event halter only shows, as well as four APHA special event halter only shows, for a total of eight judges. Each class had paybacks, and each class had a Supreme Champion. […]
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