Around the Rings: 2026 Oklahoma QHA Spring Show
The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association’s annual spring show at Tulsa Expo Square was held April 1-4, 2026, with AQHA, OQHA, KQHA and NSBA approval. The show offered five sets of points and a special event roping at Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex with judges Glenn Wells, Kendra Weis, Roger Branch, Jason Smith, Valerie Kearns, Bob Kail, […]
Big news for Level 1 eligibility: Beginning January 1, 2027, Pinto Horse Association World Show titles and money earned will now count toward L1 eligibility. Read the L1 Guidelines from AQHA: Level 1 Meet the revamped AQHA Level 1, formerly known as Novice. Level 1 allows even the experienced AQHA member try something […]
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“Why whisper when you can make an entrance?”–Unknown. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1KCQbH2DJj/ ⇑ Watch this one with the volume up – meet an hour-old colt sired by Outlaw Enterprise and out of Detailing N Artifact. “Sharing his loud opinions with the world,” says Travis Heidtman. Thank you to Travis and team for the adorable video! If you have […]
Continue reading …horseIQ Live: Halter with Kelley Wainscott on April 7th
April 6, 2026 Comments Off on horseIQ Live: Halter with Kelley Wainscott on April 7th
From APHA: Mark your calendars for 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐈𝐐 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞: 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 with Kelley Wainscott on April 7 at 7 p.m. Join Kelley Wainscott of Covenant Show Horses for an exclusive virtual session focused on judging and showing halter. During this live event, Kelley will break down what judges look for in the halter pen, offering practical insight […]
Continue reading …Memory Lane Monday: My Intention and Heartz On Fire
April 6, 2026 Comments Off on Memory Lane Monday: My Intention and Heartz On Fire
The loss of two legendary stallions, My Intention and Heartz On Fire, in 2024 resulted in much heartbreak, but their contributions to the Halter industry will be felt for generations to come. For this week’s Memory Lane Monday, we reshare the 2024 tribute to both stallions by EC writer Susan Winslow: The Equine Chronicle would […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings with the G-Man: 2026 Martinganza AQHA Show & Futurity
April 5, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings with the G-Man: 2026 Martinganza AQHA Show & Futurity
The 2026 Martinganza AQHA Show & Futurity is an AQHA Horse Show managed by District IV NCQHA each year at the Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center, located at 2900 NC Hwy 125 South, Williamston, NC. Martinganza is a not-for-profit organization supporting the Eastern North Carolina horse industry through events, education, competitions, and philanthropy. This year’s Martinganza AQHA Show […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Happy Easter from The Equine Chronicle!
April 5, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Happy Easter from The Equine Chronicle!
Today in honor of Easter, we’re sharing a photo of four young horsewomen who enjoyed the Easter parade at the recent Arizona Paint Horse Club Spring Fling at WestWorld! Pictured left to right: Leah Chisholm Kinsey Fitts (front) Calysta McCleaft (back) Liberty Wilson Thank you to the Joni Fitts School of Horsemanship for the share, […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of KM Vested In Bo, 2009-2025
April 4, 2026 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of KM Vested In Bo, 2009-2025
By Jessica Wake: It’s been a year since you went home. I’ve convinced myself our good Lord and Savior will be descending from Heaven on a red head with a lot of chrome…. Because that makes sense to me, and that is the only reason he would need you more than we do. We […]
Continue reading …Emerson Knabenshue Honored as 2026 Recipient of Dr Robie Herman Sportsmanship Award
April 4, 2026 Comments Off on Emerson Knabenshue Honored as 2026 Recipient of Dr Robie Herman Sportsmanship Award
The late Robie Herman’s influence on the horse community and beyond is so great, the Dr. Robert “Robie” Herman Sportsmanship Award was established in 2025 by the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association. The inscription on the perpetual award reads: Dr. Robert “Robie” Herman Sportsmanship Award In Loving Memory February 6, 1977 – February 6, 2025 A […]
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Meet Cannan with Lopin Hotrod! “Always the only youth boy in our region…this kid deserves a highlight!” says Rosanna Lehman. Way to show, Cannan! If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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