Gifts of Love: Exhibitors Anonymously Sponsor FWSSR Buckles in Memory of Jerry Vargo
“Love is not only something you feel, it is something you do.” – David Wilkerson. By Delores Kuhlwein The loss of a parent, or any loved one, hits hard, and as many beloved industry horsemen grow older, it’s rare if we haven’t experienced that particular type of devastating sorrow. But the heart of the horse […]
2026 AQHA Convention Committee Agendas
February 3, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 AQHA Convention Committee Agendas
The AQHA Standing Committee agendas for the 2026 AQHA Convention are available online. Even though the deadline to submit AQHA rule-change proposals for the 2026 AQHA Convention was December 31, 2025, your input is encouraged and taken into consideration when decisions are being made at the annual convention. After all, it is AQHA members who lead […]
Continue reading …All For The Horses Expo Returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala, February 13-15, 2026
February 3, 2026 Comments Off on All For The Horses Expo Returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala, February 13-15, 2026
Ocala, FL – The All for the Horses Expo, an all-equine industry expo, is set to return for a fourth year at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, February 13-15. The 2026 expo will be held in Indoor Arena 5 on Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14 from 9am to 4pm, and Sunday, February […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Helpful Aussies in Germany
February 3, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Helpful Aussies in Germany
VWB is a major show in at Gut Matheshof in Kreuth, Germany, featuring AQHA, NRHA, and NSBA classes. These cuties were doing their part to help Enja Libor of Germany at the show. “I was looking for the Ranch Trail and they were looking, too,” says Enja. Thank you to Enja for the adorable photo of […]
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From the American Association of Equine Practitioners: Here’s an important explanation of choke in horses from our friends at Barrow Veterinary Service: “Choke is a condition where feed becomes lodged in the esophagus. Although the term can sound alarming, horses with choke can usually still breathe. That said, choke is always a veterinary emergency and […]
Continue reading …NSBA Foundation Announces Increase to Youth of the Year Scholarships
February 2, 2026 Comments Off on NSBA Foundation Announces Increase to Youth of the Year Scholarships
The NSBA Foundation has announced that its Youth Of The Year award program will now present a total of $16,000 in scholarships annually. Starting in 2026, the Youth Of The Year will receive a $7,500 scholarship as well as a $500 donation to the winner’s charity of choice. The NSBA Foundation will also present up […]
Continue reading …Virginia Tech-developed H-FIRE Treatment Now Offered at Equine Medical Center
February 2, 2026 Comments Off on Virginia Tech-developed H-FIRE Treatment Now Offered at Equine Medical Center
The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg now offers H-FIRE, a revolutionary non-thermal tumor ablation procedure originally developed through Virginia Tech’s collaboration between veterinary medicine and engineering. Horse owners battling stubborn sarcoids and melanomas have a new option: a tumor-destroying technology that allows most horses to remain standing during treatment, eliminating the violent muscle contractions induced […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day: Call Me Adorable
February 2, 2026 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day: Call Me Adorable
Pictured at just 48 hours old, this super cool roan colt by Call Me Mitch “made his appearance during the polar vortex and might already be planning his vacation to a warmer climate! He is obsessed with the barn heater (for good reason)!” says Jordin Fritz. Congratulations on the arrival of this handsome boy! If […]
Continue reading …2026 AQHA Level 1 Championships Entries are Open
February 1, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 AQHA Level 1 Championships Entries are Open
2026 AQHA Level 1 Championships Entries are 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡! Enter 𝗔𝗤𝗛𝗔 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟭 here: aqha.com/east https://www.aqha.com/east-level-1-resources The 2026 AQHA East Level 1 Championships will be April 20-26 at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. Enter 𝗔𝗤𝗛𝗔 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟭 here: aqha.com/west https://www.aqha.com/west-level-1-resources The 2026 AQHA West Level 1 Championships will be May 11-16, […]
Continue reading …Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Horse Lovers: Part 2
February 1, 2026 Comments Off on Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Horse Lovers: Part 2
Wondering how to let your horse-loving valentine know you care? We’ve put together a collection of tasteful — and useful — ideas for both men and women from many of our advertisers! Check out Part 1, published on January 23rd, from these companies: Veteran Owned Business– Buckle Displays by Chris Razbornik Harris Leather & Silverworks — […]
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