Cowtown Reining Classic Purses Exceed $100,000
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Now in its fourth year, the 2026 Cowtown Reining Classic features $100,000 at the world’s richest NRHA-approved Paint reining and all-breed slide. The event takes place June 23–26 in Fort Worth, Texas, in conjunction with the 2026 APHA World Championship Show. The Cowtown Reining Classic is presented by Tenda Horse Products and FarmPaint.com. […]
EC Photo of the Day: Hope Lies in Dreams
March 13, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Hope Lies in Dreams
“Hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality.” –Jonas Salk. Longtime photographer for the Back2Basics Quarter Horse Show/NRCHA Dirt & Diamonds Derby, Kailey Vagadori of Noelani Images, sent us this fabulous photo from this year’s show of Marty Simper of Marty Simper Show Horses showing Xtra Handsome Shiner, […]
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit! We’ll share the complete recap soon, but for now, click on the links below to view all categories as PDFs! To whet your appetite, view jpegs of the Best In Show & High Point Winners below, as well as the list of High Point […]
Continue reading …2025 American Quarter Horse Association High-Point All-Around Champions
March 12, 2026 Comments Off on 2025 American Quarter Horse Association High-Point All-Around Champions
ALL-AROUND 2025 AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION HIGH-POINT ALL-AROUND CHAMPIONS, ended Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in AMARILLO, TEXAS Provided by Q-Data on 3/12/2026 2025 AQHA HIGH-POINT ALL-AROUND HORSE OPEN L. HORSE Y/S (SIRE-DAM, DAM’S SIRE) OWNER SC. 1ST Cowpuncher Cadillac 17S (Royal Blue Quixote-Miss Dakota Eyed, Two Eyed Red Buck) Jimmy Daurio/David Renier 254.0 2ND Lets […]
Continue reading …WEC-Ocala Orange Blossom Classic & A Sudden Impulse Dining Experiences
March 12, 2026 Comments Off on WEC-Ocala Orange Blossom Classic & A Sudden Impulse Dining Experiences
Join WEC-Ocala on the terrace of The Equestrian Hotel for two special dining experiences during the Orange Blossom Classic & A Sudden Impulse horse shows. Saturday, April 11 $50,000 NSBA All-Age Non-Pro Trail Friday, April 17 $142,000 NSBA All-Age Open Trail Finals Featuring the first-ever $100,000 winner’s payout! Enjoy a buffet dinner on […]
Continue reading …horseIQ Live: Halter with Kelley Wainscott on April 7th
March 12, 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 …EC Photo of the Day: The First Taste of Sun Circuit Success
March 12, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: The First Taste of Sun Circuit Success
The 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit was clearly a special event, and for Arizona resident Kelsey Marriott, it also marked a career first. She earned a unanimous win on March 5th in her horsemanship class with partner “Isnt She So Tuff,” and she says she owes it all to her trainer, Brittany Russell Brown. “I never […]
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Prevention is Kinder than Cure Your horse’s vaccination plan shouldn’t be built on what you did last year. Risk isn’t static and neither is your horse’s life. New horses arrive at barns. Old ones move on. Show schedules change. Boarding arrangements shift. Even climate patterns influence disease risk. Vaccination decisions made in isolation, or out of […]
Continue reading …AQHA Announces Multi-Year Partnership With Love’s Travel Stops
March 11, 2026 Comments Off on AQHA Announces Multi-Year Partnership With Love’s Travel Stops
Members have access to benefits through Love’s Rewards. The American Quarter Horse Association is proud to announce a new three-year corporate partnership with Love’s Travel Stops, making it AQHA’s official travel stop. AQHA members can take advantage of the newly updated Love’s Rewards program in the Love’s App, earning points on purchases of gasoline, auto diesel, propane […]
Continue reading …Super Sires at 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit – Scottsdale, AZ
March 11, 2026 Comments Off on Super Sires at 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit – Scottsdale, AZ
Super Sires proudly returned to the Arizona Sun Circuit in 2026 bringing $14,500.00 in added money to Super Sires eligible horses in seven classes. $14,500 in Added Money Brought to you by Super Sires Payout Total: $29,600 PLUS Awards! Level 1 / Green Jr. Western Riding STAKES PURSE $2,500.00 Added Level 1 / Green […]
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