EC Photo of the Day – Anything for My Unicorn
“When your 3 year decides to use your foot as a pillow, you stay put for your unicorn! ” says Alexa Newfield, who sent us this adorable photo of Maddie McGraw with Shesa Cool Diva taking a break from their Congress success! Thank you to Alexa for the share! “Sometimes we all need a unicorn to […]
EC Photo of the Day – Welcome, Winter
November 22, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Welcome, Winter
“Welcome winter — we’ve stocked up on coffee, complaints, and questionable layering choices.” — Unknown. “In MN, even the babies have to be prepared for winter!” says Meghann Woosley. “This is “Luke in My Eyez,” aka Lucy. Her mom (Beth Crook) purchased some new winter gear for her 1st Minnesota winter! Doesn’t she look thrilled?” Thank you […]
Continue reading …PRCA, WPRA Announce Postponement of 2025 National Finals Breakaway Roping
November 21, 2025 Comments Off on PRCA, WPRA Announce Postponement of 2025 National Finals Breakaway Roping
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association released a joint statement Friday, Nov. 21, in regard to the postponement of the 2025 National Finals Breakaway Roping due to the ongoing outbreak of the Equine Herpesvirus (EHV/EHM). “The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association have received notice from the venue regarding […]
Continue reading …Updates on EHV-1 Outbreak from American Horse Council
November 21, 2025 Comments Off on Updates on EHV-1 Outbreak from American Horse Council
(Updated as of 6:23 pm 11/20/2025) EHV-1 Outbreak from the American Horse Council In early November 2025, an outbreak of a particularly aggressive strain of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) was linked to the World Championship Barrel Racing Finals held in the Waco, Texas area (Nov 5–9). EHV-1 primarily causes upper respiratory disease and abortions/stillbirths in […]
Continue reading …AQHA 2025 World Show Award Recognition Recap Number Two
November 21, 2025 Comments Off on AQHA 2025 World Show Award Recognition Recap Number Two
Get ready for the second round of eminent award winners from the 2025 AQHA World Championship Show! See the first set here, including the All-Around Amateur & Reserve, Select All-Around Amateur & Reserve, and Superhorse award winners: AQHA 2025 World Show Award Recognition Recap | Equine Chronicle Oklahoma City Leading Owner The halter horses […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – A Memorable Cone A
November 21, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – A Memorable Cone A
You likely know the meme that gets passed around about pattern work – it says, “The human brain is an amazing thing. It works 24/7 from the day you are born…until the time you get to cone A.” Here to make Cone A memorable is Nicholas Abilla showing Loping For The Gold in the Halloween costume […]
Continue reading …Zoetis and Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Continue Partnership to Strengthen Equine Biosecurity
November 21, 2025 Comments Off on Zoetis and Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Continue Partnership to Strengthen Equine Biosecurity
Zoetis and Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Continue Partnership to Strengthen Equine Biosecurity Now in its fourth year, the partnership provides vaccines to horses competing at the 2025 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo PARSIPPANY, N.J. (November 19, 2025)—Zoetis Inc., the world’s leading animal health company and the equine biosecurity partner of the 2025 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR), has […]
Continue reading …AQHA 2025 World Show Award Recognition Recap
November 20, 2025 Comments Off on AQHA 2025 World Show Award Recognition Recap
Below find the first of two recaps of eminent award winners from the 2025 AQHA World Championship Show (arena photos by Shane Rux Photography, courtesy of AQHA): AQHA All-Around Amateur Congratulations to Paige Rogers, who captured the All-Around Amateur Award at the 2025 Markel AQHA World Championship Show. The AQHA All-Around Amateur Award is […]
Continue reading …NSBA Works To Establish Specialty Judges Credentials
November 20, 2025 Comments Off on NSBA Works To Establish Specialty Judges Credentials
National Snaffle Bit Association is finalizing plans to establish a Specialty Judges Card, which would credential judges specifically for Hunter Under Saddle, Western Pleasure and Longe Line disciplines. The measure will be presented to the NSBA Board of Directors at its December board meeting for final approval. The NSBA’s Judges Committee has been developing the […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2025 MQHA Harvest Classic
November 20, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2025 MQHA Harvest Classic
November 14-16, 2025, marked the dates of the Michigan Quarter Horse Association Harvest Classic at MSU Pavilion in East Lansing, Michigan. The AQHA MQHA NSBA approved show offered four judges, Jeff Allen, Tony Burris, Kathryn Kope, and Kim Myers, in addition to flat fees for unlimited AQHA/MQHA classes. Thank you to KRC Photography for sharing a […]
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