
Contact: aphispress@usda.gov Animal Health Officials Working Quickly to Protect U.S. Livestock and Wildlife WASHINGTON, D.C., June 3, 2026—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the detection of a New World screwworm (NWS) in a bovine in Zavala County, Texas. NWS is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife, […]
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We found this classic photo, courtesy of Carri Wilborn, Impulsive Concept Designs, from the 2011 Indiana Paint Horse Show! Who is this multiple World Champion Paint Horse, and who was the other half of an incredible partnership?
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Just when you thought The Championship at WEC-Ocala couldn’t be topped, the calendar is expanding with two amazing additions alongside, and over $1 Million in Total Prize Money! The Championship 2026 dates are set for September 15-20, 2026, with two additional concurrent featured shows: APHA Zone 9 Fall Cash Classic Show, September 17-20 The Spotted […]
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From WestWorld and the City of Scottsdale: It is with profound sadness that I share the unexpected passing of longtime City of Scottsdale employee and WestWorld Foreman Walt Weir. For nearly 30 years, Walt faithfully served the City of Scottsdale and became an irreplaceable member of the WestWorld family. Throughout his career, he earned the […]
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From APHA: Verify your 2026 APHA World Show stall reservations before June 4 Take a moment to review your stall block reservations: APHA Files This list represents the total number of stalls reserved for each stalling agent. For any corrections or changes, please email aphaevents@apha.com by the end of the day Thursday, June 4, […]
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The 2026 SCQHA Palmetto Classic, May 23-25 at SC Equine Park in Camden, SC, hosted judges GiGi Bailey, Rick Christy, Nancie Wright, and Carolyn Johnson. The show offered a full slate of all around classes, as well as ranch, reining, cutting, cow horse, and roping. The English, Hunter/over fences classes were met with open arms […]
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The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association’s Redbud Spectacular is underway in OKC for 2026, and great opportunities abound, including quality reading! Pictured is Karson Price reading the current issue of The Equine Chronicle! Thank you to Krista Price for the cute photo! See more photos from the show from Hannah Kate Pipkin, as well as the link […]
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In 2024, we shared an EC Blog by Shannon Rafacz about a special full circle moment in which she acquired the Paul Horn numbered 1 bronze. something she’d dreamed of as long as she could remember. Read the blog here: EC Blog – Proud Owners of the Paul Horn Numbered 1 Bronze | Equine Chronicle We were […]
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The 2nd Annual All Breed Youth Show was held this past weekend May 29-31, 2026, in Mason, MI. The event is a joint effort between the Ingham County Fair Foundation, Steven Taylor, and Taylor Fabus. Nearly 200 exhibitors from Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana competed in a variety of events throughout the weekend. Below is a […]
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