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EC Photo of the Day: The Best, All in One Place

July 5, 2026 Comments Off

“It’s not often you can get all of them in a photo. A lot of good horses have been trained by these folks,” says Melissa Crain Gewertz, who sent us this picture from the Illinois State Fair Quarter Horse Show. Pictured left to right: Scott Thompson, Shannon Fowler, Jennifer Burton, Tommy Sheets, Lon Crain, and […]

In Honor of Independence Day: A Patriotic Collage

July 4, 2026 Comments Off

As we celebrate the 250 years of the U.S., we bring you a beautiful collage of Rebekah Frances by the one and only Miranda Taylor Photography! Thank you to Miranda for these incredible images. In honor of Independence Day, also known as Fourth of July, we’re also sharing a few favorite quotes to inspire you and […]

Secretary Rollins Announces USDA Rule to Unlock Billions for American Farmers

July 4, 2026 Comments Off

President Trump Signs Executive Order Advancing Regenerative Agriculture; Secretary Rollins Announces USDA Rule to Unlock Billions for American Farmers From USDA: Washington, June 25, 2026 – On the heels of President Donald J. Trump signing an Executive Order advancing regenerative agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke L. Rollins simultaneously announced a final Regenerative Feedstock Rule, […]

EC Photo of the Day: Independence Day 2026

July 4, 2026 Comments Off

Just for July 4th, we’re featuring Dont Push My Buttons, a 2006 AQHA gelding by Three Dimension Zip, pictured here with his person, Carter Steele. Natasha Steele explains, “At 20 years old, he showed at the Trophy Circuit getting top placings in showmanship with his amateur owner, and taking his youth rider, Carter Steele, in the […]

Making It A Better World

July 3, 2026 Comments Off

Seeing a need for his expertise during the APHA World Show Open Pleasure Driving, Brian Isbell Garcia stepped up without being asked. By Delores Kuhlwein It’s easy for all the goodwill that happens at horse shows to get lost in the fray. However, a recent post by show mom Michelle Thode about her daughter, Christina, […]

EC Photo of the Day: Happy Friday!

July 3, 2026 Comments Off

“It’s Friday. The golden child of the weekdays. The superhero of the workweek. The welcome wagon to the weekend.” – William Anderson. Pictured to help us celebrate, our unanimous first place winners in the Rookie Hunter Under Saddle at the recent Michigan Quarter Horse Association’s Spartan Spectacular! Thank you to Ellaina Malloy for the adorable photo, […]

IEA Riders Dazzle at Western National Finals

July 2, 2026 Comments Off

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (Columbus, Ohio) – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) held its 20th annual Western National Finals during the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) World Championship Show on June 21-23 in Fort Worth, Texas. This is the 5th year that IEA has partnered with APHA to host their National Finals during the World […]

EC Photo of the Day: The Support Team

July 2, 2026 Comments Off

The walk up the ramp from the exit gate of the John Justin Arena in Fort Worth is often a time of quiet reflection, a space away from the hustle and bustle of the show. For Maggie Griffin Book, this is the sight that awaited her after she reached the top of the ramp and […]

Maggie Griffin Book and Yeehaw Cowboy Prevail at the 2026 APHA World Show

July 1, 2026 Comments Off

Almost everything that could have gone wrong from an Amateur exhibitor’s perspective seemed to for Maggie Griffin Book at the 2026 APHA World Championship Show. You name it – it probably happened. She persevered, however, with the help of her support team, and today, Maggie and Yeehaw Cowboy won World Championships in Amateur Trail 19&O, […]

EC Photo of the Day: Fricken Awesome

July 1, 2026 Comments Off

“A friend took this really good photo of my stud and I at the world show,” says Lindsay Murphy, who attended the show with trainer Kristin Layher and barnmate Hannah Hodges. “His name is Fricken Awesome and this was in the Novice Amateur HUS. We ended up in the top 10, and then we won the […]