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EC Photo of the Day: It Doesn’t Get Any Better

May 7, 2026 Comments Off

This adorable leadliner is Ellie Bertone, who was excited to be riding at the April show of the Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club series in Ohio. “Even better, it was her 3rd birthday!” says Ashlyn Schertz of Artfully Expected Fine Art, the official photographer for the series. Thank you to Ellie’s mom for the post […]

Around the Rings: 2026 Iowa QHA Mayflower State Show

May 6, 2026 Comments Off

April 30-May 3, 2026, marked the dates for this year’s Iowa Quarter Horse Association Mayflower State Show at Jacobson Exhibition Center at Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. The show offered 4 AQHA and 2 NSBA Judges: Sissy Anderson, Jonathan Meilleur, Jimmy Daurio, and Nancy Alto-Renfro. Congratulations to the High Point and Reserve High Point winners: […]

Around the Rings: 2026 Iowa Pinto Horse Association Spring Fling

May 6, 2026 Comments Off

The Iowa Pinto Horse Association just wrapped up their 2026 Spring Fling at Iowa Equestrian Center in Cedar Rapids. The May 1-3 show hosted judges Deb Jarvis, Sandra Curl (NSBA), Dee Dee Douglas (NSBA), Cindy Chilton-Moore (NSBA). Thank you to Ten-R Photography for the wonderful photos! 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘊𝘈𝘕𝘋𝘐𝘋 𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘍𝘙𝘌𝘌 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘖𝘊𝘐𝘈𝘓 𝘔𝘌𝘋𝘐𝘈 𝘜𝘚𝘌 𝘖𝘕𝘓𝘠! https://10rphoto.pixieset.com/ipsf526candids/ […]

Approaching Age 95, Duane Van Horn Marks 85 Wins & 18 Circuit Championships

May 6, 2026 Comments Off

On the cusp of turning age 95 this May (on May 25th to be exact), Duane Van Horn of Cedar Rapids is still setting milestones in the saddle. “Since I started showing again after losing my dear wife Beverly, five years ago I’ve had 85 wins, 18 circuit championships, and 7 IQHA championships at almost […]

EC Photo of the Day: Hope is Like the Sun

May 6, 2026 Comments Off

“Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us.” –Samuel Smiles. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

My Senior Horse Awards to Be Presented at 2026 APHA World Championships

May 5, 2026 Comments Off

My Senior Horse has partnered with the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) to present a new series of awards at the 2026 APHA World Championships, taking place June 19-July 4 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, in Fort Worth, Texas. The award will recognize outstanding senior equine athletes by honoring the high-point horses aged 15 […]

TQHA Lucky Seven Classic Delivers Record Growth, Standout Competition, and National Visibility

May 5, 2026 Comments Off

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2026 TQHA Lucky Seven Classic Delivers Record Growth, Standout Competition, and National Visibility Murfreesboro, Tenn. — The Tennessee Quarter Horse Association (TQHA) welcomed exhibitors from across the country to the 2026 Lucky Seven Classic, delivering a week defined by strong competition, meaningful payouts, and continued momentum across the American Quarter Horse […]

EC Photo of the Day: Bitten by the Horse Bug

May 5, 2026 Comments Off

Slater just might have been bitten by the horse bug, especially after taking a spin on multiple Congress and World Champion Certainly Flatlined, aka “Perfect Peter,” at Starnes Quarter Horses this spring! He’s being led by his proud grandparents, Shane and Kenna. “Love this picture with our grandson!” says Kenna. If you have a great photo of […]

Around the Rings: The SOQHA Pre-Madness 2026

May 5, 2026 Comments Off

The Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association hosts The Madness each year at WEC in Wilmington, Ohio, preceded by the Pre-Madness! This year, the Pre-Madness spanned the dates of April 30th to May 3rd, and May 4th was the day off before The Madness, May 5th to 10th. The show is AQHA, NSBA, OQHA & SOQHA […]

Download the Free Pinnacle Circuit Pattern Book

May 4, 2026 Comments Off

2026 Pinnacle Circuit May 6-11 South Point, Las Vegas PATTERN BOOK Download your free digital copy of the Pinnacle Circuit Pattern Book The book includes Showmanship, Horsemanship, Equitation, Trail, Ranch Trail, English Versatility and AQHA pattern numbers. Individual printed patterns will be available at the show office. Learn more about the show: Pinnacle Circuit – Pinnacle […]