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EC Photo of the Day: The First Taste of Sun Circuit Success

March 12, 2026 Comments Off

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 […]

Vaccination Planning is Key

March 11, 2026 Comments Off

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 […]

AQHA Announces Multi-Year Partnership With Love’s Travel Stops

March 11, 2026 Comments Off

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 […]

Super Sires at 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit – Scottsdale, AZ

March 11, 2026 Comments Off

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 […]

EC Photo of the Day: Fit For A Queen

March 11, 2026 Comments Off

It was a beautiful week, with several 70+ degree days at the IQHA Shamrock Shuffle! An Equine Chronicle was laid out at each table for spectators to enjoy. Pictured is 2026 Indiana Quarter Horse Association Queen Riata Rouch viewing the latest edition! Thank you to Riata for the beautiful photo! The results for the show […]

The Goldenn Girl Shines in Maiden Trail at 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit

March 10, 2026 Comments Off

Watch the beautiful and seemingly effortless trail pattern with The Goldenn Girl at the 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit! “Blanche” won the $7500 Added VS Code Blue / VS Goodride 5 & U Maiden Trail Stakes with Jesse Jones for owner Eric Mendrysa, and it was her first show competing in the trail. She was also […]

The Goldenn Girl shines to Win the VS Code Blue/VS Goodride Maiden Trail Stakes

March 10, 2026 Comments Off

Following up on her 2025 AQHA World Show Pleasure Versatility Challenge win, The Goldenn Girl competes in her first trail classes at the 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit to earn another coveted championship. By Delores Kuhlwein The intent of the Pleasure Versatility Challenge at the AQHA World Show is to showcase the versatility of the American […]

NSBA Announces 2025 Horse of the Year Awards

March 10, 2026 Comments Off

National Snaffle Bit Association is pleased to announce the association’s 2025 Horse Of The Year honorees: All Around Performance Horse Of The Year The Batchelor Owned by AK Performance Horses of Drayton Valley, Alberta, Canada Hunter/Jumper Horse Of The Year DGS Legacy Owned by Robin DeGraff of Reddick, Florida Rail Horse Of The Year R […]

EC Photo of the Day: Never Let Go

March 10, 2026 Comments Off

“When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.” — Carol Burnett. Pictured: Tami Farnsworth with her trainer, Robin Frid, when she was crowned NSBA World Champion in L1 Select Amateur Horsemanship with Break N The Law, aka “Peyton.” “It was such a very special day for me,” says Tami. “It […]

Steve Meadows wins 2026 Markel/APHA Professional Horseman of the Year

March 9, 2026 Comments Off

By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Lifelong horseman Steve Meadows of Staunton, Virginia, is being honored June 25, 2026, as the 2026 Markel/APHA Professional Horseman of the Year. A fourth-generation horseman, Steve has been involved the horse industry since childhood. Steve and his wife, Becky, own Meadows Quarter Horses; daughter Noel helps Steve train and show […]