Innovation and Tradition Combine in Another Successful Sun Circuit
March 18, 2026 Comments Off on Innovation and Tradition Combine in Another Successful Sun Circuit
With a little less than 30,000 AQHA entries and almost 40,000 total entries, the 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit not only felt huge; it was huge. AzQHA welcomed 1,800 horses to WestWorld in Scottsdale, February 27 through March 8th, with 10 days of sun, robust competition across all levels and a plethora of awards and added […]
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“True friends are always together in spirit.” — L.M. Montgomery. Meet Abby Hokana and Ruby, pictured at the 2023 Arizona Sun Circuit! Thank you to Dana Hokana Performance Horses for the fantastic photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Around the Rings: Florida PHC 2026 Holiday Classic-Shamrocks and Snowflakes
March 17, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: Florida PHC 2026 Holiday Classic-Shamrocks and Snowflakes
It’s no surprise the Florida Paint Horse Club took their usual inventiveness to recreate their Holiday Classic, delayed due to the late 2025 EHV outbreak, into another marvelous event! Their reimagined Holiday Classic POR, together with Shamrocks and Snowflakes, made a splash at WEC-Ocala March 12-15, 2026. Read on for the show summary from FPHC President […]
Continue reading …$118,500 for Ranch Horses at the 2026 APHA World Show
March 17, 2026 Comments Off on $118,500 for Ranch Horses at the 2026 APHA World Show
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Ranch horses ride for $118,500 added at the 2026 APHA World Championship Show, taking place this summer in Fort Worth, Texas. The ranch events take place June 29–July 4. They include APHA world championships for Paint Horses, as well as all-breed International Ranch Horse Association events. The 2026 ranch events feature: $27,000 […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings: Florida Color Horse Club 2026 Winter Breakout
March 17, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: Florida Color Horse Club 2026 Winter Breakout
On February 21–22, 2026, the Florida Color Horse Club hosted their first show of the year, the Winter Breakout. This event also marked the club’s first show in Tampa, Florida, and it was a tremendous success. Keep scrolling for the high point winners, and for more photos from the official show photographer, Baylie Meyer of […]
Continue reading …National Cowgirl Museum Celebrates Escaramuza Tradition and Honors Charrería Excellence During Día de la Charra
March 17, 2026 Comments Off on National Cowgirl Museum Celebrates Escaramuza Tradition and Honors Charrería Excellence During Día de la Charra
FORT WORTH, Texas (2026) — Approximately 400 guests gathered at the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame (The Cowgirl) in Fort Worth, Texas, March 7 to celebrate Día de la Charra, a vibrant community event honoring the heritage, athleticism, and cultural significance of the escaramuza and the women of charrería. The celebration brought together charra teams, […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Happy St. Patrick’s Day from The Equine Chronicle!
March 17, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Happy St. Patrick’s Day from The Equine Chronicle!
Did you remember to wear your green today? Today, we share a photo of a lovely lady in green, Kaleena Weakly, with her horse, Dun Gone Southern, aka “Karl.” We also are sharing a silly joke from Good Housekeeping: Where do leprechauns hang out? On the paddy-o.
Continue reading …Around the Rings: 2026 Cactus Reining Classic
March 17, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: 2026 Cactus Reining Classic
The Cactus Reining Classic is underway at WestWorld of Scottsdale! Established in 2005 at Westworld, the show has become one of NRHA’s top 10 annual events. View the show schedule and watch the livestream: https://brumleyevents.com/cactus-reining-classic/ The live feed is always free through Brumley Events — any site with a different URL or one that is requesting […]
Continue reading …2026-2027 AQHA Executive Committee Elected at AQHA Convention
March 16, 2026 Comments Off on 2026-2027 AQHA Executive Committee Elected at AQHA Convention
Jim Brinkman elected AQHA President; Victor Wolf joins the AQHA Executive Committee. The 2026-2027 American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee was elected on March 16 at the 2026 AQHA Convention in Las Vegas. Though AQHA operates primarily upon the decisions of its members through the board of directors, the five-person Executive Committee is responsible for implementing important […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Love, Hope, and Dreams
March 16, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Love, Hope, and Dreams
“To many, the words ‘love’, ‘hope’ and ‘dreams’ are synonymous with horses… if you never love a horse, you will never understand.”—Winston Churchill. Meet Kenidee Thomas and “Izzy,” their third and final foal of the season, winding down after a long day! Thank you to Lora Knelly for thewonderful photo! If you have a great photo […]
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