Super Sires All-Breed Purses Coming to 2026 APHA World Show
January 21, 2026 Comments Off on Super Sires All-Breed Purses Coming to 2026 APHA World Show
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Super Sires is adding $46,000 for five new all-breed Western pleasure and longe line class purses, hosted in conjunction with the 2026 APHA World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas. The lineup will include: $31,000-added Super Sires Novice Horse Western Pleasure (all breeds, all ages) Open/Limited/Non-Pro/Color purses $5,000-added Super Sires […]
Continue reading …Don’t Be a Wanna Be — A Powerful EC Blog by Jennifer Sawyer
January 21, 2026 Comments Off on Don’t Be a Wanna Be — A Powerful EC Blog by Jennifer Sawyer
An EC Blog by Jennifer Sawyer: Don’t be a wanna be…. Wanna be blowing up show club posts how they didn’t add your class or took out your division when you haven’t shown in years and don’t plan to. Wanna be posting hateful comments on sale ads when you’ve never ridden that discipline, or have […]
Continue reading …Paynt Points Incentive Program — 2026 Update
January 21, 2026 Comments Off on Paynt Points Incentive Program — 2026 Update
From APHA: Launched in 2025, Paynt Points is a competition incentive program that directly rewards exhibitors for points earned in APHA-approved shows. All APHA Amateur, Youth, Novice and Walk-Trot points earned in 2025 automatically generate twice-a-year payouts to the horse owner/lessee at the time the points were earned. Beginning in 2026, Open points receive Paynt […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: The Best Thing
January 21, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: The Best Thing
“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” – Audrey Hepburn. Happy National Hugging Day from the Equine Chronicle! If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …APHA Judge Tenure Milestones Awarded to 17
January 20, 2026 Comments Off on APHA Judge Tenure Milestones Awarded to 17
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: In recognition of their dedication and lasting contributions, APHA is pleased to celebrate 17 judges with judge tenure milestones. The award, symbolized by a tenure ring or pendant, represents the countless hours judges spend in the arena, the champions they crown and the support they provide exhibitors at all levels. […]
Continue reading …FDA Approves First Generic Drug for Control of Clinical Signs of Equine Cushing’s Disease
January 20, 2026 Comments Off on FDA Approves First Generic Drug for Control of Clinical Signs of Equine Cushing’s Disease
January 9, 2026 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Zygolide (pergolide tablets) for the control of clinical signs associated with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) in horses. PPID is also known as Equine Cushing’s Disease, an endocrine condition affecting the pituitary gland of horses. Zygolide contains the same active ingredient (pergolide) as the […]
Continue reading …Making Open Trail History in 2026: A Sudden Impulse
January 20, 2026 Comments Off on Making Open Trail History in 2026: A Sudden Impulse
Ride for $142,000 in total prize money. Featuring a first-ever $100,000 winner’s payout with an additional $40,000 up for grabs, and a $2,000 Limited Rider bonus. This class will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, in the Grand Arena at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Be on the lookout for more details from […]
Continue reading …Ranch Added Money at 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit
January 20, 2026 Comments Off on Ranch Added Money at 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit
$2,500 Added Kail Quarter Horses 4 Year Old Ranch Riding Derby Sponsored by Kail Quarter Horses Jackpot Fee-$150- 100% payback. Champion-Buckle and Awards through 5th $2,500 Added Rancho D’Siete Non-Pro Derby Sponsored by Rancho D’Siete Jackpot Fee-$150-100% payback Champion-Buckle and Awards through 5th $2,500 Added Headley Quarter Horses L1 Open Ranch Horse Stakes […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day: Meet Moose!
January 20, 2026 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day: Meet Moose!
Meet “Moose,” born on January 12, 2026. “This handsome boy is by No Doubt Im Lazy and out of Made a Pretty Penny (Machine Made mare),” says Tabatha Poling of Poling Performance Horses. He’s just gorgeous, Tabatha! Thank you for sharing him with our readers.If you have a great photo of the day, please email […]
Continue reading …Art of the Cowgirl Foundation Offers Six Fellowships in 2026
January 19, 2026 Comments Off on Art of the Cowgirl Foundation Offers Six Fellowships in 2026
Cowgirls are known for their strength, courage and resilience. Whether they’re working on a ranch, in the arena, at an easel or a workbench, they apply their skills and ingenuity to solve problems and create masterpieces, using their hearts, hands, and creativity. The late Tammy Pate, founder of Art of the Cowgirl, knew this from […]
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