Featured 2026 Western Pleasure Futurities at the March To Virginia AQHA and NSBA Show
April 1, 2026 Comments Off on Featured 2026 Western Pleasure Futurities at the March To Virginia AQHA and NSBA Show
From NSBA: The 2026 Virginia Maiden Three Year Old and Older Western Pleasure Futurity featured a deep field of tough competitors who were vying for $70,000 in total payouts to Open, Intermediate and Limited divisions in Lexington, Virginia. The title class was one of six added money Western Pleasure futurities featured at the March To […]
Continue reading …How Artificial Intelligence Could Improve Fracture Detection in Horses
March 31, 2026 Comments Off on How Artificial Intelligence Could Improve Fracture Detection in Horses
Equine Science Update, posted by Mark Andrews: Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) could help veterinarians detect fractures in animals more quickly and accurately. Their work has been shortlisted for the STEM for Britain 2026 award and highlights how technology developed for human medicine can also benefit animal health and welfare. […]
Continue reading …American Quarter Horse Awards Added to USHJA Amateur Hunter Championships
March 31, 2026 Comments Off on American Quarter Horse Awards Added to USHJA Amateur Hunter Championships
Top-performing American Quarter Horses at both the East and West Coast Championships will receive $2,500 in 2026. From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association is introducing the American Quarter Horse High-Score Award at the 2026 United States Hunter Jumper Association Amateur Hunter Championships. Presented in partnership with Judy Canfield Power and Rick and Lori […]
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Relearning how to walk, run, and ride after a disfiguring injury didn’t deter Maddie Dawson from her journey with horses. Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right. — Henry Ford. By Delores Kuhlwein Maddie Dawson was, one might say, the typical nine-year-old, living life to the fullest by riding […]
Continue reading …The 2026 CINCH Horsemanship Invitational Qualifier List
March 31, 2026 Comments Off on The 2026 CINCH Horsemanship Invitational Qualifier List
From NSBA: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗛 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲! The CINCH Horsemanship Invitational brings together a select group of riders who have proven they have what it takes to take the lead. Presented by CINCH JEANS, this is the 𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 of Horsemanship — and the list of qualified exhibitors reflects exactly that. 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: In Loving Memory of VS Shes My Alibi
March 31, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: In Loving Memory of VS Shes My Alibi
We’ve posted photos of this lovely mare, VS Shes My Alibi, aka “Ali,” on our pages in the past. “We lost her in January and this photo was taken of my friend, Kelsi Peiffer’s daughter, and Ali at her last show. Ali loved kids and was such an empathic mare. If you’d like to choose […]
Continue reading …EC Blog: Owning Horses Can Stink by Tara Venable
March 30, 2026 Comments Off on EC Blog: Owning Horses Can Stink by Tara Venable
By Tara Venable This is a true story, and I would like to formally apologize in advance for making you read it… Sunday was one of those perfect days. Sunny. 70 degrees. The kind of weather where you think, Ah yes, today I shall be productive and feel good about it. Naturally, I decided it […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings: 2026 SCQHA Southern Gold Classic
March 30, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: 2026 SCQHA Southern Gold Classic
The South Carolina Quarter Horse Association recently held its landmark show, the Southern Gold Classic, February 27 – March 1, 2026, in Camden, SC, awarding thousands in money and prizes. The AQHA, NSBA, & SCQHA Approved event with judges Jennifer Kunkle (NSBA), John Kunkle, & Mike Hoeppner, and the SCQHA once again offered money added Premier Sires Futurity Classes! […]
Continue reading …Memory Lane Monday: Legendary AQHA Stallion Artful Move, 1986-2017
March 30, 2026 Comments Off on Memory Lane Monday: Legendary AQHA Stallion Artful Move, 1986-2017
In recognition of the horses who shaped our industry, we are honoring those horses for Memory Lane Mondays. Below, we share the beautiful tribute by Kara Jo (Cecil) Wietrzykowski for Artful Move, the sire, grandsire, and great grandsire of multiple World, Reserve World, and Congress Champions. A Love Affair By: Kara Jo (Cecil) Wietrzykowski From the very […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Is it Monday Again?
March 30, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Is it Monday Again?
“This is your Monday morning reminder that you can handle whatever this week throws at you.” — Unknown. In recognition of Monday, we revisit this absolutely epic, classic photo of Lucy Lewis with her horse, Axle, taken by Mallory Beinborn of Impulse Photography. It’s proof that although things sometimes don’t go as planned, we can […]
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