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Iowa Quarter Horse Association Honors Two Inductions into their Hall of Fame

January 15, 2026 Comments Off

From the Iowa Quarter Horse Association, January 15, 2026 Kicking off its 75th Anniversary year, the Iowa Quarter Horse Association (IQHA) held its annual awards banquet in Des Moines on January 10, 2026, to honor their year-end award winners from their 2025 show season. In addition, two inductions were made into the IQHA Hall […]

EC Photo of the Day — A Wonderful Dog

January 15, 2026 Comments Off

“Once you have had a wonderful dog, a life without one is a life diminished.” — Dean Koontz. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

Kickstart Your Horse Journey in 2026 – Free Safety & Behaviour Course for Youth!

January 15, 2026 Comments Off

Guelph – ON, Jan 14, 2026 – Ready to level up your horse knowledge in the new year? Equine Guelph, the horse owner’s centre at the University of Guelph, is thrilled to offer FREE access to its On-Demand Horse Behaviour and Safety course for youth from January 1 – March 31, 2026! This is your chance to […]

Straight from the Rider’s Mouth: Saying the Hardest Goodbye

January 14, 2026 Comments Off

By UC Davis’ Lizzy Schulz, NCEA News: Lizzy Schulz is a UC Davis junior from Marietta, Georgia. A Reiner and horse care captain, she has competed in USEF Medal Finals as well as USHJA Medal Finals, and was active in the Georgia Hunter Jumper Association. She is a managerial economics major with a minor in accounting […]

Andrea Fappani Becomes NRHA’s First $10 Million Dollar Rider

January 14, 2026 Comments Off

January 9, 2026 by NRHA The National Reining Horse Association has officially entered a new era, and at its forefront stands Andrea Fappani. With the conclusion of the 2025 NRHA Futurity Open Finals, Fappani became the first and only NRHA rider to surpass $10 million in NRHA Lifetime Earnings, further solidifying his position as the […]

2026 AQHLead Grant Recipients Announced

January 14, 2026 Comments Off

The American Quarter Horse Association introduces the AQHLead Class of 2026, presented by Farnam, and supported by the American Quarter Horse Foundation. The American Quarter Horse Association, American Quarter Horse Foundation and Farnam are pleased to partner for the shared commitment to the development of young adults and their continuous involvement in the equine industry […]

EC Photo of the Day: You and Your Dream

January 14, 2026 Comments Off

“The only thing that stands between you and your dream is the will to try and the belief that it is actually possible.” ―Joel Brown. Deanna Bailey explains she has been competing at the AQHA World Show since 2014, and has been fortunate enough to have some success to keep her dream alive, including a […]

2026 Fun in the Sun NSBA Show High Points & Circuit Award Winners

January 13, 2026 Comments Off

The 2026 Fox Lea Winter AQHA & NSBA Fun In The Sun Circuit took place January 3 – 11, 2026, at Fox Lea Farm in Venice, Florida! The event offered 6 AQHA Shows, NSBA classes, plus an NSBA Futurity, with a day off on January 7th. Photos from Gordon Downey can be accessed at this link: Even […]

EC Blog: A Few Polished Seconds by Nicole Ross

January 13, 2026 Comments Off

Everyone says they want a farm or to live the cowboy lifestyle. The kind Facebook and Instagram sell you. Rolling green fields, spotless coops, egg baskets lined up just right, weed-free gardens, beautiful happy horses and a slow, dreamy life. But that version is the highlight reel, friends. A lot of days look like sloshing […]

AQHA Announces 2026 Dates

January 13, 2026 Comments Off

Mark your calendar with the tentative dates for these 2026 AQHA events. The American Quarter Horse Association has an exciting line-up of events planned for 2026. Mark your calendars and set your reminders today with these dates. Dates are tentative and subject to change. January 13-15: 2026 Boehringer Ingelheim Professional Horsemen Academy, South Point Hotel and Casino, […]