In Loving Memory of Kruzin Pretty — 2013-2026
September 9, 2026 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Kruzin Pretty — 2013-2026
By Sandy Reese: I lost a piece of my heart earlier this week, but she is now pain free and galloping heaven’s fields. Darcy was my homebred unicorn who took me places and achieved things I had only dreamed of. Multiple NSBA Reserve World Championships, a Reserve Congress Championship, the 2017 AQHA High Point Hunter […]
Continue reading …NC Lawmakers Mandate Excused Absences for Students Who Ride or Work on a Farm
September 9, 2026 Comments Off on NC Lawmakers Mandate Excused Absences for Students Who Ride or Work on a Farm
The horse community raved about the welcome news from AQHA earlier this year regarding an initiative providing a pathway for requesting excused school absences for eligible Texas students competing at AQHA-approved events. ICYMI: https://www.aqha.com/-/game-changing-partnership-opens-new-doors-for-texas-youth-competing-at-aqha-events Following on its heels, hopefully in a new trend that’s here to stay, Raleigh News & Observer reported on September 4, […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: You and Your Horse
September 9, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: You and Your Horse
“You and your horse. His strength and beauty. Your knowledge and patience and determination and understanding and love. That’s what fuses the two of you into this marvelous partnership that makes you wonder… What can heaven offer any better than what I have here on earth?” – Monica Dickens. If you have a great photo […]
Continue reading …OSU Unveils Sites for Transformative Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Agronomy Discovery Center
September 8, 2026 Comments Off on OSU Unveils Sites for Transformative Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Agronomy Discovery Center
The new 275,000-square-foot Veterinary Teaching Hospital will house state-of-the-art technology and resources that will elevate the educational experience for students while increasing access to specialized veterinary care for clients across Oklahoma and the surrounding region. All photos: Oklahoma State University/GH2 Architects LLC. Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Oklahoma State University has announced the location of […]
Continue reading …Queen Of The Crowns: A Short Film Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Legendary Hatmaker Shorty Koger
September 8, 2026 Comments Off on Queen Of The Crowns: A Short Film Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Legendary Hatmaker Shorty Koger
15-Minute Short Film to Premiere October 1 at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, followed by an open to the public release October 10. COLUMBUS, OHIO — OCT 1— Queen of the Crowns, a new 15-minute short film celebrating the extraordinary life, artistry and enduring legacy of legendary Western hatmaker Shorty Koger, will make its […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Horse Show Kids
September 8, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Horse Show Kids
It’s the Horse Show Kid life, and it’s the best! This photo was taken this past weekend at the Utah Quarter Horse Association and Utah Paint Horse Club Heritage Classic at Utah State University Bastian Agricultural Center in South Jordan, Utah. The annual 4-judge show offers a full slate of AQHA, APHA, ApHC, and All Breed […]
Continue reading …More Around the Rings: 2026 California Championship
September 8, 2026 Comments Off on More Around the Rings: 2026 California Championship
The 2026 California Championship, produced by Pacific Coast Quarter Horse Association, took place Sept 2 – 6, 2026, at Paso Robles Event Center. The AQHA – NSBA – PCQHA –approved show hosted judges Clay Cavinder, Shaun Duley-Gloude, Michele Pearson, Curtis Reynolds. Scoresheets: https://www.californiachampionship.com/ Thanks to the talent of Gina Mae Photography for all the amazing candid images! […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Happy Labor Day 2026
September 7, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Happy Labor Day 2026
Welcoming our Labor Day 2026 is this incredible photo by Lisa Anderson Photography, LLC of Ty Petersen, son of AQHA/APHA Professional Trainers Eric and Alison Petersen of Mabel, Minnesota! “Now a 5th grader, Ty is already becoming a sought-after flag carrier and rider, and he continues to impress wherever he goes,” says WQHA. “He is […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings: 2026 California Championship
September 6, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: 2026 California Championship
The 2026 California Championship, produced by Pacific Coast Quarter Horse Association, is underway at Paso Robles Event Center. The Sept 2 – 6, 2026 event is AQHA – NSBA – PCQHA –approved, with judges Clay Cavinder, Shaun Duley-Gloude, Michele Pearson, Curtis Reynolds. Thanks to the talent of Gina Mae Photography, we have our first set of candid photos […]
Continue reading …2026 AQHA Collegiate Judging Contest
September 6, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 AQHA Collegiate Judging Contest
Entries are now open for the 2026 AQHA Collegiate Judging Contest, where the next generation of horsemen and horsewomen put their skills to the test. Sunday, November 8, 2026 Entry Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026 LATE Entry Deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026 Teams: $225* | Individual/Limited: $60* | Auditors: Free LATE Fee per Entry: $25 Plus the cost […]
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