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EC Photo of the Day: Senior Photo — Kayden Andrist & Majorly Worth It

November 1, 2026 Comments Off

For his senior photo, Kayden Andrist from Blomkest, Minnesota, is pictured with AQHA registered Majorly Worth It, bred by Craig and Anita Nelson of Bismarck, ND. The photo was taken by L Prahl Photography. Thank you to Kristy Goodall for sharing this meaningful moment of Kayden’s!If you have a great photo of the day, please email […]

2027 Arizona Sun Circuit Arena Schedule

October 31, 2026 Comments Off

Sun Circuit’s already on your calendar–now plan your day! Check out the arena schedule at https://www.suncircuit.com/arena-schedule/ Plan your show: https://www.suncircuit.com/

Happy Halloween from The Equine Chronicle!

October 31, 2026 Comments Off

At the 2026 APHA Western National Championship at South Point Equestrian Center and Arena in Las Vegas this past week, exhibitors celebrated with costume contests! The winner of the group contest was “Toy Story,” pictured above, and the individual youth winner: the Mummy, pictured below: Enjoy more photos below from Ruehle Photographix, Sandy Jirkovsky, […]

EC Photo of the Day: Symmetrical Skeleton

October 31, 2026 Comments Off

“Here’s my daughter with a reserve world champion halter horse, painted up for Halloween,” says Michele Peterson. “Symmetrical is by My Intention out of Coolatte by At Long Last.” We love it, Michele! It was the perfect photo to kick off Halloween and the last day of October.If you have a great photo of the […]

Around the Rings: 2026 Appaloosa World Championship Show

October 31, 2026 Comments Off

The 2026 Appaloosa Horse Club World Show is underway October 30 – November 7, 2026, at Will Rogers Equestrian Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Learn more about the show and find results on the ApHC website: https://www.appaloosa.com/world-show Thank you to Dr. Ted Zajac for the G-Man style photos from the first day of the show!

EC Photo of the Day: Stealing Hearts

October 30, 2026 Comments Off

“This is my daughter with our new (John Simon) filly ‘Just Like June,’ who she has fully claimed since we brought her home from Erin Bradshaw’s this summer. She stole my next show horse!” says Jessi Zeh. It makes sense to us! Thank you to Jessi for the adorable photo. If you have a great photo […]

APHA Western National Championship Show Continues Growth in 2026

October 29, 2026 Comments Off

By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Entries were up at the 2026 APHA Western National Show, which took place October 22–25 in Las Vegas, Nevada. More than 1,200 entries trotted into the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center to vie for national championship titles, prizes and bragging rights. That represents a 9% growth in APHA class […]

Premature Foal Spends Month in UC Davis NICU

October 29, 2026 Comments Off

“Case of the Month” – October 2026, UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine By Rob Warren, October 19, 2026 Dave Aguilar took precautions and tried to be fool proof by foaling out his mare Sierra (Cajos Wild Angel) at his primary veterinarian’s clinic. Sierra had multiple healthy foals in prior years and usually foaled […]

EC Photo of the Day: Little Hands, Big Love for Horses

October 29, 2026 Comments Off

“Some of the sweetest moments at a horse show happen outside the show pen,” says Brynlee Evans. “A little love and a gentle touch during the Zone One Horse Show in Eugene, Oregon. Raising the next generation of horse lovers, one special moment at a time.” Thank you to Brynlee for sending us this image […]

Back to Berrien Challenge 2027

October 28, 2026 Comments Off

One Nomination Fee. Three Opportunities to win $100K in Prize Money. Start planning ahead, find your prospect, and get involved. You won’t want to miss out. July 21 – 24, 2027 Berrien Springs, Michigan Any registered 2YO is eligible, single one-time nomination fee, and the challenge is held in conjunction with the Back to […]