“Rain or Shine – we show!” states the Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association (OFQHA), and that harkens back to what we fondly remember as the basis for our beginnings in the horse show world. The OFQHA is definitely an answer to the call for a return to that feeling of camaraderie at shows. The grass roots […]
Continue reading …“Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to.”– Alfred A. Montapert. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …By Delores Kuhlwein Imagine a national association that can offer to the ranch horse industry what NRHA offers to reining. Such an association would have renowned ranch horse experts such as Pete Kyle, Bud Lyon, Steve Meadows, Shannon Quinlan Hill, Dana Hokana, John Irish, and Rhonda Replogle on its advisory panel, just to name […]
Continue reading …The stalling verification list is now available for the 2025 APHA/WCHA Halter Million! View the list here: HM Entry Information – APHA: American Paint Horse Association 𝙉𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚? Send an email to aphaevents@apha.com and provide the agent’s name and the requested adjustments by Wednesday, September 10, for stall assignments to be complete! […]
Continue reading …By Liza Crissiuma Gershony, UC Davis VGL: The UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) is excited to announce the release of the APHA White Pattern Registration Eligibility Panel, a new DNA testing panel designed to support registration of Paint Horses with the American Paint Horse Association (APHA). This specialized panel includes all currently recognized white patterning […]
Continue reading …“Animals are the bridge between us and the beauty of all that is natural. They show us what’s missing in our lives, and how to love ourselves more completely and unconditionally. They connect us back to who we are, and to the purpose of why we’re here.”– Trisha McCagh. If you have a great photo […]
Continue reading …The Northwest Emerald’s 40th Anniversary and the Southwest Washington Paint Horse Club’s 50th Anniversary Celebration wraps up today, Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, WA. The AQHA/APHA Show offers four judges total, with Clint Fullerton and Charlie Cole for show one, and all four judges including Kevin Hood and Sandy Curl for […]
Continue reading …The Nebraska Paint Horse Club & Iowa Pinto Horse Association Combining Colors Show, August 29-31, 2025, was a big hit at the Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. Judges for the event: Jill Paxton, Don Beard, Trisha Shorten-Armstrong, and Dawn Taylor. The show is also the home of the Midwest Cash Incentive Challenge, a futurity program aimed at […]
Continue reading …Ranch Exhibitors showed up in force for The 2025 California Championship Show, especially with classes like Ranch Trail Stakes with $2500 added money! This Junior Horse and Champion, Electric N Hollywood, might be jumping for joy! “Jake” is owned by Nancy Gillett and shown by Laurel Walker Denton. Thank you to Lolly for the fantastic photo! […]
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