Don’t. You. Dare. Quiet Quit. – An EC Blog by Deb Purdy
February 16, 2026 Comments Off on Don’t. You. Dare. Quiet Quit. – An EC Blog by Deb Purdy
Don’t. You. Dare. Quiet Quit. The arena does not need fewer seasoned riders. The barn aisle does not need less wisdom. The next generation does not need us stepping aside politely. They need to see what longevity looks like. They need to witness someone adjusting goals without abandoning identity. They need to hear a woman […]
Continue reading …EC Memory Lane Monday: In Loving Memory of Gallant Zippo
February 16, 2026 Comments Off on EC Memory Lane Monday: In Loving Memory of Gallant Zippo
In honor of a reader-inspired idea to recognize important horses of our past, each Monday we are saluting a different horse. This week’s honoree is Gallant Zippo, who will also be inducted into the 2026 APHA Hall of Fame. According to APHA, “the 2007 chestnut overo gelding earned 5,596.5 APHA points, including 10 world championships, […]
Continue reading …Happy Presidents’ Day – US Presidents and Their Horses
February 16, 2026 Comments Off on Happy Presidents’ Day – US Presidents and Their Horses
Happy President’s Day! For many of us, it’s a welcome day off, which was part of its intent. The History Channel says, “Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, the holiday became popularly known as Presidents’ Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day: Super Bowl Foal
February 16, 2026 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day: Super Bowl Foal
“We had a colt by Made Four It and out of KM Best Of The Best on Super Bowl Sunday right after the Super Bowl ended,” explain Ceralena Gray and Jeremy Price. Momma and baby are pictured below, and above is the super colt with their Bernese Mountain Dog, Tula, who loves to be around […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Future Champion
February 15, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Future Champion
This absolutely adorable future AQHA rider is Grayson Hill, born January 3, 2026, to parents Katie and Matt Hill. She already looks right at home in that saddle! Thank you to Kaitlyn Hill for the amazing share, and to photographer B.L. Bishop Photography. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it […]
Continue reading …American Horse Council Letter to the University of California Board of Regents
February 15, 2026 Comments Off on American Horse Council Letter to the University of California Board of Regents
From the American Horse Council: The American Horse Council has formally sent a letter to the University of California Board of Regents urging transparency and reconsideration of UC Davis’ decision to downgrade its varsity equestrian team.As a premier land-grant university, UC Davis has long celebrated its agricultural roots and its leadership in animal science, veterinary […]
Continue reading …Valentine’s Day Advice – How to Survive As the Other Half of A Horse-A-Holic
February 14, 2026 Comments Off on Valentine’s Day Advice – How to Survive As the Other Half of A Horse-A-Holic
They are legends in their own time; you may have only caught a glimpse of them or heard their names in passing. Some are elusive, like fleeting deer. Others are an ever-present force easily found sleeping in a chair in a barn aisle, glued to their smart phones in the stands at a horse show, […]
Continue reading …EC Valentine Photo of the Day: Laura Hulse and Kevin
February 14, 2026 Comments Off on EC Valentine Photo of the Day: Laura Hulse and Kevin
“I love you not only for what you are but for what I am when I am with you.” – Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Pictured are Laura Hulse and her love, Zipping Lazy, aka “Kevin,” by Lazy Loper and out of Im Invited to Zip. Thank you to Thompson Berryhill for sharing this meaningful photo of this […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – SAQHA Hits Home Run with 2026 Ranch Challenge Event
February 13, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings – SAQHA Hits Home Run with 2026 Ranch Challenge Event
The setting for the 2026 SAQHA Saguaro Classic Quarter Horse Show, January 27th through Feb 1st, 2026, was Horseshoe Park in Queen Creek, Arizona. The longstanding show formerly set in Southern Arizona celebrated another year in the Valley of the Sun as it has continuously evolved to meet the needs of the local and regional Quarter […]
Continue reading …American Horse Council Releases 2026 AHC Horse Industry Tax Handbook
February 13, 2026 Comments Off on American Horse Council Releases 2026 AHC Horse Industry Tax Handbook
Washington, D.C. — February 9, 2026 — The American Horse Council (AHC) today announced the release of the 2026 AHC Tax Handbook, the organization’s most comprehensive and up-to-date resource on federal tax policy affecting the U.S. equine industry. The handbook is now available to purchase as a PDF download for $50. The 2026 edition reflects […]
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