Supporting other disciplines and appreciating all breeds for their athleticism and versatility? That’s what true horsemen do. Christina Brantner of Christina Brantner Performance Horses, LLC, and Dustin Eickenhorst of Eickenhorst Performance Horses, LLC, posted this video of two grays – one Warmblood, and one Quarter Horse – performing lead changes on social media and were […]
Continue reading …New Children’s Book Celebrates Chincoteague Ponies and the Enduring Legacy of Misty
June 10, 2026 Comments Off on New Children’s Book Celebrates Chincoteague Ponies and the Enduring Legacy of Misty
June 10, 2026—As Chincoteague Island, Virginia, prepares for its 101st annual Pony Penning Week, author Susan Friedland, biographer of beloved horse author Marguerite Henry, is set to release “Swirl: My Wild Island Pony,” a new picture book inspired by the island’s famous wild ponies and the tradition that captivated generations of horse lovers through “Misty […]
Continue reading …Entries Posted for 2026 APHA World Championship Show
June 10, 2026 Comments Off on Entries Posted for 2026 APHA World Championship Show
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Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: The Beauty of Sisters
June 10, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: The Beauty of Sisters
“Sisters become more beautiful as each day passes by.”—Michelle Malm. In late 2025, we shared a glimpse of trainer Julie Harnish’s journey after her diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). If you know Julie, you’ll find the positive outlook in her journey the norm for her– if not, you’ll find it remarkable. Read our Q & […]
Continue reading …EC Blog: That Space? Not An Invitation to Merge with Reckless Abandon
June 9, 2026 Comments Off on EC Blog: That Space? Not An Invitation to Merge with Reckless Abandon
We thought it was just us. The frustration we sometimes feel while on the road, trying to keep our horses safe. We don’t think most people mean anything by their lack of knowledge while driving around our horse trailers– but nonetheless, we were compelled to share the words of our EC writer extraordinaire, Taylor Fabus, […]
Continue reading …A Vintage Smoke Becomes an NRHA Million Dollar Sire
June 9, 2026 Comments Off on A Vintage Smoke Becomes an NRHA Million Dollar Sire
June 8, 2026 by NRHA The National Reining Horse Association proudly recognizes A Vintage Smoke as NRHA’s newest Million Dollar Sire, marking an exciting new chapter in the legacy of one of reining’s most accomplished stallions. Owned by Diane Mesmer and bred and nominated by Karl Hapcic, the stallion is by A Sparkling Vintage and […]
Continue reading …WCHA 2026 Supreme Championship Show Champions
June 9, 2026 Comments Off on WCHA 2026 Supreme Championship Show Champions
May 15-17, 2026, marked the dates of the annual World Conformation Horse Association (WCHA) Supreme Championship in Oklahoma City! The event offered four AQHA special event halter only shows, as well as four APHA special event halter only shows, for a total of eight judges. Each class had paybacks, and each class had a Supreme Champion. […]
Continue reading …New World Screwworm Update from the American Horse Council
June 9, 2026 Comments Off on New World Screwworm Update from the American Horse Council
As of June 8, 2026, there have now been multiple New World Screwworm detections in Texas, with one being in a county bordering New Mexico. Livestock movement restrictions are in place in Texas and information can be found here: https://www.tahc.texas.gov/ The American Horse Council (AHC) is working to share critical information for horse owners regarding […]
Continue reading …EC Photos of the Day: If You Let Us “Shannon” Once, We Will Shenanigan
June 9, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photos of the Day: If You Let Us “Shannon” Once, We Will Shenanigan
“In 2017, Show Horses by Shannon hauled several horses to the Ledges State Park for a photo shoot,” says photographer Kirstie Marie Jones. (Pictured above.) “Nine years later, Shannon Walker and Hannah Lind of Show Horses By Shannon hauled 7 more horses there for a fun-filled picture day!” says Kirstie. Photos below by Kirstie Marie […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings: 2026 POA MidAmerica Regional Show
June 8, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: 2026 POA MidAmerica Regional Show
The 2026 MidAmerica Regional POA Show, hosted by the Sooner Pony of the Americas Club, just finished up after spanning the dates of June 5-7 at the Salt Fork Event Center in Alva, Oklahoma. The Regional show, which hosted judge Jeannie Young, serves Region V, which includes Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas, Mexico, and Central America). The […]
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