Back Numbers: It’s All In The Details
It only takes a moment sitting ringside at a horse show to appreciate the attention to detail that competitors bring to their sand-covered stage. Each crystal-covered jacket, perfectly placed band, tightly wrapped braid, and tangle-free tail creates a picture-perfect image for judges to evaluate. The effort and investment in competing in this sport cannot be overstated. Yet, there is one area that many exhibitors often overlook: the proper display of back numbers.
Sumac GunnaBeFlashy — 2026 Cactus Reining Classic Open Maturity L2 & L3/4 Co Champion
March 19, 2026 Comments Off on Sumac GunnaBeFlashy — 2026 Cactus Reining Classic Open Maturity L2 & L3/4 Co Champion
Two Time AQHA Superhorse Sumac GunnaBeFlashy (Gunnatrashya x Chics Graceful Whiz) made news as the first Ranch horse to win the AQHA Superhorse title in 2024, then he came back in 2025 to win it again. “Romeo,” owned by Leslie Lange, is no one-trick pony, however. At the 2026 Cactus Reining Classic, Bud Lyon piloted […]
Continue reading …More Around the Rings: 2026 Cactus Reining Classic
March 19, 2026 Comments Off on More Around the Rings: 2026 Cactus Reining Classic
The Cactus Reining Classic continues to shine at WestWorld of Scottsdale! View the show schedule and watch the livestream: https://brumleyevents.com/cactus-reining-classic/ See the first set of candid photos from Monday by clicking the link: Around the Rings: 2026 Cactus Reining Classic | Equine Chronicle
Continue reading …Delaney Lee follows Sun Circuit with a Bang at the Cactus Reining Classic
March 18, 2026 Comments Off on Delaney Lee follows Sun Circuit with a Bang at the Cactus Reining Classic
Earlier this month, we shared photos of Delaney and Betcha Want This in the Youth Final 4 Horsemanship at Arizona Sun Circuit with Jewett Performance Horses. This week, she’s collecting prizes in reining with Hit The Walla under the guidance of Martin Padilla at the Cactus Classic! Watch Delaney’s EC interview to learn more about […]
Continue reading …Innovation and Tradition Combine in Another Successful Sun Circuit
March 18, 2026 Comments Off on Innovation and Tradition Combine in Another Successful Sun Circuit
With a little less than 30,000 AQHA entries and almost 40,000 total entries, the 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit not only felt huge; it was huge. AzQHA welcomed 1,800 horses to WestWorld in Scottsdale, February 27 through March 8th, with 10 days of sun, robust competition across all levels and a plethora of awards and added […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings: Florida PHC 2026 Holiday Classic-Shamrocks and Snowflakes
March 17, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: Florida PHC 2026 Holiday Classic-Shamrocks and Snowflakes
It’s no surprise the Florida Paint Horse Club took their usual inventiveness to recreate their Holiday Classic, delayed due to the late 2025 EHV outbreak, into another marvelous event! Their reimagined Holiday Classic POR, together with Shamrocks and Snowflakes, made a splash at WEC-Ocala March 12-15, 2026. Read on for the show summary from FPHC President […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings: Florida Color Horse Club 2026 Winter Breakout
March 17, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: Florida Color Horse Club 2026 Winter Breakout
On February 21–22, 2026, the Florida Color Horse Club hosted their first show of the year, the Winter Breakout. This event also marked the club’s first show in Tampa, Florida, and it was a tremendous success. Keep scrolling for the high point winners, and for more photos from the official show photographer, Baylie Meyer of […]
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Almost every mare owner dreams about breeding for a replica of what they already own. So, they start shopping for the perfect stallion to match those expectations and dreams. There are so many different variables that it can be overwhelming for new and even some veteran breeders. We’ve asked some stallion owners and longtime breeders for some wisdom about choosing the right stallion to breed to a mare.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Happy St. Patrick’s Day from The Equine Chronicle!
March 17, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Happy St. Patrick’s Day from The Equine Chronicle!
Did you remember to wear your green today? Today, we share a photo of a lovely lady in green, Kaleena Weakly, with her horse, Dun Gone Southern, aka “Karl.” We also are sharing a silly joke from Good Housekeeping: Where do leprechauns hang out? On the paddy-o.
Continue reading …Around the Rings: 2026 Cactus Reining Classic
March 17, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: 2026 Cactus Reining Classic
The Cactus Reining Classic is underway at WestWorld of Scottsdale! Established in 2005 at Westworld, the show has become one of NRHA’s top 10 annual events. View the show schedule and watch the livestream: https://brumleyevents.com/cactus-reining-classic/ The live feed is always free through Brumley Events — any site with a different URL or one that is requesting […]
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