First 2026 Paynt Points + Color Bonus Pays Over $22/point to Eligible Paints
August 31, 2026, Jessica Hein, PHJ News: With more than $1 million of added money on the line this year, the first round of 2026 Paynt Points and inaugural Color Bonus payouts did not disappoint. Checks mailed in late August featured $12.09 paid for every point earned in APHA competition from January 1–June 30, 2026. Paints eligible for […]
Join WEC-Ocala in September for Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa Competition with More Than $1M in Prize Money
August 31, 2026 Comments Off on Join WEC-Ocala in September for Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa Competition with More Than $1M in Prize Money
September competition is almost here! There’s still time to join everyone at WEC – Ocala for Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa competition with more than $1 million in prize money across three shows! The Championship Show | Sept. 15-20 $775,500 Added Schedule: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/596fcf306a49638ca104e01d/t/6a85aa851966ac11e18bfcc6/1787144837197/2026+WEC+Championship+Showbill+8.19.pdf APHA Zone 9 Fall Cash Classic | Sept. 17-20 $159,000 Added Schedule: https://floridapainthorseclub.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/3/4/123418313/zone_9_showbill_2026__7.28.26.pdf The […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Moments to Cherish
August 31, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Moments to Cherish
“As a parent, there’s nothing better than seeing the pure excitement and happiness on your child’s face,” says Suzanne Pickard Duquette, who shared this wonderful NSBA World Show photo of Erin Duquette and Im The Greater Good, 2x NSBA Reserve World Champions and Congress Champion. “Watching the bond between Erin and Boujee grow into something […]
Continue reading …Tracking In Halter: Tips From The Experts
August 31, 2026 Comments Off on Tracking In Halter: Tips From The Experts
When it comes to tracking a horse in the halter pen, everything seems pretty self-explanatory. Walk to the judge or judges, trot to and past the cone, and continue trotting around the cone to the lineup. The purpose of this portion of the class is to give the judges an opportunity to evaluate both soundness and quality of movement.
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“I don’t do great things. I do small things with great love.” ~Mother Teresa. Megan Vanderslice was named a Dianne Eppers Cowgirls ROC (Reaching Out into the Community) Award Recipient by the National Snaffle Bit Association this year for a reason. See the NSBA article about Megan: https://www.nsba.com/archives/megan-vanderslice-cowgirls-roc Her dedication to the horse industry […]
Continue reading …Handling Versatility with Ease: Cee My Special Nite
August 28, 2026 Comments Off on Handling Versatility with Ease: Cee My Special Nite
Cee My Special Nite balances a career as a stallion, a ranch horse, a show horse, and a leadline horse known around Kail Quarter Horses as “Mine Horse.” By Delores Kuhlwein It might be surprising to learn that Cee My Special Nite, the 2017 Buckskin stallion by Gunners Special Nite and out of Cee Dun […]
Continue reading …2026 This or That Saddle Raffle from Oregon QHA
August 28, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 This or That Saddle Raffle from Oregon QHA
Oregon Quarter Horse Association is offering a “This or That Saddle Raffle” once again! 200 tickets are being sold at $50/each, with the winner receiving their choice of a gift certificate for a Harris Work Saddle, or a Jeff Smith Work Saddle! Whether you show on the performance or working side, we have something for […]
Continue reading …EC Photos of the Day: The Victory Lap
August 28, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photos of the Day: The Victory Lap
“That moment you became an NSBA World Champion – you take advantage of the situation and decide to really put on a show and start bucking while being ridden double in your victory lap with Carly Parks and co-pilot Jocelyn Grabow on the back!” says Jennifer Grabow, Jocelyn’s mom, who reveals, thankfully, both stayed […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings: 2026 APHA Eastern National Show
August 27, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: 2026 APHA Eastern National Show
The APHA Eastern National Show is a regional-focused championship hosted by APHA at the beautiful World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. This year’s show spanned the dates of August 20–23, 2026. Judges were: Timothy Abler, Robert Dehn, Casey Orr, Dave Parlier, Tom Crowley, Rebecca Halvorson, Ann Jones, and Stephen Shank. We will share high points and […]
Continue reading …Enter by August 28 for Best Rates of 2026 APHA/WCHA Halter Million
August 27, 2026 Comments Off on Enter by August 28 for Best Rates of 2026 APHA/WCHA Halter Million
The best rates for the APHA/WCHA Halter Million end on August 28! Make sure your pre-entries, stalls and RVs are submitted by the deadline for the 2026 APHA/WCHA Halter Million, taking place September 27–October 3 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. More than $1 million in cash and prizes, APHA world […]
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