Straight from the Rider’s Mouth: Saying the Hardest Goodbye
By UC Davis’ Lizzy Schulz, NCEA News: Lizzy Schulz is a UC Davis junior from Marietta, Georgia. A Reiner and horse care captain, she has competed in USEF Medal Finals as well as USHJA Medal Finals, and was active in the Georgia Hunter Jumper Association. She is a managerial economics major with a minor in accounting […]
EC Photo of the Day: You and Your Dream
January 14, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: You and Your Dream
“The only thing that stands between you and your dream is the will to try and the belief that it is actually possible.” ―Joel Brown. Deanna Bailey explains she has been competing at the AQHA World Show since 2014, and has been fortunate enough to have some success to keep her dream alive, including a […]
Continue reading …The Hidden Stones Inside Horses: How Enteroliths Grow Undetected In The Equine Colon
January 14, 2026 Comments Off on The Hidden Stones Inside Horses: How Enteroliths Grow Undetected In The Equine Colon
Enteroliths are a lesser-known condition in horses, and both their formation and the signs they cause can vary widely. These stones inside the horse’s gut can develop quietly over years, growing from just a few ounces to several pounds before ever causing noticeable trouble.
Continue reading …2026 Fun in the Sun NSBA Show High Points & Circuit Award Winners
January 13, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 Fun in the Sun NSBA Show High Points & Circuit Award Winners
The 2026 Fox Lea Winter AQHA & NSBA Fun In The Sun Circuit took place January 3 – 11, 2026, at Fox Lea Farm in Venice, Florida! The event offered 6 AQHA Shows, NSBA classes, plus an NSBA Futurity, with a day off on January 7th. Photos from Gordon Downey can be accessed at this link: Even […]
Continue reading …AAEP Presents: Foaling 101: Essential Preparation and Neonatal Care for Horse Owners
January 13, 2026 Comments Off on AAEP Presents: Foaling 101: Essential Preparation and Neonatal Care for Horse Owners
Brought to you by the Horse Owner Education Committee of the American Association of Equine Practitioners. This is a recording of a webinar presented on Feb. 12, 2025. Join AAEP member veterinarians Drs. Chelsea Folmar and Taylor Huffman for a webinar discussion that will help you prepare for the foaling season. Learn how to create […]
Continue reading …EC Video of the Day: The Thing About Horses
January 12, 2026 Comments Off on EC Video of the Day: The Thing About Horses
“That’s the thing about horses. They connect in ways that often, words can’t capture but hearts can. It’s powerfully emotional for both human and horse.” — Robert Redford. This is Brooklyn Nakahara, Raelyn Nakahara’s daughter, helping in the barn by putting Ranger in his stall. “She is such a sweet little girl and it’s amazing […]
Continue reading …UC Davis Equestrian Team Petitions for Reinstatement of D1 Team
January 12, 2026 Comments Off on UC Davis Equestrian Team Petitions for Reinstatement of D1 Team
UC Davis has announced big changes to their sport sponsorship team for 2026-2027, and the changes blindsided the equestrian team and all involved. Ada Hirschfeld, a rider on the UC Davis Equestrian Team, says, “This decision doesn’t just affect our team, it impacts the entire horse industry by limiting pathways for riders, trainers, vets, and […]
Continue reading …Inaugural Yearling Maiden Open Limited Halter Stakes A Resounding Success At The 2025 Congress
January 11, 2026 Comments Off on Inaugural Yearling Maiden Open Limited Halter Stakes A Resounding Success At The 2025 Congress
The first ever Yearling Maiden Open Limited Halter Stakes was a great success at the 2025 All American Quarter Horse Congress. The stakes boasted $30,000 guaranteed money added to the purse, and offered divisions for mares, geldings, and stallions who were making their show pen debuts. The stakes, which paid out $32,625, were met with enthusiasm, especially by the fourteen participating yearlings and their teams.
Continue reading …Even More Around the Rings with the G-Man — 2026 Fox Lea Farm & NSBA Fun in the Sun Circuit
January 10, 2026 Comments Off on Even More Around the Rings with the G-Man — 2026 Fox Lea Farm & NSBA Fun in the Sun Circuit
The 2026 Fox Lea Winter AQHA & NSBA Fun In The Sun Circuit wraps up January 11, 2026, at Fox Lea Farm in Venice, Florida! Enjoy photos from the show from our very own G-Man! The first two galleries from Gordon can be accessed at the links below: Around the Rings with the G-Man — 2026 […]
Continue reading …Sun Circuit Debuts NSBA Non Pro Ranch Horsemanship With $500 in Added Money
January 9, 2026 Comments Off on Sun Circuit Debuts NSBA Non Pro Ranch Horsemanship With $500 in Added Money
Ranch Exhibitors: try out the latest Ranch class to hit the show scene, Non-Pro Ranch Horsemanship. To make the class even more fun, Chas Roberts is Sponsoring $500 in added money, and the class can be jackpotted for a $25 fee. NSBA debuted Ranch Horsemanship in 2025, and for its inaugural presentation at Sun Circuit, […]
Continue reading …