In Loving Memory of Kruzin Pretty — 2013-2026
By Sandy Reese: I lost a piece of my heart earlier this week, but she is now pain free and galloping heaven’s fields. Darcy was my homebred unicorn who took me places and achieved things I had only dreamed of. Multiple NSBA Reserve World Championships, a Reserve Congress Championship, the 2017 AQHA High Point Hunter […]
It’s no secret that the All American Quarter Horse Congress is the largest, single breed horse show in the world bringing over 6,500 horses and close to 650,000 people to the Ohio State Fairgrounds every year. It’s also no secret that these numbers equal money for the Central Ohio economy—$200 million dollars to be exact.
Continue reading …Queen Of The Crowns: A Short Film Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Legendary Hatmaker Shorty Koger
September 8, 2026 Comments Off on Queen Of The Crowns: A Short Film Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Legendary Hatmaker Shorty Koger
15-Minute Short Film to Premiere October 1 at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, followed by an open to the public release October 10. COLUMBUS, OHIO — OCT 1— Queen of the Crowns, a new 15-minute short film celebrating the extraordinary life, artistry and enduring legacy of legendary Western hatmaker Shorty Koger, will make its […]
Continue reading …Diagnosis Congress Crud – Tips to Stay Healthy During the Congress
September 8, 2026 Comments Off on Diagnosis Congress Crud – Tips to Stay Healthy During the Congress
Some claim that you can only fight it off with Emergen-C® and vodka. Some people swear that you can catch it simply by watching the live feed. Others maintain that if you sleep in your tack stall, just once, you’re doomed.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Horse Show Kids
September 8, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Horse Show Kids
It’s the Horse Show Kid life, and it’s the best! This photo was taken this past weekend at the Utah Quarter Horse Association and Utah Paint Horse Club Heritage Classic at Utah State University Bastian Agricultural Center in South Jordan, Utah. The annual 4-judge show offers a full slate of AQHA, APHA, ApHC, and All Breed […]
Continue reading …More Around the Rings: 2026 California Championship
September 8, 2026 Comments Off on More Around the Rings: 2026 California Championship
The 2026 California Championship, produced by Pacific Coast Quarter Horse Association, took place Sept 2 – 6, 2026, at Paso Robles Event Center. The AQHA – NSBA – PCQHA –approved show hosted judges Clay Cavinder, Shaun Duley-Gloude, Michele Pearson, Curtis Reynolds. Scoresheets: https://www.californiachampionship.com/ Thanks to the talent of Gina Mae Photography for all the amazing candid images! […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings: 2026 California Championship
September 6, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: 2026 California Championship
The 2026 California Championship, produced by Pacific Coast Quarter Horse Association, is underway at Paso Robles Event Center. The Sept 2 – 6, 2026 event is AQHA – NSBA – PCQHA –approved, with judges Clay Cavinder, Shaun Duley-Gloude, Michele Pearson, Curtis Reynolds. Thanks to the talent of Gina Mae Photography, we have our first set of candid photos […]
Continue reading …The Championship 2026 AQHA & NSBA Patterns
September 6, 2026 Comments Off on The Championship 2026 AQHA & NSBA Patterns
The Championship at The World Equestrian Center – Ocala, your AQHA/NSBA patterns are available on An Equine Production’s website: https://www.anequineproduction.com/championshipshow Stalls are still being accepted. Both courses for the $50,000 & $100,000 trail class courses will be given at the show. The NSBA entry form is still available on the […]
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“They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.” ―Tom Bodett. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Make Plans for 2026 APHA Western National Championship Show
September 5, 2026 Comments Off on Make Plans for 2026 APHA Western National Championship Show
Don’t get left in the dust! Entry and stall forms are officially live for this year’s Western National Championship Show, October 22-25, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hotel reservation deadline: September 26 Pre-entry deadline for the best rates: October 5 Exhibitors planning to compete are encouraged to secure their accommodations and submit entries ahead of […]
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