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EC Photo of the Day: PCQHYA Proud

The Pacific Coast Quarter Horse Youth Association, based in California, has remained a longstanding force in the horse industry through “competitions, leadership opportunities, and educational programs.” The PCQHYA held a youth meeting and pizza lunch on Friday at the recent Show Me The Money Horse Show at Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, CA, held April 15-19, 2026. The […]

April 20, 2026 / Read More

Jana Leigh Simons and Against The Laww Turn Heads at A Sudden Impulse 2026

April 19, 2026 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein Jana Simons and Against The Laww made a splash this past week at A Sudden Impulse in their Hunter Under Saddle classes, capturing everyone’s attention with ground covering strides and flowing movement. They caught the eye of officials, too, resulting in cinching a win Friday in the $20,000 NSBA 3-Year-Old Non-Pro & […]

Around the Rings: A Sudden Impulse 2026

April 19, 2026 Comments Off

A Sudden Impulse 2026 has officially drawn to a close at WEC-Ocala until next year, but we have a few more fun candid photos for you to enjoy, as well as the lists of high point and circuit winners, thanks to An Equine Production! A Sudden Impulse High Point Winners Division Champion Reserve Champion Jr […]

Standing Out With Style: Debby Brehm and Cool Liike Me Finish A Sudden Impulse with a Flourish

April 19, 2026 Comments Off

Saturday, the last day of A Sudden Impulse 2026, Debby Brehm and her new horse, Cool Liike Me, aka “Candy,” took their partnership to a whole new level. They wrapped up their show with a championship in the $4,000 NSBA Maturity Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure to the tune of $1000. “This is my first big […]

Around the Rings: Ranch Candids at A Sudden Impulse 2026

April 18, 2026 Comments Off

A Sudden Impulse 2026 wraps up today, Saturday, April 18th, at World Equestrian Center-Ocala! Keep scrolling for more of our ranch candid gallery, and stay tuned to our page for high points and circuit awards. View the schedule: 2026+OBC.ASI+Showbill+4.5.pdf

EC Photo of the Day: Live in the Present

April 18, 2026 Comments Off

“You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment.” ― Henry David Thoreau. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

Brad Ost and Nothin But Nett Slam Dunk a $100K Payday at A Sudden Impulse 2026

April 18, 2026 Comments Off

“Years ago there wasn’t any money in the trail, and the numbers have grown so much over the years, this is just an unbelievably exciting opportunity for everyone in this big class.”–Brad Ost. The $142K NSBA All Age Open Trail Finals at A Sudden Impulse 2026 at World Equestrian Center-Ocala offered another historic payout Friday […]

Watch Friday Night’s $142K NSBA All Age Open Trail Finals

April 17, 2026 Comments Off

Thursday afternoon at A Sudden Impulse 2026, 49 teams tackled a tough preliminary trail course in hopes of qualifying for Friday night’s $142,000 NSBA All Age Open Trail Finals. Friday evening at A Sudden Impulse 2026, 20 finalist teams will vie for the title of the $142,000 NSBA All Age Open Trail Finals in […]

Around the Rings with the G-Man: A Sudden Impulse 2026

April 17, 2026 Comments Off

A Sudden Impulse 2026 is underway at World Equestrian Center-Ocala! Keep scrolling for the last set photos from the show from Gordon Downey! Watch the show live: Equestrian Live Stream | World Equestrian Center – Ocala | World Equestrian Center View the schedule: 2026+OBC.ASI+Showbill+4.5.pdf

A Sudden Impulse: Thursday, April 16, 2026 Featured Class Highlights

April 17, 2026 Comments Off

From WEC-Ocala: Ocala, FL – A Sudden Impulse continued at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) with competition running through Saturday, April 18. Day three featured a full schedule of highlighted classes, including the $6,000 NSBA 3-Year-Old & Over $2,500 Limited Horse Open & Intermediate Open Western Pleasure, the $6,000 NSBA Maturity Non Pro & […]