Nestled beneath the canopy oaks of the “Maple City” aka Adrian, Michigan, is Beckey’s Place. This midwestern hub has served as homebase for AQHA horse trainer and judge Beckey Schooler for some 30 years. For over four decades, however, her program has turned out impeccable all-around horses and riders that consistently place at the top of all divisions in AQHA and NSBA competition.
Continue reading …Matt Gouthro and Whiz A Chicolena Win Junior Working Western Rail at Congress
October 1, 2026 Comments Off on Matt Gouthro and Whiz A Chicolena Win Junior Working Western Rail at Congress
By Sarah Welk Baynum When Matt Gouthro first saw Whiz A Chicolena lope just a few strides during a horse shopping trip this spring, he knew immediately he had found the one. Whiz A Chicolena had not originally been on Gouthro’s shopping list, but that changed almost as soon as he watched the gelding move. […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings: 2026 All American QH Congress
October 1, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: 2026 All American QH Congress
The one and only All American Quarter Horse Congress, the largest horse show in the world, is underway September 26th to October 24th, at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. Locate the livestream and schedule here: https://www.quarterhorsecongress.com/livestream Watch our website and social media as we bring you updates, photos, and video from the show! Below, […]
Continue reading …Around The Rings – The Tarheel Summer Classic
October 1, 2026 Comments Off on Around The Rings – The Tarheel Summer Classic
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Continue reading …Lane Kail and SS Walk the Line Earn NSBA Amateur Ranch Trail Championship at Congress
October 1, 2026 Comments Off on Lane Kail and SS Walk the Line Earn NSBA Amateur Ranch Trail Championship at Congress
By Sarah Welk Baynum In his first year competing as an amateur, Lane Kail is already making his mark at the All American Quarter Horse Congress. Kail and SS Walk the Line won the NSBA Amateur Ranch Trail championship, adding a major title to a partnership that began after Kail’s family acquired the horse at […]
Continue reading …David Renier and Cowpuncher Cadillac Capture Amateur Select Ranch Trail Championship
September 30, 2026 Comments Off on David Renier and Cowpuncher Cadillac Capture Amateur Select Ranch Trail Championship
By Sarah Welk Baynum After two reserve finishes earlier in the show, David Renier and Cowpuncher Cadillac earned their first championship of the 2026 All American Quarter Horse Congress in the Amateur Select Ranch Trail. Renier and “Blue,” his show partner of five years, have built the kind of familiarity that allows the stallion to […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings: Congress Cutting 2026
September 30, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: Congress Cutting 2026
Congress Cutting is underway September 29–October 4, 2026, at Bullen Equestrian Center at Preble County Fairgrounds in Eaton, Ohio. An exciting highlight for attendees: Bridleless Cutting on Friday, October 2nd at 7 P.M.! Fans can also access the livestream and see current standings here: https://www.chclivescoring.com/live.phtml?show_id=1917 The Congress Cutting brings competitors together for six days of cutting […]
Continue reading …Another Congress Championship for Bud Lyon and Sumac GunnaBeFlashy in Open Ranch Trail Stakes NSBA
September 30, 2026 Comments Off on Another Congress Championship for Bud Lyon and Sumac GunnaBeFlashy in Open Ranch Trail Stakes NSBA
By Sarah Welk Baynum Bud Lyon and Sumac GunnaBeFlashy, also known as “Romeo,” owned by Leslie Lange, added yet another championship to an already impressive early Congress run when they topped the Open Ranch Trail Stakes NSBA at the All American Quarter Horse Congress. The victory marked Romeo’s fourth win of the show and his […]
Continue reading …Shorty’s Caboy Hattery – Tastemakers of Western Style
September 30, 2026 Comments Off on Shorty’s Caboy Hattery – Tastemakers of Western Style
When you look at Shorty Koger dressed in a crisp, collared shirt with starched jeans, a beaver hat shaped “high and tight” atop her temple, you’d be forgiven if you thought she descended from a long line of rodeo cowboys.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Ultimate Horse Show Dad
September 30, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Ultimate Horse Show Dad
It’s the quintessential horse show dad photo! This is Annabel Steffens’ dad, Zach, taken after her last reining class that day, at the All American Quarter Horse Congress! Thank you to Jill Steffens for the fun photo!! If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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