Happy Halloween from The Equine Chronicle!
At the 2026 APHA Western National Championship at South Point Equestrian Center and Arena in Las Vegas this past week, exhibitors celebrated with costume contests! The winner of the group contest was “Toy Story,” pictured above, and the individual youth winner: the Mummy, pictured below: Enjoy more photos below from Ruehle Photographix, Sandy Jirkovsky, […]
EC Photo of the Day: Symmetrical Skeleton
October 31, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Symmetrical Skeleton
“Here’s my daughter with a reserve world champion halter horse, painted up for Halloween,” says Michele Peterson. “Symmetrical is by My Intention out of Coolatte by At Long Last.” We love it, Michele! It was the perfect photo to kick off Halloween and the last day of October.If you have a great photo of the […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Stealing Hearts
October 30, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Stealing Hearts
“This is my daughter with our new (John Simon) filly ‘Just Like June,’ who she has fully claimed since we brought her home from Erin Bradshaw’s this summer. She stole my next show horse!” says Jessi Zeh. It makes sense to us! Thank you to Jessi for the adorable photo. If you have a great photo […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Little Hands, Big Love for Horses
October 29, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Little Hands, Big Love for Horses
“Some of the sweetest moments at a horse show happen outside the show pen,” says Brynlee Evans. “A little love and a gentle touch during the Zone One Horse Show in Eugene, Oregon. Raising the next generation of horse lovers, one special moment at a time.” Thank you to Brynlee for sending us this image […]
Continue reading …EC Photos of the Day: Mother & Daughter Making Memories at APHA Western National Championship
October 28, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photos of the Day: Mother & Daughter Making Memories at APHA Western National Championship
“Making horse show memories like this with your daughter? Priceless!” says Jennifer Brascher. “It was their first time showing at the APHA Western National Championship Show in Vegas, and the first day of the show. Both were entered into their respective Showmanship classes (Amateur W/T All Ages for Tiffany Merry, and Youth 5-10 for her daughter, Sophia […]
Continue reading …Caught on Camera: Horse Unexpectedly Enters Five-Star Hotel Restaurant in Belgium
October 27, 2026 Comments Off on Caught on Camera: Horse Unexpectedly Enters Five-Star Hotel Restaurant in Belgium
“On Saturday, October 24, 2026, a rather unusual incident took place at the five-star superior hotel La Butte aux Bois, located at Paalsteenlaan 90, 3620 Lanaken, Limburg, Belgium,” explains Thibau Reynders of G R A N A D A – J O C H E N L E Ë N. “At approximately 1:50 PM, a horse unexpectedly entered the […]
Continue reading …EC Photos of the Day: Thank You For Your Service, David Stone
October 26, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photos of the Day: Thank You For Your Service, David Stone
Sales Director Gordon Downey and Online Editor Delores Kuhlwein had the honor of meeting decorated combat wounded veteran David Stone of Alabama in the makeup pen for Amateur Halter Stallions at the 2026 All American Quarter Horse Congress last week! David competed with DS Romans Legacy in the Amateur Aged Halter Stallions, winning […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Congress, Where Anything is Possible
October 22, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Congress, Where Anything is Possible
“I’ve always dreamed of participating in Congress, and I can hardly believe that I’m actually here, showcasing my four old, Prestigeously Ready, “Preston,” says Brylin McConnell. “While he might not have the pedigree or price tag that usually comes to mind for this event, we’ve managed to not only compete but also secure a top 10 […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Ashlyn North and NineteenFortyTwo
October 20, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Ashlyn North and NineteenFortyTwo
“My sister, Ashlyn North, showed in the 2 Year Old Non Pro Western Pleasure Stakes (Sunday) and she was a finalist with the horse that she bred of her mare Expensive at the Bar by Lopin my Best,” says Kayla North. “She did absolutely everything from picking out the mare, picked out a stud, and […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Hope Fills the Future with Delight
October 19, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Hope Fills the Future with Delight
“Hope is sweet-minded and sweet-eyed. It draws pictures; it weaves fancies; it fills the future with delight.” –Henry Ward Beecher. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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