In Honor of Independence Day: A Patriotic Collage
July 4, 2026 Comments Off on In Honor of Independence Day: A Patriotic Collage
As we celebrate the 250 years of the U.S., we bring you a beautiful collage of Rebekah Frances by the one and only Miranda Taylor Photography! Thank you to Miranda for these incredible images. In honor of Independence Day, also known as Fourth of July, we’re also sharing a few favorite quotes to inspire you and […]
Continue reading …Secretary Rollins Announces USDA Rule to Unlock Billions for American Farmers
July 4, 2026 Comments Off on Secretary Rollins Announces USDA Rule to Unlock Billions for American Farmers
President Trump Signs Executive Order Advancing Regenerative Agriculture; Secretary Rollins Announces USDA Rule to Unlock Billions for American Farmers From USDA: Washington, June 25, 2026 – On the heels of President Donald J. Trump signing an Executive Order advancing regenerative agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke L. Rollins simultaneously announced a final Regenerative Feedstock Rule, […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Independence Day 2026
July 4, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Independence Day 2026
Just for July 4th, we’re featuring Dont Push My Buttons, a 2006 AQHA gelding by Three Dimension Zip, pictured here with his person, Carter Steele. Natasha Steele explains, “At 20 years old, he showed at the Trophy Circuit getting top placings in showmanship with his amateur owner, and taking his youth rider, Carter Steele, in the […]
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“It’s Friday. The golden child of the weekdays. The superhero of the workweek. The welcome wagon to the weekend.” – William Anderson. Pictured to help us celebrate, our unanimous first place winners in the Rookie Hunter Under Saddle at the recent Michigan Quarter Horse Association’s Spartan Spectacular! Thank you to Ellaina Malloy for the adorable photo, […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: The Support Team
July 2, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: The Support Team
The walk up the ramp from the exit gate of the John Justin Arena in Fort Worth is often a time of quiet reflection, a space away from the hustle and bustle of the show. For Maggie Griffin Book, this is the sight that awaited her after she reached the top of the ramp and […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Fricken Awesome
July 1, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Fricken Awesome
“A friend took this really good photo of my stud and I at the world show,” says Lindsay Murphy, who attended the show with trainer Kristin Layher and barnmate Hannah Hodges. “His name is Fricken Awesome and this was in the Novice Amateur HUS. We ended up in the top 10, and then we won the […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Here’s To Making Memories
June 30, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Here’s To Making Memories
This year’s Pinto World Show was a last-minute decision for Alyssa Duff, but one she’s incredibly grateful she made. “My horse is on a lease this season while I finish my bachelor’s degree, so I wasn’t planning to show much this year. I just couldn’t let the season pass without stepping into the show pen […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Man’s Best Friends
June 29, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Man’s Best Friends
I never get tired of the friend I am happy with, It is just comfort enough to be together. —Walt Whitman. From the 2026 APHA World Championship Show, meet Ted, No Solution Required, and HERE (yes, that’s the dog’s name!), owned by Mark Rafacz. Ted is owned by Valerie Fites Sturgeon. Thank you to Brian Isbell […]
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“Fill my eyes with that double vision.” –Lou Gramm, Foreigner. The two beauties pictured at the 2026 APHA World Championship Show are Remember It All, a 2016 Bay Overo Mare by All Time Fancy and out of Remember Roses, and Hoos Counting, a 2022 Black Overo Mare by Count The Minutes and out of One Hot […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Always A Good Day
June 27, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Always A Good Day
It’s always a good show day when you can share a moment with legendary ring steward, mentor, and judge liaison Don Manuello! Pictured are Don and exhibitor Laura June Fowler at the recent 2026 Pinto World Championship Show! Photo credit: Pinto Horse Association of America. If you have a great photo of the day, please […]
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