Remembering AQHA Legendary Sire Slick By Design
October 3, 2025 Comments Off on Remembering AQHA Legendary Sire Slick By Design
As the QH industry mourns the loss of Slick By Design, aka “Slick,” we learn of his incredible legacy. According to AQHA, “his progeny have earned nearly $11 million across barrel racing, roping, pole bending and racing, with 2,200+ AQHA-registered foals, and multiple world champions.” Slick By Design, the No. 8 all-time leading barrel-horse sire, […]
Continue reading …AQHA World Show Halter Eligibility Changes
October 3, 2025 Comments Off on AQHA World Show Halter Eligibility Changes
AQHA looks at a combination of World titles and points earned to determine level eligibility at World Shows. However, Halter–with its numerous classes for age and sex divisions–presented a challenge. Exhibitors could quickly “point out” of a level and find themselves only eligible to compete in Level 3 at the World Show.
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“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Non-Pros Dig Deep For Emotional Congress Wins
October 2, 2025 Comments Off on Non-Pros Dig Deep For Emotional Congress Wins
News from NSBA at the All American Quarter Horse Congress: Emotional Amateur Select Win For Lorri Partridge and Nitro The Non-Pros have been busy at the Congress, and for some, it’s been an emotional journey. Lorrie Partridge shed happy tears at the conclusion of the Amateur Select Ranch Riding after winning the class with her […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2025 Michigan Apple Blossom Circuit September Show
October 2, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2025 Michigan Apple Blossom Circuit September Show
The Michigan Apple Blossom Circuit is a popular and high-quality open show circuit, established in 1998, held in Lansing, Michigan! The latest of the three-show circuit, held September 26-28, 2025, hosted judges Art O’Brien and Brent Tincher, and from what we have read, 2025 was an epic year for the circuit. “2025 was one of the […]
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“You’re not obligated to win. You’re obligated to keep trying to do the best you can every day.” —Marian Wright Edelman. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …WI Quarter Horse Partners Acquire Rising Star Mare “Forever In Always” (Peppermint) from Liz Baker
October 1, 2025 Comments Off on WI Quarter Horse Partners Acquire Rising Star Mare “Forever In Always” (Peppermint) from Liz Baker
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WI Quarter Horse Partners Acquire Rising Star Mare “Forever In Always” (Peppermint) from Liz Baker WI Quarter Horse Partners, a newly formed collaboration between Williamson Quarter Horses (Dee and Laura Williamson) and Ironwood Farms (Jamie Busic and Amanda Boros), proudly announces the acquisition of the young, world-class mare Forever In Always (Peppermint) from renowned […]
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You, of course, take care of your horse’s daily needs including the feeding, grooming, training, and exercising. However, it is your veterinarian that handles the ailments, injuries, and any disease that may infect the horse. This, quite likely, makes your vet the second most important person in your horse’s life in terms of health and welfare.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Life’s Treasures
October 1, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Life’s Treasures
“Close friends are truly life’s treasures. Sometimes they know us better than we know ourselves. With gentle honesty, they are there to guide and support us, to share our laughter and our tears. Their presence reminds us that we are never really alone.”― Vincent van Gogh. If you have a great photo of the day, […]
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Your horse may appear to live in the lap of luxury, swathed in expensive blankets, eating top-shelf feeds, and turned out in lush pastures, but he can still suffer from stress. Athletic training and competition schedules, transport, and even interactions with other horses can increase cortisol levels. According to Polish veterinary researchers, massage significantly lowers cortisol levels, and therefore […]
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