EC Photo of the Day: Togetherness
February 20, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Togetherness
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller. Pictured are Charlotte Hill and Clara Aierstock during the recent Gold & Gulf Coast Circuits at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. “They became best friends when they joined Brad Jewett’s team at the same time in 2024,” explains Nuala Murphy, Clara’s […]
Continue reading …At Home Trail Schooling Survival Guide
February 20, 2026 Comments Off on At Home Trail Schooling Survival Guide
Special thanks to Carson Griggs for sharing this great resource- a Trail Schooling Survival Guide with obstacles you can set up to practice at home during the coronavirus quarantine!
Continue reading …NRHA Pros Head to 2026 IEA Western Regional Finals
February 20, 2026 Comments Off on NRHA Pros Head to 2026 IEA Western Regional Finals
Thursday, February 19, 2026 (Columbus, Ohio) – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is proud to announce a new collaborative program with Member/Alliance Partner, National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) and the NRHA Professionals Committee beginning in the Spring of 2026. In an effort to bring more awareness of the reining industry to IEA youth riders and the general public, a variety of […]
Continue reading …NRHA Celebrates 60 Years of Excellence in 2026 & NRHA Futurity Marks a 60th Anniversary as NRHA Honors Legacy, Growth, and Future
February 20, 2026 Comments Off on NRHA Celebrates 60 Years of Excellence in 2026 & NRHA Futurity Marks a 60th Anniversary as NRHA Honors Legacy, Growth, and Future
February 19, 2026 by NRHA In 2026, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) proudly celebrates a major milestone: 60 years of advancing the sport of reining worldwide. Adding to the significance of the year, the prestigious NRHA Futurity®, one of the most influential events in the Western performance horse industry, also commemorates its 60th anniversary, […]
Continue reading …Oklahoma Emergency Management Wildfire Situation Update 2
February 19, 2026 Comments Off on Oklahoma Emergency Management Wildfire Situation Update 2
As wildfires rage across the Oklahoma Panhandle, Governor Kevin Stitt declared a State of Emergency Wednesday for three Oklahoma counties (Beaver, Texas, and Woodward) due to ongoing wildfires and fire weather conditions. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM), a government organization, has been activated — as of Thursday, February 19th, they advise a red flag […]
Continue reading …Paul Garrett tapped for 2026 APHA Distinguished Service Award
February 19, 2026 Comments Off on Paul Garrett tapped for 2026 APHA Distinguished Service Award
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Passionate Paint promoter Paul Garrett of Ashland, Missouri, is the 2026 APHA Distinguished Service Award winner. He will be honored June 25, 2026, as part of the APHA Hall of Fame & Awards Ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas. Involved with APHA since the 1980s, Paul is invested in helping improve […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day: A First Class First Foal
February 19, 2026 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day: A First Class First Foal
This beautiful filly, pictured at just over five weeks old, is the first foal by HippiesAndKowboys, the 2021 Champion AQHA NH stallion by PF Premo and out of JMK Bodette, owned by Jerry & Penny Robinson and standing with Dewey Smith Quarter Horses. Thank you to Riley Harrness for sharing the photo of your refined filly! […]
Continue reading …How to Tie the Wild Rag – Tips from the Experts
February 19, 2026 Comments Off on How to Tie the Wild Rag – Tips from the Experts
The discipline of Ranch Riding tends to lend itself to a casual, more laid back outfit: an oxford shirt, starched jeans, cowboy hat, boots, and a belt. While many exhibitors may invest in a pair of well-made chinks or armitas, a more cost-effective, simple, and unique alternative to dressing up any ranch outfit is the “wild rag” or cowboy scarf.
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Last week, we asked our readers: What belongs in those remaining five spaces? What is your trainer always telling you? Comment below to help us finish our reader-inspired bingo card, and we’ll use the most popular trainer phrases to fill in the blanks! Below is the incomplete version: Our readers came through with flying […]
Continue reading …In Honor of Einsteins Revolution, 2002-2026
February 18, 2026 Comments Off on In Honor of Einsteins Revolution, 2002-2026
Silver Spurs Equine – Oklahoma announced the passing of Einsteins Revolution this week. Below, please see their loving tribute to the first horse in history to surpass $300,000 in NRHA earnings and so much more. Today we honor the life of Einsteins Revolution — a horse who didn’t just win, but changed the standard of what […]
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