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Jana Leigh Simons and Against The Laww Turn Heads at A Sudden Impulse 2026

By Delores Kuhlwein Jana Simons and Against The Laww made a splash this past week at A Sudden Impulse in their Hunter Under Saddle classes, capturing everyone’s attention with ground covering strides and flowing movement. They caught the eye of officials, too, resulting in cinching a win Friday in the $20,000 NSBA 3-Year-Old Non-Pro & […]

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Around the Rings: A Sudden Impulse 2026

April 19, 2026 Comments Off

A Sudden Impulse 2026 has officially drawn to a close at WEC-Ocala until next year, but we have a few more fun candid photos for you to enjoy, as well as the lists of high point and circuit winners, thanks to An Equine Production! A Sudden Impulse High Point Winners Division Champion Reserve Champion Jr […]

EC Photo of the Day: The Quintessential WEC-Ocala Experience

April 19, 2026 Comments Off

Ah, the quintessential World Equestrian Center-Ocala experience: grazing in the green grass under the beautiful trees while enjoying all life has to offer. Pictured are Erika Collins Sterling and Princess Ice, aka “Siri,” by SG Frozen Enterprize and out of Jacs Electric Gun, waiting for the completion of Ranch Trail and enjoying the perks of WEC-Ocala. Siri […]

Standing Out With Style: Debby Brehm and Cool Liike Me Finish A Sudden Impulse with a Flourish

April 19, 2026 Comments Off

Saturday, the last day of A Sudden Impulse 2026, Debby Brehm and her new horse, Cool Liike Me, aka “Candy,” took their partnership to a whole new level. They wrapped up their show with a championship in the $4,000 NSBA Maturity Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure to the tune of $1000. “This is my first big […]

Around the Rings: Ranch Candids at A Sudden Impulse 2026

April 18, 2026 Comments Off

A Sudden Impulse 2026 wraps up today, Saturday, April 18th, at World Equestrian Center-Ocala! Keep scrolling for more of our ranch candid gallery, and stay tuned to our page for high points and circuit awards. View the schedule: 2026+OBC.ASI+Showbill+4.5.pdf

EC Photo of the Day: Live in the Present

April 18, 2026 Comments Off

“You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment.” ― Henry David Thoreau. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

Brad Ost and Nothin But Nett Slam Dunk a $100K Payday at A Sudden Impulse 2026

April 18, 2026 Comments Off

“Years ago there wasn’t any money in the trail, and the numbers have grown so much over the years, this is just an unbelievably exciting opportunity for everyone in this big class.”–Brad Ost. The $142K NSBA All Age Open Trail Finals at A Sudden Impulse 2026 at World Equestrian Center-Ocala offered another historic payout Friday […]

Watch Friday Night’s $142K NSBA All Age Open Trail Finals

April 17, 2026 Comments Off

Thursday afternoon at A Sudden Impulse 2026, 49 teams tackled a tough preliminary trail course in hopes of qualifying for Friday night’s $142,000 NSBA All Age Open Trail Finals. Friday evening at A Sudden Impulse 2026, 20 finalist teams will vie for the title of the $142,000 NSBA All Age Open Trail Finals in […]

SS Walk The Line at A Sudden Impulse 2026 at WEC-Ocala

April 17, 2026 Comments Off

Our interview with Lane Kail and SS Walk The Line didn’t go exactly as planned after the Amateur Ranch Riding on Friday, especially when Lane was gently encouraged by Logan Pluhar not to jokingly trash talk his dad. Read on for the introduction, and watch for the bloopers! SS Walk The Line, by Wimpys Little […]

Around the Rings with the G-Man: A Sudden Impulse 2026

April 17, 2026 Comments Off

A Sudden Impulse 2026 is underway at World Equestrian Center-Ocala! Keep scrolling for the last set photos from the show from Gordon Downey! Watch the show live: Equestrian Live Stream | World Equestrian Center – Ocala | World Equestrian Center View the schedule: 2026+OBC.ASI+Showbill+4.5.pdf