Memory Lane Monday: Blazing Hot, 1992-2019
By Erica Greathouse Click here to read the complete article 122 – July/August 2019 The story of Blazing Hot, one of the most legendary sires in AQHA history, is one that started long before the flashy, bay colt entered the world. In fact, it’s hard to deny the presence of God’s hand in […]
Care of your Show Clothing By Holly Taylor of Holly Taylor Designs Ah, Summer Heat and Horse Showing! Here are my recommendations for cleaning all my clothing! Taffeta Day Shirts and all my other items can be hand washed with Woolite and hung to dry with care to not get collars or cuffs […]
Continue reading …Makeup On Your Collar – Show Clothing Cleaning Tips with Kay Mortensen
March 23, 2026 Comments Off on Makeup On Your Collar – Show Clothing Cleaning Tips with Kay Mortensen
Recently, we spotted some of our community members asking about this video from Kay Mortensen Enterprises, formerly Showtime Show Clothing, about cleaning the makeup left on the collar of your show clothes. While all clothing is different and it’s generally recommended to check with the designer or manufacturer first, we’ve reposted this valuable video from […]
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“In the cookies of life, sisters are the chocolate chips.”—Unknown. Pictured are the Lesak sisters, Hayden & Lennon, on full Lazy Loper sisters…Definitely Lopin & Sunshine Ona Dreamer, at the 2026 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo! Thank you to Jennise Richardson-Lesak for the wonderful photo and congrats to both Hayden and Lennon! If you have a […]
Continue reading …American Horse Council Releases 2025 Year‑End Congressional Scorecard
March 23, 2026 Comments Off on American Horse Council Releases 2025 Year‑End Congressional Scorecard
Washington, D.C. March 20, 2026— The American Horse Council (AHC) today released its 2025 Year‑End Congressional Scorecard, a data‑driven assessment of how Members of Congress supported the U.S. equine industry throughout the first session of the 119th Congress. This annual metric evaluates lawmakers on a combination of legislative action, caucus participation, and responsiveness to industry priorities. […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings: 2026 OPHC & SWWPHC Spring Fling
March 22, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: 2026 OPHC & SWWPHC Spring Fling
The co-hosted Oregon Paint Horse Club & Southwest Washington Paint Horse Club Spring Fling held at Oregon Horse Center March 20-22, 2026, in Eugene, Oregon, was proudly sponsored by The Equine Chronicle, Gran Moraine Winery, and Kathy’s Show Equipment. Judges Kevin E Hood, Garth A Gooding, Sonnesa Gooding, and Nancie Wright offered their expertise for APHA and […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day: Meet Turtle!
March 22, 2026 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day: Meet Turtle!
This incredible colt named Turtle is by Too Sleepy to Zip and out of multiple Congress Champion mare Made By J, and owned by Candice Hall and Cory Seebach. “When Anthony Leier sent us the pic of our new colt yesterday morning we said THAT’s NOT OUR BABY! He was not what we expected!” laughs Candice. […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Allison Holman & Re Oh
March 21, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Allison Holman & Re Oh
Pictured: Allison Holman & Re Oh, a 3 yo gelding by Solaris. “Allison was showing Re Oh his trophy he won- they were Grand Champion AQHA youth gelding at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo!” says APHA Professional Horseman Corina T Holman. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …More Around the Rings: 2026 Cactus Reining Classic
March 20, 2026 Comments Off on More Around the Rings: 2026 Cactus Reining Classic
The Cactus Reining Classic is underway at WestWorld of Scottsdale! Established in 2005 at Westworld, the show has become one of NRHA’s top 10 annual events. View the show schedule and watch the livestream: https://brumleyevents.com/cactus-reining-classic/ The first EC two candid photos galleries can be viewed at the following links: https://www.equinechronicle.com/around-the-rings-2026-cactus-reining-classic/ More Around the […]
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“Just because an animal is large, it doesn’t mean he doesn’t want kindness; however big Tigger seems to be, remember that he wants as much kindness as Roo.” ― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh. Photo by Jessica O’Connor Equine Imagery. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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