NSBA Foundation Announces Increase to Youth of the Year Scholarships
The NSBA Foundation has announced that its Youth Of The Year award program will now present a total of $16,000 in scholarships annually. Starting in 2026, the Youth Of The Year will receive a $7,500 scholarship as well as a $500 donation to the winner’s charity of choice. The NSBA Foundation will also present up […]
Virginia Tech-developed H-FIRE Treatment Now Offered at Equine Medical Center
February 2, 2026 Comments Off on Virginia Tech-developed H-FIRE Treatment Now Offered at Equine Medical Center
The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg now offers H-FIRE, a revolutionary non-thermal tumor ablation procedure originally developed through Virginia Tech’s collaboration between veterinary medicine and engineering. Horse owners battling stubborn sarcoids and melanomas have a new option: a tumor-destroying technology that allows most horses to remain standing during treatment, eliminating the violent muscle contractions induced […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day: Call Me Adorable
February 2, 2026 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day: Call Me Adorable
Pictured at just 48 hours old, this super cool roan colt by Call Me Mitch “made his appearance during the polar vortex and might already be planning his vacation to a warmer climate! He is obsessed with the barn heater (for good reason)!” says Jordin Fritz. Congratulations on the arrival of this handsome boy! If […]
Continue reading …2026 AQHA Level 1 Championships Entries are Open
February 1, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 AQHA Level 1 Championships Entries are Open
2026 AQHA Level 1 Championships Entries are 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡! Enter 𝗔𝗤𝗛𝗔 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟭 here: aqha.com/east https://www.aqha.com/east-level-1-resources The 2026 AQHA East Level 1 Championships will be April 20-26 at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. Enter 𝗔𝗤𝗛𝗔 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟭 here: aqha.com/west https://www.aqha.com/west-level-1-resources The 2026 AQHA West Level 1 Championships will be May 11-16, […]
Continue reading …Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Horse Lovers: Part 2
February 1, 2026 Comments Off on Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Horse Lovers: Part 2
Wondering how to let your horse-loving valentine know you care? We’ve put together a collection of tasteful — and useful — ideas for both men and women from many of our advertisers! Check out Part 1, published on January 23rd, from these companies: Veteran Owned Business– Buckle Displays by Chris Razbornik Harris Leather & Silverworks — […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: The Right Kind of Snow
February 1, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: The Right Kind of Snow
“It was the kind of snow that brought children running out their doors, made them turn their faces skyward, and spin in circles with their arms outstretched.” — Eowyn Ivey. The snow Northeast Texas received this past week wasn’t a common sight, but it was definitely inspiration for photographer Rachel Watts, with Riley and her gelding, […]
Continue reading …Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Horse Lovers: Part 1
January 31, 2026 Comments Off on Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Horse Lovers: Part 1
Wondering how to let your horse-loving valentine know you care? We’ve put together a collection of tasteful — and useful — ideas for both men and women from many of our advertisers, and we are getting more ideas ready for you, so check back soon! Veteran Owned Business– Buckle Displays by Chris Razbornik Do you […]
Continue reading …2026 Sun Circuit Stall Proofing List
January 31, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 Sun Circuit Stall Proofing List
From Arizona Sun Circuit: Please Review The Stall Proofing List To Be Sure We Have Reserved The Number Of Stalls You Need: Deadline for Reservations & Payment for Stalls is February 3. The list is as of 9:00AM Friday, January 30. Note: Exhibitors who do not have the correct number of paid stalls by […]
Continue reading …EC Video of the Day: The Incomparable Joys of a Snow Day
January 31, 2026 Comments Off on EC Video of the Day: The Incomparable Joys of a Snow Day
“One of the very best reasons for having children is to be reminded of the incomparable joys of a snow day.” – Susan Orlean. Savanna Friend Crow and her two daughters had a great time sledding this week, pulled by their AQHA gelding, Let Me Be Lazy, aka “Pilot!” Thank you to Savanna and Pilot […]
Continue reading …Sun Circuit Offers New Western Versatility Class on the 2026 Schedule
January 30, 2026 Comments Off on Sun Circuit Offers New Western Versatility Class on the 2026 Schedule
Check out the new pattern class designed to showcase the versatility of western performance horses who do not show in Ranch classes. Judges will be looking for softness, willingness and responsiveness in a class with extended gaits and loose reins. See class guidelines: Western Versatility – Sun Circuit Learn more about the […]
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