Steve Meadows wins 2026 Markel/APHA Professional Horseman of the Year
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Lifelong horseman Steve Meadows of Staunton, Virginia, is being honored June 25, 2026, as the 2026 Markel/APHA Professional Horseman of the Year. A fourth-generation horseman, Steve has been involved the horse industry since childhood. Steve and his wife, Becky, own Meadows Quarter Horses; daughter Noel helps Steve train and show […]
Around the Rings–2026 Sun Circuit & Circuit Awards
March 9, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings–2026 Sun Circuit & Circuit Awards
Arizona Sun Circuit, produced by the Arizona Quarter Horse Association, wrapped up Sunday, March 8th, after 10 days of incredible and diverse AQHA and NSBA competition! We have one more set of candids to share from the EC camera, so keep scrolling, and if you check out our website under “Show Results and Gallery,” you’ll […]
Continue reading …Estelle McParlan wins Final 4 Youth Hunt Seat Eq National Championship
March 9, 2026 Comments Off on Estelle McParlan wins Final 4 Youth Hunt Seat Eq National Championship
Three teams faced off Sunday afternoon at Arizona Sun Circuit for the title of Youth Final 4 Hunt Seat Equitation National Champion! When the dust settled, Estelle McParlan and Cool Made Machine were crowned champions! Watch the winner’s interview to learn why this was a special achievement for this team!
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“Even the best weeks start with Monday.”– Nice Peter. Our recent Monday blooper Photo of the Day inspired Tracy Carvell to share her oops moment with our readers from 2013 on her ApHC four-year-old! Photo credit: Candice Zaia. Way to ride, Tracy! If you have a great photo of the day, please email us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …The Power of Fascia: Supporting Elastic, Efficient Movement
March 9, 2026 Comments Off on The Power of Fascia: Supporting Elastic, Efficient Movement
Dr. Jillian Johnson of Farmhouse Chiropractic at World Equestrian Center – Ocala has written a brilliant three-part series exclusively for The Equine Chronicle to benefit the equine athlete and owner — below find part three, and at the bottom, you’ll find links to the first two articles: The Power of Fascia: Supporting Elastic, Efficient Movement […]
Continue reading …Horsemanship Champion Klay McDowall Sets the Standard for 2026
March 8, 2026 Comments Off on Horsemanship Champion Klay McDowall Sets the Standard for 2026
“I came, I saw, I conquered.” –Julius Caesar. By Delores Kuhlwein At the first weekend of the 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit, Amateur Klay McDowall added another win to his rather impressive horsemanship dossier, this time with a new horse, Flo Rida, conquering a field of 40 to become overall class winners of the L1 Horse […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings–2026 AZ Sun Circuit with the G-Man
March 8, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings–2026 AZ Sun Circuit with the G-Man
We have one last set of amazing photos from the 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit from the phone of the G-Man!
Continue reading …Liv Winter crowned National Champion in Youth Horsemanship Final 4
March 8, 2026 Comments Off on Liv Winter crowned National Champion in Youth Horsemanship Final 4
Four teams faced off for the chance of winning the title and the buckle for the Final 4 National Championship in Youth Horsemanship at Arizona Sun Circuit: 🏆Liv Winter and Miss Dark Sparkle 🏆Delaney Lee and Betcha Want This 🏆 Abigail Lee and Its Southern Blues 🏆 Madison Stuart and ValentinosBlazinRide When the dust settled, […]
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“Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson. As we head into the final day of the 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit, we happily share this beautiful photo submitted to us by the Lamar family! There’s nothing quite like an Arizona sunset to remind us of the beauty life can hold. If […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings: 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit Leadline Reel
March 8, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit Leadline Reel
As always, the leadline class at Arizona Sun Circuit was huge, and it was a hit! 25 kiddos and their horses, and their assistants, graced the Equidome arena at WestWorld of Scottsdale at 9AM Saturday. View the entire gallery of photos on #TheEquineChronicle website! Around the Rings: 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit Leadline | Equine Chronicle […]
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