$118,500 for Ranch Horses at the 2026 APHA World Show
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Ranch horses ride for $118,500 added at the 2026 APHA World Championship Show, taking place this summer in Fort Worth, Texas. The ranch events take place June 29–July 4. They include APHA world championships for Paint Horses, as well as all-breed International Ranch Horse Association events. The 2026 ranch events feature: $27,000 […]
Around the Rings: Florida Color Horse Club 2026 Winter Breakout
March 17, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: Florida Color Horse Club 2026 Winter Breakout
On February 21–22, 2026, the Florida Color Horse Club hosted their first show of the year, the Winter Breakout. This event also marked the club’s first show in Tampa, Florida, and it was a tremendous success. Keep scrolling for the high point winners, and for more photos from the official show photographer, Baylie Meyer of […]
Continue reading …National Cowgirl Museum Celebrates Escaramuza Tradition and Honors Charrería Excellence During Día de la Charra
March 17, 2026 Comments Off on National Cowgirl Museum Celebrates Escaramuza Tradition and Honors Charrería Excellence During Día de la Charra
FORT WORTH, Texas (2026) — Approximately 400 guests gathered at the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame (The Cowgirl) in Fort Worth, Texas, March 7 to celebrate Día de la Charra, a vibrant community event honoring the heritage, athleticism, and cultural significance of the escaramuza and the women of charrería. The celebration brought together charra teams, […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Happy St. Patrick’s Day from The Equine Chronicle!
March 17, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Happy St. Patrick’s Day from The Equine Chronicle!
Did you remember to wear your green today? Today, we share a photo of a lovely lady in green, Kaleena Weakly, with her horse, Dun Gone Southern, aka “Karl.” We also are sharing a silly joke from Good Housekeeping: Where do leprechauns hang out? On the paddy-o.
Continue reading …Around the Rings: 2026 Cactus Reining Classic
March 17, 2026 Comments Off on 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 live feed is always free through Brumley Events — any site with a different URL or one that is requesting […]
Continue reading …2026-2027 AQHA Executive Committee Elected at AQHA Convention
March 16, 2026 Comments Off on 2026-2027 AQHA Executive Committee Elected at AQHA Convention
Jim Brinkman elected AQHA President; Victor Wolf joins the AQHA Executive Committee. The 2026-2027 American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee was elected on March 16 at the 2026 AQHA Convention in Las Vegas. Though AQHA operates primarily upon the decisions of its members through the board of directors, the five-person Executive Committee is responsible for implementing important […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Love, Hope, and Dreams
March 16, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Love, Hope, and Dreams
“To many, the words ‘love’, ‘hope’ and ‘dreams’ are synonymous with horses… if you never love a horse, you will never understand.”—Winston Churchill. Meet Kenidee Thomas and “Izzy,” their third and final foal of the season, winding down after a long day! Thank you to Lora Knelly for thewonderful photo! If you have a great photo […]
Continue reading …Memory Lane Monday: 2026 AQHA Hall of Fame Inductee Dollie Pine
March 16, 2026 Comments Off on Memory Lane Monday: 2026 AQHA Hall of Fame Inductee Dollie Pine
On March 14, 2026, AQHA announced that AQHA Champion Dollie Pine (by Poco Pine and out of Hobo Sue by Hobo, will be inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame as the Class of 2026. Her progeny includes the great Zippo Pine Bar, and her grand-progeny includes Zips Chocolate Chip and Zippos Mr […]
Continue reading …Meet the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Class of 2026
March 16, 2026 Comments Off on Meet the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Six individuals and horses whose contributions have shaped the American Quarter Horse industry will be inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame as the Class of 2026. Induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame is the highest honor bestowed by the American Quarter Horse Foundation. In 2026, six individuals and horses […]
Continue reading …2025 AQHA High-Point Ranch Trail Champions
March 15, 2026 Comments Off on 2025 AQHA High-Point Ranch Trail Champions
2025 AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION HIGH-POINT ended Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in AMARILLO, TEXAS RANCH HORSE–RANCH TRAIL (Go-round money may not be included in Report figures) Provided by Q-Data on 3/12/2026 PL. HORSE Y/S (SIRE-DAM, DAM’S SIRE) OWNER SC. 2025 AQHA HIGH-POINT RANCH TRAIL OPEN GELDING 1ST Electric N Hollywood 20G (Jacs Electric […]
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