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2026 AQHA East Level 1 Championships RV Space Reservations Open January 21st

April 20-26, 2026, marks the dates for the wildly popular AQHA East Level 1 Championships at World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. The RV spaces sell out in minutes, so we wanted to give you a heads up that reservations will be open January 21st at 8 AM Central, and the link you need to the resources page […]

January 19, 2026 / Read More

EC Foal Photo of the Day: Welcome to Fenn

January 19, 2026 Comments Off

Congratulations are in order for Gumz Farms and VS The Fireman on the arrival of this fancy AQHA colt, Fenn, by VS The Fireman and out of Did It For A Cookie, a World & Congress Champion producer. Thank you to Ingrid Miller Quarter Horses for allowing us to share this photo! If you have a […]

EC Foal Photo of the Day: Aennebella of River Oaks Ranch at TBQH

January 18, 2026 Comments Off

Welcome to the world #Aennebella!! Proudly owned by June Rhea and River Oaks Ranch! Quinlan x Genessy (Kid Coolsified x Gracies Secret). Photo courtesy of Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses.If you have a great foal photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

Happy Engagement to Sofia Roberts and JR Pickard!

January 17, 2026 Comments Off

“‘Why do we have to listen to our hearts?’ the boy asked. ‘Because wherever your heart is, that is where you will find your treasure.’”—Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist. The Equine Chronicle family would like to wish a very happy engagement to Sofia Roberts and JR Pickard! May your engagement serve as the beginning to a long […]

Helping Your New Horse Fit In

January 17, 2026 Comments Off

The American Association of Equine Practitioners offers some sage advice for settling in a new horse: Bringing a new equine companion home can be a very exciting experience; however, it doesn’t come without its challenges and stresses as you try to help your new friend “fit in.” Horses go through a good deal of stress […]

EC Photo of the Day: The Language of Friendship

January 17, 2026 Comments Off

“The language of Friendship is not words, but meanings.” —Henry David Thoreau. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

The Run For A Million Non Pro Challenge Added Money Increases to $125,000 in 2026

January 16, 2026 Comments Off

Non Pro riders are the backbone of the reining industry. They are the owners who invest in horses, the customers who support trainers and programs, and the competitors who balance careers, families, and responsibilities outside the arena while still committing countless hours to the sport. While they may not always receive the same level of […]

NSBA Announces 2026 World Show Judges

January 16, 2026 Comments Off

National Snaffle Bit Association is pleased to announce the judges who will officiate the 2026 NSBA World Championship Show and Breeders Championship Futurity. The show will take place August 13-23, 2026, at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at Expo Square in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Judges for the 2026 event will include: David Avery Amarillo, Texas […]

EC Foal Photo of the Day: It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

January 16, 2026 Comments Off

Yippee – it’s foaling season! We can’t wait to see more of those beautiful foal faces. This huge colt, born 1/7/2026, helps us kick off our famous foal photos of the day! He’s by One And Only Asset and out of ShesOhSoLicious (John Simon x My Precious Lexus – full sister to Elicious), bred in Idaho […]

2026 ApHC Rulebook Is Live

January 15, 2026 Comments Off

The Appaloosa Horse Club announced this week that the 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐩𝐇𝐂 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞! https://sub.appaloosa.com/pdfs/rulebook26.pdf From ApHC: This early release gives members a first look at what’s ahead. Please note: the 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧 to make additional clarifications and updates before the final version goes […]