Valentine’s Day Advice – How to Survive As the Other Half of A Horse-A-Holic
They are legends in their own time; you may have only caught a glimpse of them or heard their names in passing. Some are elusive, like fleeting deer. Others are an ever-present force easily found sleeping in a chair in a barn aisle, glued to their smart phones in the stands at a horse show, […]
EC Valentine Photo of the Day: Laura Hulse and Kevin
February 14, 2026 Comments Off on EC Valentine Photo of the Day: Laura Hulse and Kevin
“I love you not only for what you are but for what I am when I am with you.” – Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Pictured are Laura Hulse and her love, Zipping Lazy, aka “Kevin,” by Lazy Loper and out of Im Invited to Zip. Thank you to Thompson Berryhill for sharing this meaningful photo of this […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – SAQHA Hits Home Run with 2026 Ranch Challenge Event
February 13, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings – SAQHA Hits Home Run with 2026 Ranch Challenge Event
The setting for the 2026 SAQHA Saguaro Classic Quarter Horse Show, January 27th through Feb 1st, 2026, was Horseshoe Park in Queen Creek, Arizona. The longstanding show formerly set in Southern Arizona celebrated another year in the Valley of the Sun as it has continuously evolved to meet the needs of the local and regional Quarter […]
Continue reading …American Horse Council Releases 2026 AHC Horse Industry Tax Handbook
February 13, 2026 Comments Off on American Horse Council Releases 2026 AHC Horse Industry Tax Handbook
Washington, D.C. — February 9, 2026 — The American Horse Council (AHC) today announced the release of the 2026 AHC Tax Handbook, the organization’s most comprehensive and up-to-date resource on federal tax policy affecting the U.S. equine industry. The handbook is now available to purchase as a PDF download for $50. The 2026 edition reflects […]
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The National Snaffle Bit Association Foundation, in partnership with 4-Star Trailers, invites everyone to grab their camera (or phone) to show off their horse in a special photo contest that will benefit the Susan Scott Memorial Scholarship and Youth of the Year Award. The overall winner of the contest will receive a 2026 4-Star Trailer! […]
Continue reading …Cross My Heart Trail with Judge Jennifer Sawyer
February 13, 2026 Comments Off on Cross My Heart Trail with Judge Jennifer Sawyer
Multi Carded Judge and trainer Jennifer Sawyer of Silver Springs, Florida, brings us a diverse trail obstacle, just in time for Valentine’s Day practice! From Judge Jennifer Sawyer: For this one, I’m using two 10’ poles for each side of the bottom of the heart, single 10’ poles for the rest, but you can use […]
Continue reading …PHBA Convention Updates: Hotel Block Extended + Youth Board Applications Open
February 13, 2026 Comments Off on PHBA Convention Updates: Hotel Block Extended + Youth Board Applications Open
The PHBA Convention is right around the corner, we have a few important updates and reminders for our membership. Hotel Block Extended to February 16th Great news: the PHBA Convention hotel block has been extended through February 16, 2026. If you haven’t booked your room yet, now is the time to lock in the PHBA […]
Continue reading …Free Printable K9 and Mounted Horse Unit Valentines from Marion County Sheriff’s Office
February 13, 2026 Comments Off on Free Printable K9 and Mounted Horse Unit Valentines from Marion County Sheriff’s Office
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office in Ocala, Florida, also the hometown of The Equine Chronicle and The Canine Chronicle publications, has created a wonderful, complimentary collection of valentines! From MCSO, www.marionso.com: We created printable Valentine’s cards featuring some of our favorite four-legged teammates — our K9s and members of our Mounted Unit! Download the graphics, print […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Joy in Your Soul
February 13, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Joy in Your Soul
“Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness. It’s the spark that lights a fire of joy in your soul.” — Amy Collette. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Second-half Paynt Points Payouts for 2025 are Heading Out
February 12, 2026 Comments Off on Second-half Paynt Points Payouts for 2025 are Heading Out
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Paynt Points payouts for 2025 points earned in the second half of the year are heading out to exhibitors in mid-February. Once again, the fledgling program exceeded expectations with payouts of $11.35 per point. Funds are distributed to owners of horses that earned APHA points in Youth, Amateur, Novice and Walk-Trot […]
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