Jessica Johnson Sweeps the Leaderboard with Champion, Reserve, and Additional Top Placings in Open Hunter Classic
By Sarah Welk Baynum Jessica Johnson had a full schedule in the Open Hunter Classic at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress, piloting several talented horses throughout the class. Not only did she capture the championship title despite the highly competitive field, but she also claimed the reserve championship—along with fourth and sixth place finishes. In […]
Emilee Yost and Kruzin On A Star Shine with Emotional Win in Their First Congress Appearance
October 14, 2025 Comments Off on Emilee Yost and Kruzin On A Star Shine with Emotional Win in Their First Congress Appearance
By Sarah Welk Baynum Tears of joy streamed down Emilee Yost’s face on Sunday as her number was called as the champion in the Youth Working Hunter 13 & Under at the 2025 All American Quarter Horse Congress. Not only was this Yost’s first-ever appearance at the Congress, but it also marked her first Congress […]
Continue reading …Survival to Show Ring Success: TB Double Feature and Jarrell Jackson Earn Yearling Maiden Open Stallion Stakes Title for Terry Bradshaw
October 14, 2025 Comments Off on Survival to Show Ring Success: TB Double Feature and Jarrell Jackson Earn Yearling Maiden Open Stallion Stakes Title for Terry Bradshaw
By Sarah Welk Baynum For Jarrell Jackson, winning the inaugural Yearling Maiden Stallion Stakes with TB Double Feature, owned by Terry Bradshaw, was more than just another victory in the show ring—it was a triumph of resilience. “We flushed two embryos,” Jackson said. “We showed that weanling last year and decided to let TB Double […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Smile! It’s Time for More Congress Coverage
October 13, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Smile! It’s Time for More Congress Coverage
Pictured are Stella Dorsey and My Secret Past, both smiling ear to ear after winning a Reserve Congress Championship in Youth Working Hunter 13 & Under on Sunday! Stay tuned for more great coverage, interviews, videos, and photos from the 2025 All American Quarter Horse Congress!
Continue reading …The Crowning of the 2025 Quarter Horse Congress Queen
October 12, 2025 Comments Off on The Crowning of the 2025 Quarter Horse Congress Queen
Ashlyn Gonzalves’ Almost Decade-Long Dream Realized at the Perfect Time By Sarah Welk Baynum 22-year-old Ashlyn Gonzalves gracefully accepted the title of 2025 Quarter Horse Congress Queen, fulfilling a dream that began nearly a decade ago. “In 2016, during my first Congress, I watched Amy Brown get crowned as Congress Queen,” Gonzalves said. “She had […]
Continue reading …Rose Santos and Baddiee Claim Yearling Maiden Open Mare Halter Stake Congress Championship
October 12, 2025 Comments Off on Rose Santos and Baddiee Claim Yearling Maiden Open Mare Halter Stake Congress Championship
Rose Santos and Baddiee Claim Yearling Maiden Open Mare Halter Stake Congress Championship in Mare’s First-Ever Competition By Sarah Welk Baynum For Rose Santos, the win with her mare Baddiee was even more meaningful because of the special bond her family shares with the young mare. “We raised Baddiee, who we call Bingo at home,” […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Royalty Recognized
October 12, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Royalty Recognized
Even Ollie at Rod Patrick Boots recognizes royalty! Congratulations once again to the 2025 All American Quarter Horse Congress Queen from South Carolina, Ashlyn Gonzalves! Photo by Amy Grabe, Owner and Production Coordinator of both The Equine Chronicle and The Canine Chronicle!
Continue reading …Around the Rings- 2025 High Desert Pinto Horse Association Fall Festival
October 11, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings- 2025 High Desert Pinto Horse Association Fall Festival
The High Desert Pinto Horse Association series held twice annually at McCoy Equestrian Center in Chino Hills is a unique set of shows that cater to California members and beyond. Like many shows, it has two arenas showing at once, but the significant difference is the brainchild of the HDPtHA members and show manager Fral […]
Continue reading …2025 All American Quarter Horse Congress Over Fence Class Results
October 11, 2025 Comments Off on 2025 All American Quarter Horse Congress Over Fence Class Results
Catch up with the 2025 All American Quarter Horse Congress Over Fence Class Results for Saturday, October 11th: 450002 Level 1 Youth Working Hunter Champion: Isabella Agliano and Zane Gray Reserve: Lilliana Bellini and Eye Aye Captain Bronze: Benjamin Johnson and Living In Lala Land We visited with Isabella during Youth World 2025! See […]
Continue reading …Michael David Brown and Dots On A Dice Celebrate Camaraderie and Courage in Heroes On Horses Class
October 11, 2025 Comments Off on Michael David Brown and Dots On A Dice Celebrate Camaraderie and Courage in Heroes On Horses Class
By Sarah Welk Baynum This wasn’t Michael David Brown’s first time entering the Heroes On Horses Walk Trot Independent class at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, but he says what makes it truly special is how it unites heroes from across the nation. “I placed third the first time and fifth the second, but […]
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