EC Photo of the Day: Hope Springs Eternal
April 28, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Hope Springs Eternal
“Hope. It’s like a drop of honey, a field of tulips blooming in the springtime. It’s a fresh rain, a whispered promise, a cloudless sky, the perfect punctuation mark at the end of a sentence. And it’s the only thing in the world keeping me afloat.”–Tahereh Mafi. Photo by Rachel Griffin Photography for the Oklahoma […]
Continue reading …Hellman Therapeutics Officially Open at The Madness
April 28, 2026 Comments Off on Hellman Therapeutics Officially Open at The Madness
Hellman Therapeutics is officially open at The Madness – Noon Tuesday April 28 Text for appt: 623-910-6185 Location Barn C stall 7 with Claypool Ranch – WEC – Wilmington, Ohio April 27 – May 10 We will be offering: Massage, Myofascial Release, Cupping, Graston, ART, Neubie Stym, Structural Body Correction and more Location: With Matt […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings: 2026 Texas PHC Paint the Future Scholarship Show
April 27, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: 2026 Texas PHC Paint the Future Scholarship Show
The Texas Paint Horse Club held its annual Paint the Future Scholarship Show April 9-12, 2026, at Extraco Event Center in Waco, Texas. The four-judge Paint O Rama hosted judges Nancie Wright, Kevin Hood (NSBA), Kathy Anderson and Tom McBeath (NSBA), with highlights such as a $1000 added 4 & 5 Year Old Western Pleasure, a $25 entry fee, […]
Continue reading …Swain & Devitt Honored as 2026 Judge Emeritus Recipients
April 27, 2026 Comments Off on Swain & Devitt Honored as 2026 Judge Emeritus Recipients
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Two dedicated judges are being honored with the 2026 Judge Emeritus award from APHA. The Paint community will recognize their contributions to the industry at the 2026 APHA Hall of Fame & Awards Ceremony, taking place June 25 in Fort Worth, Texas. Mike Swain A judge from Sedalia, Missouri, Mike […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings: AQHA East L1 Champions for 4-26-2026
April 27, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: AQHA East L1 Champions for 4-26-2026
The AQHA East Level 1 Championship Show, April 20-26th, has finished its 2026 run at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. Stay tuned for high point and reserve winners! Find complete results by class, including score sheets: Working Orders and Results – AQHA Ride the Pattern Clinic replays: Ride the Pattern Clinic […]
Continue reading …Memory Lane Monday: Zippos Sheik, Zippos Mr Good Bar, Zippos Sensation
April 27, 2026 Comments Off on Memory Lane Monday: Zippos Sheik, Zippos Mr Good Bar, Zippos Sensation
For our reader-requested nod to nostalgia series, this week we honor three great sires: Zippos Sheik, Zippos Mr Goodbar and Zippos Sensation, all sired by the great Zippo Pine Bar. We lost all three in 2016, and all impacted the industry significantly. Read on for the 2016 article by Paige Morgan: Click here to read […]
Continue reading …AQHA Educational Outreach Coming to Ireland May 29-June 7
April 27, 2026 Comments Off on AQHA Educational Outreach Coming to Ireland May 29-June 7
Hands-On Clinics, Educational Seminars, and Promotion of AQHA Programs for Irish Horse Enthusiasts From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association invites all horse owners, riders and equine enthusiasts to attend its Educational Outreach Tour across Ireland from May 29 through June 7. This initiative is designed to provide education, resources and meaningful networking opportunities for the international equine community. AQHA […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: It’s Not About Perfect; It’s About Effort
April 27, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: It’s Not About Perfect; It’s About Effort
“It’s not about perfect. It’s about effort.” – Jillian Michaels “This beautiful photo was captured by Patrick Kelley Photography,” explains Alyson Kruckow. “The image shows a beautiful bond between horse and rider. Though it’s not a high intensity moment or shot, there are still so many emotions. The horse pictured here, Peptos Dual Scotch, is […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings with the G-Man: 2026 AQHA East L1 Championships
April 26, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings with the G-Man: 2026 AQHA East L1 Championships
The 2026 AQHA East Level 1 Championship Show wraps up today, April 26th, at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. Watch the free livestream from AQHA: East Level 1 Livestream – AQHA Find complete results by class, including score sheets: Working Orders and Results – AQHA Keep scrolling for the latest photos from Gordon […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings: AQHA East L1 Champions for 4-25-2026
April 26, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: AQHA East L1 Champions for 4-25-2026
The 2026 AQHA East Level 1 Championship Show wraps up today, April 26th, at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. Watch the free livestream from AQHA: East Level 1 Livestream – AQHA Find complete results by class, including score sheets: Working Orders and Results – AQHA Congratulations to the following winners from […]
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