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EC Photo of the Day: Horse Show Kids

September 8, 2026 Comments Off

It’s the Horse Show Kid life, and it’s the best! This photo was taken this past weekend at the Utah Quarter Horse Association and Utah Paint Horse Club Heritage Classic at Utah State University Bastian Agricultural Center in South Jordan, Utah. The annual 4-judge show offers a full slate of AQHA, APHA, ApHC, and All Breed […]

More Around the Rings: 2026 California Championship

September 8, 2026 Comments Off

The 2026 California Championship, produced by Pacific Coast Quarter Horse Association, took place Sept 2 – 6, 2026, at Paso Robles Event Center. The AQHA – NSBA – PCQHA –approved show hosted judges Clay Cavinder, Shaun Duley-Gloude, Michele Pearson, Curtis Reynolds. Scoresheets: https://www.californiachampionship.com/ Thanks to the talent of Gina Mae Photography for all the amazing candid images! […]

EC Photo of the Day: Happy Labor Day 2026

September 7, 2026 Comments Off

Welcoming our Labor Day 2026 is this incredible photo by Lisa Anderson Photography, LLC of Ty Petersen, son of AQHA/APHA Professional Trainers Eric and Alison Petersen of Mabel, Minnesota! “Now a 5th grader, Ty is already becoming a sought-after flag carrier and rider, and he continues to impress wherever he goes,” says WQHA. “He is […]

Around the Rings: 2026 California Championship

September 6, 2026 Comments Off

The 2026 California Championship, produced by Pacific Coast Quarter Horse Association, is underway at Paso Robles Event Center. The Sept 2 – 6, 2026 event is AQHA – NSBA – PCQHA –approved, with judges Clay Cavinder, Shaun Duley-Gloude, Michele Pearson, Curtis Reynolds. Thanks to the talent of Gina Mae Photography, we have our first set of candid photos […]

2026 AQHA Collegiate Judging Contest

September 6, 2026 Comments Off

Entries are now open for the 2026 AQHA Collegiate Judging Contest, where the next generation of horsemen and horsewomen put their skills to the test. Sunday, November 8, 2026 Entry Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026 LATE Entry Deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026 Teams: $225* | Individual/Limited: $60* | Auditors: Free LATE Fee per Entry: $25 Plus the cost […]

The Championship 2026 AQHA & NSBA Patterns

September 6, 2026 Comments Off

The Championship at The World Equestrian Center – Ocala, your AQHA/NSBA patterns are available on An Equine Production’s website: https://www.anequineproduction.com/championshipshow Stalls are still being accepted. Both courses for the $50,000 & $100,000 trail class courses will be given at the show. The NSBA entry form is still available on the […]

EC Photo of the Day: Truly Happy

September 6, 2026 Comments Off

“They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.” ―Tom Bodett. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

Make Plans for 2026 APHA Western National Championship Show

September 5, 2026 Comments Off

Don’t get left in the dust! Entry and stall forms are officially live for this year’s Western National Championship Show, October 22-25, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hotel reservation deadline: September 26 Pre-entry deadline for the best rates: October 5 Exhibitors planning to compete are encouraged to secure their accommodations and submit entries ahead of […]

EC Photo of the Day: Cupcakes Equal Happiness

September 5, 2026 Comments Off

“Having a horse named Cupcake of course means doing a photo shoot with an actual Cupcake!”says Meredith Irish, who sent us this fun photo of Madeline Langlois & Hoo Is Best (Cupcake!). Photo credit: Heather Peatman of Just Chasing Fireflies Photography. Thank you to Meredith for the photo!If you have a great photo of the day, […]

Around the Rings: 2026 Utah Heritage Classic

September 5, 2026 Comments Off

The Utah Quarter Horse Association Utah Paint Horse Club Heritage Classic kicks off Thursday and runs through Labor Day on Monday, August 7th at the Utah State University Bastian Agricultural Center in South Jordan, Utah. The 4-judge show offers a full slate of AQHA, APHA, ApHC, and All Breed classes, including cutting, working cowhorse, and […]