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AQHYA Executive Committee and Directors Named for 2026-27

July 13, 2026 Comments Off

The AQHYA Executive Committee and regional directors for 2026-27 were elected at the 2026 Youth Excellence Seminar in Amarillo, Texas. American Quarter Horse Youth Association national officers and regional directors for the 2026-27 term were elected July 10 at the Youth Excellence Seminar in Amarillo, Texas. The AQHYA Executive Committee and regional directors play a major role in […]

Around the Rings: 2026 Appaloosa National & Youth World Show

July 12, 2026 Comments Off

The 2026 Appaloosa Horse Club National & Youth World Show was held July 1 – 10, 2026, at Extraco Events Center in Waco, Texas. In addition to world class Appaloosa competition, plenty of fun was had on behalf of the AYA, including events such as an ice cream social, Spot a Pie (in the face to support the youth), […]

EC Photo of the Day: Life is a Grand Adventure

July 12, 2026 Comments Off

“It’s not what we have, but who we have.”– Winnie The Pooh, Pooh’s Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

The 2026 Marshall+Sterling Celebration Awards Record Payouts in Las Vegas

July 11, 2026 Comments Off

July 10, 2026 News Release: Western States Affiliates/AzQHA Office All horse shows have a signature vibe — that unique combination of place and atmosphere, flavored by our memories of the people and horses that surrounded us there. Like everything in Las Vegas, The Marshall+Sterling Celebration vibe is oversized, bedazzled, and thrumming. Though the show rolled […]

EC Photo of the Day: Chasing Dreams

July 11, 2026 Comments Off

“You can’t be that kid standing at the top of the waterslide, overthinking it. You have to go down the chute.” — Tina Fey. Meet 16-month-old Hannah enjoying the latest issue of The Equine Chronicle! “She is set to show her first leadline class July 19th at the Iroquois County Fair. But while waiting she will […]

L1 Champion of Champions 2026 AQHYA World Qualifiers

July 10, 2026 Comments Off

Congratulations to the Level 1 Champions of Champions qualifiers for the AQHYA World Championship Show! View the full list here: 2026 Level 1 CoC Qualifiers

Tickets on Sale for the 2026 Congress Freestyle Reining and Professional Bull Riding

July 10, 2026 Comments Off

The Freestyle Reining, presented by dac Vitamins & Minerals, combines the athletics and finesse of reining moves with the melodies of popular music in one of the Congress’ most popular, sell-out events. Happening Saturday, September 26 at 6:00pm in the VS Code Red Coliseum, the Freestyle Reining is sure to delight every member of the family! Every seat […]

Recognize Outstanding Women in the Quarter Horse Industry

July 10, 2026 Comments Off

Wrangler Women of Influence nominations open July 15. The American Quarter Horse Association and Wrangler open nominations for the 2027 Wrangler Women of Influence class on July 15. Nominations will be accepted through August 22. Presented by The American Quarter Horse Journal, the Wrangler Women of Influence award recognizes six women within AQHA and the American […]

EC Photo of the Day: Is This Floor Lava?

July 10, 2026 Comments Off

Meet Siri, aka Princess Ice, who was sure the floor in the Will Rogers Arena at the recent 2026 APHA World Championship Show was made of lava. Siri is owned by Erika Sterling and was shown in the photo with Matt Gouthro of BMG Show Horses! Happy Friday, and thank you to the APHA team […]

Around the Rings: 2026 National Appaloosa Show

July 9, 2026 Comments Off

The National Appaloosa Show & Youth World is underway at Extraco Events Center in Waco, Texas, spanning the dates of July 2 – 10, 2026. Catch up on the action by watching the livestream, scrolling the candid gallery courtesy of ApHC, or check out the result links below! Watch live: APHC National Show / Youth World Show – […]