AQHA Competition Returns to Del Mar in 2027 with the Launch of The Del Mar Classic
September 28, 2026 Comments Off on AQHA Competition Returns to Del Mar in 2027 with the Launch of The Del Mar Classic
Pacific Coast Quarter Horse Association is preparing to welcome exhibitors back to Del Mar with a new signature show. The Del Mar Classic, a new AQHA, NSBA, and PCQHA approved event, is scheduled for June 2–6, 2027 (pending), at the newly renovated Del Mar Horsepark in Del Mar, California. Managed by longtime horseman and AQHA […]
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By Mark Andrews, Equine Science Update, September 5, 2026: Swiss researchers have identified a novel virus in the brains of four horses that were euthanased after developing neurological disease, prompting investigations into whether the virus may represent an emerging cause of equine central nervous system (CNS) disease. Since late July 2026, equine referral hospitals at the Universities […]
Continue reading …2026 Quarter Horse Congress Gets Underway With NSBA Dual Approved Ranch Events
September 28, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 Quarter Horse Congress Gets Underway With NSBA Dual Approved Ranch Events
The 2026 All American Quarter Horse Congress got underway on Saturday, September 26, with the first NSBA/AQHA Dual-Approved champions named in Ranch events. The classes were the first to compete in the new CINCH Arena. Alexa Has The Answer For Matt Gouthro In Level 1 Junior Ranch Riding When Matt Gouthro found A Freeze Warning […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: We Aren’t Saddle Pad Collectors, Really…
September 28, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: We Aren’t Saddle Pad Collectors, Really…
We don’t have a problem. Just look away! One can never have too many saddle pads, right?!? If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …More Around the Rings: Arizona Fall Championship 2026
September 28, 2026 Comments Off on More Around the Rings: Arizona Fall Championship 2026
The Arizona Quarter Horse Association’s Arizona Fall Championship wraps up today after a successful run September 23-27, 2026 at WestWorld of Scottsdale, offering NSBA, NRCHA and Ranch classes with prize money and an impressive selection of awards. Stay tuned for circuit and high point winners, and keep scrolling for more of Sunday’s photos! View Friday’s candid photos […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings: 2026 Kaysinger Circuit Missouri Showdown
September 27, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: 2026 Kaysinger Circuit Missouri Showdown
September 18-20, 2026, marked the dates of the Kaysinger Horse Show Circuit’s Missouri Showdown at Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia, MO. The 100-percent volunteer run circuit concludes each year with the Showdown, a three-day show with free fun classes and activities for the whole barn family! This year’s Showdown boasted impressive open show numbers and […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Beauty Defined
September 27, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Beauty Defined
Meet Hazel, by Mama Always Said (by RL Best Of Sudden), and out of a Sugar Daddy mare. She’s owned by Lauren Nicole of Illinois, and she was captured in time by Brittany Callahan Photography. There are more photos of Hazel if you want to check out Brittany’s photograpy page! Thank you to Brittany Callahan and […]
Continue reading …More Around the Rings: 2026 Arizona Fall Championship
September 26, 2026 Comments Off on More Around the Rings: 2026 Arizona Fall Championship
The Arizona Quarter Horse Association’s Arizona Fall Championship is in full swing at WestWorld of Scottsdale, running September 23-27, 2026. It offers AQHA, NSBA, NRCHA and Ranch classes with prize money and an impressive selection of awards. Keep scrolling for our photos from Saturday! View Friday’s candid photos here: Around the Rings: 2026 Arizona Fall Championship | Equine […]
Continue reading …Setting the Bar for her First QH Congress: Sharon Conway and CR Hershey Bar
September 26, 2026 Comments Off on Setting the Bar for her First QH Congress: Sharon Conway and CR Hershey Bar
Sharon Conway and CR Hershey Bar (by VS Code Red and out of Shes A Hershey Bar) have graced our pages many times, each win even more special as “Milton” is a horse Sharon raised. Friday at Arizona Fall Championship, the duo won the circuit in Select Showmanship! It’s a class Sharon admits is a […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings: 2026 Michigan QHA Futurity & Great Lakes Classic
September 26, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: 2026 Michigan QHA Futurity & Great Lakes Classic
The Michigan Quarter Horse Association 100K Futurity & Great Lakes Classic were once again held concurrently September 17-20, 2026, at the MSU Pavilion in East Lansing, Michigan. The MQHA Futurity boasted perks like $41,000 added money, and the Great Lakes Classic offered a $320 flat fee with unlimited classes for one horse. Thursday – Saturday Judges were […]
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