Important update for AQHA exhibitors: 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, AQHA rule SHW220 has been amended to require ownership of horses shown in 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟭 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗣𝗿𝗼 classes. Be sure to review the change before heading to your next event. Read more here: aqha.com/aqha-rulebook AQHA Rulebook Search Hint: in addition to using the Index at […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: The Highest Standards
May 27, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: The Highest Standards
“Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to.” — Alfred A. Montapert. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …How To Wrap Legs Properly with Cooper Evans
May 27, 2026 Comments Off on How To Wrap Legs Properly with Cooper Evans
In this EC TV video, Trainer Cooper Evans of Star Performance Horses, Inc., demonstrates two different methods for properly wrapping front legs as well as a tutorial on how to wrap back legs. Click the link below to access our EC TV video, as well as the Learning Center on our EC TV channel: […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings Results: 2026 All American Youth Horse Show
May 26, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings Results: 2026 All American Youth Horse Show
The All American Youth Horse Show finished up their 57th annual event on May 10, 2026, at the Ohio Expo Center & Fairgrounds in Columbus, OH. The show was open to exhibitors 18 years of age or under on 1/1/26. AAYHS began in 1968 as a way to provide building funds for the Franklin County […]
Continue reading …Big Payouts for Maidens at The Premier 2026
May 26, 2026 Comments Off on Big Payouts for Maidens at The Premier 2026
Memorial Day was a busy day at the Premier, with the show paying tribute to the fallen and those currently serving prior to the two maiden classes on Monday. The afternoon continued with some huge payouts to the exhibitors and owners showing horses in the Maiden Three Year Old and Over Hunter Under Saddle and […]
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Some friends have to walk on four legs just so they can carry around such big hearts. — Unknown. Thank you to Miranda Taylor Photography for the beautiful image taken at the recent TQHA Lucky 7 Classic! If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …More Around the Rings with the G-Man: The Premier 2026
May 25, 2026 Comments Off on More Around the Rings with the G-Man: The Premier 2026
The Premier is underway at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, bringing exhibitors Two AQHA World Qualifying events May 22-29, 2026, and featuring Premier Sires Limited Series, Breeders Futurity, Maiden & Stakes classes as well as Premier Magazine classes. The G-Man has arrived, so keep scrolling for his photos, and check back as we add more. View his first gallery by clicking the link: […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Memorial Day 2026
May 25, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Memorial Day 2026
“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude.” — Harry S. Truman. Remember, Memorial Day is the day we offer our thanks and honor to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Continue reading …2026 AQHA West Level 1 Championships, High-Points and End-of-Show Awards
May 24, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 AQHA West Level 1 Championships, High-Points and End-of-Show Awards
Below are the all-around and high-point honors awarded at the end of the 2026 Level 1 West Championships, courtesy of AQHA: The 2026 AQHA West Level 1 Championships concluded May 17, following seven days of competition at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas that saw top Level 1 exhibitors from across the […]
Continue reading …Saturday Trail and Western Pleasure NSBA Highlights at The Premier 2026
May 24, 2026 Comments Off on Saturday Trail and Western Pleasure NSBA Highlights at The Premier 2026
Saturday at The Premier AQHA and NSBA show in Lexington, Kentucky, saw two Trail futurity classes but one rider emerging as a double champion when Nick Mayabb took to the courses. The Stakes classes were part of the second day of the 2026 show. Handy Hank Wins Four and Five Year Old Trail Nick’s first […]
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