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EC Photo of the Day: It Can Be Done

January 8, 2026 Comments Off

“It can be done, you know, if you just put your mind to it.”~Walter Farley, The Black Stallion. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

43 Rule Change Proposals for 2026 APHA Leadership Gathering Consideration

January 7, 2026 Comments Off

By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Advisory committees will review 43 rule change proposals at the 2026 APHA Leadership Gathering, February 27–March 1. Committee action determines which proposals advance for voting consideration by elected APHA state directors. To be eligible for voting privileges, state directors must be present for live roll call at both 2026 Leadership […]

Around the Rings: 2025/2026 Arizona PHC Copper Country POR Results

January 7, 2026 Comments Off

The Arizona Paint Horse Club just wrapped up their annual flagship show at WestWorld of Scottsdale, the Copper Country POR, which finishes off the last three days of the year with a 4-judge show, followed by the ringing in of the first three days of the new year with another 4-judge show. Below, find the […]

The Run For A Million Announces Addition of $125K Non Pro Cutting Challenge for 2026

January 7, 2026 Comments Off

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐀 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 $𝟏𝟐𝟓𝐤 𝐍𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 The Run For A Million’s management team has announced the creation of the Non Pro Cutting Challenge, which will debut at the 2026 The Run For A Million, held August 9–15 at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center in […]

Now Through April 30: Discounted PHBA Horse Registration Rates

January 7, 2026 Comments Off

As we step into 2026, the Year of the Horse, we’re celebrating the Golden Horse and all the momentum building across PHBA. Now is the perfect time to get your horses registered and your plans in place for the year ahead. Now Through April 30: Discounted PHBA Horse Registration Rates Don’t miss PHBA’s New […]

EC Photo of the Day: The Biggest Heart

January 7, 2026 Comments Off

“Horses want to try for you. They just have the biggest heart.” ~Lyle Lovett, Down the Fence. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

Final 2025 ABRA Honor Roll Points

January 6, 2026 Comments Off

What an incredible season! From first shows to final rides, the 2025 ABRA Honor Roll celebrates the exhibitors and horses who showed up, put in the work, and represented the Buckskin community with heart and dedication all year long. Honor Roll and High Point awards are recognized across the following divisions: Open Amateur Non-Pro Youth […]

In Loving Memory of Southern CA Vet Dr. RL Blair, DVM, 1959-2026

January 6, 2026 Comments Off

Dr. RL Blair, DVM, 1959-2026 Written by Sarah Mapp Cullins: I didn’t sleep well last night, I knew this day was coming and my thoughts were full of memories of Aunt Becky. My mind was trying to put an orderly story of the life she led, from my perspective. Becky was not a blood relative; […]

EC Photo of the Day–Reason 1,999,989 to Have Horses

January 6, 2026 Comments Off

We’ve discovered yet ONE MORE reason to have horses (as if we needed another). They are the providers of the Gingerbread House Disposal Service after Christmas! Thanks to Melissa Ilic for allowing us to share this fun photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

More Around the Rings — 2026 Florida Gulf Coast

January 5, 2026 Comments Off

The 2026 Florida Gulf Coast Circuit, January 1-6, 2026, offers exhibitors 6 AQHA shows, 1 AQHA World Show qualifying event, and 2 NSBA shows, plus leveled ranch events, added money NSBA classes, hunter derbies, and more. All this happens at World Equestrian Center-Ocala! See the previous gallery by clicking on the link below, and keep […]