EC Photo of the Day: The Summer of Jimothy
July 28, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: The Summer of Jimothy
The summer of Jimmothy! Check out the topline of both Winston (ridden by Deneen King), and Jimothy, a Seattle-area raccoon whose videos recently went viral. It’s suspected local celebrity (now national celebrity) Jimothy has a spine condition but is otherwise healthy. Thank you to Wilson Show Horses, the King & Phelps family, and Topline Image for the […]
Continue reading …Markel/APHA Professional Horsemen Foster Success at the 2026 World Show
July 28, 2026 Comments Off on Markel/APHA Professional Horsemen Foster Success at the 2026 World Show
Markel/APHA Professional Horsemen serve as positive APHA representatives at events they attend, yet the warmth with which they welcomed international riders at the 2026 APHA World Championship Show was truly inspiring. While Paints are an iconic symbol of the American West, their beauty transcends borders. French APHA member Maeva Tridon was inspired to travel to Fort Worth, […]
Continue reading …Meet the APHA Board: Adam Wainscott
July 27, 2026 Comments Off on Meet the APHA Board: Adam Wainscott
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Adam Wainscott likes to say that he married into the APHA family, but the truth is that he’s been an APHA exhibitor and fan for about 20 years. The lifelong horseman grew up riding and showing in the Midwest, and he now runs Covenant Show Horses—a top halter-focused breeding, training […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: A Magnificent Mule
July 27, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: A Magnificent Mule
Today’s photo from Shannon Davis celebrates a winning partnership with Lil Miss Peaches . At the recent North American Saddle Mule & Donkey Association Nationals, where they won four national championships (English, Western Pleasure, Ranch Riding, and Ranch pattern), as well as titles of High Point Junior Mule and High Point Ranch Mule. Photo is by […]
Continue reading …Florida Gold Coast 2026 & Florida Gulf Coast 2027 Showbills Online
July 26, 2026 Comments Off on Florida Gold Coast 2026 & Florida Gulf Coast 2027 Showbills Online
In case you missed it – not only have the Florida Gold Coast and the Florida Gulf Coast Circuits returned to the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa; the showbills are also online, thanks to An Equine Production, who reports: Combined these shows will offer more than $60,000 in NSBA classes, hunter derbies & jackpots. Don’t […]
Continue reading …Stan and Mary Kay Steyskal Memorial Scholarship
July 26, 2026 Comments Off on Stan and Mary Kay Steyskal Memorial Scholarship
From the Nebraska Quarter Horse Association, organizers: The Stan and Mary Kay Steyskal Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the life, legacy, and lasting impact of Stan Steyskal, a dedicated horseman, respected breeder, and cherished member of the Nebraska Quarter Horse Association. Alongside his beloved wife, Mary Kay, Stan devoted more than 60 years to […]
Continue reading …USDA Announces Phased Reopening of Southern Ports for Livestock Trade
July 26, 2026 Comments Off on USDA Announces Phased Reopening of Southern Ports for Livestock Trade
USDA Announces Phased Reopening of Southern Ports for Livestock Trade (Washington, D.C., July 24, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing a coordinated, phased reopening of southern cattle ports, contingent on Mexico’s adherence to the Joint Action Plan. Beginning August 24, 2026, USDA will open the Douglas, AZ port of entry to cattle […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: When is it Time to Cut the Grass?
July 26, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: When is it Time to Cut the Grass?
How do you decide when it’s time to cut the grass? When you can barely see your 15.2 hand Western Pleasure mare in the pasture! This is Miss Presley Pine, aka “Presley,” who is owned and loved by Ronda Huffman. Thanks to Ronda for allowing us to share this fun photo! If you have a […]
Continue reading …EC Photos of the Day: Too Cute to Handle
July 25, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photos of the Day: Too Cute to Handle
When these are just a sampling from the photoshoot, how do you choose? We couldn’t pick just one, so we happily share three favorite photos of the daughter of Morgan Jennings! Lauren Kemp of Lauren Elizabeth Photography was behind the lens! Thank you to @laurenelizabethphotog fb @lauren Elizabeth photography for sharing photos from this adorable shoot […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings: Utah QHA Rose Circuit
July 25, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: Utah QHA Rose Circuit
The Utah Quarter Horse Association’s annual summer show is the Rose Circuit, and this year, not only did it move to Cedar City, Utah, but the format changed to a split format to allow all-around and ranch exhibitors to show twice to two sets of two judges over four days, July 23-26. Exhibitors who […]
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