EC Photo of the Day: Joy in Your Soul
February 13, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Joy in Your Soul
“Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness. It’s the spark that lights a fire of joy in your soul.” — Amy Collette. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Second-half Paynt Points Payouts for 2025 are Heading Out
February 12, 2026 Comments Off on Second-half Paynt Points Payouts for 2025 are Heading Out
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Paynt Points payouts for 2025 points earned in the second half of the year are heading out to exhibitors in mid-February. Once again, the fledgling program exceeded expectations with payouts of $11.35 per point. Funds are distributed to owners of horses that earned APHA points in Youth, Amateur, Novice and Walk-Trot […]
Continue reading …A Life Well Lived: AQHA Hall of Fame Member Ken Mumy
February 12, 2026 Comments Off on A Life Well Lived: AQHA Hall of Fame Member Ken Mumy
The AQHA past president and hall of famer has passed away. From AQHA, February 11, 2026: AQHA has learned of the death of past president and American Quarter Horse Hall of Famer Ken Mumy. Our prayers are with all who knew and loved him. Below is his Hall of Fame biography. We will update this […]
Continue reading …UC Davis Equestrian Riders Sue School over Team Losing DI Status
February 12, 2026 Comments Off on UC Davis Equestrian Riders Sue School over Team Losing DI Status
On February 11, 2026, Fox 40 in Sacramento, California, reports that “current and future members of UC Davis’ equestrian team are suing the school after learning the squad would be demoted to club status next season.” Read the story by Fox 40 journalist Brett Stover: UC Davis equestrian riders sue school over team […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Throwback to 2016 AQHYA World
February 12, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Throwback to 2016 AQHYA World
For Throwback Thursday, we’re having some fun looking back to a decade ago for the 2016 AQHYA World Championship Show! Who are these champions? Can you also name their horses and the class? If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …2026 Arizona Sun Circuit Stall Assignments
February 11, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit Stall Assignments
Arizona Sun Circuit 2026 Stall Assignments: Download the PDF with assignment list, barn charts and ground map: ↓ Stalls – Sun Circuit More information about the show: https://www.suncircuit.com/
Continue reading …AzQHA & AzRCHA 2025 Year-End Awards Celebration
February 11, 2026 Comments Off on AzQHA & AzRCHA 2025 Year-End Awards Celebration
Year-end banquets abounded this month, celebrating the hard work and success of horsemen across the U.S., and joining that list was the 2025 Year-end Awards Banquet for the Arizona Quarter Horse Association and the Arizona Reined Cow Horse Association on February 7, 2026. The welcoming atmosphere and smoothly running shows produced by both associations were […]
Continue reading …Hay Nets and Slow Feeders for Horses: Pros and Cons
February 11, 2026 Comments Off on Hay Nets and Slow Feeders for Horses: Pros and Cons
By Kentucky Equine Research Staff: Hay nets and slow feeders offer clear health, welfare, management, and economic benefits but in some cases can create behavioral and musculoskeletal concerns. These management tools must be appropriately implemented to avoid introducing risks. Researchers reached this conclusion after reviewing 23 studies on hay nets and slow feeders performed between 2009 and 2025.* Those studies […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: A Horse Girl in the Making
February 11, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: A Horse Girl in the Making
This horse girl in the making is Sloane Harper Hoffman, and her proud parents are Alisha and Tyler Hoffman. Krystal Garcia Photography is the talent behind the lens! Thank you to the Hoffman family for allowing us to share this beautiful image with our readers! If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: […]
Continue reading …Applaud the 2025 APHA Year-End Champions
February 11, 2026 Comments Off on Applaud the 2025 APHA Year-End Champions
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: A year of competition, dedication, and hard work has come to a close, and we’re excited to honor our 2025 APHA year-end champions for their accomplishments. Congratulations to our division Top 20 winners, top rookies of the year, high-point ranch horses, and Six PAC Top Five champs below, along with […]
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