Cruising: 2026 QH Congress Pleasure Drivers Make Their Mark
By Delores Kuhlwein October at the All American Quarter Horse Congress equates to All Around competition, and included in that realm is Pleasure Driving, a chance for trainers and non pros to highlight their horse’s movement and athleticism. It’s not the easiest class, and daunting for some, or as Melvin Yoder explained after winning the […]
Parrish Powered: Two Great Mares Turn the Western Pleasure Tide at Congress on Tuesday
October 14, 2026 Comments Off on Parrish Powered: Two Great Mares Turn the Western Pleasure Tide at Congress on Tuesday
On Tuesday in the Celeste Arena at the 2026 All American Quarter Horse Congress, celebrations were all around as Cody Parrish piloted Liite Em Up, by Machine Made and out of KM Hot Number, bred by Parrish Quarter Horses, to win the Maturity $10,000 Limited Horse Open Western Pleasure Stakes NSBA for Robert and Lisa […]
Continue reading …Around The Rings – The NSBA World Championship
October 14, 2026 Comments Off on Around The Rings – The NSBA World Championship
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Continue reading …Yearling Maiden Halter Stakes Success at 2026 Congress for Skyler Horn and KR Night Life
October 14, 2026 Comments Off on Yearling Maiden Halter Stakes Success at 2026 Congress for Skyler Horn and KR Night Life
By Delores Kuhlwein The Yearling Maiden Halter Stakes Limited kicked off its second year at the 2026 All American Quarter Horse Congress with even more added money than year one. In 2025, the inaugural stakes classes for mares, geldings, and stallions who were making their show pen debuts offered $30,000 guaranteed money. The original sponsors, […]
Continue reading …The Judge’s Perspective – Ranch or the Old Western Pleasure
October 13, 2026 Comments Off on The Judge’s Perspective – Ranch or the Old Western Pleasure
When looking at the evolution of Ranch Rail and Ranch Riding classes, one can’t help but draw comparisons to the Western Pleasure classes of the past. As someone who grew up showing in Western Pleasure, I have witnessed the significant shifts in style and judging criteria over the years. These changes raise an important question: Are Ranch Rail and Ranch Riding classes becoming the Western Pleasure of the past, or will they remain true to their intended purpose as outlined in the rulebooks?
Continue reading …Homebred TB Laredo Continues Bradshaw Program Maiden Stakes Success at Congress
October 12, 2026 Comments Off on Homebred TB Laredo Continues Bradshaw Program Maiden Stakes Success at Congress
By Sarah Welk Baynum For the team behind TB Laredo, it was a special win in the Yearling Maiden Open Stallions Halter Stakes Limited at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress. Shown by Jarrell Jackson for owner Terry Bradshaw, the homebred yearling earned the title and $6,420 in the class, presented by English Quarter Horses, Headley […]
Continue reading …Sunday Working Hunter Highlights at 2026 All American QH Congress
October 12, 2026 Comments Off on Sunday Working Hunter Highlights at 2026 All American QH Congress
Sunday’s over fence action at the 2026 All American Quarter Horse Congress was beyond exciting, with Working Hunter as a highlight, including the Congress NSBA Hunter Classic for Open and Non Pro riders, presented by Turning Point Ranch & McCulloch Training Stables. Keep scrolling for three highlighted classes from Sunday, thanks to EC Writer Sarah Welk […]
Continue reading …Around The Rings – The WCHA Supreme Championship
October 12, 2026 Comments Off on Around The Rings – The WCHA Supreme Championship
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Continue reading …Gunfightin Annie Makes Winning Debut with Justin Bisel in 2026 Yearling Maiden Open Mare Halter Stakes–Ltd.
October 11, 2026 Comments Off on Gunfightin Annie Makes Winning Debut with Justin Bisel in 2026 Yearling Maiden Open Mare Halter Stakes–Ltd.
By Sarah Welk Baynum Gunfightin Annie made her very first trip to the show pen a winning one at the 2026 All American Quarter Horse Congress. Justin Bisel, for owner Marilee Montgomery, and yearling filly won the Yearling Maiden Open Mare Halter Stakes – Limited, presented by English Quarter Horses, Headley Quarter Horses, J.L. Robinson […]
Continue reading …Industry Professionals Celebrate Dressage And Western Dressage For Stock Horse Breeds
October 11, 2026 Comments Off on Industry Professionals Celebrate Dressage And Western Dressage For Stock Horse Breeds
In 2010, the American Quarter Horse Association recognized Dressage in competition. A decade later, Western Dressage followed suit by also becoming a new point-earning event contributing to year-end and lifetime awards for professionals, Amateurs and Youth. The addition of these classes was years in development thanks to the contributions of AQHA task forces and committees who gave these programs their foundations.
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