It was a beautiful week, with several 70+ degree days at the IQHA Shamrock Shuffle! An Equine Chronicle was laid out at each table for spectators to enjoy. Pictured is 2026 Indiana Quarter Horse Association Queen Riata Rouch viewing the latest edition! Thank you to Riata for the beautiful photo! The results for the show […]

Throughout the history of AQHA, its leadership has emphasized the importance of inspiring the next generation of riders and supporting current members. These fundamentals inspired the AQHA Amateur Ambassador Program, which allows veteran amateurs to be a resource to all exhibitors at the shows. As delegates of the program, the Amateur Ambassadors are a source of contact for a variety of information, including stalling and bedding information, showbill questions, pattern information, official show veterinarian contacts, farrier contacts, membership information, and accessing the AQHA rulebook.
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Following up on her 2025 AQHA World Show Pleasure Versatility Challenge win, The Goldenn Girl competes in her first trail classes at the 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit to earn another coveted championship. By Delores Kuhlwein The intent of the Pleasure Versatility Challenge at the AQHA World Show is to showcase the versatility of the American […]
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National Snaffle Bit Association is pleased to announce the association’s 2025 Horse Of The Year honorees: All Around Performance Horse Of The Year The Batchelor Owned by AK Performance Horses of Drayton Valley, Alberta, Canada Hunter/Jumper Horse Of The Year DGS Legacy Owned by Robin DeGraff of Reddick, Florida Rail Horse Of The Year R […]
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“When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.” — Carol Burnett. Pictured: Tami Farnsworth with her trainer, Robin Frid, when she was crowned NSBA World Champion in L1 Select Amateur Horsemanship with Break N The Law, aka “Peyton.” “It was such a very special day for me,” says Tami. “It […]
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Arizona Sun Circuit, produced by the Arizona Quarter Horse Association, wrapped up Sunday, March 8th, after 10 days of incredible and diverse AQHA and NSBA competition! We have one more set of candids to share from the EC camera, so keep scrolling, and if you check out our website under “Show Results and Gallery,” you’ll […]
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Three teams faced off Sunday afternoon at Arizona Sun Circuit for the title of Youth Final 4 Hunt Seat Equitation National Champion! When the dust settled, Estelle McParlan and Cool Made Machine were crowned champions! Watch the winner’s interview to learn why this was a special achievement for this team!
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What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas! The famed NRHA Run For A Million show is right around the corner! With the exciting new season comes new rules and regulations–and new opportunities for qualifying. This horse show brings some of the very best reining horses and riders in the world together at the prestigious South Point Arena and Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, August 9-15, 2026.
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Dr. Jillian Johnson of Farmhouse Chiropractic at World Equestrian Center – Ocala has written a brilliant three-part series exclusively for The Equine Chronicle to benefit the equine athlete and owner — below find part three, and at the bottom, you’ll find links to the first two articles: The Power of Fascia: Supporting Elastic, Efficient Movement […]
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“I came, I saw, I conquered.” –Julius Caesar. By Delores Kuhlwein At the first weekend of the 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit, Amateur Klay McDowall added another win to his rather impressive horsemanship dossier, this time with a new horse, Flo Rida, conquering a field of 40 to become overall class winners of the L1 Horse […]
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