Relearning how to walk, run, and ride after a disfiguring injury didn’t deter Maddie Dawson from her journey with horses. Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right. — Henry Ford. By Delores Kuhlwein Maddie Dawson was, one might say, the typical nine-year-old, living life to the fullest by riding […]
Continue reading …The 2026 CINCH Horsemanship Invitational Qualifier List
March 31, 2026 Comments Off on The 2026 CINCH Horsemanship Invitational Qualifier List
From NSBA: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗛 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲! The CINCH Horsemanship Invitational brings together a select group of riders who have proven they have what it takes to take the lead. Presented by CINCH JEANS, this is the 𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 of Horsemanship — and the list of qualified exhibitors reflects exactly that. 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings: 2026 SCQHA Southern Gold Classic
March 30, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: 2026 SCQHA Southern Gold Classic
The South Carolina Quarter Horse Association recently held its landmark show, the Southern Gold Classic, February 27 – March 1, 2026, in Camden, SC, awarding thousands in money and prizes. The AQHA, NSBA, & SCQHA Approved event with judges Jennifer Kunkle (NSBA), John Kunkle, & Mike Hoeppner, and the SCQHA once again offered money added Premier Sires Futurity Classes! […]
Continue reading …Memory Lane Monday: Legendary AQHA Stallion Artful Move, 1986-2017
March 30, 2026 Comments Off on Memory Lane Monday: Legendary AQHA Stallion Artful Move, 1986-2017
In recognition of the horses who shaped our industry, we are honoring those horses for Memory Lane Mondays. Below, we share the beautiful tribute by Kara Jo (Cecil) Wietrzykowski for Artful Move, the sire, grandsire, and great grandsire of multiple World, Reserve World, and Congress Champions. A Love Affair By: Kara Jo (Cecil) Wietrzykowski From the very […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Is it Monday Again?
March 30, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Is it Monday Again?
“This is your Monday morning reminder that you can handle whatever this week throws at you.” — Unknown. In recognition of Monday, we revisit this absolutely epic, classic photo of Lucy Lewis with her horse, Axle, taken by Mallory Beinborn of Impulse Photography. It’s proof that although things sometimes don’t go as planned, we can […]
Continue reading …2025 Breeders’ Trust Point Value Increases by 34%
March 30, 2026 Comments Off on 2025 Breeders’ Trust Point Value Increases by 34%
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: A third consecutive year of point value increases and a new leading stallion highlight the 2025 Breeders’ Trust results. This year’s point value is $15.15, paid to Open and Amateur points earned by participating horses. It’s a 34% increase over 2024 figures—a testament to the enduring success of the 32-year-old incentive program. […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings with the G-Man: March to Virginia + The Virginia Maiden 2026
March 29, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings with the G-Man: March to Virginia + The Virginia Maiden 2026
The March to Virginia, home of The Virginia Maiden, kicked off Thursday, 3/26 in Lexington, VA, with judges Teresa Sullivan, Sara Simons, Brad Luebben, Carmen Mayabb, and Jeff Mellott. See the around the rings candid photos from Thursday and Friday by clicking the links: Around the Rings with the G-Man: March to Virginia + The […]
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Fifteen-year-old Simone West of Oak Grove, Missouri, exemplifies the very best of the up-and-coming generation of horsemen.
Continue reading …Around the Rings: 2026 Arizona PHC Spring Fling
March 28, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: 2026 Arizona PHC Spring Fling
The Arizona Paint Horse Club’s Spring Fling at WestWorld offers two back to back two judge shows March 26-29, 2026, with a full slate of all breed and APHA classes. This year, the show qualified for Chrome Cash, and the winning hasn’t stopped! Stay tuned for results, but for now, enjoy a few G-Man style […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings: 2026 Palmetto PHC March Madness
March 28, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: 2026 Palmetto PHC March Madness
The Palmetto Paint Horse Club kicked off their 2026 show season March 7-8, 2026, at the South Carolina Equine Park in Camden, SC, with their first 2 judge horse show of the year! The APHA/All Breed two-judge show hosted judges Clay Cavinder and Cynthia Mergaert with ancillary judges Tony Burris and Steve Lackey. Thank you to […]
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