Memory Lane Monday: My Intention and Heartz On Fire
April 6, 2026 Comments Off on Memory Lane Monday: My Intention and Heartz On Fire
The loss of two legendary stallions, My Intention and Heartz On Fire, in 2024 resulted in much heartbreak, but their contributions to the Halter industry will be felt for generations to come. For this week’s Memory Lane Monday, we reshare the 2024 tribute to both stallions by EC writer Susan Winslow: The Equine Chronicle would […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings with the G-Man: 2026 Martinganza AQHA Show & Futurity
April 5, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings with the G-Man: 2026 Martinganza AQHA Show & Futurity
The 2026 Martinganza AQHA Show & Futurity is an AQHA Horse Show managed by District IV NCQHA each year at the Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center, located at 2900 NC Hwy 125 South, Williamston, NC. Martinganza is a not-for-profit organization supporting the Eastern North Carolina horse industry through events, education, competitions, and philanthropy. This year’s Martinganza AQHA Show […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Happy Easter from The Equine Chronicle!
April 5, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Happy Easter from The Equine Chronicle!
Today in honor of Easter, we’re sharing a photo of four young horsewomen who enjoyed the Easter parade at the recent Arizona Paint Horse Club Spring Fling at WestWorld! Pictured left to right: Leah Chisholm Kinsey Fitts (front) Calysta McCleaft (back) Liberty Wilson Thank you to the Joni Fitts School of Horsemanship for the share, […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of KM Vested In Bo, 2009-2025
April 4, 2026 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of KM Vested In Bo, 2009-2025
By Jessica Wake: It’s been a year since you went home. I’ve convinced myself our good Lord and Savior will be descending from Heaven on a red head with a lot of chrome…. Because that makes sense to me, and that is the only reason he would need you more than we do. We […]
Continue reading …Emerson Knabenshue Honored as 2026 Recipient of Dr Robie Herman Sportsmanship Award
April 4, 2026 Comments Off on Emerson Knabenshue Honored as 2026 Recipient of Dr Robie Herman Sportsmanship Award
The late Robie Herman’s influence on the horse community and beyond is so great, the Dr. Robert “Robie” Herman Sportsmanship Award was established in 2025 by the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association. The inscription on the perpetual award reads: Dr. Robert “Robie” Herman Sportsmanship Award In Loving Memory February 6, 1977 – February 6, 2025 A […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings: 2026 Martinganza AQHA Show & Futurity
April 4, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: 2026 Martinganza AQHA Show & Futurity
The 2026 Martinganza AQHA Show & Futurity is an AQHA Horse Show managed by District IV NCQHA each year at the Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center, located at 2900 NC Hwy 125 South, Williamston, NC. Martinganza is a not-for-profit organization supporting the Eastern North Carolina horse industry through events, education, competitions, and philanthropy. This year’s Martinganza AQHA Show […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings: 2026 Oklahoma QHA Spring Show
April 3, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: 2026 Oklahoma QHA Spring Show
The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association kicked off their annual spring show at Tulsa Expo Square on April 1, and it runs through Saturday, April 4, 2026, with AQHA, OQHA, KQHA and NSBA approval. The show offers five sets of points and a special event roping at Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex with judges Glenn Wells, Kendra […]
Continue reading …Easter Weekend Trail Practice: Carrot Grids from Judge Jennifer Sawyer
April 3, 2026 Comments Off on Easter Weekend Trail Practice: Carrot Grids from Judge Jennifer Sawyer
Multi-carded judge and clinician Jennifer Sawyer of Silver Springs, Florida, brings us another fun way to practice trail in our extra holiday weekend time: Carrot grids, just in time for Easter weekend trail practice! Using the Equi-Pole The Polework App to create carrot grids, the judge and clinician says the carrot grid is a […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: The Simple Gift of Friendship
April 3, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: The Simple Gift of Friendship
“When the world is so complicated, the simple gift of friendship is within all of our hands.” – Maria Shriver. This incredible photo shows two friends training at the same barn sharing the final two spots at Congress last year. “For one of them, it was their final year in walk trot,” explains Michilah Grimes. “They have […]
Continue reading …2026 APHA World Championship Show Premium Book and Forms Now Available
April 2, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 APHA World Championship Show Premium Book and Forms Now Available
The 2026 APHA World Championship Show Premium Book and forms are now available, and entries, stalls and RV reservations are open for submission for June 19–July 4, 2026, at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Start mapping out your classes, secure your spot on the grounds, and get ready for Fort Worth […]
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