AQHA English Versatility Series Leaderboard Showcases Top Horses Nationwide
June 12, 2026 Comments Off on AQHA English Versatility Series Leaderboard Showcases Top Horses Nationwide
The VS Code Red AQHA English Versatility Series, a new 10-show series, gains momentum with open and non-pro standings, expanded sponsor support, and prestigious year-end awards. From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association’s VS Code Red English Versatility Series continues to gain momentum in 2026, bringing together exhibitors from across the country to compete in […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings: 2026 Oklahoma Quarter Horse Redbud Spectacular
June 11, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: 2026 Oklahoma Quarter Horse Redbud Spectacular
The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association just wrapped up the latest Redbud Spectacular, held May 28- June 7, 2026, at the Oklahoma State Fair Park. Exhibitors could show three times (halter 2x) for eight sets of AQHA Points, in the AQHA, OQHA, NSBA approved event. The Redbud judges for 2026: Jon Barry | Terry Thompson | […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: More Than Luck
June 11, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: More Than Luck
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” – Seneca. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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Supporting other disciplines and appreciating all breeds for their athleticism and versatility? That’s what true horsemen do. Christina Brantner of Christina Brantner Performance Horses, LLC, and Dustin Eickenhorst of Eickenhorst Performance Horses, LLC, posted this video of two grays – one Warmblood, and one Quarter Horse – performing lead changes on social media and were […]
Continue reading …EC Blog: That Space? Not An Invitation to Merge with Reckless Abandon
June 9, 2026 Comments Off on EC Blog: That Space? Not An Invitation to Merge with Reckless Abandon
We thought it was just us. The frustration we sometimes feel while on the road, trying to keep our horses safe. We don’t think most people mean anything by their lack of knowledge while driving around our horse trailers– but nonetheless, we were compelled to share the words of our EC writer extraordinaire, Taylor Fabus, […]
Continue reading …WCHA 2026 Supreme Championship Show Champions
June 9, 2026 Comments Off on WCHA 2026 Supreme Championship Show Champions
May 15-17, 2026, marked the dates of the annual World Conformation Horse Association (WCHA) Supreme Championship in Oklahoma City! The event offered four AQHA special event halter only shows, as well as four APHA special event halter only shows, for a total of eight judges. Each class had paybacks, and each class had a Supreme Champion. […]
Continue reading …EC Photos of the Day: If You Let Us “Shannon” Once, We Will Shenanigan
June 9, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photos of the Day: If You Let Us “Shannon” Once, We Will Shenanigan
“In 2017, Show Horses by Shannon hauled several horses to the Ledges State Park for a photo shoot,” says photographer Kirstie Marie Jones. (Pictured above.) “Nine years later, Shannon Walker and Hannah Lind of Show Horses By Shannon hauled 7 more horses there for a fun-filled picture day!” says Kirstie. Photos below by Kirstie Marie […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings: 2026 POA MidAmerica Regional Show
June 8, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: 2026 POA MidAmerica Regional Show
The 2026 MidAmerica Regional POA Show, hosted by the Sooner Pony of the Americas Club, just finished up after spanning the dates of June 5-7 at the Salt Fork Event Center in Alva, Oklahoma. The Regional show, which hosted judge Jeannie Young, serves Region V, which includes Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas, Mexico, and Central America). The […]
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At a long, strenuous horse show, it’s easy to focus on our own ups and downs. After all, the sport of horse showing celebrates the love of the horse and a very personal bond we share. So when the crew from Limelite Show Horses began walking around the grounds at the 2026 Pinto World Show […]
Continue reading …Trump Administration Announces Texas Cattleman and Food Safety Entrepreneur John Bellinger as Senior Advisor New World Screwworm Preparedness
June 8, 2026 Comments Off on Trump Administration Announces Texas Cattleman and Food Safety Entrepreneur John Bellinger as Senior Advisor New World Screwworm Preparedness
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 8, 2026 — Today U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced President Donald J. Trump has appointed John Bellinger as the new Senior Advisor for New World Screwworm Preparedness. In this role, Bellinger will integrate into USDA’s team to help further drive its robust effort to explore all available technologies to combat […]
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