
The Cactus Reining Classic is underway at WestWorld of Scottsdale! Established in 2005 at Westworld, the show has become one of NRHA’s top 10 annual events. View the show schedule and watch the livestream: https://brumleyevents.com/cactus-reining-classic/ The first EC two candid photos galleries can be viewed at the following links: https://www.equinechronicle.com/around-the-rings-2026-cactus-reining-classic/ More Around the […]
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By Delores Kuhlwein As Ranch events became firmly established as mainstays of competition, Sumac GunnaBeFlashy stood out as an exemplar of the discipline. Now he’s setting the tone for versatility in an era of specialization, breaking down the stereotype of the ranch horse as a step down from reining. The ranch horse that’s won […]
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Pros share their must-have’s when they’re on the road to the majors. When we are hitting the road with your show horses, there’s often a lingering doubt on our minds – “What am I forgetting?” Just in time for exhibitors packing for the NSBA World Show, the AQHYA World Show, The Championship […]
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It only takes a moment sitting ringside at a horse show to appreciate the attention to detail that competitors bring to their sand-covered stage. Each crystal-covered jacket, perfectly placed band, tightly wrapped braid, and tangle-free tail creates a picture-perfect image for judges to evaluate. The effort and investment in competing in this sport cannot be overstated. Yet, there is one area that many exhibitors often overlook: the proper display of back numbers.
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Two Time AQHA Superhorse Sumac GunnaBeFlashy (Gunnatrashya x Chics Graceful Whiz) made news as the first Ranch horse to win the AQHA Superhorse title in 2024, then he came back in 2025 to win it again. “Romeo,” owned by Leslie Lange, is no one-trick pony, however. At the 2026 Cactus Reining Classic, Bud Lyon piloted […]
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The Cactus Reining Classic continues to shine at WestWorld of Scottsdale! View the show schedule and watch the livestream: https://brumleyevents.com/cactus-reining-classic/ See the first set of candid photos from Monday by clicking the link: Around the Rings: 2026 Cactus Reining Classic | Equine Chronicle
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Earlier this month, we shared photos of Delaney and Betcha Want This in the Youth Final 4 Horsemanship at Arizona Sun Circuit with Jewett Performance Horses. This week, she’s collecting prizes in reining with Hit The Walla under the guidance of Martin Padilla at the Cactus Classic! Watch Delaney’s EC interview to learn more about […]
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With a little less than 30,000 AQHA entries and almost 40,000 total entries, the 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit not only felt huge; it was huge. AzQHA welcomed 1,800 horses to WestWorld in Scottsdale, February 27 through March 8th, with 10 days of sun, robust competition across all levels and a plethora of awards and added […]
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It’s no surprise the Florida Paint Horse Club took their usual inventiveness to recreate their Holiday Classic, delayed due to the late 2025 EHV outbreak, into another marvelous event! Their reimagined Holiday Classic POR, together with Shamrocks and Snowflakes, made a splash at WEC-Ocala March 12-15, 2026. Read on for the show summary from FPHC President […]
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