EC Photo of the Day: Miniature Horse Cutting Added to NCHA Lineup
April 1, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Miniature Horse Cutting Added to NCHA Lineup
From NCHA: NCHA ANNOUNCES NEW ADDITION TO WEEKEND CLASSES The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) is proud to announce the addition of a new class to the Approved Weekend Show list, the Miniature Horse Cutting Class. Read more! FORT WORTH – The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) is excited to announce this innovative addition that […]
Continue reading …Ranch Pays Out at March to Virginia 2026
April 1, 2026 Comments Off on Ranch Pays Out at March to Virginia 2026
From NSBA: With futurity classes that featured a total of $20,000 in added money and a maiden class that included awards for Open, Intermediate and Limited divisions, Ranch exhibitors had many reasons to compete at the March To Virginia circuit. Ranch events have traditionally had strong numbers at the show, and 2026 was no exception. […]
Continue reading …Featured 2026 Western Pleasure Futurities at the March To Virginia AQHA and NSBA Show
April 1, 2026 Comments Off on Featured 2026 Western Pleasure Futurities at the March To Virginia AQHA and NSBA Show
From NSBA: The 2026 Virginia Maiden Three Year Old and Older Western Pleasure Futurity featured a deep field of tough competitors who were vying for $70,000 in total payouts to Open, Intermediate and Limited divisions in Lexington, Virginia. The title class was one of six added money Western Pleasure futurities featured at the March To […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: BG & CP at WEC
April 1, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: BG & CP at WEC
Who might you encounter at World Equestrian Center-Ocala in Arena 2 during A Sudden Impulse? Why, two icons! Colton Pylman, left, and Becky George, right, both of Becky George Show Horses. Thank you to both of you for your contributions to our industry! If you have a great photo of the day, please email it […]
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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 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 ???????? ??????????? of Horsemanship — and the list of qualified exhibitors reflects exactly that. ???? ??? […]
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. […]
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