EC Video of the Day: The Thing About Horses
January 12, 2026 Comments Off on EC Video of the Day: The Thing About Horses
“That’s the thing about horses. They connect in ways that often, words can’t capture but hearts can. It’s powerfully emotional for both human and horse.” — Robert Redford. This is Brooklyn Nakahara, Raelyn Nakahara’s daughter, helping in the barn by putting Ranger in his stall. “She is such a sweet little girl and it’s amazing […]
Continue reading …UC Davis Equestrian Team Petitions for Reinstatement of D1 Team
January 12, 2026 Comments Off on UC Davis Equestrian Team Petitions for Reinstatement of D1 Team
UC Davis has announced big changes to their sport sponsorship team for 2026-2027, and the changes blindsided the equestrian team and all involved. Ada Hirschfeld, a rider on the UC Davis Equestrian Team, says, “This decision doesn’t just affect our team, it impacts the entire horse industry by limiting pathways for riders, trainers, vets, and […]
Continue reading …Inaugural Yearling Maiden Open Limited Halter Stakes A Resounding Success At The 2025 Congress
January 11, 2026 Comments Off on Inaugural Yearling Maiden Open Limited Halter Stakes A Resounding Success At The 2025 Congress
The first ever Yearling Maiden Open Limited Halter Stakes was a great success at the 2025 All American Quarter Horse Congress. The stakes boasted $30,000 guaranteed money added to the purse, and offered divisions for mares, geldings, and stallions who were making their show pen debuts. The stakes, which paid out $32,625, were met with enthusiasm, especially by the fourteen participating yearlings and their teams.
Continue reading …Even More Around the Rings with the G-Man — 2026 Fox Lea Farm & NSBA Fun in the Sun Circuit
January 10, 2026 Comments Off on Even More Around the Rings with the G-Man — 2026 Fox Lea Farm & NSBA Fun in the Sun Circuit
The 2026 Fox Lea Winter AQHA & NSBA Fun In The Sun Circuit wraps up January 11, 2026, at Fox Lea Farm in Venice, Florida! Enjoy photos from the show from our very own G-Man! The first two galleries from Gordon can be accessed at the links below: Around the Rings with the G-Man — 2026 […]
Continue reading …Sun Circuit Debuts NSBA Non Pro Ranch Horsemanship With $500 in Added Money
January 9, 2026 Comments Off on Sun Circuit Debuts NSBA Non Pro Ranch Horsemanship With $500 in Added Money
Ranch Exhibitors: try out the latest Ranch class to hit the show scene, Non-Pro Ranch Horsemanship. To make the class even more fun, Chas Roberts is Sponsoring $500 in added money, and the class can be jackpotted for a $25 fee. NSBA debuted Ranch Horsemanship in 2025, and for its inaugural presentation at Sun Circuit, […]
Continue reading …More Around the Rings with the G-Man — 2026 Fox Lea & NSBA Fun in the Sun Circuit
January 9, 2026 Comments Off on More Around the Rings with the G-Man — 2026 Fox Lea & NSBA Fun in the Sun Circuit
The 2026 Fox Lea Winter AQHA & NSBA Fun In The Sun Circuit takes place January 3 – 11, 2026, at Fox Lea Farm in Venice, Florida! Enjoy photos from the show from our very own G-Man! The first set can be accessed at the link below: Around the Rings with the G-Man — 2026 Fox […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings Results – 2026 Fun in the Sun NSBA Extravaganza, Thursday, January 8th
January 8, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings Results – 2026 Fun in the Sun NSBA Extravaganza, Thursday, January 8th
The 2026 Fox Lea Winter AQHA & NSBA Fun In The Sun Circuits are underway, spanning the dates of January 3 – 11, 2026, at the beautiful setting of Venice, Florida! Thanks to Jeff Kirkbride Photography, we have win photos the NSBA Fun in the Sun Futurity classes from January 8th! Keep scrolling for results […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – Results from 2025 Gold & 2026 Gulf Coast Circuits
January 8, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings – Results from 2025 Gold & 2026 Gulf Coast Circuits
From An Equine Production: As the dust settles on the 2025 & 2026 Florida Gold and Gulf Coast Circuits, one word keeps coming to mind in conclusion: thankful. Thankful for the owners, exhibitors, and trainers that support these shows year after year. Thankful for a facility that can accommodate 1,150 stalls and making the necessary […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings with the G-Man — 2026 Fox Lea & NSBA Fun in the Sun Circuit
January 8, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings with the G-Man — 2026 Fox Lea & NSBA Fun in the Sun Circuit
The 2026 Fox Lea Winter AQHA & NSBA Fun In The Sun Circuit takes place January 3 – 11, 2026, at Fox Lea Farm in Venice, Florida! Enjoy photos from the show from our very own G-Man!
Continue reading …Big Gains: Two Colts Earn John Shepard A Whopping 90K Payday At Just Two Shows
January 8, 2026 Comments Off on Big Gains: Two Colts Earn John Shepard A Whopping 90K Payday At Just Two Shows
For John Shepard, the 2025 season brought unprecedented success. As a lifelong trainer, breeder, and judge, John has raised, conditioned, and shown numerous champion Halter horses over the past 35 years. He has Quarter Horse Congress Grand and Reserve Champions to his credit in the Open, Amateur, and Youth divisions. He’s trained APHA World Champions, AQHA World Champions, and ApHC, PHBA, and ABRA World Champions. But what he was able to achieve this year with two special horses is unprecedented.
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