Approaching Age 95, Duane Van Horn Marks 85 Wins & 18 Circuit Championships
May 6, 2026 Comments Off on Approaching Age 95, Duane Van Horn Marks 85 Wins & 18 Circuit Championships
On the cusp of turning age 95 this May (on May 25th to be exact), Duane Van Horn of Cedar Rapids is still setting milestones in the saddle. “Since I started showing again after losing my dear wife Beverly, five years ago I’ve had 85 wins, 18 circuit championships, and 7 IQHA championships at almost […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Hope is Like the Sun
May 6, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Hope is Like the Sun
“Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us.” –Samuel Smiles. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …TQHA Lucky Seven Classic Delivers Record Growth, Standout Competition, and National Visibility
May 5, 2026 Comments Off on TQHA Lucky Seven Classic Delivers Record Growth, Standout Competition, and National Visibility
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2026 TQHA Lucky Seven Classic Delivers Record Growth, Standout Competition, and National Visibility Murfreesboro, Tenn. — The Tennessee Quarter Horse Association (TQHA) welcomed exhibitors from across the country to the 2026 Lucky Seven Classic, delivering a week defined by strong competition, meaningful payouts, and continued momentum across the American Quarter Horse […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Bitten by the Horse Bug
May 5, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Bitten by the Horse Bug
Slater just might have been bitten by the horse bug, especially after taking a spin on multiple Congress and World Champion Certainly Flatlined, aka “Perfect Peter,” at Starnes Quarter Horses this spring! He’s being led by his proud grandparents, Shane and Kenna. “Love this picture with our grandson!” says Kenna. If you have a great photo of […]
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If you’ve attended an APHA or AQHA World Show any time over the past decade, you’ve probably heard these lyrics from I Did It My Way by Frank Sinatra playing over the loudspeaker during Halter classes. Why? It’s Bob Cassata’s favorite song, and somehow he has convinced the announcers to play it every time he wins. And Bob wins a lot. So, everyone is pretty familiar with this particular tune by Ol’ Blue Eyes.
Continue reading …Around the Rings: The SOQHA Pre-Madness 2026
May 5, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: The SOQHA Pre-Madness 2026
The Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association hosts The Madness each year at WEC in Wilmington, Ohio, preceded by the Pre-Madness! This year, the Pre-Madness spanned the dates of April 30th to May 3rd, and May 4th was the day off before The Madness, May 5th to 10th. The show is AQHA, NSBA, OQHA & SOQHA […]
Continue reading …Memory Lane Monday: In Remembrance of Only In The Moonlite, 2004-2019
May 4, 2026 Comments Off on Memory Lane Monday: In Remembrance of Only In The Moonlite, 2004-2019
Our reader-inspired nod to the horses who have deeply influenced our industry led to Memory Lane Monday. This week’s late sire, Only In The Moonlite, stands 11th on the Q-Stallions Leaderboard as of Monday, May 4th, for the Top 50 Western All Around Sires For All Time, with 167 All Time Money Earners, $1,647,745 All […]
Continue reading …Building Confident Riders: 2026 Meadow Creek Equestrian Center Clinic with James Saubolle
May 4, 2026 Comments Off on Building Confident Riders: 2026 Meadow Creek Equestrian Center Clinic with James Saubolle
The annual clinics at Meadow Creek Equestrian Center in Mcallister, Montana are becoming legendary. Hosted by Michele Tucker Yoder, owner of the facility, with her husband, Nate, they made a mark on the industry in 2025 with a sold-out ranch clinic with Steve and Becky Meadows: More Than Just A Clinic – A Turning Point […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings: Rail Horse Association Day Two WP Classes at the 2026 Pre-Madness
May 4, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: Rail Horse Association Day Two WP Classes at the 2026 Pre-Madness
Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the SOQHA Pre-Madness at WEC in Wilmington, Ohio, the Rail Horse Association held their first western pleasure classes. View the results here: Around the Rings: Rail Horse Association Inaugural WP Classes at the 2026 Pre-Madness | Equine Chronicle They followed with three more classes on Sunday, May 3rd! Keep scrolling for […]
Continue reading …The Championship Show 2026 Featuring APHA & Appaloosa Shows | WEC – Ocala
May 4, 2026 Comments Off on The Championship Show 2026 Featuring APHA & Appaloosa Shows | WEC – Ocala
Just when you thought The Championship at WEC-Ocala couldn’t be topped, the calendar is expanding with two amazing additions alongside! The Championship 2026 dates are set for September 15-20, 2026, with two additional concurrent featured shows: APHA Zone 9 Show, September 17-20 The Spotted Cash Classic Appaloosa Show, September 18-20 Premium books are coming soon! […]
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