The Breeders Halter Futurity 2026 Recap: Tuesday, September 15th
September 15, 2026 Comments Off on The Breeders Halter Futurity 2026 Recap: Tuesday, September 15th
The Breeders Halter Futurity 2026 is underway September 15 – 19, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. It’s the BHF’s 16th anniversary! The judges who were selected using the results of the BHF Survey: Steve Ferguson Tim Finkenbinder Clint Fullerton Jodi Jeter Ross Roark Mike Weaver View the class summaries: https://www.breedershalterfuturity.com/show-information/271/2026-show-class-summary Projected payouts: https://www.breedershalterfuturity.com/show-information/283/2026-bhf-projected-payouts […]
Continue reading …UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory Researchers Explore Genetic Diversity in the American Quarter Horse
September 15, 2026 Comments Off on UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory Researchers Explore Genetic Diversity in the American Quarter Horse
New Research from the UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory: How assisted reproductive technology (ART) is shaping the future of horse breeding. A new study led by VGL Director Dr. Rebecca Bellone examines how modern breeding practices, such as artificial insemination and in vitro embryo production, are influencing genetic diversity in domestic horses. Focusing on the […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings with the G-Man: The Championship 2026 at WEC-Ocala
September 15, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings with the G-Man: The Championship 2026 at WEC-Ocala
The Championship Show kicks off September 15th at World Equestrian Center – Ocala! It will be joined later this week by the APHA Zone 9 Fall Cash Classic, and the Spotted Cash Classic Appaloosa Show. Keep scrolling for the showbills and schedule for each circuit, and also for photos from the G-Man, and stay tuned as we post more […]
Continue reading …Safe and Sound – Tips for Keeping Your Items Safe at the Congress
September 15, 2026 Comments Off on Safe and Sound – Tips for Keeping Your Items Safe at the Congress
Crime can happen anywhere. It can even happen at horse shows, especially the upscale kind, which have been a target for thieves for a long time. Unfortunately, the atmosphere of a horse show makes it an appealing target for thieves with the presence of expensive tack, busy and distracted exhibitors, and an atmosphere of community and trust.
Continue reading …Around the Rings: 2026 National Open Horse Show Association World Championship Show
September 14, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: 2026 National Open Horse Show Association World Championship Show
NOHSA hosted their sixth annual World Championship on September 10-13, 2026, at the C Bar C Expo Center. Exhibitors were treated to open show classes, free clinics, ribbons and prizes through tenth place, exhibitor parties, and a complimentary swag bag, just to name a few highlights. Judges for the event: Art O’Brien, Houston Huff, Jamieson […]
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“Art is the concrete representation of our most subtle feelings.” ~Agnes Martin. By Delores Kuhlwein, Online Editor Last week, I purchased photos. Not just the “social media” versions, but six real, printed images to hang up at home. Not because I’m an old fogey. Okay, well, maybe a little. But one of my favorite national […]
Continue reading …2026 Reining Results from Q-Data: 100X Reining Classic
September 13, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 Reining Results from Q-Data: 100X Reining Classic
QDATA Database, formerly Robin Glenn Pedigrees, is the only database of its kind in the world. Compiled since 1983, it records performers shown in money-paying performance events and serves the entire stock horse industry: Quarter Horses, Paints and Appaloosas. (Featuring American Quarter Horses and including all AQHA awards and points, QData Reports also include money-earning […]
Continue reading …Inaugural AQHA English Versatility Challenge at the 2026 AQHA World Show
September 13, 2026 Comments Off on Inaugural AQHA English Versatility Challenge at the 2026 AQHA World Show
From AQHA: $65,000 in added money and prizes. Just 20 entries. One exciting new challenge. The inaugural AQHA English Versatility Challenge presented by VS CODE RED is coming to the 2026 Markel AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows. Entries are first come, first served, so claim your spot before the field is full. Entry […]
Continue reading …Illinois PHA 2026 POR/Gordyville All Breed Open Show
September 12, 2026 Comments Off on Illinois PHA 2026 POR/Gordyville All Breed Open Show
September 5-7, 2026, marked the dates of the IPHA Fall Breeders and Painted For Success Futurities in Gordyville USA, Gifford, IL. Gordyville also partnered with IPHA to have Gordyville All Breed classes during the show! The event offered 2 APHA Shows (6 Judges), 2 Futurity Programs (IPHA / Painted for Success), a full slate of APHA […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Claire Fabus and Her Late Show Partner, Lopin for Margaritas
September 12, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Claire Fabus and Her Late Show Partner, Lopin for Margaritas
“She’ll grow up, but a little piece of her heart will always belong to the horse who carried her through childhood.” ~Taylor Fabus. Pictured are Claire Fabus and her late show partner, Lopin for Margaritas, in a beautiful portrait taken by Farm Lane Photography. Our hearts go out to the Fabus family on the loss of Claire’s […]
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