The walk up the ramp from the exit gate of the John Justin Arena in Fort Worth is often a time of quiet reflection, a space away from the hustle and bustle of the show. For Maggie Griffin Book, this is the sight that awaited her after she reached the top of the ramp and […]

“A friend took this really good photo of my stud and I at the world show,” says Lindsay Murphy, who attended the show with trainer Kristin Layher and barnmate Hannah Hodges. “His name is Fricken Awesome and this was in the Novice Amateur HUS. We ended up in the top 10, and then we won the […]
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This year’s Pinto World Show was a last-minute decision for Alyssa Duff, but one she’s incredibly grateful she made. “My horse is on a lease this season while I finish my bachelor’s degree, so I wasn’t planning to show much this year. I just couldn’t let the season pass without stepping into the show pen […]
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I never get tired of the friend I am happy with, It is just comfort enough to be together. —Walt Whitman. From the 2026 APHA World Championship Show, meet Ted, No Solution Required, and HERE (yes, that’s the dog’s name!), owned by Mark Rafacz. Ted is owned by Valerie Fites Sturgeon. Thank you to Brian Isbell […]
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“Fill my eyes with that double vision.” –Lou Gramm, Foreigner. The two beauties pictured at the 2026 APHA World Championship Show are Remember It All, a 2016 Bay Overo Mare by All Time Fancy and out of Remember Roses, and Hoos Counting, a 2022 Black Overo Mare by Count The Minutes and out of One Hot […]
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It’s always a good show day when you can share a moment with legendary ring steward, mentor, and judge liaison Don Manuello! Pictured are Don and exhibitor Laura June Fowler at the recent 2026 Pinto World Championship Show! Photo credit: Pinto Horse Association of America. If you have a great photo of the day, please […]
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The Jones Family was preparing to go to the rodeo, and Melinda Jones said to Emma Jones, “Let’s take your picture.” Melinda explains, “She grabbed the Equine Chronicle and said, ‘Ready!’” Thata girl, Emma! We love it! If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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“Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get; only with what you are expecting to give, which is everything.” —Katharine Hepburn. Pictured are Sarah Headley and Rumerz R True in AQHA Amateur Aged Mares at the 2026 WCHA Supreme Championship – OKC. If you have a great photo of the day, please email […]
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Tuesday at the APHA World Championship Show, Sydney Caldwell won Amateur Hunter Hack with Death By Chocolate, and her mom, Angela Caldwell, took the Reserve title with The Manhattan Club! Watch their EC TV winners’ interview with #TheEquineChronicle!
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“I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.” – Louisa May Alcott. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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