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NC Lawmakers Mandate Excused Absences for Students Who Ride or Work on a Farm

September 9, 2026 Comments Off

The horse community raved about the welcome news from AQHA earlier this year regarding an initiative providing a pathway for requesting excused school absences for eligible Texas students competing at AQHA-approved events. ICYMI: https://www.aqha.com/-/game-changing-partnership-opens-new-doors-for-texas-youth-competing-at-aqha-events Following on its heels, hopefully in a new trend that’s here to stay, Raleigh News & Observer reported on September 4, […]

EC Photo of the Day: You and Your Horse

September 9, 2026 Comments Off

“You and your horse. His strength and beauty. Your knowledge and patience and determination and understanding and love. That’s what fuses the two of you into this marvelous partnership that makes you wonder… What can heaven offer any better than what I have here on earth?” – Monica Dickens. If you have a great photo […]

OSU Unveils Sites for Transformative Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Agronomy Discovery Center

September 8, 2026 Comments Off

The new 275,000-square-foot Veterinary Teaching Hospital will house state-of-the-art technology and resources that will elevate the educational experience for students while increasing access to specialized veterinary care for clients across Oklahoma and the surrounding region. All photos: Oklahoma State University/GH2 Architects LLC. Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Oklahoma State University has announced the location of […]

Queen Of The Crowns: A Short Film Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Legendary Hatmaker Shorty Koger

September 8, 2026 Comments Off

15-Minute Short Film to Premiere October 1 at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, followed by an open to the public release October 10. COLUMBUS, OHIO — OCT 1— Queen of the Crowns, a new 15-minute short film celebrating the extraordinary life, artistry and enduring legacy of legendary Western hatmaker Shorty Koger, will make its […]

EC Photo of the Day: Horse Show Kids

September 8, 2026 Comments Off

It’s the Horse Show Kid life, and it’s the best! This photo was taken this past weekend at the Utah Quarter Horse Association and Utah Paint Horse Club Heritage Classic at Utah State University Bastian Agricultural Center in South Jordan, Utah. The annual 4-judge show offers a full slate of AQHA, APHA, ApHC, and All Breed […]

EC Photo of the Day: Happy Labor Day 2026

September 7, 2026 Comments Off

Welcoming our Labor Day 2026 is this incredible photo by Lisa Anderson Photography, LLC of Ty Petersen, son of AQHA/APHA Professional Trainers Eric and Alison Petersen of Mabel, Minnesota! “Now a 5th grader, Ty is already becoming a sought-after flag carrier and rider, and he continues to impress wherever he goes,” says WQHA. “He is […]

EC Photo of the Day: Truly Happy

September 6, 2026 Comments Off

“They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.” ―Tom Bodett. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

EC Photo of the Day: Cupcakes Equal Happiness

September 5, 2026 Comments Off

“Having a horse named Cupcake of course means doing a photo shoot with an actual Cupcake!”says Meredith Irish, who sent us this fun photo of Madeline Langlois & Hoo Is Best (Cupcake!). Photo credit: Heather Peatman of Just Chasing Fireflies Photography. Thank you to Meredith for the photo!If you have a great photo of the day, […]

Mule Helps Scientists Build The Clearest Horse and Donkey Genomes Yet

September 4, 2026 Comments Off

Lexington, KY— A mule has helped researchers build the most complete reference genomes to date for horses and donkeys, giving scientists access to complex regions of DNA that earlier versions could not fully capture. Led by researchers in the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) and published in Cell Genomics, the international study introduces new […]

EC Photos of the Day: The First Ever Stable Strides Farm Magazine

September 4, 2026 Comments Off

The Stable Strides Farm team was a force to be reckoned with at the 2026 NSBA World Championship Show! This year, they were also celebrating the release of their first ever SSF Magazine, their favorite magazine, Dyann Herndon explains, “with the Equine Chronicle a VERY Close 2nd!” They decided to celebrate with their very own […]