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The 2026 Alumni Showmanship class, held during the Saturday evening of the NC State 4-H Horse Show, was one for the history books! Thanks to our incredible 4-H family and supporters, we shattered records this year by raising an astounding $7,884.00! This brings the seven-year total of this fundraiser class to an incredible $26,767.00! Every single dollar raised goes directly to providing scholarships to deserving NC 4-H Horse Program members as they pursue educational events, clinics, camps,...

Filed under: Breaking News,Featured | (Washington, D.C., October 9, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses in the path of Hurricane Isaias that USDA has programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters. USDA staff in regional, state, and county offices stand ready to assist as conditions develop and to support recovery.

Filed under: Current Articles,Featured | Click here to read the complete article 242 – September/October, 2026 By Taylor Fabus There are competitors who chase championships. And then there are horsemen who spend a lifetime chasing something much bigger. Shelly Boyle has accumulated enough titles, trophies, and neck ribbons to satisfy nearly anyone. Congress Queen. AQHA High Point Champion. One of the most decorated Amateur Hunter Under Saddle exhibitors in AQHA history.

EC Photo of the Day: 2026 QH Congress We’ve been bringing you results and photos from the 2026 All American Quarter Horse Congress, and now, the G-Man has arrived! Stay tuned for more fun photos from Gordon Downey on the EC website and social media pages throughout the Congress.

Filed under: Club & Show News,Club and Show News | Photo by Ruehle Photographix courtesy of APHA. By Makenna Batchelder, APHA Media, PHJ News: On October 2, the Watt Arena at the Will Rogers Memorial Center brought together aspiring judges from across the nation at the 2026 horseIQ Collegiate & Youth Judging Contest. With 115 individual entries and a combined 56 teams across six divisions, APHA awarded cash and prizes to top-placing individuals and teams.

Filed under: Club & Show News,Club and Show News,Featured | AQHA World Show exhibitors: Three important deadlines are coming up October 9th at 5 P.M. Central Time. ♦ Submit entry and stall proofing list changes to worldshow@aqha.org. ♦ Enter non-qualifying classes including all stakes classes, weanling halter and 2-year-old western pleasure without a late fee. ♦ Complete any ownership changes. Review your entries and make any necessary updates before the deadline aqha.com/worldshow

EC Photo of the Day: The Best “When you are on a great horse, you have the best seat you will ever have.”– Sir Winston Churchill. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

Filed under: Current Articles,Featured | Click here to read the complete article 202 – September/October, 2026 By Jessica O’Connor Manifestation. It’s a buzzword these days, and some might say Ashlyn Gonzalves did indeed speak her current reality into existence. As a teenager, the North Carolina native told her mother she intended to accomplish two things: become a doctor and earn the title of All-American Quarter Horse Congress Queen.

Filed under: Around The Ring Galleries,Featured,Show Results & Gallery | All photos by Shane Rux Photography, courtesy of Amanda Smith and Kash Money. Did you hear the news?