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National Cowgirl Museum Celebrates Escaramuza Tradition and Honors Charrería Excellence During Día de la Charra

FORT WORTH, Texas (2026) — Approximately 400 guests gathered at the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame (The Cowgirl) in Fort Worth, Texas, March 7 to celebrate Día de la Charra, a vibrant community event honoring the heritage, athleticism, and cultural significance of the escaramuza and the women of charrería. The celebration brought together charra teams, […]

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EC Photo of the Day: Happy St. Patrick’s Day from The Equine Chronicle!

March 17, 2026 Comments Off

Did you remember to wear your green today? Today, we share a photo of a lovely lady in green, Kaleena Weakly, with her horse, Dun Gone Southern, aka “Karl.” We also are sharing a silly joke from Good Housekeeping: Where do leprechauns hang out? On the paddy-o.

EC Photo of the Day: Love, Hope, and Dreams

March 16, 2026 Comments Off

“To many, the words ‘love’, ‘hope’ and ‘dreams’ are synonymous with horses… if you never love a horse, you will never understand.”—Winston Churchill. Meet Kenidee Thomas and “Izzy,” their third and final foal of the season, winding down after a long day! Thank you to Lora Knelly for thewonderful photo! If you have a great photo […]

EC Photo of the Day: The Sunshine After the Storm

March 15, 2026 Comments Off

This picture was taken on the fourth birthday of Telacoolalibi, aka”Mirabel,” says Lauren Wilson. “I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect photo on her birthday. I tragically lost my mare about three hours after Mirabel was foaled, and she’s truly been the sunshine after the storm of losing her sweet mama. She is my pot […]

EC Photo of the Day: Never Enough GLITZZ

March 14, 2026 Comments Off

“All dreams are within reach. All you have to do is keep moving towards them.” — Viola Davis. Pictured: Todd Flatness showcasing his stunning 2-year-old NN filly, GLITZZ, by Secret Gunfighter, at the recent 2026 Minnesota State AQHA horse show! Thank you to Christine Flatness for sharing this lovely photo. If you have a great photo […]

EC Photo of the Day: Hope Lies in Dreams

March 13, 2026 Comments Off

“Hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality.” –Jonas Salk. Longtime photographer for the Back2Basics Quarter Horse Show/NRCHA Dirt & Diamonds Derby, Kailey Vagadori of Noelani Images, sent us this fabulous photo from this year’s show of Marty Simper of Marty Simper Show Horses showing Xtra Handsome Shiner, […]

EC Photo of the Day: The First Taste of Sun Circuit Success

March 12, 2026 Comments Off

The 2026 Arizona Sun Circuit was clearly a special event, and for Arizona resident Kelsey Marriott, it also marked a career first. She earned a unanimous win on March 5th in her horsemanship class with partner “Isnt She So Tuff,” and she says she owes it all to her trainer, Brittany Russell Brown. “I never […]

EC Photo of the Day: Fit For A Queen

March 11, 2026 Comments Off

It was a beautiful week, with several 70+ degree days at the IQHA Shamrock Shuffle! An Equine Chronicle was laid out at each table for spectators to enjoy. Pictured is 2026 Indiana Quarter Horse Association Queen Riata Rouch viewing the latest edition! Thank you to Riata for the beautiful photo! The results for the show […]

EC Photo of the Day: Never Let Go

March 10, 2026 Comments Off

“When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.” — Carol Burnett. Pictured: Tami Farnsworth with her trainer, Robin Frid, when she was crowned NSBA World Champion in L1 Select Amateur Horsemanship with Break N The Law, aka “Peyton.” “It was such a very special day for me,” says Tami. “It […]

EC Photo of the Day: Monday Vibes

March 9, 2026 Comments Off

“Even the best weeks start with Monday.”– Nice Peter. Our recent Monday blooper Photo of the Day inspired Tracy Carvell to share her oops moment with our readers from 2013 on her ApHC four-year-old! Photo credit: Candice Zaia. Way to ride, Tracy! If you have a great photo of the day, please email us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.