Marcella Gruchalak

Triple Trouble: Return to Work Notice

March 20, 2026Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#series, #tripletroubleComments Off

This isn’t a dramatic comeback. It’s a disciplined return. And after a long stretch of waiting, it feels like the right place to begin.

Reader Photo Challenge: Mares

March 19, 2026Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#readerphotochallengeComments Off

Enjoy these 14 photos of mares!

Ask AI Equestrian Edition: All Things St. Patrick’s Day

March 17, 2026Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#series #askaiequestrianeditionComments Off

St. Patrick’s Day is here. But before we embark on the full festivities of the day, we decided to see what AI could design in the way of St. Patrick’s Day.

Holiday Horse Names: St. Patrick’s Day Miniature Horses

March 17, 2026Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#holidayhorsenames, #series, Mini HorsesComments Off

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Horse Nation.

AQHA Drops the Two-Year Rule, Reshaping the Future of Quarter Horse Breeding

March 17, 2026Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#AQHA, #BREEDING, #IN THE NEWSComments Off

From limitation to opportunity, what this means for AQHA breeding programs.

Tuesday Video: Horse Roller Coaster

March 17, 2026Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#tuesdayvideoComments Off

Your inner jockey just woke up.

Reader Photo Challenge: Sleepy Ponies

March 12, 2026Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#readerphotochallengeComments Off

Enjoy these 13 photos of horses taking a snooze!

Leadership Change at AQHA: CEO Karl Stressman Relieved of Duties One Month Before Retirement

March 10, 2026Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#AQHA, #IN THE NEWSComments Off

Just weeks before his planned retirement, AQHA CEO Karl Stressman was abruptly removed from his role. The horse industry is asking why.

Tuesday Video: Strangeness

March 10, 2026Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#tuesdayvideoComments Off

Something really weird is going on in this pasture!

Remembering Comp’s Bucket of Cash: A Rising Star Gone Too Soon

March 6, 2026Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#IN MEMORIAM, Cowboy Mounted ShootingComments Off

The mounted shooting world remembers Comps Bucket of Cash and the incredible partnership he shared with Dianne Lipham.

Reader Photo Challenge: Loose Reins

March 5, 2026Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#readerphotochallengeComments Off

Enjoy these ten photos of horses on a loose rein.

Adios Pantalones Injury Casts Uncertainty Over 2026 Season

March 5, 2026Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#BARREL RACING, #IN THE NEWS, adios pantalonesComments Off

From record-breaking runs to an uncertain road ahead, Adios Pantalones’ injury pauses one of barrel racing’s most electric partnerships.

Tuesday Video: Mongolia Camel Festival

March 3, 2026Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#tuesdayvideoComments Off

We know you’ve seen bucking horses at the rodeo, but have you ever watched bucking camels?

Mythbuster Monday: Breeding A Mare After Her First Heat Cycle Is Unsafe

March 2, 2026Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#BREEDING, #horsebreeding, #mythbustermonday, #seriesComments Off

On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Is it safe to breed a mare as soon as she starts going into heat?

I Spy Horses: Hollywood, Florida

February 27, 2026Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#ispyhorses, #seriesComments Off

During my adventures and travels I always take photos of the horse-related items I see along the way. Enjoy these photos of horse-related pieces spotted while traveling around Hollywood, Florida.

Reader Photo Challenge: Forelock Photos

February 26, 2026Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#readerphotochallengeComments Off

Enjoy these 21 forelock photos!

Tuesday Video: Glued to the TV

February 24, 2026Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#tuesdayvideoComments Off

Some horses love their job. This guy takes that to the next level.

Reader Photo Challenge: Golden Hour

February 19, 2026Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#readerphotochallengeComments Off

Enjoy these nine golden hour photos!

Tuesday Video: Kassie Mowry and Jarvis Break Arena Record in Fort Worth

February 17, 2026Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#BARREL RACING, #tuesdayvideoComments Off

George Washington: America’s First Horse Breeder

February 16, 2026Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#HISTORY, #HORSES IN HISTORY, #PRESIDENT'S DAYComments Off

Long before the White House, there was a stud barn at Mount Vernon.

Holiday Horse Names: Presidents’ Day Miniature Horses

February 16, 2026Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#holidayhorsenames, #seriesComments Off

Happy Presidents’ Day, Horse Nation. Today, we’re celebrating by highlighting some Miniature Horses with president-themed registered names. Check them out below:

Holiday Horse Names: Valentine’s Day Miniature Horses

February 14, 2026Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#holidayhorsenames, #seriesComments Off

Happy Valentine’s Day, Horse Nation. Today, we’re celebrating by highlighting some Miniature Horses with Valentine-themed registered names. Check them out below:

NFR Experience: 6 of Our Favorite Vendors From Cowboy Christmas

February 12, 2026Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#nfrexperience, #shopping, #WeAreProRodeo, Cowboy Christmas, Las VegasComments Off

Cowboy Christmas isn’t just something you attend, it’s something you experience. And we weren’t going to miss that opportunity while we were in Vegas for the Wrangler NFR.

Reader Photo Challenge: Grooming

February 12, 2026Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#readerphotochallengeComments Off

Enjoy these three grooming photos!

Tuesday Video: Dashing Through The Snow

February 10, 2026Marcella GruchalakMarcella Gruchalak#tuesdayvideoComments Off

Dashing through the snow, in a two horse open sleigh. Through the fields we go, laughing all the way!