by HorseMinute.com | Jan 13, 2025 | Horse Riding
The horse racing world is mourning the loss of Book’em, a promising 2-year-old filly who suffered a career-ending injury during training. Trainer Bret Calhoun, known for his close bond with his horses, was devastated by the loss of a horse he considered special and...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 13, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Carrie Woerner, a Democrat serving on the New York State Assembly’s Racing and Wagering Committee, has taken over as the new leader. She plans to focus on strengthening aftercare programs for retired horses and ensuring transparency and accountability within the...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 13, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Jenna Elliott, a groom from Monkton, Md., and the groom of 2025 Steeplechase Horse Eclipse Award finalist Snap Decision, won the Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards Sweepstakes. She will attend the 54th Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards and the Pegasus World Cup as a guest of...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 13, 2025 | Horse Law News
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has amended the Horse Protection Act to allow for the screening, training, and authorization of qualified individuals to detect and diagnose soring at horse shows, exhibitions, sales, or auctions. Soring is a cruel practice that...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 13, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The American Horse Council has requested a 60-day delay in the implementation of revised Horse Protection Act regulations, citing concerns about the readiness of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to enforce the...
