by HorseMinute.com | Apr 28, 2025 | Horse Shows
The Chinese region is rapidly emerging as a key player in equestrian sports, and a new partnership aims to enhance the visibility of the sport through national media channels. This initiative will focus on live coverage and tailored media content to engage a broader...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 28, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Smarty Jones, a celebrated Pennsylvania-bred thoroughbred, has been inducted into the National Horse Racing Hall of Fame, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career. Known for his remarkable run in the 2004 Triple Crown, Smarty Jones is one of seven new...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 28, 2025 | Horse Shows
Amateur rider Sophie Williams from Okehampton has successfully qualified for the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) in Birmingham this October, riding her horse, Silver Lily of Mourne. The pair secured their spot by winning the Show Hunter class at the SEIB Search for a...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 28, 2025 | Horse Riding
The Virginia Gold Cup, celebrating its 100th running on May 3, is a hallmark event in Virginia’s equestrian culture, held at Great Meadow in The Plains. This expansive venue, covering over 350 acres, hosts various equestrian events, including steeplechase races...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 28, 2025 | Dressage
A recent study conducted by researchers from Germany and Scotland has revealed that horses can learn socially by “eavesdropping” on human interactions. The study involved 17 horses observing a human participant taking carrots from two buckets, with one...
