by HorseMinute.com | Apr 12, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Carl Spackler made a triumphant return to racing with a record-setting victory in the Grade 1 Maker’s Mark Mile. Owner Bob Edwards mentioned the possibility of running the 5-year-old in the $1 million Turf Classic at Churchill Downs. After considering retirement...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 12, 2025 | Dressage
At the World Cup Finals in Basel, concerns were raised about issues such as the use of double bridles, jumping in draw reins, and a shift away from classical techniques in riding. An independent welfare group, R-haltenswert, was invited to monitor the warm-up arenas...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 12, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Last year’s Scottish Grand National winner Macdermott was one of two fatalities in the race, along with The Kniphand. The race was incident-packed with only eight finishers out of 23 runners. Jockey Harry Atkins was knocked unconscious and stood down, but all...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 12, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The author reflects on her experience watching the Kentucky Derby and the conflicting emotions she feels as an equestrian. She acknowledges the controversies surrounding horse racing, including injuries and a throwaway culture when horses are no longer performing....
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 12, 2025 | Dressage
A pair of life-sized horse simulators named Bubbles and Biscuit are revolutionizing how veterinary students at the University of Saskatchewan learn to assist with foaling. The simulators were gifted to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine by Dr. June Donaldson,...
