by HorseMinute.com | May 23, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has suspended Standardbred trainer Jeffrey Gillis for 10 years and imposed a $40,000 penalty following an investigation into violations of horseracing anti-doping rules. This investigation was part of a broader...
by HorseMinute.com | May 23, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The 2025 live thoroughbred racing season at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack begins on Memorial Day with the $50,000 George Barker Stakes, featuring a six-furlong race. Looms Boldy, a five-year-old gelding and the 5-2 favorite, returns to FLGR after a two-year...
by HorseMinute.com | May 23, 2025 | Horse Riding
A new horse-riding simulator was launched at the Victoria Therapeutic Riding Club (VTRA) in Saanichton, aimed at enhancing the riding experience for individuals with disabilities. Six-year-old Casey, who has cerebellar ataxia, was among the first to test the...
by HorseMinute.com | May 23, 2025 | Horse Rescue
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montana/Dakotas will host the Upper Yellowstone Wild Horse & Burro Adoption Event from June 6 to June 8, 2025, at the Park County Fairgrounds in Livingston. This event offers attendees the chance to adopt from a selection of 54...
by HorseMinute.com | May 23, 2025 | Dressage
Clicker training for horses utilizes positive reinforcement, where a click sound marks a desired behavior, followed by a reward, typically food or scratches. This method helps horses associate the click with a forthcoming reward, increasing the likelihood of the...
