by HorseMinute.com | Jul 7, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher has high hopes for Mindframe, a Maryland-bred colt who overcame last year’s bone bruising to win three races this year, including two Grade 1 events: the Churchill Downs Stakes and the Stephen Foster. While the prestigious Whitney...
by HorseMinute.com | Jul 7, 2025 | Horse Riding
The Smoky Mountains offer a variety of toddler-friendly activities despite many popular attractions being geared toward older children. Families with little ones can enjoy places like The Island in Pigeon Forge, which features safe mini ropes courses, gentle rides,...
by HorseMinute.com | Jul 7, 2025 | Dressage
Belgian rider Justin Verboomen and his nine-year-old stallion Zonik Plus have emerged as new stars in international dressage following a standout performance at the 2025 CHIO Aachen. The pair won the MEGGLE-Prize grand prix special with a score of 80.75%, narrowly...
by HorseMinute.com | Jul 7, 2025 | Dressage
Three-time Olympic showjumping gold medallist Ben Maher from Elsenham is set to compete for Great Britain at the FEI Jumping European Championships in A Coruna, Spain, from July 16 to 20. Maher, who won gold at the London 2012, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024 Games, will...
by HorseMinute.com | Jul 7, 2025 | Horse Shows
The 78th annual Marion Horse Show took place on July 6 at Washburn Park, continuing a tradition that began in 1947 as a fundraiser for local youth groups. Despite its long history, the event welcomed several first-time riders from the Dark Horse Training Center, who...
