by HorseMinute.com | Aug 7, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Following the recent death of legendary California breeder John Harris, Harris Farms will significantly downsize its Thoroughbred operation by auctioning off 90 horses between August 14-19 via Fasig-Tipton digital sales. The 330-acre Coalinga farm will be converted to...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 7, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) is introducing new welfare-focused rules and initiatives to enhance horse safety and integrity across all breeds and disciplines. A universal blood rule will require stopping a horse if blood appears in its mouth, with elimination...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 7, 2025 | Horse Breeding
An international team of scientists has traced the genetic history of horses in the Iberian Peninsula over the last 26,000 years, uncovering a unique wild horse lineage called IBE that survived the last Ice Age south of the Pyrenees. This lineage, genetically distinct...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 7, 2025 | Horse Shows
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre has launched a bespoke Fiddler on the Roof pop-up experience at the Dublin Horse Show, celebrating the return of the acclaimed musical to Dublin for a limited run from October 7 to 18. Fresh from winning multiple 2025 Olivier Awards including...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 7, 2025 | Horse Rescue
A group of ponies rescued from Gelligaer Common in South Wales due to concerns over their welfare are being treated for liver disease and worm-related damage at Redwings Horse Sanctuary. The rescued group includes two mares and their foals, plus another colt foal....
