by HorseMinute.com | Aug 28, 2025 | Horse Riding
RIDING for the Disabled Association (RDA) Barwon, a volunteer-led program in Wallington, provides free therapeutic horse-riding lessons to primary school-aged children with various disabilities. Celebrating its 50th anniversary next year, the program relies entirely...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 28, 2025 | Horse Riding
Researchers analyzing ancient horse genomes have identified two key gene variants that likely played crucial roles in early horse domestication by making horses tamer and more physically suited to carrying riders. One gene, ZPFM1, associated with anxiety and...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 28, 2025 | Horse Law News
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) announced that starting September 1, all wagers on NYRA races will be paid to the penny, replacing the previous tiered breakage system that rounded down payouts and retained the difference. This change, supported by NYRA and...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 28, 2025 | Dressage
Isabell Werth, riding Wendy de Fontaine, led Germany to victory at the 2025 European dressage Championships held in Crozet, France, securing the nation’s 26th team title since the competition began in 1965. Great Britain earned the silver medal, while Denmark...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 28, 2025 | Horse Riding
Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, has launched its Roots Horseback Safari, offering horse-riding experiences to both overnight guests and day visitors. The new activities feature a three-hour beach ride with snacks and non-alcoholic...
