by HorseMinute.com | Aug 16, 2025 | Horse Shows
The Woodstock Riding Club (WRC), established in 1947 near Woodstock, offers a relaxed, family-friendly environment for horse enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. Unlike high-pressure competitive circuits, WRC focuses on enjoyment and learning, making it ideal for...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 16, 2025 | Horse Breeding
When heavy rain forced the June 7 Wonder Again Stakes (G3) at Saratoga Race Course to move from turf to dirt, trainer Mark Casse and owners Leonard and Jonathan Green faced a tough choice with their star filly Nitrogen. Despite her turf success—including a four-stakes...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 16, 2025 | Dressage
Dominique Filion and The Boss triumphed in their debut Big Tour competition by winning the CDI3* Grand Prix Freestyle at Görlitzer, Germany, with a score of 73.345%. This marked their first international outing since competing at the Small Tour level in 2023, though...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 16, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $750 million to build a factory in southern Texas dedicated to breeding billions of sterile New World screwworm flies. This initiative aims to prevent the spread of these flesh-eating maggots from Mexico into the...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 16, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The King’s Plate, North America’s oldest continuously run stakes race and the first leg of the Canadian Triple Crown, will hold its 166th running on August 16 at Woodbine. Historically dominated by males, 39 fillies have triumphed in the race, including...
