by HorseMinute.com | Sep 23, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (TBA) has introduced a mandatory £60 welfare levy on all thoroughbred foals born in Britain, replacing the previous voluntary £25 donation. Collected at foal registration by Weatherbys, the levy aims to provide sustainable...
by HorseMinute.com | Sep 23, 2025 | Horse Rescue
In November 2023, over 450 animals from 19 species were rescued from Croftfield Farm in Nottinghamshire following a police and charity-led operation involving more than 100 staff from eight organizations, including the RSPCA and The Donkey Sanctuary. The farm owner...
by HorseMinute.com | Sep 23, 2025 | Horse Rescue
The RSPCA, supported by seven other animal charities and Nottinghamshire Police, uncovered appalling neglect at Croftfield Farm in Skegby during a November 2023 raid, rescuing 455 animals of 19 species living in filthy, overcrowded, and untreated conditions. The farm...
by HorseMinute.com | Sep 23, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Trainer Michael Maker and jockey Ricardo Santana, Jr. dominated the co-feature races at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack, winning both the Lady Finger Stakes and the Aspirant Stakes for New York-bred 2-year-olds. Oh, owned by William Butler, captured the $116,528...
by HorseMinute.com | Sep 23, 2025 | Horse Rescue
A farmer, Lee Hayes, was sentenced to 12 months in prison and given a lifetime ban on keeping animals after authorities discovered severe neglect of hundreds of animals on his Nottinghamshire farm. In 2023, police and animal charities, including the RSPCA, seized 455...
