by HorseMinute.com | Dec 31, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The December Festival Hurdle is a prestigious Grade 1 race held annually in December at Leopardstown Racecourse during the Christmas Festival. Run over two miles with eight hurdles, it has been won multiple times by notable horses such as Istabraq, Hurricane Fly, and...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 31, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Dr. Donald Woodrow “Woody” Smith, a dedicated veterinarian from Colorado, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, after a brave battle with cancer. Born in 1946 and raised on a ranch in Ramah, Colo., Woody was inspired by the courage of his father and uncle, both...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 31, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) has approved its 2026 budget with a focus on fiscal discipline amid challenging economic conditions while continuing strong support for the province’s racing and breeding industries. The budget allocates $16 million for purse funding across...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 31, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The American Kennel Club (AKC) has officially recognized three new dog breeds for 2026, expanding its roster to 205 breeds. The new additions include the Basset Fauve de Bretagne, a hardy French hunting hound with roots dating back to the 16th century; the Teddy...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 31, 2025 | Horse Breeding
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