by HorseMinute.com | Jan 19, 2026 | Horse Rescue
A three-alarm fire broke out on the third floor of the Berkshires at Town Center Apartments in Towson, Baltimore County, resulting in multiple rescues and at least nine hospitalizations. The fire started in a recycling area, and firefighters, assisted by neighboring...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 19, 2026 | Horse Shows
Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) has appointed Australian rider Sam Griffiths as its new High Performance Eventing Manager, ahead of the FEI World Championships in Aachen and the 2028 LA Olympic Games. Griffiths is an accomplished competitor, having placed fourth...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 19, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Ruidoso Downs in New Mexico, a historic racetrack known for hosting both Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse meets for nearly 80 years, will be unable to hold live racing events at its facility in 2026 due to severe and ongoing flood risks. After catastrophic flooding in...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 19, 2026 | Dressage
The Police Sports Union in Kuwait is hosting its first international showjumping championship at the Al-Ittihad Racetrack in Sabhan from January 28 to 31, featuring riders from Kuwait, Arab, Gulf, and European countries. This event follows recent equestrian...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 19, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
California briefly experimented with slot-like machines at Santa Anita racetrack in Arcadia, introducing two dozen “Racing on Demand” terminals on January 15. These machines offered a form of historical horse racing where bettors wagered $1 on a...
