by HorseMinute.com | Feb 2, 2026 | Horse Rescue
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Brentwood, Essex, has mourned the loss of Bella the donkey, a cherished resident who passed away unexpectedly on January 25. Bella was one of the sanctuary’s earliest rescues under new management nearly 16 years ago, arriving in poor...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 2, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Black History Month highlights the significant yet often overlooked contributions of Black Americans to horse racing, a sport where Black horsemen like Ed Brown played a foundational role. Born into slavery, Brown became a leading 19th-century trainer, winning major...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 2, 2026 | Horse Shows
Lydia Harrison, a senior at Lancaster Mennonite School in Pennsylvania, has been passionate about horseback riding since she was six and is now preparing to compete in a high-level U.S. Equestrian Federation show jumping event in Florida. Balancing school with...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 2, 2026 | Horse Breeding
The International Horse Breeding Academy named after Aba Annayev and the Qatar Equestrian Federation signed a Memorandum of Understanding during a visit by the Academy’s rector and delegation to Qatar from January 29-31. The ceremony was attended by key figures...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 2, 2026 | Horse Rescue
The 2026 Highland Cross, a 50-mile midsummer duathlon across the Highlands, is set to raise over £300,000 for five selected charities following a rigorous independent selection process. Beneficiaries include Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team, which will receive a new...
