by HorseMinute.com | Feb 17, 2026 | Dressage
Dog agility, a fast-paced and popular canine sport, originated in the United Kingdom as a demonstration event at the 1978 Crufts Dog Show, created by John Varley and Peter Meanwell to entertain audiences between traditional dog show segments. Inspired by equestrian...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 17, 2026 | Horse Rescue
A Eurasian lynx named Ursa, rescued from Ukraine where she was kept illegally as a private pet in a war zone, has taken her first steps in a new outdoor habitat at the Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent, UK. After spending three years confined in a converted horse stable and...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 17, 2026 | Horse Shows
The USEA Area III Council is offering a grant for two trainers from Alabama or Mississippi to attend a two-week training camp in Ocala, Florida, from March 2-15, 2026. This opportunity includes training with top professionals Zach Brandt or Buck Davidson, six lessons...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 16, 2026 | Horse Riding
The article recounts a beginner’s horseback riding experience at Mihara Horse Riding Club in Uruma City, Okinawa. Motivated by watching local horse racing, the author visits the club, which has a 30-year history and houses ponies and thoroughbreds. Guided by...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 16, 2026 | Dressage
A devastating fire at Callicutt Stables in Seagrove, North Carolina, destroyed a 70-year-old barn and killed 36 Tennessee walking horses, with only seven of the 43 horses surviving. The barn housed show-quality animals that represented significant financial and...
