by HorseMinute.com | Feb 16, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Jockey Mario Gutierrez avoided serious injury after a fall during Sunday’s ninth race at Gulfstream Park, suffering only bruises and soreness. Gutierrez was riding Souper Dormy, a 9-year-old horse trained by Martin Drexler, when the horse fell near the furlong mark...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 16, 2026 | Horse Rescue
Redwings Horse Sanctuary, one of the UK’s largest equine welfare charities, is considering closing two of its centres—Redwings Oxhill in Warwickshire and Redwings Mountains in Angus, Scotland—due to significant financial pressures. The charity has been drawing on its...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 16, 2026 | Dressage
A 20-year study published in “Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions” found that adults who engaged in specific brain training games were 25% less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia....
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 16, 2026 | Horse Law News
The proposed bill AC 2187, currently under examination by the Chamber of Deputies, seeks to recognize equines—including horses, ponies, donkeys, mules, and their hybrids—as pets and establish comprehensive protections for them. Key provisions include prohibiting the...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 16, 2026 | Horse Riding
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe has introduced a new horseback riding experience, offering guests 60- to 90-minute rides through the scenic trails of Rancho Santa Fe. This amenity celebrates the community’s deep equestrian heritage, which dates back to the 1830s with the...
