by HorseMinute.com | Mar 28, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The article acknowledges the many challenges facing horse racing today, including controversies over cheating, declining participation, regulatory disputes, and concerns about the safety and aftercare of horses. Despite these issues, the author remains optimistic,...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 28, 2026 | Horse Breeding
Mr Speaker, a Grade 1-winning stallion and Texas sire, died suddenly at age 15 from an aortic aneurysm just a week after being purchased by owner and veterinarian Dr. Alfred Vardeman. Previously standing at Forks of the Paluxy in Texas, Mr Speaker had a notable racing...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 28, 2026 | Horse Law News
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is facing a formal complaint alleging she misused nearly $19,000 in campaign funds to pay for psychiatric services from Dr. Brian Boyle, a specialist in controversial ketamine therapy. The National Legal and Policy Center filed the...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 28, 2026 | Horse Law News
A Kentucky man, Jorge Luis Hernandez, went viral after being arrested for DUI while riding a horse through Bowling Green. Police spotted Hernandez slumped over on horseback with signs of intoxication, including slurred speech and a strong odor of alcohol. He was...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 28, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Jockey Patrick Valenzuela, once one of the nation’s top riders, is set to return to racing after nearly a decade-long absence. At 63, he will ride three horses on March 30 at Turf Paradise in Phoenix, where he has been preparing for his comeback....
