by HorseMinute.com | Mar 24, 2026 | Horse Breeding
During a joint hearing in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, members of the Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee and the Gaming Oversight Committee discussed ways to revamp the horse racing industry across the state. The conversation centered on the...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 24, 2026 | Horse Law News
Volunteer Equine Advocates (VEA), a horse rescue in Sumner County, Tennessee, has secured a permanent home after receiving a $200,000 anonymous donation to purchase a 14.5-acre farm in Gallatin, where they had been operating rent-free since 2013. This acquisition...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 24, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The Illinois Racing Board has approved a delay in the start of the Hawthorne Race Course Thoroughbred meeting from March 29 to April 19 as the track navigates Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. This postponement allows time to convert the racing surface for training...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 24, 2026 | Horse Breeding
New Zealand’s thoroughbred industry is facing a significant decline in foal numbers, with a 22% drop over the past decade and a 10% decrease since 2020, according to the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (NZTBA). This decline threatens the sustainability...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 24, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The 2026 Kentucky Derby, set for May 2 at Churchill Downs, features several promising contenders emerging from key prep races like the Jeff Ruby Steaks and Louisiana Derby. While Paladin, undefeated in three starts and the current favorite at 9-1 odds, leads the...
