by HorseMinute.com | Apr 2, 2026 | Horse Breeding
The Livestock Conservancy has released its 2026 Conservation Priority List (CPL), ranking over 180 rare agricultural breeds in the U.S. by their risk of extinction. Notably, the Cotswold sheep have been reclassified as Critically Endangered due to declining global...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 2, 2026 | Horse Law News
The Kentucky Senate approved HB904, a bill that would introduce fixed-odds wagering on horse racing at licensed state racetracks, shifting from the current pari-mutuel system. This change aims to attract new and younger fans by aligning horse race betting with popular...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 2, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Jockey Emisael Jaramillo, who has built a successful career from Venezuela to Florida and now California, is making a significant push to join the ranks of Kentucky Derby contenders. Riding Robusta in the Santa Anita Derby, Jaramillo aims for a victory or at least a...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 2, 2026 | Horse Breeding
Rideau Carleton Raceway has announced the end of its harness racing program starting with the 2026 season after extensive discussions with Ontario Racing. Despite significant investments by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa, which operates the venue, in upgrading...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 2, 2026 | Dressage
The U.S. dressage team, led by Chef d’Equipe Christine Traurig, won the gold medal at the Modon FEI Nations Cup held during the Adequan Global dressage Festival in Wellington, Florida. The victory was secured by Anna Marek’s flawless final test, narrowly edging...