by HorseMinute.com | Apr 29, 2026 | Horse Rescue
A pair of peacocks named Pete and Hilda were stolen along with a pickup truck and a livestock trailer carrying a horse and donkey from a roadside hotel in Stony Plain, Alberta. While the larger animals were found abandoned nearby within hours, the peacocks remained...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 29, 2026 | Dressage
British dressage has announced key personnel changes in its North & East and Wales regions to strengthen regional management and support for members. Charlotte Nichols has been appointed as the new North & East Regional Chair, succeeding Sarah Farrand after...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 29, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Kentucky Derby week is underway with the draw for the 2026 race announced, setting the stage for bettors to make their picks based on the latest odds. The race is scheduled for 6:57 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 2, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Renegade, the...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 29, 2026 | Dressage
The 2026 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) will take place in Traverse City, Michigan, from July 27 to August 2, featuring youth athletes competing in dressage and jumping disciplines. Applications for dressage categories (Children, Junior, Young Rider,...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 29, 2026 | Horse Riding
Donna Barton Brothers, daughter of pioneering jockey Patti Barton, initially sought a different path but ultimately became a successful jockey from 1987 to 1998, ranking as the second-leading money earner among women at retirement. After marrying trainer Frank...
