by HorseMinute.com | Mar 29, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Lambourn, known as the Valley of the Racehorse, is a globally recognized hub for racehorse training. Some industry members opposed a proposed plant in the area, fearing that its fumes could harm the respiratory health of racehorses, which is vital for their...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 28, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Renegade, the betting favorite, delivered a powerful four-wide surge in the stretch to win the Grade 1, $1.5 million Arkansas Derby by four lengths before a record crowd of 73,000 at Oaklawn. Ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr. and trained by Todd Pletcher, Renegade overcame a...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 28, 2026 | Horse Breeding
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) is concluding a difficult 2026 winter meet at Aqueduct Racetrack, marked by severe weather disruptions including heavy snowstorms, cancellations, and declining field sizes averaging just 6.5 starters per race. The harsh...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 28, 2026 | Dressage
British dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin has withdrawn from the 2026 World Cup Final in Fort Worth, despite securing a spot through her high FEI world ranking and multiple qualifying events. Although a second extra place became available after defending champion...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 28, 2026 | Horse Riding
In Cappadocia, mornings start early, well before sunrise, especially for locals like Sarp Kutsi Poyraz, a 32-year-old horse rider known as the “Rider of the Slopes.” At his farm in Goreme, he begins each day by feeding, watering, and grooming his horses. These...
