by HorseMinute.com | May 8, 2026 | Horse Rescue
Heather Fitzgerald, a 54-year-old woman from Upper Bucks, is facing felony animal cruelty charges after failing to provide veterinary care for her 11-year-old thoroughbred gelding, Brazillant, who was suffering from aggressive eye cancer that had spread extensively....
by HorseMinute.com | May 8, 2026 | Dressage
The Chart Stables International dressage Festival returns to the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead from 11 to 17 May 2026, marking the second major domestic international dressage event of the year. The festival features a comprehensive program including CDI and...
by HorseMinute.com | May 8, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Laurel Park rarely hosts races at the 1 3/16-mile (9 1/2 furlongs) distance, making the upcoming Preakness Stakes and Grade 3 Pimlico Special notable exceptions. Historically, this distance was more common during the Maryland Million Classic from 1993 to 2008, but...
by HorseMinute.com | May 8, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Canterbury Park Holding, a Minnesota-based gaming and horse racing operator, recently reported its financial results highlighting revenue driven primarily by card-game gaming, pari-mutuel wagering, and food and beverage sales at its Canterbury Park facility in...
by HorseMinute.com | May 8, 2026 | Horse Breeding
The author, a country and horse enthusiast, reflects on the divisive debate surrounding horse racing, emphasizing that ignorance on both sides hinders constructive discussions about improving horse welfare. While acknowledging that thoroughbreds are naturally bred to...
