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...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 29, 2026 | Horse Breeding
Kate Hunter, serving as the Japanese representative for Churchill Downs, is actively working to elevate the presence and success of Japanese horses in the Kentucky Derby, a prestigious American horse racing event. In recent years, Japanese participation has grown,...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 29, 2026 | Horse Law News
Ireland’s leading animal charity, the NSPCA, has called for a ban on horse-drawn carriages in major urban areas and sulkies on public roads, citing serious animal welfare and road safety concerns. The charity highlights the risks posed by sulky racing on busy roads,...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 29, 2026 | Horse Riding
Data collected by the Dartmoor Livestock Protection Society and the Verderers of the New Forest revealed 1,507 horse-related incidents across Surrey, Sussex, and Kent since 2016, including 15 horse deaths. Kent recorded the highest number of incidents (524), followed...
