by HorseMinute.com | Apr 24, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Churchill Downs will open its 2026 spring meet on April 25 with a 10-race card starting at 12:45 p.m. ET, marking the beginning of Kentucky Derby Week. The event leads up to the 152nd Kentucky Oaks on May 1 and the 152nd Kentucky Derby on May 2, with post position...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 24, 2026 | 4H for Horses
Constance Mae “Connie” Nelson, born April 23, 1956, in Greeley, Colorado, passed away on December 19, 2025, at age 69. Raised in Greeley, she was deeply involved in 4H and the Greeley Saddle Club, developing a lifelong passion for horses and dogs. Connie...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 24, 2026 | Dressage
At the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event dressage phase, New Zealand’s Monica Spencer leads aboard her 15-year-old Thoroughbred gelding Artist with a score of 22.3, improving on their previous best from Maryland. Spencer praised Artist’s expressive movement and...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 24, 2026 | Horse Riding
BGC Williams Lake is inviting local youth aged 8 to 13 to participate in its revamped Youth Mountain Bike Program, designed to help young riders build skills, confidence, and community while exploring the extensive mountain biking trails around Williams Lake. Despite...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 24, 2026 | Horse Law News
Return to Freedom Wild Horse Conservation, along with Front Range Equine Rescue and The Gila Herd Foundation, has called on the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to halt the removal of wild horses from Sitgreaves National Forest in Arizona. They argue that the USFS’s...
