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 28, 2026 | Horse Breeding
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA), formed from the merger of the ISPCA and DSPCA, has called on the Government to urgently reform animal welfare legislation. Their five-year strategy highlights the need for stronger laws banning...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 28, 2026 | Horse Breeding
The Feria del Caballo in Jerez de la Frontera, Andalucía, is a renowned annual festival celebrating Andalusian horse culture, flamenco, and local traditions. Scheduled for May 9-16, 2026, it attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors, including international tourists,...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 28, 2026 | Horse Breeding
The article begins by highlighting Mike Smith’s emotional celebration with Dena Glatt after their horse, So Happy, won the San Vincente Stakes at Santa Anita Park, signaling the horse’s promising potential under the training of Dena’s husband, Mark...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 27, 2026 | Horse Breeding
Keeneland Association, Fasig-Tipton, Ocala Breeders’ Sales, and leading North American stallion farms have announced a major expansion of their financial support for the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA). Starting with the 2026 Fasig-Tipton July Sale, these...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 27, 2026 | Horse Breeding
Last Saturday in Adelaide, two Group 1 races for fillies and mares highlighted the success that can come from dedication to a particular bloodline or stallion. The Geegees stable, long associated with Tasmanian breeders Paul and Elizabeth Geard, celebrated their first...
