by HorseMinute.com | Sep 25, 2025 | Horse Breeding
John C. Harris, a towering figure in California’s Thoroughbred racing industry, passed away in July at age 81, leaving behind a profound legacy honored by the renaming of the Unzip Me Stakes to the John C. Harris Stakes at Santa Anita Park. Harris, owner of Harris...
by HorseMinute.com | Sep 25, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Diane Perkins, a distinguished Thoroughbred breeder and trainer from the renowned Phipps family, passed away at 89 on August 6. Born in Great Britain and raised between the U.S. and France, she developed a lifelong passion for horsemanship, competing internationally...
by HorseMinute.com | Sep 25, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Erin Frost, a genetics graduate from UKZN, has completed her MSc research on the genetic diversity of South Africa’s indigenous and rural horse breeds, highlighting their cultural, economic, and ecological importance. Supervised by Dr Edgar Farai Dzomba, her work...
by HorseMinute.com | Sep 25, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The global equine artificial insemination (AI) market, valued at USD 686.7 million in 2025, is projected to grow to USD 1,222.9 million by 2035 at a CAGR of 5.9%. This growth is driven by rising demand for genetically superior horses in competitive sports such as...
by HorseMinute.com | Sep 24, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Owner Lee Searing experienced an extraordinary two days last week with his horses, highlighted by the impressive performances of 2-year-old Englishman and Grade I Pennsylvania Derby winner Baeza. Englishman, trained by Cherie DeVaux, dominated a Churchill Downs maiden...
by HorseMinute.com | Sep 24, 2025 | Horse Breeding
At the Flanders Foal Auction on 20 September 2025, a new record was set with the sale of C-Bra Van Het Bokt, the most expensive jumping foal ever sold at auction, fetching €402,000 (£350,916). This striking spotted foal comes from exceptional jumping bloodlines, sired...
