by HorseMinute.com | Sep 15, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Significant progress has been made in protecting retired racehorses from slaughter, especially in the U.S., where government inspection requirements led to the closure of domestic horse slaughter facilities. Numerous charities and racetrack programs, like Parx’s...
by HorseMinute.com | Sep 15, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The inaugural Equine Collaboration for Health and Outreach (ECHO) event was held on 12 September at the Irish National Stud and Gardens, bringing together over 100 breeders, trainers, vets, educators, and industry professionals from across Ireland. Organized by...
by HorseMinute.com | Sep 14, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Four-time Super Bowl champion Terry Bradshaw celebrated a notable victory off the football field when his 2-year-old filly, Taken by the Wind, won the 57th running of the Grade 3, $251,250 Pocahontas Stakes at Churchill Downs. This win earned Bradshaw and his partners...
by HorseMinute.com | Sep 13, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Alne Park Stud, operated by trainer Dan Skelton and his wife Grace, has decided to cease standing jumps stallions due to operational needs, including reclaiming stables for their racehorses after giving up a leased yard. The stud previously stood four sires—Dink,...
by HorseMinute.com | Sep 13, 2025 | Horse Breeding
David Bennett, the 2025 Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) judge for Arabian horses and part-bred ponies, balances his career as a paramedic with producing show horses and ponies. His passion for horses began after a childhood injury, leading him through showjumping and...
by HorseMinute.com | Sep 13, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The Lincoln Red cattle, once widespread in East England but critically endangered by the 1970s, are experiencing a resurgence due to their suitability for sustainable and regenerative farming practices. Known for their hardiness, docile nature, and ability to thrive...
