by HorseMinute.com | Apr 25, 2026 | Horse Breeding
The horse held a significant yet complex place in ancient and medieval India, with its presence notably absent in the Harappan civilization but prominent in Indo-Aryan culture, as reflected in texts like the Rig Veda. Horses were central to warfare, religion, and...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 25, 2026 | Horse Breeding
Charlton Stud Sporthorses, founded in 1967 by Beth and Charlie Fife in Lichfield, New Zealand, has a rich legacy spanning over a century of family horsemanship. Originating from a farm purchased in 1912, the stud began by breeding sensible ponies using their Welsh...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 24, 2026 | Horse Breeding
The latest RBST Watchlist has placed the ancient White Park cattle breed in the Priority category due to a significant decline in registrations, which fell by over 36% in 2025 compared to 2022. This downward trend, coupled with a decrease in the breed’s Effective...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 23, 2026 | Horse Breeding
The horse racing world is buzzing with excitement during the peak of Derby prep season, highlighted by the return of Sunday Funday, a community celebration featuring brunch, cocktails, and breakfast bites around the track. Beyond attending races, fans can engage...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 23, 2026 | Horse Breeding
The Hackney Horse and Pony breed has experienced a significant decline, leading to its classification as “critical” on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) Watchlist for 2025. The breed’s Effective Population Size, a key measure of genetic...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 23, 2026 | Horse Breeding
The leaders of Newmarket’s horseracing industry have unveiled “The Case for Newmarket,” a comprehensive 80-page strategy outlining a five-point plan to secure the town’s future as the global center of horseracing over the next 10 to 15 years. This...
