by HorseMinute.com | Aug 29, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Shetland ponies, originating from the cold Shetland Islands north of Scotland, are small but sturdy horses standing under 46 inches tall and weighing 400-450 pounds. Known for their thick coats, short legs, and muscular build, they have historically been used for...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 29, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Torquator Tasso, a highly successful German-trained racehorse and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner, has become a pivotal stallion for the German breeding industry since retiring to Gestüt Auenquelle in 2023. Owned by Karl-Dieter Ellebracke and Peter Endres, Torquator...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 28, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The 2025 Memsie Stakes at Caulfield promises a stellar field with 11 runners, 10 of whom are Group 1 winners, marking the first G1 race of the Southern spring. Despite challenging weather conditions with wet ground and cold winds, the race remains a highlight of the...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 28, 2025 | Horse Breeding
A significant identification error occurred at a Western Australian race meeting when Urquhart’s Bluff, a four-year-old horse, was mistakenly saddled and raced under the name of his stablemate El Alamein, a three-year-old, in a race restricted to horses yet to win and...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 27, 2025 | Horse Breeding
In Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, players can care for a variety of pets beyond typical farm animals, including cats, dogs, and horses. While you receive your first dog as a gift early in the summer, unlocking the ability to buy additional pets requires completing...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 26, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Jock McArthur, a legendary amateur steeplechase jockey and raconteur from Victoria’s Western Districts, recently passed away at age 85. He was best known for creating the infamous Meningoort Cup, a wild and unruly horse race held on his historic family property near...
