by HorseMinute.com | Apr 22, 2026 | Horse Breeding
Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms announced that their elite sire Curlin, a 22-year-old stallion and multiple Horse of the Year winner, will cease covering mares for the remainder of the breeding season due to a suspected low fertility issue. After successfully breeding...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 22, 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 21, 2026 | Horse Breeding
The article highlights several notable New Zealand racehorses and their recent achievements. Lupo Solitario, after an unproductive stint in Hong Kong, returned to New Zealand and regained form under trainer Danica Guy, culminating in a narrow but significant victory...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 21, 2026 | Horse Breeding
White Park cattle, one of Britain’s oldest native breeds, have been placed in the highest-risk “Priority” category by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) due to a sharp 36.3% decline in calf registrations between 2022 and 2025. This decline, coupled with a reduction...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 21, 2026 | Horse Breeding
The article analyzes the trend of retiring top Australian racehorses, particularly colts, at the end of their three-year-old season to begin lucrative stud careers rather than continuing to race. Using recent examples like Godolphin’s Tentyris and Observer, it...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 20, 2026 | Horse Breeding
King Charles and Queen Camilla have developed a genuine passion for horse racing, with their involvement extending beyond ceremonial roles to actively following and supporting their horses. Their enthusiasm is reflected in the success of their colt Portcullis, sired...
