by HorseMinute.com | Apr 15, 2026 | Horse Breeding
The Southern Counties Heavy Horse Association held its spring event at New Park, Brockenhurst, showcasing the versatility of heavy horses through demonstrations, showing classes, and a family dog show. The event featured horse logging, young handler and long rein...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 14, 2026 | Horse Breeding
A lawsuit has been filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by the owners of White Abarrio, a Thoroughbred racehorse, against the Breeders’ Cup, California Horse Racing Board (CHRB), Del Mar racetrack, and unknown defendants. The suit alleges that White Abarrio was...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 14, 2026 | Horse Breeding
Keeneland Race Course in central Kentucky will host the Breeders’ Cup World Championships on October 30-31, 2026, marking a celebrated return of this prestigious global Thoroughbred racing event to Lexington. Community leaders and racing executives, including...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 14, 2026 | Horse Breeding
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships held at Del Mar generated a significant $125 million economic impact for the San Diego region, driven largely by out-of-town visitors who accounted for 61% of the 43,705 attendees. Visitor spending extended beyond the...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 13, 2026 | Horse Breeding
Negotiations to sell the 149-acre Middleburg Training Center, a key equestrian facility in Virginia, to the Virginia Equine Alliance (VEA) have stalled after the VEA board declined to approve the deal last week. The Kuhn family, current owners, had been working with...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 13, 2026 | Horse Breeding
The article discusses the long history of horses being used for riding and emphasizes that not all horse breeds are equally suited for this purpose. It highlights the importance of traits such as calm temperament, smooth gait, and a strong connection with riders in...
