by HorseMinute.com | May 15, 2026 | Horse Breeding
Devil Night, the 2025 Blue Diamond winner, has been retired after sustaining a hoof injury. The three-year-old colt, who earned over $1.7 million from nine starts, was initially set to compete in the Group 1 Doomben 10,000 but was withdrawn due to the injury. Devil...
by HorseMinute.com | May 15, 2026 | Horse Breeding
The 2026-27 Australian Federal Budget introduces significant tax reforms impacting the horse industry, particularly around discretionary trusts, capital gains tax (CGT), and asset write-offs. Notably, a new 30% minimum tax on discretionary trust income from July 2028...
by HorseMinute.com | May 15, 2026 | Horse Breeding
Swedish-born entrepreneur Janni Sjöstrand, based in Drumlish, Ireland, shared her inspiring journey on Nationwide about founding Janni Bars, a premium handmade body and hair care brand. Initially creating natural shampoo bars for her horses, Janni recognized a wider...
by HorseMinute.com | May 15, 2026 | Horse Breeding
The North American horse racing industry is facing significant challenges, including a declining horse population and diminishing investment in breeding, which has led to reduced entries and the need for incentives like owner bonuses to bolster race fields. Despite...
by HorseMinute.com | May 14, 2026 | Horse Breeding
The Karabakh horse, a rare and culturally significant breed from the Caucasus region, is gaining renewed attention in Europe, particularly in Germany, where trainers and conservationists collaborate with Azerbaijan to preserve its lineage. Known for its endurance,...
by HorseMinute.com | May 13, 2026 | Horse Breeding
Charlie Hanbury, a former successful polo player turned prominent horse breeder through his Lovelocks breeding program, is the founder and driving force behind Best Playing Pony (BPP) UK. Established in 2018, BPP UK aims to celebrate and recognize the equine athletes...