by HorseMinute.com | Feb 8, 2025 | Horse Breeding
HB 105, if passed, could devastate Florida’s thoroughbred racing and breeding industry by allowing Gulfstream Park to separate its gaming license from live horse racing requirements. This industry accounts for $3.24 billion annually in economic development, with...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 8, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Affiliated dressage competitions under British dressage (BD) rules are open to horses and ponies of all types and breeds, not just flashy warmbloods. BD offers dedicated championships for specific breeds and horse types, providing a place for everyone to compete. The...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 8, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Fraithwen Farms, run by Ian and Gaynor Garbett in Adfa near Newtown, were invited to film a segment for ITV’s Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh. Ian, a former firefighter and paramedic, now breeds world-class Friesian horses at their farm, with one stallion...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 7, 2025 | Horse Breeding
A bill advancing through the Florida legislature could allow Tampa Bay Downs and Gulfstream Park to cease live horse racing while maintaining other gambling operations. The proposal, known as “decoupling,” passed a House subcommittee vote and is headed for...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 7, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The 2025 Northeast Regional 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl and Hippology Contest took place on February 2 in Derby, with 30 4-H’ers competing in various equine-related challenges. The event was open to 4-H members from Caledonia, Essex, Lamoille, and Orleans Counties and...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 6, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The four-bedroom Carrigtwohill conversion is a converted stable in a picturesque, rural setting in east Cork. Originally built over 200 years ago, the 1,550 sq ft home was renovated two years ago by Stephen Griffin and his wife Christine. The property sits on two...
