by HorseMinute.com | Feb 5, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Clipping horses is a common practice to help them stay comfortable and sweat less during colder months. The timing of the final clip of the season is a subject of debate among grooms, producers, and owners. Traditionalists believe that clipping after the end of...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 4, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The Aga Khan IV, a revered spiritual leader and one of the world’s wealthiest men, passed away at 88 in Lisbon, Portugal. As the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, he led a global community of around 15 million followers and oversaw a vast...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 4, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The article highlights the success of Volleyballprincess, a North Carolina-bred filly who dominated the Ruthless Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack with a 10-length victory. She was bred and raised on Dr. Frank Batten’s farm near Wilson, North Carolina, and is a...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 4, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The Great Dane has been the official state dog of Pennsylvania since 1965, while New Jersey only recently named the Seeing Eye dog as its official state dog in 2020. The Seeing Eye dog is not a specific breed, but rather a type of dog trained to assist blind...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 3, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The Bell County Youth Fair and Livestock Show took place at the Cadence Bank Center in Belton, with students from various school districts showcasing their market swine in different classes. Students like Reno Schoepf and Tara Stone shared their experiences of raising...
by HorseMinute.com | Feb 3, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The Florida State Legislature is considering HB 105, which would allow Gulfstream Park to stop live horse racing in favor of building a casino and hotel. This decision could have a devastating impact on the state’s Thoroughbred industry, which contributes...
