by HorseMinute.com | Mar 30, 2026 | Horse Breeding
Incredibolt, a 3-year-old son of Bolt d’Oro bred by Deann and Greg Baer, showcased his talent by winning the $500,000 Virginia Derby, overcoming doubts from a previous poor performance in the Holy Bull Stakes. Guided expertly by jockey Jaime Torres,...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 29, 2026 | Horse Breeding
Double Dan Horsemanship in Midway, Kentucky, founded by Dan and Elizabeth James, offers a unique glimpse into the Thoroughbred industry by combining elite equine performance with aftercare through their Liberty horsemanship discipline. This training style involves...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 28, 2026 | Horse Breeding
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) is concluding a difficult 2026 winter meet at Aqueduct Racetrack, marked by severe weather disruptions including heavy snowstorms, cancellations, and declining field sizes averaging just 6.5 starters per race. The harsh...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 28, 2026 | Horse Breeding
Mr Speaker, a Grade 1-winning stallion and Texas sire, died suddenly at age 15 from an aortic aneurysm just a week after being purchased by owner and veterinarian Dr. Alfred Vardeman. Previously standing at Forks of the Paluxy in Texas, Mr Speaker had a notable racing...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 28, 2026 | Horse Breeding
International showjumper Carmen Edwards critiques British Showjumping’s recent tack rule changes, highlighting poor communication and lack of transparency from the governing body. She questions the rationale behind banning certain bits and tack without clear evidence...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 28, 2026 | Horse Breeding
While hybrids like ligers and zorses are well-known, they do not naturally occur in the wild and are products of captivity. However, some hybrid animals do arise naturally, such as the coywolf—a cross between coyotes and wolves—which combines the size and pack-hunting...
