by HorseMinute.com | Mar 14, 2026 | Horse Breeding
A camel beauty pageant in Oman descended into controversy when 20 camels were disqualified after their owners used cosmetic enhancements such as injectable fillers, silicone wax, and Botox to artificially enlarge their humps and alter other features. Veterinary...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 14, 2026 | Horse Breeding
A racehorse named Smart Latch was found in meat served at a Turkish soup kitchen after a government investigation uncovered the horse’s microchip in a portion of kavurma, a sautéed meat dish. Authorities confirmed the presence of single-hooved animal meat and...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 13, 2026 | Horse Breeding
A legislative proposal in Florida that would have allowed casinos linked to Thoroughbred pari-mutuel racing licenses to cease live racing while continuing casino operations has failed to pass. Although the House approved HB881, the companion Senate bill SB1564 never...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 13, 2026 | Horse Breeding
The microchip of Smart Latch, a retired racehorse with a career cut short by injury, was discovered in meat served at a public soup kitchen in Mersin, Turkey. Following a complaint, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry confirmed the presence of single-hooved...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 13, 2026 | Horse Breeding
In the early 1900s, the Wiley family operated what they claimed was the largest draft horse importing and breeding business in America near Elmdale, Kansas, specializing in top-quality Percherons, Belgians, and Shires. L. R. Wiley invested heavily, traveling to Europe...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 12, 2026 | Horse Breeding
Legion Bloodstock made a standout purchase at the Ocala Breeders’ Sales March 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, securing Hip 95, a bay colt by Corniche out of Canadian champion filly Leigh Court, for $1.35 million. Bred by Speedway Stables and consigned by Pick View...
