by HorseMinute.com | Dec 29, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Melbourne filmmaker Kerry Negara has embarked on a lifelong journey exploring the story of Phar Lap, the legendary Australian racehorse. Negara inherited strands of Phar Lap’s tail hair from Tommy Woodcock’s family, which were used by a French lab to sequence Phar...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 29, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The 2026 Betfred Derby Festival at Epsom Downs is set for significant enhancements aimed at boosting attendance and fan engagement. Key changes include free entry for under-18s, free parking, new seating areas with covered “bleacher”-style views, live...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 28, 2025 | Horse Breeding
As Thoroughbred racing enters 2026, industry leaders emphasize the need to address declining field sizes by learning from past challenges and implementing strategic changes. Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse highlights the impact of stricter medication rules and...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 28, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The “Paardenmonitor” study reveals that Flanders hosts around 200,000 horses, with 75,000 at professional establishments and 125,000 privately owned. The sector employs over 6,000 people directly and indirectly, including veterinarians and farriers,...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 27, 2025 | Horse Breeding
A new study by Professor Stijn Vanormelingen reveals that the Flemish horse sector is a significant economic contributor, with around 200,000 horses in the region and over 6,000 people employed directly or indirectly. The sector generates approximately 1.43 billion...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 27, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The Fordham family of Aberdeen has built a remarkable legacy in the world of American Quarter Horses, marked by dedication, competition success, and community involvement. Starting from humble beginnings with sale barn ponies, Don and Linda Fordham nurtured their...
