by HorseMinute.com | Dec 20, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The article discusses the complexities of horse breeding, emphasizing that both linebreeding and inbreeding increase homozygosity and reduce genetic diversity, concentrating not only desirable traits but also hidden genetic vulnerabilities. While linebreeding is often...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 20, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Tobago Z, partnered with Daniel Deusser, has been a standout horse in international showjumping, boasting numerous top-level victories including team silver at the 2019 European Championships, multiple CSI5* Grand Prix wins, and triumphs in prestigious events like the...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 19, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Industry leaders at a recent racing symposium in Arizona discussed a proposed expansion of P Visas to include equine workers, potentially changing how the sport’s workforce obtains legal employment in the U.S. Currently limited to H-2B visas, which have restrictive...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 19, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) has announced a €4.2 million increase in prize money, raising the total to €74.7 million for 2026. The budget includes 390 race meetings and focuses on a sustainable race program with competitive prize distribution. Key investments will...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 19, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Gainsborough Stud’s origins trace back to Jim McCaughey, a British industrialist whose bold investments in the 1970s laid the groundwork for Dubai’s modern horse racing success. McCaughey, known for his distinctive racing colors and high-profile trainers, achieved...
by HorseMinute.com | Dec 19, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The article criticizes Standardbred Canada’s restrictive eligibility rules for the O’Brien Awards, which honor the top contributors to Canadian harness racing. Despite Lexus Kody’s outstanding 2025 season—winning major Canadian races, setting a Canadian speed record,...
