by HorseMinute.com | Nov 25, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The development of prestigious European reining began over forty years ago, initiated by Italian cattle breeders who, through their connections with American livestock, introduced Western riding disciplines to Europe. Centered around the Po Valley near Cremona, Italy...
by HorseMinute.com | Nov 25, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Hawthorne Racecourse, once a bustling hub for horse racing in the Chicago area, has seen a dramatic decline over the past two decades. Once hosting large fields and prestigious events like the Illinois Derby, the track now operates only twice a week with minimal...
by HorseMinute.com | Nov 25, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Austria is investigating Vienna’s Spanish Riding School following allegations of mistreatment of its Lipizzaner horses, based on a 2023 internal employee survey. The probe comes amid recent turmoil at the institution, including the dismissal of its managing...
by HorseMinute.com | Nov 25, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The 2026 Year of the Horse Commemorative Gold Bullion series was officially launched in Beijing, with Beijing Caishikou Department Store Co serving as the exclusive national distributor for the 24th consecutive year. Produced by China Gold Coin Group, the series...
by HorseMinute.com | Nov 24, 2025 | Horse Breeding
About 36 years ago, the author, then an executive in Kentucky’s thoroughbred racing industry, conceived an idea to create a special day of racing at Churchill Downs dedicated to celebrating Kentucky-bred thoroughbreds, stallions, breeders, and owners. The vision...
by HorseMinute.com | Nov 24, 2025 | Horse Breeding
The Kuwait Purebred Arabian Horse Beauty Festival concluded after five days of intense competition at the Arabian Horse Center “Bait Al Arab,” featuring 430 horses across the Open Strain and Egyptian Strain Championships. The event showcased top studs competing for...
