by HorseMinute.com | Jan 17, 2026 | Horse Law News
Two days after their quiet introduction at Santa Anita, the Racing on Demand slot machine-style parimutuel games—similar to Historic Horse Racing—were removed by Department of Justice law enforcement officers. The 26 machines, which allowed $1 bets on the first three...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 17, 2026 | Horse Law News
Law enforcement officials removed Santa Anita Park’s newly installed “Racing On Demand” gaming terminals just two days after their rollout, following concerns about their legality. These pari-mutuel devices, developed by PariMAX (a subsidiary of...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 16, 2026 | Horse Law News
After four days of jury selection, a panel of 16 jurors—12 regular and four alternates, comprising four men and 12 women—has been seated for the trial of Nathan Chasing Horse, allowing opening statements to begin next week. Chasing Horse is charged with multiple...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 16, 2026 | Horse Law News
A proposed Vermont bill, H578, aims to address the financial and logistical challenges faced by animal shelters caring for abused animals seized during cruelty investigations. Sponsored by Rep. Emilie Krasnow, the legislation would require defendants accused of animal...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 16, 2026 | Horse Law News
The San Diego rodeo at Petco Park, which began recently, is facing protests and a lawsuit from the Animal Protection and Rescue League alleging animal cruelty, particularly concerning practices like roping calves and using bucking straps. Activists, including Ellen...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 16, 2026 | Horse Law News
On January 14, 2026, a collision between a car and a horse-drawn buggy on US Route 19 near Fairview Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, resulted in ten injuries, including a baby who was critically injured after being trapped under the buggy. Emergency responders...
