by HorseMinute.com | Apr 23, 2026 | Horse Shows
Soring is a cruel practice involving the use of harmful chemicals and devices to inflict pain on Tennessee Walking Horses’ feet and legs, forcing them to perform an exaggerated high-stepping gait known as the “Big Lick.” Despite longstanding efforts to end soring and...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 23, 2026 | Horse Shows
The cross-country times for the 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event have been released, with the CCI5* competition starting at 1:30 pm local time (6:30 pm British time) on Saturday, April 25. Caroline Pamukcu will both open and close the event, riding HSH Tolan...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 22, 2026 | Horse Shows
The Livestock Conservancy, a U.S.-based organization dedicated to protecting agricultural animal breeds, has released its 2026 Conservation Priority List, which assesses the extinction risk of over 180 livestock and poultry breeds. Program Director Alison Martin...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 22, 2026 | Horse Shows
The Virginia Horse Center (VHC) canceled its Lexington Spring Premier Horse Show after a confirmed case of equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) was reported at a nearby Virginia hunter/jumper event. Initially, VHC sought to ban horses that had been at the...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 22, 2026 | Horse Shows
Supporters of the Missouri Military Academy (MMA) have surpassed the Gentry Equestrian Challenge by raising $57,427, unlocking a total investment of $250,000 to enhance the Academy’s equestrian facilities and programming. Led by alumnus Chris Gentry ’88, who pledged...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 21, 2026 | Horse Shows
Go Rentals has been named the Official Luxury Car Provider for the 2026 HITS Equestrian Show Series, offering premium transportation services for competitors, trainers, owners, sponsors, and VIP guests across all five event circuits. Their Carcierge service ensures...
