by HorseMinute.com | May 3, 2025 | Horse Shows
At the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, Ali Kuhn and her Thoroughbred, Little Hail, made a remarkable debut in the CCI4*-S, capturing attention despite the presence of seasoned professionals. Little Hail, a 15.2-hand gelding, overcame a challenging past, having...
by HorseMinute.com | May 2, 2025 | Horse Shows
The 2025 Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday at 6:57 p.m. ET, marking the 151st edition of this iconic horse race. The favorite, Journalism, trained by Michael McCarthy, boasts a four-race winning streak and is currently at 3-1 odds. Other notable contenders include...
by HorseMinute.com | May 2, 2025 | Horse Shows
When a horse is scratched from the Kentucky Derby, it can occur for various reasons, primarily related to health concerns such as injury or illness. If a horse shows signs of exhaustion or fever, it is typically withdrawn to ensure its safety and the race’s...
by HorseMinute.com | May 2, 2025 | Horse Shows
James Alliston, an eventer from San Ramon, California, has been awarded the 2025 Jacqueline B. Mars National Competition and Training Grant by the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation. This grant, funded by USET Foundation Honorary Trustee Jacqueline B....
by HorseMinute.com | May 2, 2025 | Horse Shows
Helena “Lana” du Pont Wright, a pioneering figure in equestrian sports, passed away on April 23 at the age of 85. She made history as the first woman to compete in Olympic three-day eventing, earning a silver medal with the U.S. team at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics....
by HorseMinute.com | May 1, 2025 | Horse Shows
Police in London are seeking witnesses after two mounted police horses, Yvonne and Snaffles, were attacked by a small dog in Shepherd’s Bush. The incident occurred around 11:30 AM when the dog chased the horses, attempting to bite their legs while its owner...
