by HorseMinute.com | May 5, 2026 | Horse Shows
At the 2025 Pennsylvania National Horse Show, Carleton Brooks, along with friends Chris Wynne and Daniel Geitner, noticed a pervasive negativity among professionals, especially younger participants, marked by complaints about judging and poor communication....
by HorseMinute.com | May 5, 2026 | Horse Shows
Spring in Kentucky often brings soggy weather, but despite some rainy days, parts of western and central Kentucky are currently experiencing an extreme drought (D3 level). This severe drought causes creeks and ponds to dry up, widespread water shortages, and increased...
by HorseMinute.com | May 5, 2026 | Horse Shows
Comedian Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, initially planned to sell their expansive historic farmhouse in the Cotswolds, U.K., less than a year after listing it for $30 million. The couple had purchased the property in 2024 as a vacation home but decided...
by HorseMinute.com | May 5, 2026 | Horse Shows
The Area V Adult Rider Camp for 2026 is now open for entries, scheduled for June 19-21 at Willow Draw, Texas. This weekend camp offers riding lessons with 5* Australian rider and USEA coach Bec Braitling, including show jumping on Saturday and cross country rides on...
by HorseMinute.com | May 4, 2026 | Horse Shows
Billionaire Mike Repole, owner of Renegade, consoled jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. after the horse finished a heartbreaking second by a neck in the 152nd Kentucky Derby, narrowly losing to Golden Tempo ridden by Ortiz’s younger brother, Jose. Despite Repole’s extensive...
by HorseMinute.com | May 3, 2026 | Horse Shows
Virginia’s nine small towns each offer unique attractions that make them worthwhile weekend destinations. Abingdon features the historic Barter Theatre and the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail, while Staunton boasts the American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Playhouse...
