The Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton, located within the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, features horses grazing peacefully in its pastures, as captured from a drone’s perspective. The center and much of the surrounding Danada Forest Preserve were...
The article highlights the dedication Bollywood actors put into learning horse-riding to bring authenticity to their roles. Actors like Vicky Kaushal trained intensively for six months for "Chhaava," enduring long hours of practice, while Ishaan Khatter and Sooraj Pancholi...
Tara expressed amazement at her accomplishments, especially when competing alongside top riders like Ros Canter while riding her small Connemara pony, Anna. Having bought Anna as a four-year-old and trained her herself, Tara attributes their success to hard work...
New research from University Centre Askham Bryan (UCAB) and Newcastle University investigates how a horse’s personality influences its emotional wellbeing and response to pleasurable stimuli such as high-value food, wither scratches, positive reinforcement training, and companionship. The study found...
A criminal trial is underway in Manhattan against Ian McKeever, a 56-year-old NYC carriage driver accused of animal cruelty for overworking a 26-year-old horse named Ryder. On August 22, 2022, McKeever allegedly forced Ryder to pull a carriage for...
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has reported a 3.0% increase in total racing wagering turnover for the 2024/25 season, reaching HK$138.85 billion (US$17.7 billion), reversing the previous year's 4.5% decline. This growth was driven by enhanced jackpot offerings,...