Emily Weiss, Ph.D., an applied animal behaviorist and equine welfare expert, emphasizes that understanding and solving equine behavior challenges hinges on positive reinforcement—rewarding desired behaviors to make them feel good for the horse. She explains that horses, like all...
In February, a 22-year-old horse named Sly was dramatically rescued from icy waters in Saratoga Springs, New York, after falling through a frozen pond. The Saratoga Springs Police Department, local fire department, and the horse’s owner worked together to...
Kyrgyzstan plans to restore state horse breeding farms as part of efforts to preserve and revive the gene pool of the Kyrgyz horse. Agriculture Minister Bakyt Torobaev announced this during his visit to the Center for the Development of...
Equestrian Anush Agarwalla has retired his Paris 2024 Olympic horse, Sir Caramello Old, who played a pivotal role in securing India’s first-ever individual dressage qualification for the Olympics by meeting the Minimum Eligibility Requirement. Sir Caramello and Agarwalla last...
The half-year review of Jamaica's horse racing industry highlights the Jamaica Racing Commission's (JRC) continued credibility in regulating the sport, despite relocating its main office to Portmore. Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Ltd (SVREL), the promoter, faces challenges due...
Alivia Hallas, a 16-year-old soon-to-be junior at Warren Area High School, recently won the Ruby riding class at the 2025 Youth Equestrian Development Association’s National Championship Show in Tennessee, earning a national title and a gold belt buckle. Despite...
