Churchill Downs’ Saturday card features a strong late Pick 5 sequence with four graded stakes races offering compelling betting opportunities. Key selections include singling #7 Lush Lips in the Tepin Stakes due to her consistent form and absence of...

There is a strong push across Europe for a digital equine passport system to replace the current paper-based method, which is widely seen as outdated and vulnerable to fraud. Key equestrian organizations, including the FEI, World Horse Welfare, the...

A 17-year-old girl tragically died after falling from a horse at her home in Rockfield, near Killarney, County Kerry. The accident occurred around 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 26th, and despite emergency services' efforts, she was pronounced dead at...

The article explores a mother’s internal debate about whether her younger daughters should participate in horse shows, weighing the financial costs and emotional pressures against the developmental benefits. Initially hesitant due to the stress and expense she experienced with...

Emily Weiss, Ph.D., an applied animal behaviorist and equine welfare expert, emphasizes that the key to solving equine behavior challenges lies in positive reinforcement—rewarding desired behaviors to make them feel good for the horse. She explains that understanding why...

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...