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Irish Champion Stakes Winner Economics Dies at Age 5 in India

Irish Champion Stakes (G1) winner Economics, a son of Night of Thunder, has died in India at age 5. Trained by William Haggas and owned by Shaikh Isa Salman Al Khalifa, Economics had a notable career including a dominant...

Hawthorne Race Course Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy to Save Illinois Horse Racing Industry

Hawthorne Race Course, a historic horse racing track in Illinois, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on March 1, 2026, aiming to restructure its debt and attract new investors to save the struggling local horse racing industry. This move follows...

The Complex Origins of the American Cowboy and the Rise of Skijoring as a Winter Sport

The article explores the complex origins of the American cowboy, highlighting a recent debate sparked by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's claim that the cowboy archetype originated in Spain. While Rubio is correct that Spanish and Portuguese colonizers...

Scottish Horse Owners Urged to Support National Animal Offenders Register and Modern Welfare Laws

The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) has launched a manifesto ahead of the Scottish Parliament election, calling for modernized animal welfare laws. Their key proposals include establishing a national animal offenders register to track...

Rajasthan’s Slow Travel Revolution: How Horseback Riding is Transforming Cultural Exploration

The article highlights the growing trend of slower, mindful travel, with Rajasthan emerging as a prime destination for such immersive experiences. Moving away from hurried sightseeing, travelers now seek deeper cultural and natural connections, exemplified by equestrian escapes in...

Hong Kong Gold Cup and Classic Cup Highlight March 1 Sha Tin Racecard

The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s March 1 racing program at Sha Tin Racecourse features a rare highlight: the second leg of the Hong Kong Triple Crown, the Hong Kong Gold Cup (G1), sharing top billing with the Hong Kong...
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