A FOIA request to the Delaware Department of Agriculture revealed 20 horse deaths at the state’s two racetracks in the past year, though the list excludes stall deaths and is likely incomplete. The fatalities involved horses ranging from two...
The UK Labour Party is proposing legislation that could ban 67 popular dog breeds, including Chihuahuas, Border Collies, and French Bulldogs, by classifying many common physical traits—such as underbites, overbites, excessive skin folds, and breathing-impairing muzzles—as unhealthy. This initiative,...
Daily Racing Form handicapper Scott Ehlers provides his analysis and top picks for the March 9 racing card at Turf Paradise, highlighting Curlin’s Lil Gal as his best bet in the sixth race. He notes that Curlin’s Lil Gal...
Yolanda Campos’ lifelong passion for escaramuza, a women’s equestrian event in Mexico’s national sport of charrería, exemplifies the deep family and cultural traditions that sustain this unique rodeo discipline. Starting horseback riding at age five and joining an escaramuza...
Indiana has enacted a new law allowing retailers to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel due to the scarcity of pennies. This rounding applies only to cash payments and occurs after sales tax is added to the total...
Iceland enforces a strict rule that once an Icelandic horse leaves the country, it can never return. This policy, unchanged as of 2025, applies to all horses including champions and breeding stock, and is rooted in the nation's commitment...
