Oaklawn announced a new purse incentive starting March 19, 2025, aimed at rewarding horsemen who support the track through the remainder of the 2025-2026 racing season. The program offers additional purse money for races that attract larger fields, with...
Centro Andalusi de Rescate de Caballos (ARCH Horse Rescue) in Alhaurin el Grande is offering specialised grooming workshops this spring, open to current and prospective volunteers. These hands-on sessions teach essential horse care skills, including safe grooming techniques and...
Leo Grillo, founder of the Southern California no-kill animal shelter DELTA Rescue, was arrested in March 2026 on federal charges of attempted kidnapping related to a former employee, Adriana Duarte Valentines, who had won a $6.7 million wrongful termination...
Tina Marie Bond, with over 40 years in Thoroughbred breeding and racing, expresses deep concern about the decline of horse racing and emphasizes the urgent need for a coordinated national marketing effort. To address this, she founded The Heart...
At the recent Grand Lake Skijoring event, 12-year-old rider Berkeley Hughes led a remarkable performance in the Youth Skijoring division, securing both first and second places alongside young skiers Weston Brehm (10) and Gabriel Easley (8). Riding her experienced...
The 2026 Tampa Bay Derby, a Grade-3 race with a $400,000 purse held at Tampa Bay Downs, serves as a key Kentucky Derby qualifier with 50 points awarded to the winner. Scheduled for early March, it attracts top Derby...
