The Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA) recently highlighted the tragic case of Spider, a veteran pony abandoned in poor health with multiple severe conditions including advanced Cushing’s disease, laminitis, and COPD. After being found without identification and no...
Aidan O’Brien’s journey from modest beginnings in Wexford to becoming a titan of horse racing is chronicled in Paul Rhodes’ extensive biography, Aidan O’Brien: A Statistical Phenomenon. The book highlights O’Brien’s innovative training methods, record-breaking achievements, and his pivotal...
At The Event at TerraNova in Myakka City, Florida, the cross-country phase proved pivotal for the CCI4-L, CCI4-S, and CCI3-L competitors, with several riders making significant moves on the leaderboard. Phillip Dutton, initially leading in the CCI4-L with Possante,...
Future Sport Horses has added two top event mares, Classic Moet and Faerie Dianimo, to its breeding program, aiming to pass on their exceptional qualities to future generations. Both mares, campaigned by New Zealand’s Jonelle Price, had illustrious careers...
The official schedule for equestrian events at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games has been confirmed, with competitions set to take place from July 14 to 29 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia. The events will begin with eventing,...
The story of Spider, an elderly and severely ill pony rescued by the UK charity Happa, highlights a growing crisis in equine welfare. Despite efforts to rehabilitate him, Spider’s multiple incurable conditions led to his euthanasia, underscoring the tragic...
