Justin Verboomen, a 38-year-old Belgian dressage rider, has rapidly risen to prominence in 2025, capturing Belgium’s first-ever individual gold medal in dressage at the European Championships with his 9-year-old Rheinlander stallion, Zonik Plus. Known for his sincere, emotional, and...
During the 17-day Keeneland fall meet from October 3 to 25, a significant number of horses faced health issues impacting their ability to race. Specifically, 33 horses were scratched by the regulatory vet for being injured or unsound, 31...
Justin Verboomen and his striking black stallion Zonik Plus have rapidly risen to prominence in international dressage over the past year. Their breakthrough came with a Grand Prix win at the FEI dressage World Cup in Mechelen last December,...
Day one of the 2025 Breeders' Cup at Del Mar saw Aidan O'Brien extend his record as the most successful Breeders' Cup trainer with a landmark 21st win, thanks to Gstaad's breakthrough victory in the Juvenile Turf. After three...
Clark County Fire Captain Adam Crine was honored at a recent awards ceremony for his life-saving actions during a family gathering. At his daughter's 9th birthday party, Captain Crine performed CPR and chest compressions on his sister-in-law after she...
The Altoona Mirror’s 2025 Season of Sharing fundraising campaign will support Dreams Go On Inc., a local nonprofit providing therapeutic horseback riding for individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Founded over 35 years ago, the program helps participants improve...
