Several key stakeholders in the horse racing industry, including Churchill Downs Inc. and the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, have urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to scrutinize the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) proposed $78.5 million...
Starting October 1, Maryland will implement numerous new laws affecting driving, cannabis use, criminal justice, and health services. Key driving law changes include expanding reckless driving to cover speeds 30 mph over the limit, increasing fines for negligent and...
The Tom Quilty Gold Cup, Australia’s premier 160km endurance horse ride, is set to return to the Mary Valley’s Stirling’s Crossing Equestrian Complex in Imbil in 2026, marking its 60th anniversary. This prestigious event, which rotates among Australian states,...
Mustang Valley Sanctuary in Fulton recently hosted a hands-on course led by experienced horse trainer Nelson Detweiler, focusing on teaching participants how to safely touch, halter, and handle the feet of rescued mustangs. Detweiler worked patiently with several horses,...
Keeneland’s 2025 Fall Meet runs for 17 days from October 3-25, featuring the richest purses in the track’s history with $10.85 million across 22 stakes races, highlighted by the $1.25 million Coolmore Turf Mile during Fall Stars Weekend. The...
Dr. Gregory Ford, a 52-year-old traveling veterinarian specializing in horses, has been arrested in Florida on charges of sexually battering a teenage girl and federally charged with threatening the girl's mother. The allegations stem from an inappropriate sexual relationship...
