Significant progress has been made in protecting retired racehorses from slaughter, especially in the U.S., where government inspection requirements led to the closure of domestic horse slaughter facilities. Numerous charities and racetrack programs, like Parx’s Turning For Home, have...
The 21st annual Rosewood rodeo, an equine-therapy event, will be held on Saturday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Barton County Fair Grounds Expo III arena in Great Bend. This family-friendly, no-admission event showcases riders...
John Higgins, father-in-law of footballer Ashley Barnes, has been accused by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) of conspiring to deliberately stop the horse Hillsin from winning a race at Worcester in July 2023. Jockey Dylan Kitts admitted to holding...
Horses with Heart is hosting the 10th Annual Have a Heart Barrel Race on September 27th at Olsen’s arena in Chino Valley. This event promises to be an exciting gathering for horse enthusiasts and the community.
Unfortunately, additional details such...
The opening weekend of the 2025 northern hemisphere Flat season showcased intense Classic and Group One racing at Doncaster, Leopardstown, and the Curragh, with Aidan O’Brien and Coolmore Stud maintaining dominance. However, emerging challengers like Karl Burke and Eve...
Three aspiring veterinarians from NC State University—Isabella Miccoli, Katie Cortese, and Elena Hill—participated in the Doctors in Italy Fellowship Program over the summer, gaining hands-on clinical experience in Rome and Florence. Miccoli and Cortese worked at animal sanctuaries in...
