In June and July 2025, BLM water monitoring in the western Maverick-Medicine and Triple B HMAs revealed critical shortages at key springs, with only Cherry and Cone Springs providing limited flow insufficient to sustain wild horses. Many horses showed...
Mystik Dan, the 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner, is set to make his turf debut on August 9 at Colonial Downs in the $1 million Arlington Million Stakes (G1T). Trainer Kenny McPeek, eager to try the colt on grass,...
On June 16, 2025, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) adopted a formal stance on equine overuse in response to increasing criticism from social media and equine publications. The organization defined overuse through various timeframes and observable physical signs...
Brookhaven Animal Rescue League (BARL), established in 1981 in Mississippi, has evolved from a small volunteer effort with outdoor pens to a vital nonprofit shelter serving multiple counties without government funding. Since moving into its current facility in 2006,...
As summer 2025 winds down in Upstate New York, the region is gearing up for a vibrant fall season filled with country music concerts. Following a busy summer, notable upcoming shows include Lee Brice and David J at the...
The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has imposed a 15-year suspension on U.S. dressage rider Cesar Parra for repeated horse welfare violations, marking one of the most severe sanctions in FEI history. Parra, a prominent international competitor since 1998, was...
