Hastings Park announced the end of Thoroughbred racing after more than 130 years, following a provincial government decision to stop slot machine revenue sharing with horse racing by January 31, 2026. Slot machines, introduced in 2008, had generated significant...
The final season of Game of Thrones, particularly episode five "The Bells," is widely criticized for its rushed storytelling and confusing moments, such as Arya Stark’s unexplained horseback ride through the ruins of King’s Landing. This scene’s symbolism remains...
German dressage legend Isabell Werth has paid heartfelt tribute to her celebrated horse Don Johnson, who was euthanized at age 24 following an untreatable leg fracture. Known affectionately as “Jonny,” the German-bred Don Frederico gelding was a key partner...
Kansas Animal Health Commissioner Justin Smith emphasizes the importance of biosecurity to control the spread of Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), a contagious virus causing respiratory issues, abortion, and neurological damage in horses. Recent outbreaks in at least seven U.S. states...
The article expresses deep concern and frustration over ongoing issues of horse abuse within the equestrian sport, highlighted by the Andrew McConnon case and others. The author, an adult amateur and passionate supporter of the sport, shares a personal...
A 20-year-old mare named MJ was chased by a dog out of her field, forcing her to jump a metal five-bar gate onto a road, resulting in injuries. Owner Charlotte Mitchell, who was at work when alerted by a...
