Last Monday, Italy’s Ministry of Agriculture hosted a key meeting where MASAF Undersecretary Senator Patrizio La Pietra reviewed recent progress and outlined strategic plans for revitalizing the equestrian sector in 2026. Since the establishment of the Horse Racing Directorate...
The article provides a comprehensive overview of key equine-related legislative and policy issues at both the Florida state and federal levels during 2025, with insights from Elizabeth Craddock and Tori Deal of Holland & Knight’s Equine Industry Team. At...
The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) is considering a proposal for 19 weeks of live racing at three Northern California fairs in 2026, supported by the National Horseman's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) and a coalition of local owners...
Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse has been strategically sending top horses to Oaklawn Park for its 64-day split season, with recent arrivals including millionaire Grade 1 winner Nitrogen. Nitrogen, a homebred filly and Eclipse Award finalist for champion...
The 2026 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final and Zen Elite FEI dressage World Cup Final will be held in Fort Worth, Texas, at the state-of-the-art Dickies arena from April 8-12, marking the first time these prestigious equestrian events...
The retirement of Goal Oriented after a Grade 1 victory highlights a broader shift in thoroughbred racing from a "breed-to-race" sport to a "race-to-breed" business. This transformation was largely driven by the 1986 Tax Reform Act, which ended favorable...
