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Italy’s 2026 Equestrian Sector Plan: Increased Funding, Betting Reform, and Regulatory Overhaul

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...

Key Equine Policy and Legislative Updates: Florida 2025 Recap and Federal Outlook for 2026

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...

California Horse Racing Board Considers 19-Week Northern California Fair Racing Proposal for 2026

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...

Mark Casse Sends Top Horses Including Nitrogen to Oaklawn Park for 2026 Campaign

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...

Fort Worth to Host 2026 FEI World Cup Jumping and Dressage Finals at Dickies Arena

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...

From Sport of Kings to Business of Breeding: How Economics Transformed Thoroughbred Racing

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...
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