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Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. Enters Trio in $200,000 Ruffian Stakes at Aqueduct

Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. enters three horses in the $200,000 Ruffian Stakes (G2) at Aqueduct Racetrack on May 9, led by Eunomia, a 4-year-old daughter of Tiz the Law. Eunomia, recently acquired by Joseph’s stable, has shown consistent form...

RSPCA Experts to Present Equine Rescue and Welfare at Understand Horses Live 2026

Three leading RSPCA experts in equine welfare and large animal rescue—Head Vet Roxane Kirton, Water and Large Animal Rescue Lead Jason Finch, and Learning and Development Advisor Mark Buggie—will speak at the Understand Horses Live 2026 event at Reaseheath...

Seven Horse Breeds Too Challenging for Beginner Riders

Seven horse breeds—Arabian, Shire, Faroese, Percheron, Australian Brumby, Hanoverian, and Thoroughbred—are known for their strength, sensitivity, or unpredictable behavior, making them challenging for beginner riders. Their power and temperament can easily overwhelm those new to riding, posing risks to...

Diane Brown’s 50-Year Journey in Positive Dog Training at Dogwood Pet Lodge

Diane Brown’s 50-year journey with dogs began at age 13 when she started grooming and training her own pets, evolving from traditional, force-based methods to positive, reward-based techniques. Inspired by mentors and extensive training, including international certification as a...

From Novice Rider to Assistant Trainer: Izzi Velinsky’s Journey Through Nebraska’s Equestrian Team

Izzi Velinsky’s lifelong passion for horses, sparked in childhood but limited by early opportunities, found new life at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Initially drawn to veterinary medicine, her involvement with Nebraska’s Equestrian Team and mentorship from the former coach...

Thursday Highlights and Key Events at MARS Badminton CCI5* and Other Major Competitions

The MARS Badminton CCI5* event has kicked off with the first day of competition featuring 61 combinations in the dressage phase, judged by a Ground Jury led by Christina Klingspor. Notable riders include U.S. competitor Cosby Green, Tom Jackson,...
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