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Kentucky Horse Racing Thrives on Subsidies While New Jersey Tracks Face Financial Struggles

Kentucky remains the epicenter of American horse racing, bolstered by significant subsidies from slot machines misleadingly called “historical horse racing machines” (HHRs). These machines, rather than live race betting or attendance, have driven a tripling of purses over the...

Two Horses Withdraw from Mars Badminton Horse Trials Ahead of Cross-Country Phase

Two horses have withdrawn from the Mars Badminton Horse Trials before the cross-country phase on 9 May. Irish rider Georgie Goss pulled out her 16-year-old mare Feloupe, who was tied for 15th after dressage with a score of 30.8,...

Manju Warrier Takes Up Horse Riding, May Buy Her Own Horse Soon

Manju Warrier has been practicing horse riding alongside actors Sunny Wayne and Siju Wilson, as well as producer Binesh Chandran, at Aluva Manappuram. The group often enjoys breakfast together after their early morning training sessions, with Siju Wilson having...

Former Pure Gold Stables Operator Pleads Not Guilty to Animal Cruelty Charges in Horse Deaths Case

Heather Birkmire, former operator of Pure Gold Stables in Salem Township, pleaded not guilty to multiple misdemeanor charges related to the deaths of five horses found on the property last fall. She faces five counts of cruelty to animals...

Norman Firefighters Rescue Horse Trapped in Pond After Two Hours

In Norman, Oklahoma, firefighters and additional rescue personnel successfully freed a 20-year-old horse trapped in mud at the bottom of a steep pond for two hours. The rescue involved coordination between Norman fire crews, Norman Animal Welfare, the horse’s...

Sandhills Quarter Horse Show Returns to Permian Basin May 9-10 with Family Events and Scholarships

The Sandhills Quarter Horse Show returns to the Permian Basin on May 9-10 at the Outback arena near the Ector County Coliseum, offering two days of top-tier competition and horsemanship. This free, family-friendly event features exhibitors and their horses...
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