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Friday, February 20, 2026

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Heroic Cowboys Rescue Horses from Flooded Paddock During Hurricane Harvey

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, a pair of cowboys in Cleveland, Texas, heroically rescued a horse stranded in a flooded paddock. Chance Ward, who owns a local feed and tack business, shared a viral video showing his 17-year-old...

Jockey Mario Gutierrez Injured in Fall at Gulfstream Park; Horse Souper Dormy Euthanized

Jockey Mario Gutierrez avoided serious injury after a fall during Sunday’s ninth race at Gulfstream Park, suffering only bruises and soreness. Gutierrez was riding Souper Dormy, a 9-year-old horse trained by Martin Drexler, when the horse fell near the...

Redwings Horse Sanctuary Considers Closing Two Centres Amid Financial Strain

Redwings Horse Sanctuary, one of the UK’s largest equine welfare charities, is considering closing two of its centres—Redwings Oxhill in Warwickshire and Redwings Mountains in Angus, Scotland—due to significant financial pressures. The charity has been drawing on its financial...

Brain Training Games Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk by 25% Over 20 Years, Study Finds

A 20-year study published in "Alzheimer's & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions" found that adults who engaged in specific brain training games were 25% less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia. The study followed nearly 3,000...

Italian Chamber of Deputies Examines Bill to Recognize Equines as Pets and Ban Their Slaughter

The proposed bill AC 2187, currently under examination by the Chamber of Deputies, seeks to recognize equines—including horses, ponies, donkeys, mules, and their hybrids—as pets and establish comprehensive protections for them. Key provisions include prohibiting the slaughter and use...

The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe Launches New Horseback Riding Experience Celebrating Equestrian Heritage

The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe has introduced a new horseback riding experience, offering guests 60- to 90-minute rides through the scenic trails of Rancho Santa Fe. This amenity celebrates the community’s deep equestrian heritage, which dates back to...
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