The article emphasizes the critical distinction between governance and marketing within the Thoroughbred racing industry, focusing on the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) and its federally mandated role. Established by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020,...
Kentucky’s HB 904, recently enacted after the legislature overrode Governor Beshear’s veto, introduces significant changes to the state’s gambling laws. Key provisions include raising the legal sports betting age from 18 to 21, banning under prop bets on individual...
Braden Speck is an amateur young rider from Kennett Square, PA, preparing to compete at the 2026 Defender Kentucky Three Day CCI5* with his Connemara-cross gelding, BSF Liam. Despite losing three horses in two years early in his career,...
The National Horse Patrol Program, run by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is a highly demanding wilderness horsemanship course designed to train officers to operate on horseback in rugged, remote areas where vehicles cannot reach. The course emphasizes...
Dannie Morgan secured his second freestyle title at the NAF Five Star Winter dressage Championships, riding Freya VII to a 77.61% score in the Spillers medium freestyle gold. Despite a minor navigation error during the test, Freya’s consistent performance,...
Breeding a horse is an appealing but costly and complex endeavor, often exceeding initial expectations. Small-scale breeders rarely make a profit, with costs to break even estimated around £9,000 per foal before factoring in time, land, and stabling. British...
