The 2026 Lecomte Stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course is a key mid-tier Kentucky Derby prep race offering double points (20-10-6-4-2) to the top five finishers, attracting a competitive field of 11 three-year-olds. The morning-line favorite is Crown the...
A proposed Vermont bill, H578, aims to address the financial and logistical challenges faced by animal shelters caring for abused animals seized during cruelty investigations. Sponsored by Rep. Emilie Krasnow, the legislation would require defendants accused of animal abuse...
A Florida House subcommittee advanced a contentious bill, HB 881, that would allow thoroughbred racetracks like Tampa Bay Downs and Gulfstream Park to operate cardrooms and slot machines without the current requirement to host live horse races—a practice known...
Steve Hankin, former CEO and part-owner of Desert International Horse Park (DIHP), is launching a new horse show management venture called Pacific Ridge Show Jumping in Los Angeles. After leaving DIHP in August, Steve aims to address the lack...
This week in Southern California, several heartwarming animal rescues made headlines, including 7 of 40 dogs found in unsanitary conditions in La Mesa finding foster homes, 200 ducks rescued after their owner passed away, and a lost dog saved...
The San Diego rodeo at Petco Park, which began recently, is facing protests and a lawsuit from the Animal Protection and Rescue League alleging animal cruelty, particularly concerning practices like roping calves and using bucking straps. Activists, including Ellen...
