The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) is considering a proposal for 19 weeks of live racing at three Northern California fairs in 2026, supported by the National Horseman's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) and a coalition of local owners...
Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse has been strategically sending top horses to Oaklawn Park for its 64-day split season, with recent arrivals including millionaire Grade 1 winner Nitrogen. Nitrogen, a homebred filly and Eclipse Award finalist for champion...
The 2026 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final and Zen Elite FEI dressage World Cup Final will be held in Fort Worth, Texas, at the state-of-the-art Dickies arena from April 8-12, marking the first time these prestigious equestrian events...
The retirement of Goal Oriented after a Grade 1 victory highlights a broader shift in thoroughbred racing from a "breed-to-race" sport to a "race-to-breed" business. This transformation was largely driven by the 1986 Tax Reform Act, which ended favorable...
A new educational video from UW Medicine, led by Dr. Cindy Lin, aims to train first responders and fellow riders on safely managing equestrian accidents both in arenas and on trails. The video features real-life scenarios and expert advice...
Scientists have identified two key genetic mutations, ZFPM1 and GSDMC, that played a crucial role in the domestication of horses around 5,000 years ago. These mutations influenced horses' temperament, making them more docile and easier to tame, as well...
