Dog agility, a fast-paced and popular canine sport, originated in the United Kingdom as a demonstration event at the 1978 Crufts Dog Show, created by John Varley and Peter Meanwell to entertain audiences between traditional dog show segments. Inspired...
A Eurasian lynx named Ursa, rescued from Ukraine where she was kept illegally as a private pet in a war zone, has taken her first steps in a new outdoor habitat at the Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent, UK....
The USEA Area III Council is offering a grant for two trainers from Alabama or Mississippi to attend a two-week training camp in Ocala, Florida, from March 2-15, 2026. This opportunity includes training with top professionals Zach Brandt or...
The article recounts a beginner’s horseback riding experience at Mihara Horse Riding Club in Uruma City, Okinawa. Motivated by watching local horse racing, the author visits the club, which has a 30-year history and houses ponies and thoroughbreds. Guided...
A devastating fire at Callicutt Stables in Seagrove, North Carolina, destroyed a 70-year-old barn and killed 36 Tennessee walking horses, with only seven of the 43 horses surviving. The barn housed show-quality animals that represented significant financial and emotional...
Daily Racing Form handicapper Marcus Hersh provides his analysis and top picks for the February 17 racing card at Fair Grounds, highlighting his best bet in the third race: Canal Street. Hersh notes Canal Street’s strong dirt route performances...
