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Mumbai Horse Handler Sentenced to Two Years for Child’s Death in 2017 Joyride Accident

A sessions court in Mumbai sentenced horse handler Sohan Jaiswal to two years' rigorous imprisonment for his role in the 2017 death of six-year-old Janhavi Mistry, who sustained fatal injuries after falling from a horse during a joyride. Jaiswal...

Horseshoe Indianapolis Announces $4.95 Million Premier Thoroughbred Racing Schedule for 2026 Season

Horseshoe Indianapolis is set to distribute over $4.95 million in purses across 47 premier Thoroughbred races during its 123-day 2026 season, beginning April 7 with the $55,000 Brian Elmore and Merrill C. Roberts Handicaps. The highlight events include the...

Controversy Over Rosie’s Gaming Emporium Expansion in Richmond Raises Legal and Transparency Concerns

The number of historical horse racing machines at Rosie’s Gaming Emporium in Richmond has increased from the original 700-machine limit to nearly 1,200 following an expansion approved by the Virginia Racing Commission. This approval was granted via email by...

Noseband Tightness and Stress Behaviours in Dressage: Study Reveals Rising Stress with Competition Level and Judges’ Oversight

New research by Czech scientists, published in Animals, investigated the impact of noseband tightness on stress behaviors in dressage horses across competition levels. Using the FEI measuring tool, they found that nearly all nosebands were correctly fitted, shifting focus...

When Bankruptcy Protection Does Not Halt a Multi-Party Business Lawsuit: Insights from a North Carolina Business Court Decision

A recent North Carolina Business Court decision clarified how bankruptcy’s automatic stay affects ongoing multi-party lawsuits. In a dispute where Meridian Renewable Energy sued Birch Creek Development for unpaid consulting fees under contracts also involving Pine Gate Renewables, Pine...

Emergency Medical Services at Horse Shows: Roles, Risks, and Safety Protocols

This article by Leigh Anderson highlights the critical role of emergency medical responders (EMRs, EMTs, paramedics) at sanctioned horse shows, where the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) mandates the presence of Qualified Medical Personnel (QMP) during competitive and schooling...
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