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Thursday, April 9, 2026

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Grade 1 Winner Hope Road Retired from Racing with Over $1 Million in Earnings

Hope Road, a Grade 1-winning mare bred and owned by Barbara and Ron Perry's Cicero Farms, has been officially retired from racing, as confirmed by Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert. The 5-year-old daughter of Quality Road last raced...

Giving Lab Animals a Second Chance: The Growing Movement to Adopt Former Research Dogs, Cats, and More

Each year, over 100 million animals, predominantly mice and rats, are used in U.S. scientific research, with thousands of cats, dogs, and primates included. Most lab animals are euthanized post-study for scientific examination, though some involved in less invasive...

Elsa Dennert Uses Draper Sensory Horseback Therapy to Help Clients with Neurological Conditions

Elsa Dennert, driven by her passion for horses and helping others, operates Riding Peace Sensory Horseback Therapy in Aberdeen, offering a unique form of equine therapy based on the Draper Sensory Method. This therapy involves clients riding backwards on...

Illegal Horse Cart Race on Gorai Beach Sparks FIR and Animal Cruelty Concerns in Mumbai

An illegal horse cart race was held on April 6 at Gorai Beach, Mumbai, without any official permission or safety measures, attracting hundreds of spectators and causing chaotic scenes. The event came under scrutiny after animal rights activists arrived...

How to Become a Successful Dressage Scribe and Earn Your USEA Volunteer Achievement Badge

The USEA Volunteer Achievement Program (VAP), established in 2025, recognizes volunteers’ education, experience, and commitment at Recognized Events, offering badges for various roles including dressage Scribe. This role involves transcribing judges’ scores and comments during the dressage phase, providing...

Stunning Palm Bay Luxury Home in Deer Run Offers Equestrian Lifestyle and Energy-Efficient Features

A custom-built luxury home in Palm Bay’s exclusive Deer Run equestrian community is now on the market for $1,130,000. This 3,529-square-foot residence features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and an open-concept design with high ceilings, quartz countertops, herringbone tile flooring,...
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