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Dorset Rural Mounted Volunteers Named Police Support Volunteer Team of the Year

Dorset Police’s Rural Mounted Volunteers have been honored as the Police Support Volunteer Team of the Year at the South West Citizens in Policing Awards. The award highlights their unique and innovative approach to tackling rural crime, emphasizing their...

Equine Herpesvirus Outbreak Raises Concerns Ahead of 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show

Concerns over the spread of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1), including its deadly neurological form EHM, are impacting horse events ahead of the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show. The virus, which spreads through air droplets, direct contact, and shared equipment, has caused...

NYRA to Limit Computer-Assisted Wagering to Reduce Late-Odds Volatility Starting Next Month

At the Global Symposium on Racing, NYRA president David O'Rourke announced that starting next month, NYRA will limit computer-assisted wagering (CAW) activity across multiple betting pools to six bets per second during the final minute before post time. This...

Hastings Park Ends Over 130 Years of Thoroughbred Racing Amid Slot Revenue Cuts

Hastings Park announced the end of Thoroughbred racing after more than 130 years, following a provincial government decision to stop slot machine revenue sharing with horse racing by January 31, 2026. Slot machines, introduced in 2008, had generated significant...

The Meaning Behind Arya’s Horse in Game of Thrones Season 8 and Melisandre’s Prophecy

The final season of Game of Thrones, particularly episode five "The Bells," is widely criticized for its rushed storytelling and confusing moments, such as Arya Stark’s unexplained horseback ride through the ruins of King’s Landing. This scene’s symbolism remains...

Isabell Werth Pays Tribute to Medal-Winning Dressage Horse Don Johnson After His Passing

German dressage legend Isabell Werth has paid heartfelt tribute to her celebrated horse Don Johnson, who was euthanized at age 24 following an untreatable leg fracture. Known affectionately as “Jonny,” the German-bred Don Frederico gelding was a key partner...
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