Troops on 48 Irish draught horses performed a display at Woolwich Barracks in London, showcasing a Musical Drive with mounted gun teams performing choreographed manoeuvres with First World War-era guns. Sergeant Paul Renton mentioned that the unit is training...
All British-based thoroughbreds bred for racing are now eligible to be registered with Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) to improve equine traceability. Previously, registration was only available to horses who had raced or been in training with a licensed trainer....
The Trump administration sent demands to Harvard University under the guise of combating antisemitism, including hiring professors and admitting students based on viewpoint diversity. Harvard refused and was sued by the administration, leading to a freeze of $2.2 billion...
The University of Kentucky Sports Medicine Research Institute (SMRI) is focusing on improving safety in the horse racing industry through their Equestrian Athlete Initiative. They recently presented their research findings at the Organization of Racing Investigators conference, highlighting the...
Thirteen of the UK's rare native breeds, including the Hackney breed, are categorized as 'At Risk' or 'Priority' on the RBST Watchlist, with the Hackney breed facing a "very challenging" situation due to declining numbers of mares producing registered...
The Bealiba Pony Club was a highlight at the Rheola Charity Carnival, with riders participating in showjumping and handy mount events. Spectators were pleased with the turnout and riders were vocal in encouraging their horses. Heights ranged from 30cm...
