John McCormick, born in 1947 and raised in upstate New York, passed away on March 11, 2026, surrounded by family. After graduating from Maine-Endwell High School and attending Lehigh University, he embarked on a successful career as a computer...
During a tourist show at Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park near Hong Kong, a performer was dragged along the ground after a horse became spooked and bolted. The horse threw the rider off but her foot remained trapped in the...
Aidan O’Brien highlights the significance of the Epsom Derby as the ultimate test for thoroughbreds, emphasizing its physical and mental demands and its central role in breeding goals. Among his current contenders, Pierre Bonnard, a relaxed and classy Camelot...
Leslie Bouchonville played a pivotal role in the establishment and growth of the Pine River-Backus Family Center nearly 30 years ago, stepping in as its first executive director after responding to a newspaper ad. The center, initially focused on...
British dressage rider and trainer Anna Ross addresses the recent public scrutiny of dressage training methods, sparked by controversial footage from a World Cup qualifier. She highlights the complexity of defining acceptable welfare standards, noting that pressure is inherent...
The rapid advancement of technology and AI in the equestrian world offers exciting new possibilities for horse care, performance monitoring, and veterinary practice. However, these innovations also bring important safety, legal, and data protection considerations. Dr. David Cowan, a...
