Pundits weigh in on demise of “Luck”
Several television critics have not entirely bought into HBO’s line that the cancellation of the racing drama “Luck” was solely
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Stressed grass species blamed for deaths of 22 horses
The deaths of 22 quarter horses on a property in Queensland was caused by a type of grass, independent analysis
Read moreNew name for Gaited Morgan group
The Morgan Single-Footing Horse Association (MSFHA) has officially changed its name to the Gaited Morgan Horse Organization.
Read moreStockton loses top eventer Westwood Poser
British eventer Polly Stockton has lost her four-star horse Westwood Poser following a freak accident in Ireland.
Read moreParagon makes up for Blitz’s disaster day
It was worth the wait to be last in the ring for the Grand Prix Freestyle at the $15,000 Wellington
Read moreUkraine’s Offel wins 5* Hermes Grand Prix
The Ukraine’s Katharina Offel collected €66,000 on the mare Cathleen 28 for the win in the five star Hermès Grand Prix
Read moreMMB scores on new ride Cantano
Germany’s Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum and Cantano took out Saturday night’s $32,000 Suncast 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic at the Palm Beach International Equestrian
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HoY: McVean scores Horse of the Year title with Daffodil
Katie McVean and Dunstan Daffodil won the Olympic Cup at the New Zealand Horse of the Year Show in Hastings today,
Read morePneumonia, laminitis studies get research backing
Funding for pneumonia and laminitis research is among nearly $1m offered in Grayson-JC grants.
Read moreMarengo speeds to comeback win for Dobbs
Hillary Dobbs rode Marengo to victory in Friday’s $6,000 Spy Coast Farm 1.40m Speed Challenge at the FTI Consulting Winter
Read moreHolzer and Pop Art score in Florida FEI GP
Ashley Holzer and Pop Art were the big winners of the FEI Grand Prix at the $15,000 Wellington Dressage Classic
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HoY: Kaimanawa wins Pony of the Year title
A Kaimanawa pony from the Bay of Islands took out the coveted Pony of the Year title at the New Zealand
Read moreStable hand wins £1 million at races
A stable hand who wagered about £50 in an accumulator bet on the horses trained by his boss has collected
Read moreSweep responsible for a Silky smooth recovery
Sweep the pony has won praise for being an ideal companion to help in the recovery of an orphaned foal,
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Horse of the Year Show in pictures
Video and images from New Zealand’s Horse of the Year show in Hastings, from Jane Thompson. Above: Annabel Wigley and Frog
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Governor’s office calls for inquiry into 16 track deaths
The office of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has written to racing authorities to ask for an independent investigation into
Read moreHorse sorers likened to cockfighters
Individuals who sore horses have been likened to cockfighters and dogfighters by the head of the Humane Society of the
Read moreBeloved zebra Fenton dies on operating table
A specialist team of 20 was assembled for Fenton the zebra’s surgery on his jaw cancer, but the colourful life
Read moreQuestions arise over Cheltenham deaths
Questions need to be answered over the deaths of five horses during the first two days of racing at England’s
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Star eventing mare ‘Brit’ retires
Eventing mare Headley Brittania is to be retired from the top level of the sport and may team up with
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