Independence Hall Colt Brings $1 Million on OBS Day 2
A bidding war ensued for Hip 404, a colt by freshman sire Independence Hall on Day 2 of the Ocala Breeders' Sale March 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale March 12. The hammer fell at $1 million for the Eddi...
Fasig-Tipton Raises Minimum Bid to $2,500
Fasig-Tipton is raising the upset price, or minimum bid, for all the company's live and digital auctions going forward, the auction house announced March 12....
Course Offered for Youth Interested in Equine Careers
Equine Guelph is excited to announce the launch of a new online course designed specifically for youth aged 13-17 who are passionate about horses and interested in exploring careers in the horse indus...
Racing Fatalities Drop to Lowest Recorded Level
According to the initial data analysis from the 16th year of reporting to the Equine Injury Database, the fatal injury rate in 2024 was 1.11 per 1,000 starts, the lowest rate since the EID began in 20...
Racing Through the Snow in Maine
East Coast riders and skiing enthusiasts partner up to compete in skijoring events in two Maine communities.
Six years ago, Mary Haley was working for Main Street Skowhegan in Maine, brainstorming...
Eight Wins Award Ortiz Jr. Jockey of the Week
Irad Ortiz Jr. won a total of eight races, including the Tampa Bay Derby (G3), leading the panel of racing experts to vote the five-time Eclipse Award winner Jockey of the Week for March 3-9....
Render Judgment Adds Blinkers for Virginia Derby
Racing March 15 in the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs, Render Judgment very likely could produce an effort more in line with the talent he displayed as a 2-year-old than his most recent result when ...
Riding the Wave: The Rise of Equestrian Communities
The Growth of Equestrian Communities: A New Era of Horse-Friendly Living
In recent years, equestrian communities have experienced a surge in popularity, with more people seeking to combine their pa...
Maxfield Colt Tops Day 1 of OBS March Sale
Day 1 saw a decrease in gross sales from last year's first session, producing $15,902,000 from 117 horses to change hands. The average and median were both up, with an average of $135,915 and a median...