Prince Harry has made his return to the polo grounds in California after traveling for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee. The Duke of Sussex was spotted competing at the Cancha de Estrella’s Polo Club in Santa Barbara Friday, in his first sighting since returning home after he, Duchess Meghan, and their children Archie and Lilibet traveled to
Continue Reading...Prince Harry “Gallops Into His Future” During a Polo Match in California: Royal Expert
Prince Harry may have moved to a whole different continent, but that doesn’t mean he’s leaving behind all of his favorite English traditions. Thankfully for the Duke of Sussex, there are polo matches he can participate in in Southern California, meaning he doesn’t have to give up on his longtime sport practice. In his first public sighting after
Continue Reading...Combatant Dies from Colic in Chile at 7
Rockridge Stud in New York suffered a blow this week when it learned its first-year sire Combatant , a grade 1-winning son of Scat Daddy, died of colic while standing at Haras Porta Pia in Chile, the farm announced Aug. 22. He was 7. “We are deeply saddened by this loss, for both the syndicate and for
Continue Reading...Grounds are Buzzing Ahead of Goffs UK Yearling Sale
There are plenty of places around the world where people go to chase their dreams, think the likes of Hollywood, London, New York and Paris. But those in the racing and bloodstock business have another destination to journey to in search of fame and fortune: Doncaster. While the streets may not quite be paved with
Continue Reading...What to do about a Rolling Horse
Question: My 15-year-old Thoroughbred has recently started to drop and roll every time I work with him. The veterinarian told me he is very healthy and that I just need to longe him for now. There is no lameness. I can’t find a trainer willing to help, either. Is there anything I can do? Answer: This is
Continue Reading...Low-risk Longeing
Q: I would like to longe my 6-year-old mare with side reins, but I am concerned about wear on her knee joints. I keep all of my horses until they go to the big green pasture in the sky, so I’m hoping to keep her sound for another 25 years or so. What steps can I
Continue Reading...What Surrounds The Cauda Equina?
Cauda equina syndrome is something that many horse owners are not familiar with. So, what surrounds the cauda equina? Though this is a rare disease, it can be very serious in horses. Many people are not familiar with cauda equina syndrome as it is rarely recognized in horses. It can be the result of myriad
Continue Reading...How Much Are Joint Injections For Horses?
Joint injections are commonly used to relieve pain and improve movement in horses. So, just how much are joint injections for horses? If you are considering getting joint injections for your horse, you will want to get a good idea about how much they cost. Joint injections are a common practice among sport, show, and performance horses.
Continue Reading...Plainsman, R Rated Superstar Reunite in Governor’s Cup
Last year, only a neck separated Plainsman and Rated R Superstar in the $175,000 Governor’s Cup Stakes, with the latter getting the best of it at the wire. Despite the loss, Plainsman, a 7-year-old horse trained by Brad Cox and owned by Shortleaf Stable, has been made the 9-5 morning-line favorite over Rated R Superstar (4-1). They will leave the
Continue Reading...Jalen Journey Benefits from DQ in Chesapeake Stakes
Necker Island , with Mitchell Murrill in the irons, fought valiantly to rally from seventh early to what appeared to be a record-setting victory in the $150,000 Chesapeake Stakes Aug. 16 at Colonial Downs. But instead of a dramatic victory by a neck, Necker Island was disqualified for drifting in, causing a competitor to steady. The disqualification made
Continue Reading...FEI NAYC – JUNIOR Individual Championship Test: FEI Individual Competition Juniors
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Continue Reading...Ella Fruchterman and Holts Le’mans Win Individual Junior Dressage Gold at FEI North American Youth Championships
At the midway point of the 2022 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC), Ella Fruchterman has already racked up a pair of gold medals in the Junior Dressage division. Fruchterman (West Lakeland, Minn.) and Holts Le’Mans, her own 2011 Danish Warmblood gelding, were part of the Region 4 team that won gold on Wednesday’s Junior
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