Racetracks across the country will pay tribute to National Disability Independence Day and raise awareness and funds for the Jockeys' Guild and Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) the week of July 27. Racetracks will host activities this upcoming Saturday, while several racetracks that do not host live racing on that...

Tracks, Jockeys Pay Tribute to PDJF July 27

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Three-time gold medallist said she is ‘deeply ashamed’ as FEI imposes six-month suspension as it investigates coaching footage

Dujardin banned from Olympics over allegedly ‘whipping horse 24 times’

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It has been a tough week for the people of 70 Ranch Performance Horses with two devastating announcements in a week.

70 Ranch Performance Horses Suffer Second Devastating Loss in a Week

British equestrian Charlotte Dujardin announced that she has withdrawn from the 2024 Paris Olympics after footage of her allegedly whipping one of her horses surfaced. Dujardin, 39, took to social media on Tuesday, July 23, to share the news and apologize for her actions as an investigation around the incident by the International Federation for Equestrian Sports continues. Her withdrawal comes just days before the Olympics begin on Friday, July 26.

Equestrian Charlotte Dujardin Drops Out of Olympics After Video Shows Her Allegedly Whipping Horse

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Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

Ruidoso, NM

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Parts of Ruidoso were under a flash flood emergency on Saturday as heavy rain fell on burn scars in the area. According to the National Weather Service, flooding was observed in many parts of Ruidoso.

Ruidoso Downs Horse Racing Is a Go for Sunday with Recovery from Saturday Flooding

Charlotte Dujardin, a multi Olympic gold medalist for Great Britain, on Tuesday pulled out of the Paris Games after a training video from four years ago showed her repeatedly hitting a horse’s legs in training. The FEI reported that Charlotte requested a “provisional suspension” while the incident was investigated.

Charlotte Dujardin Pulls Out of Olympics After Training Video from 4 Years Ago Appears, Rider Sought Provisional Suspension

Nolan Ramsey, longtime assistant to trainer Mike Maker, is beginning to make waves since launching his own stable. In his 29th start, the 27-year-old registered his first stakes win as a trainer when the Street Magician gelding Whenigettoheaven streaked home in the July 14 $75,000 Ben's Cat Stakes at Laurel Park. The milestone win was made all the more special since the gelding is owned by Ramsey's grandfather, prominent horse owner and breeder Ken Ramsey, who is recuperating from a recent kidney transplant surgery.

BloodHorse Interview: Trainer Nolan Ramsey

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I don’t know about you but summer is definitely my favorite season and I am definitely a sun worshipper. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we do not see enough of it so when it is here, that is where you will find me. Everything I do I do outside when the sun is out and the weather is warm. I wonder who else feels this way. I wonder what Zodiac Signs love the Sunshine. Want to find out? Let’s do a little research.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Love Sunshine

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Charlotte Dujardin will take no part in the Olympics and has been provisionally suspended for six months by equestrian’s governing body with immediate effect after she was filmed “engaging in conduct contrary to the principles of horse welfare” four years ago.The three-time Olympic champion had earlier pulled of Paris 2024 due to a video that shows the dressage rider “making an error of judgement during a coaching session”. She is alleged to have repeatedly hit the legs of a student’s horse with a whip while on the ground. The International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) has now confirmed that it...

Charlotte Dujardin provisionally banned over video of alleged horse mistreatment

Louisiana State

Lecompte, LA

Ten years ago, Ron Schneider began a quest to find Henri Delattre's (1801-1876) oil painting of the celebrated Thoroughbred Lecomte. As the curator at the Old Lecompte High School and Museum in Lecompte, La., the painting enticed him. He would be reminded each time he saw the horse's image, which figures prominently on the central Louisiana town's official flag as well as the high school's yearbook.

One Man's Effort and a Louisiana Return for Lecomte

Saratoga, CA

Sierra Leone breezed a half-mile solo in :49.73 July 21 over Saratoga Race Course's Oklahoma training track in his final preparation for the July 27 nine-furlong, $500,000 Jim Dandy (G2) at The Spa. New York Racing Association clockers caught the Gun Runner colt in an opening quarter-mile of :25.25 before...

Sierra Leone, Fierceness Breeze Ahead of Jim Dandy

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Horses are one of the most elegant animals in the world. These beautiful animals can be used for various purposes, including riding for pleasure, horse racing, trail riding, and farm work. With over 400 different breeds, you may wonder: Which horses are best for riding? The best horses for riding will have comfortable gaits and […]

11 Horses That Are Best for Riding

Saratoga Springs, NY

Donegal Racing’s lightly-raced Donegal Momentum is set for his graded stakes debut in Friday’s Grade 2, $200,000 Amsterdam, a 6 1/2-furlong sprint for sophomores, at Saratoga Race Course. The Amsterdam is slated as Race 3 on Friday’s 10-race program. First post is 1:10 p.m. Eastern. Trainer Tom...

Saratoga Picks | Amsterdam Stakes 2024

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Dianna Carney

Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – A final decision on whether or not 'TDN Rising Star' Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) will run against the boys in the $1.25 million GI Travers Stakes will be made on Saturday. That's the deadline trainer Kenny McPeek put on himself Sunday morning, the day after...

Saratoga Notebook, Presented By NYRA Bets: McPeek Says He Will Make Travers Decision on Thorpedo Anna Saturday

The rider struck a quad bike during a jump at the Doncaster Balloon Festival, an eyewitness says.

Rider seriously injured in motorcycle stunt crash

Florida State

Crystal River, FL

Longtime Florida horseman Milton S. Hendry, 82, died June 27 in Crystal River, Fla. The native of Bay Springs, Miss., loved horses all of his life and first became professionally involved with show horses, reining horses, and barrel racing. He later rode at unsanctioned meets in the South and Midwest before receiving his jockey license to ride Quarter Horses in Louisiana in 1972. Before retiring from riding in 1986, he was a leading Quarter Horse jockey at Commonwealth Race Course in Louisville, Ky., and Pompano Park in Pompano Beach, Fla.

Longtime Florida Horseman Milton S. Hendry Dies at 82

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Jockeys Across America to Pay Tribute to PDJF July 27

The Jockeys' Guild and Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF), in conjunction with racetracks across the United States, announced July 23 that riders competing on Saturday, July...

Jockeys Across America to Pay Tribute to PDJF July 27

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