Mustang Movie a Fine Fit With SAFE Act Campaign
The panoramic film, directed by Steven Latham and Conrad Stanley, includes segments on mustang "makeovers," as well as the use of adopted and trained mustangs in therapeutic programs aiding military v...
April 2025 Western Horseman – Table of Contents
On The Cover
Kenyon Bearup of the Vera Earl Ranch. Photography by Jennifer Denison.
Kenyon Bearup of the Vera Earl Ranch. Photography by Jennifer Denison
Features
EQUINE RHABDOMYOLYSISBett...
The Up & Up
Symptoms of healthy, happy horses
Information on horse health is so important — one article can be the difference in recognizing a life-threatening issue. That said, the information can be overwh...
High Winds Force Fair Grounds to Cancel Racing March 15
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots canceled racing March 15, citing high winds and corresponding electrical issues in the area. Racing is scheduled to resume Sunday, March 16, at 12:45 p.m. CT....
NY State Approves Plan for Equine Screening Bill
Both New York State legislative houses have accepted a plan by Gov. Kathy Hochul to provide funding for a new advanced equine imaging screening program at the Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists Hospit...
Scratched from VA Derby, John Hancock Heads LA Derby
Sam F. Davis Stakes winner John Hancock, unbeaten in two starts, is the expected favorite over the seasoned Built and eight other 3-year-olds in the $1 million Louisiana Derby (G1) March 22 at Fair Gr...
Piazza Leads After Day 1 in NHC
Powered by a steady stream of nine winners, Dan Piazza, a wealth management advisor from Chicago, leads after the first day of the 26th National Thoroughbred Racing Association National Horseplayers C...
HIWU Suspends, Fines Three PA Trainers for Injections
The Horseracing Welfare and Integrity Unit has suspended three trainers and disqualified dozens of race results as part of its investigation into an alleged conspiracy at Penn National Race Course to ...
Advanced Imaging Bill Moves Forward in NY Legislature
Both New York State legislative houses have accepted a plan by Gov. Kathy Hochul to provide funding for a new advanced equine imaging screening program at the Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists Hospit...