Equine News

NOLA.comLouisiana horses escape dreaded No. 1 post in 2016 Kentucky Derby drawNOLA.comLouisville, Ky. -- Tom Amoss practically held his breath during most of the position position draw for the 2016 Kentucky Derby. The rail post was quickly assigned to ...

Michigan State University ExtensionThe 2016 Michigan 4-H Equine Educational Expo was a successMichigan State University ExtensionThe 2016 Michigan 4-H Equine Educational Expo was held April 22-23 in East Lansing, Michigan, on the beautiful campus of Mi...

FOX31 DenverComplete, working carousel and dozens of carousel horses for saleFOX31 DenverDENVER -- At one time in the United States there were over 4,000 carousels, turning and dancing and delighting children of all ages. Today, there are less than 200...

Chicago Tribune'Horses of Honor' statue dedicated in memory of 9-year-old girl at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park RidgeChicago TribuneIt was a sunny May morning in 2013 when two horses from the Chicago Police Department's Mounted U...

LancasterOnlineOfficials monitor health of horses seized from Conestoga rescue; owner denies claims of neglectLancasterOnlineSince then, issues with Davis were ongoing until Monday, when animal-cruelty authorities seized 10 horses from a property at 35...

Lexington Herald LeaderHow did the 2016 Kentucky Derby horses get their names?Lexington Herald LeaderIt's not often that an owner has two horses in the Kentucky Derby. Even more rare is when both horses are more or less named after the same person....

The Courier-JournalHow this year's Derby horses got their namesThe Courier-JournalSome Kentucky Derby bettors handicap from past performances and video. Others eye the paddock and post parade. For many, it's all about the name. This article is ...

Bleacher Report22 Horses Entered for Kentucky Derby; Field Limited to 20ABC NewsTwenty-two horses have been entered for Saturday's Kentucky Derby, two more than the maximum field of 20. The entry box closed Wednesday morning, with the draw to deter...

USA TODAY22 horses entered for Kentucky Derby; field limited to 20USA TODAYLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Twenty-two horses have been entered for Saturday's Kentucky Derby, two more than the maximum field of 20. The entry box closed Wednesday morning, wi...

Money MagazineMost Expensive Horses (and Horse Heads) of All TimeMoney MagazineSo, in honor of this weekend's Kentucky Derby, let's take a look at rich and famous horses, both real and fictional, by the numbers. We'll begin with one horse&#...