1+ day, 3+ hour ago (194+ words) Jacqueline Siu using group's music to add to team dressage bronze in Sunday's freestyle, says team thinking of all affected by Tai Po tragedy Jacqueline Siu Wing-ying has choreographed an uplifting and emotional Abba-inspired routine for her final shot at 2025 FEI Asian Championships gold on Sunday. Hongkonger Siu claimed dressage team bronze on Tuesday, then missed the podium by a tiny margin in Thursday's individual competition. The 43-year-old, an Asian Games gold medallist in 2018, was excited on the eve of her favourite freestyle event, but she said the thoughts of the Hong Kong squad in Thailand were with everybody affected by this week's deadly fire in Tai Po. "We've all been affected by seeing the tragic events in Hong Kong, and what's happening there is more important than any competition," Siu said. "Missing a medal by 0.03 per cent, I couldn't…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago (206+ words) An upscale equestrian-themed pub is coming to Ocala's World Equestrian Center. The Polo Pony is set to open at the World Equestrian Center's brand new Equestrian Manor, a world-class conference center and entertainment hub that encompasses more than 303,000 square feet of event space, located at 8050 NW 17th Place, adjacent to the center's Riding Academy Hotel. The Polo Pony is scheduled to open by the end of December 2025. The restaurant will offer dining in several settings including a dining room, outdoor patio, and private dining areas. The bar will offer a full cocktail menu, along with a 32-tap beer program that features classic beers alongside new favorites from local breweries. The Polo Pony is located on the grounds of the World Equestrian Center, a massive event center and tourist destination that's sometimes referred to as the "Disney World of Horses. The Center…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago (466+ words) Fri, Nov 28, 2025 | Jumada al-Thani 7, 1447 | Fajr 05:23 | DXB 26.3C The racing carnival, which officially got underway on November 7, has already welcomed horses from the UK, Denmark and Norway More than 300 horses from19countries are expected to compete for the 2025-26 Dubai Racing Carnival at Meydan Racecourse that will run until March next year, leading into the 30thDubai World Cup on March 28, 2026. The racing carnival, which officially got underway on November 7, has already welcomed horses from the UK, Denmark and Norway. More racehorses are expected to arrive over the next few weeks, the media office at Dubai Racing Club told Khaleej Times on Friday. "We are delighted to have acceptors for the Carnival from so many different countries. This further underlines the position of Dubai as the centre of the racing worldand is a compliment to both our facilities and our racing programme, both of which continue to…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago (419+ words) A call to keep charges for horse riding establishments in Pembrokeshire on a full cost recovery basis was supported by councillors. In a report for members of the November meeting of Pembrokeshire County Council's services overview and scrutiny committee, members were asked to scrutinise and have oversight of the cost of riding establishment licensing fees, having regard to the decrease of businesses in the sector. The matter had been raised previously by Councillor Huw Murphy, and it was recommended that the fees for riding establishment continue to be set based on a full cost recovery model. Across the UK, businesses that hire out horses for riding or provide riding instruction for payment are required to hold a licence under the Riding Establishments Act 1964. The report said three tiers of charges in Pembrokeshire were introduced in 2018 after a consultation exercise, with…...

3+ day, 7+ min ago (94+ words) James started working in the thoroughbred industry in 1964 and became Marion County's first African American horse trainer. He went on to train the Triple Crown winner Affirmed ... A Marion County trailblazer is being remembered by his family as a leader in the horse industry Alachua County Fire Rescue saves dog from 40-foot sinkhole Gainesville attorneys file to have Authority Board appeal denied Over 2,000 people put pep in their step for Turkey Trot Volunteers give out free Thanksgiving meals for the homeless Suwannee County commissioner dies after battle with cancer...

3+ day, 59+ min ago (201+ words) Official Statement from the President Southwest Arkansas High School Rodeo Association After careful consideration and out of an abundance of caution, the Southwest Arkansas High School Rodeo Association has made the decision to cancel the December 13th rodeo scheduled at Circle J Cowboy Church in Texarkana, Arkansas. This decision follows the recent Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) outbreak reported in surrounding states. The safety and well-being of our equine partners are paramount. We are fully committed to providing the safest environment possible for our student competitors and their horses. With that commitment in mind, the SWAHSRA Board will meet before the start of the new year to evaluate the situation and plan the remainder of our 2026 rodeo season in a way that best safeguards all of our equine athletes. We appreciate the understanding, patience, and continued support of our contestants, families, and partners…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago (349+ words) The President of the UAE Cup for Arabian Purebred Horses will be run on December 6, a highlight of Abu Dhabi Turf Club's 20252026 season, which features 16 fixtures Visitors to the prestigious event will enjoy a variety of fine dining and entertainment options including premium dining restaurant Strawfire, immersive installations that celebrate Emirati culture and heritage, performances from live musicians and a spectacular closing ceremony drone show ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ "Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, Chief of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club (ADEC), Abu Dhabi Turf Club (ADTC) will stage the 33rd running of the President of the UAE Cup for Arabian Purebred Horses on December 6, 2025. The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan inaugurated the first edition of the President…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago (354+ words) 33rd UAE President Cup 2025 (PRNewsfoto/Abu Dhabi Turf Club) The President of the UAE Cup for Arabian Purebred Horses will be run on December 6, a highlight of Abu Dhabi Turf Club's 20252026 season, which features 16 fixtures Visitors to the prestigious event will enjoy a variety of fine dining and entertainment options including premium dining restaurant Strawfire, immersive installations that celebrate Emirati culture and heritage, performances from live musicians and a spectacular closing ceremony drone show ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, Chief of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club (ADEC), Abu Dhabi Turf Club (ADTC) will stage the 33rd running of the President of the UAE Cup for Arabian Purebred Horses on December 6, 2025. The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago (250+ words) Tina Sportschuetz and her horse, Zorro de la Noche, pose for pictures at the U.S. Dressage Finals in Wilmington, Ohio. Allie Zorn and her horse, Neptune, compete at the U.S. Dressage Finals in Wilmington, Ohio. The Stables at Frederica finished the 2025 dressage competition year strong at the United States Dressage Finals, held at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. The U.S. Dressage Finals hosts over 400 horse and rider combinations from across the country, including professionals, adult amateurs and junior and young riders. Thanksgiving is a time for family and feasts, but it also kicks off the Christmas season in the Golden Isles. It is a Thanksgiving tradition for many households to share what they are thankful for during the holidays. Those fretting over the youth of today have not met Shelby Price. The seventh grader is active in multiple extracurriculars, including FBLA…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (504+ words) DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Nearly a month ago, one of the Wiregrass" own represented the community on a world stage. Twelve-year-old Emalyn Quiller traveled to Oklahoma City " known as the horse show capital of the world " to compete in the Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show. She participated in the Walk-Trot Western Pleasure and Equitation division for ages 1011. Quiller began riding at age 5, when her grandmother first took her to horse shows. Seven years later, she qualified for her first world championship " and said the experience was unforgettable. "I was a little nervous going in, but it was a lot of fun and a really neat experience," she said. "I was so happy, and I got to do the flag while I was there. That was probably the biggest honor " my favorite part." Preparing for shows at this level…...