Felony charges dropped against PA trooper who repeatedly struck horse with car
A judge has dismissed felony animal cruelty charges filed against a Pennsylvania police officer who allegedly ran over a loose horse multiple times with his patrol car and pinned it to the sidewalk, euthanizing it. The ruling came Tuesday after Chester County District Attorney Chris de Barena Sarove notified the judge that Corporal Michael Perillo’s […]
Texas authorities find 27 illegal immigrants in horse trailer during traffic stop
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) confirmed that 27 illegal immigrants were discovered in a horse-drawn carriage during a routine traffic check in Texas on Friday. Authorities posted a video to X that shows a DPS officer stopping a Ford-250 towing a horse trailer on US-281 in Hidalgo County on Friday. The driver was […]
Event rider Georgie Campbell dies in fall at Devon horse trials competition | Equestrianism
A professional equestrian has died during an equestrian event in Devon. Governing body British Eventing said in a statement: “We deeply regret that George Campbell (GBR) suffered a fatal accident on Sunday 26th May 2024 whilst competing at the Bicton International Eventing Event in Devon, England.” “Medical professionals rushed to the scene immediately after the […]
PGA Championship: 4 best dark horse picks with shot at Valhalla glory
The PGA Championship has produced many strong winners over the years. Shawn Michael at Oak Hill in 2003, Y.E. Young at Hazeltine in 2009, and most recently Phil Mickelson at Kiawah Island in 2021 come to mind immediately. But there are also plenty of potential winners and headliners. Look at Brooks Koepka from a year […]
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Andy Barr Brings Horse Ownership To The Public Ahead Of Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Republican Rep. Andy Barr introduced legislation Thursday that would allow the everyday investor to own a piece of history. The Daily Caller first obtained a copy of the legislation, which is titled the RACE Act. The bill would specifically ease registration hurdles at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow for investors to […]
Sportsbook exec discusses Kentucky Derby’s popularity, rise of horse betting: ‘It’s the Super Bowl’
As sports gambling continues to grow by leaps and bounds, betting on ponies is growing as well. As Craig McCraw, Caesar’s vice president of trading, puts it, “This is the Super Bowl of horse racing,” and there’s no horse race on the calendar more bet on than Saturday’s Kentucky Derby. Just before 7 p.m. ET, […]
3-time Kentucky Derby horse owner says ‘humble beginning’ catapulted her to ‘sport of kings’: ‘American Dream’
Tami Bobo, a part-owner of Catalytic, one of the horses running in Saturday’s 150th Kentucky Derby, told FOX News Digital how her “humble beginnings” have led her to become involved in the development of both horses and humans. He explained that he “never overlooked those who were less fortunate.” She believes that it is because […]
1 horse remains under observation and another is expected to recover fully after London rampage
One of the military horses that was separated from its trainer and galloped through the streets of London last week is expected to make a full recovery, while the other remains under observation, the British Army announced on Monday. London police capture two horses roaming the streets, with another believed to be on the run. […]
TV tonight: how a bargain basement horse beat racing’s finest | Television
It’s showtime! 9pm, ITV1 “Basically, what happened was we got pissed off and ended up buying horses with no mercy.” This is an example of how ordinary guys from Darlington banded together to buy Showtime Mahomes. Bought for an interesting but not ridiculous amount of £8,000, this dark horse surprisingly went on to beat favorites […]
2024 Masters: Best dark horse bets with shot at Augusta National glory
Every year, the best golfers on the planet gather at Augusta National for the Masters Tournament. The 88th edition is even more exciting with current champion Jon Rahm leaving the PGA Tour and joining LIV Golf. As usual there are countless storylines. The low-hanging fruit, of course, is for LIV golfers to play with PGA […]