HORSE NEWS NOW 🐴🌎💥 Horse Trainer Abuse, PA Racing Firings & Slaughter Ban Debate | May 28, 2026

Horse News Now delivers the TL;DR on the industry’s most important and trending equestrian stories, cutting through the noise to bring you what actually matters across the horse world. Here you’ll find today’s biggest headlines, along with quick, easy-to-digest summaries so you can stay informed on racing, sport horse competition, industry updates, welfare news, and major global equestrian developments in one place. Horse Trainer Accused of Abandonment in Utah and Idaho: A Preston woman and multiple other horse owners allege Utah trainer Jeremy Watt accepted thousands of dollars for training services while failing to provide care, allegedly abandoning horses at boarding facilities, leaving one horse confined for months and sparking broader accusations of deception and financial misconduct. (HJ News) PA Racing Directors Fired and Trainer Charges Dropped: Pennsylvania racing officials Tom Chuckas, Jason Klouser, and Tony Salerno were dismissed as HIWU dropped drug-possession charges against trainer Felissa Dunn after investigators were found to have compromised the case through conflicting chain-of-custody evidence. (Paulick Report) Congress Revisits Horse Slaughter Debate Over Transport Ban: A proposed Van Drew–Titus amendment to a federal transportation bill would ban shipping horses for slaughter and restrict multi-level trailer transport, with lawmakers arguing it promotes humane treatment while opponents warn it could reduce end-of-life options and shift slaughter overseas. (Successful Farming) Three Athletes Split $2 Million at The American Rodeo: Rickie Fanning, Sage Newman, and Gavin Soileau each won a share of The American Rodeo’s $2 million contender bonus, earning $766,666 apiece with championship performances in breakaway roping, saddle bronc riding, and steer wrestling. (Rodeo SI) Jumping Stars Land in Kazakhstan for FEI World Challenge: Riders from 11 nations have gathered in Astana, Kazakhstan, for the FEI Jumping World Challenge Final, where competitors will test their adaptability by riding borrowed horses in a championship designed to develop emerging international jumping talent. (FEI) LA28 Paralympic Equestrian Competition Schedule Released: LA28 organizers have released the official Paralympic equestrian timetable, with Para Dressage set for August 16–21, 2028, at Santa Anita Park, featuring six days of competition, built-in rest periods, and a schedule designed to prioritize horse and athlete welfare. (FEI) 🌐 FIND DAILY HORSE NEWS: 👉 https://streamhorse.tv 🔔 Subscribe for daily horse news, trending stories, and global equestrian updates. #Horses #News #HorseRacing #Equestrian #ShowJumping #Rodeo