Tragic Hit-and-Run, New Racing League Vision & Women’s Bronc Film 🐴🌎💥 HORSE NEWS NOW

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 the 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. Rider and Horse Injured in California Hit-and-Run: A California hit-and-run left rider Uriel Chavez and his Andalusian stallion Regidor facing months of recovery after being struck by an SUV, with both suffering lasting injuries that have raised concerns about their ability to return to riding. (The Almanac) Horse Racing League CEO Details Inaugural Season: Horse Racing League CEO Greg Maffei unveiled plans for the league’s inaugural season, aiming to attract new fans through team rivalries, digital storytelling, entertainment, simpler betting, and faster-paced events while launching an $10 million racing series featuring 10 teams and 80 drafted horses in 2027. (Paulick Report) Women’s Bronc Film Selected for Toronto Film Festival: Documentary Cheyenne chronicles a year inside women’s ranch bronc riding, following cowgirls and league organizers through the highs and challenges of rodeo before earning a selection at the Toronto International Film Festival, bringing the sport’s grit, courage, and community to a global audience. (Rodeo SI) Akhal-Teke Beauty Championship Coming to Netherlands: The Netherlands will host the World Beauty Championship and Equestrian Sports Competition for Akhal-Teke horses from September 4-6, 2026, bringing together breeders, experts, and enthusiasts to celebrate the breed’s beauty, athleticism, heritage, and cultural significance. (Eurasia Review) Jockey Club’s First Thoroughbred Traceability Benchmark: The Jockey Club established its first Thoroughbred traceability benchmark, showing it can account for about 60% of horses born between 2008 and 2023 while identifying key reporting gaps and outlining plans to improve tracking after racing and breeding. (Paulick Report) AQHA Foundation Expands Equine-Assisted Services Support: The American Quarter Horse Foundation is expanding its support for equine-assisted services by funding scholarships for future professionals and research initiatives focused on improving the health, welfare, and longevity of American Quarter Horses helping transform lives through therapeutic programs. (AQHA) 🔔 Subscribe for daily horse news, trending stories, and global equestrian updates. #Horses #News #HorseRacing #Equestrian #ShowJumping #Rodeo