Horse News

• How the 'Indiana Jones of the art world' ARTHUR BRAND hunted down Hitler's horses
  
  Art detective Arthur Brand is known in his office as Don Quixote for how much time he spends on 'wild goose chases' but says he had no idea what he was getting into on his hunt for Hitler's bronze horses.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 22 Jan 2021.
• Only Fools And Horses Reliant Regal Supervan goes up for auction
  
  The van dates back to 1972 and was bought by the BBC when the classic comedy began in 1981. It was one of a fleet of six used during the 22 years the show ran for - and includes fluffy dice.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 22 Jan 2021.
• Two horses die during training at Los Alamitos
  
  Los Alamitos had its first two equine fatalities of the new racing season when two thoroughbred horses died during training on Sunday.
  Los Angeles Times.  Wednesday, 20 Jan 2021.
• Southern California-based horses rack up eight Eclipse Award nominations
  
  Eight horses based in Southern California, including ones trained by Bob Baffert and Kentucky Derby winner Authentic, are among the Eclipse Award nominees.
  Los Angeles Times.  Saturday, 16 Jan 2021.
• Archie Lyndhurst died from brain haemorrhage, mother confirms
  
  Archie Lyndhurst, the son of Only Fools And Horses actor Nicholas Lyndhurst, died from a brain haemorrhage, his mother has confirmed.
  Sky News.  Saturday, 16 Jan 2021.
• Famed Saudi racehorse owner Khalid Abdullah dies
  
  Prince Khalid Abdullah, owner and breeder of great racehorses including Frankel and Enable, has died aged 83.
  BBC News.  Tuesday, 12 Jan 2021.
• North Carolina cowgirl uses horses to inspire kids to improve literacy
  
  A North Carolina woman is bringing together two of her passions - horses and reading - to help bridge the literacy gap among children. A recent assessment found that only 35% of U.S. 4th graders read at a proficient level or higher. ...
  CBS News.  Monday, 11 Jan 2021.
• Trainer Barred in New York and Other States for Giving Horse a Racist Name
  
  On Twitter, the trainer, Eric Guillot, denied that the name was offensive, but he had directed it at a Black television analyst. The horse ended up with a new name.
  New York Times.  Sunday, 10 Jan 2021.
• Tributes paid as horse trainer Davison dies
  
  Tributes have been paid to trainer Zoe Davison, who died from cancer on the same day two of her horses claimed wins at Plumpton.
  BBC News.  Sunday, 3 Jan 2021.
• Deep Within Relief Bill, Horse Racing Gets New Tools to Clean Up
  
  A provision deep in the coronavirus stimulus package puts the United States Anti-Doping Agency in charge of regulating thoroughbred racing.
  New York Times.  Tuesday, 29 Dec 2020.
• CPD sergeant stripped of powers after arrest at Hammond Horseshoe Casino
  
  A Chicago police sergeant has been stripped of her police powers after being arrested on multiple charges at a casino in Hammond.
  ABC News.  Wednesday, 23 Dec 2020.
• Buddhists, Doping Horses And The Border Wall: The Most Surprising Measures Rolled In With The Covid Relief Bill
  
  The bill includes unemployment benefits and $600 checks ... and policies on horse racing, Smokey Bear and the Dalai Lama.
  Forbes.  Tuesday, 22 Dec 2020.
• COVID relief package features horse racing safety legislation
  
  Horse racing somehow found its way into the latest $900 billion COVID relief bill agreed upon by Congress and likely to pass, which would give many Americans a morsel of help before 2020 ends.
  Fox News.  Monday, 21 Dec 2020.
• 3 Dead, 4 Injured After Dump Truck Crashes Into Horse And Buggy
  
  'The deceased are reportedly siblings'
  Daily Caller.  Tuesday, 15 Dec 2020.
• Police give details about horse and buggy crash that killed 3 minors
  
  Three of the juveniles were killed, police said.
  CBS News.  Tuesday, 15 Dec 2020.

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