By The Way A new breed of horse girls gets its first U.S. championships. Hobby horses aren’t real, but the competition is: More than 100 gallopers gathered with their trusty steeds-on-a-stick.

Jump racing is fundamentally a winter sport, with older, stronger horses. ... you might put the stick in it but after six or seven inches you are hitting something sound, and that is OK.

Refereed by announcer Bill Palanuk, high school rodeo queens and young attendees at the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame's induction ceremony raced for the finish line in a friendly competition ...

They are used to steer a horse, but some think placing a hunk of metal in their mouths and tugging on it is cruel. A few riders have found another way. By Sarah Maslin Nir As Brendan Wise gallops ...

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Texoma Cowboy Church has a family fun event coming up. On Saturday, May 17, Mutton Bustin’ & Stick Horse Rodeo Spring 2025 will take over the TX Arena with a range ...

Irish Sport Horse size. The average Irish Sport Horse height is 15 to 17 hands. Because of its draft horse blood, this breed can weigh over 1,300 pounds (600 kilograms).

Plattsburgh State’s (From L-R) Emma McLean, Mae Olshansky and Taya Balfour stand together after winning the SUNYAC women’s ice hockey championship, March 8 in Oswego.

Voyage Bubble attracts Ascot invite but connections stick to local plans. Star galloper gains international attention for historic feat, but trainer Ricky Yiu isn’t keen on racing him overseas again ...

Two non-traditional sports - hobby horsing and pickleball - have gained popularity in recent years and Kiwis are joining in the fun.

Horse racing has been boxed in by an image problem—too buttoned-up, too exclusive. The sport needs to adapt to the times. In one broad stroke, the industry can get younger, cooler, way more ...

News Sports Business Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals. ... The Stick Horse Horse Rodeo at Saturday's Western Heritage Classic was open to children ages 3-9, split into three age divisions.

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — Kingsport’s first-ever Hobby Horse Derby took place this weekend at Allandale Mansion, bringing the community together for a fun and unique event. The Kingsport Parks ...