Tag: Horsemanship and Equestrian Events

At Churchill Downs, Humans Failed the Horses Again

Despite recent efforts to make horse racing safer, seven horses died at the track in the lead-up to the Kentucky Derby. Whose fault was it?

Black Equestrians Want to Be Safe. But They Can’t Find Helmets.

For Black riders with natural hair, finding a helmet that fits can be virtually impossible. Some are trying to raise awareness of the problem, but manufacturers say it’s not a simple fix.