What was supposed to be a celebratory start to Maryland's biggest racing weekend turned tragic Friday when a horse died after ...

The Black-Eyed Susan day card finished with a tragic outcome. Hit Zero, a horse ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr., collapsed shortly after crossing the finish line at Laurel Park in Maryland during the ...

A new investigation by animal rights advocates shows horses being flown for slaughter in Japan continue to suffer injuries, illness and even death, reigniting the call for Canada to ban the shipments.

The Kentucky Derby is plagued by two more horses dying at Churchill Downs on Saturday. That brings the total number in recent days to seven. Chloe’s Dream, a 3-year-old gelding, and Freezing Point, a ...

A horse had to be put down after it was found having seizures in a muddy field. Jacqui Short Boyce spotted the yearling lying on its back while passing by the field on Wednesday. Volunteers spent a ...