Tag: horse
Golden Age Ranch Launches ‘Holly Neigh Photo Day’ Fundraiser
Golden Age Ranch will host a holiday season fundraiser to garner money to provide vital supplies to rescued horses in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The event will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Horse Racing Industry Dwindles Amid Litigation
While there is still hope for the resurgence of horse racing in the U.S. Virgin Islands, though there has been word of an agreement in a court battle, the territory's two horse tracks are still closed.
Parks and Recreation Committee Backs Bush-Track Bill
A Senate panel on Monday approved what lawmakers referred to as the “bush-track bill” which, if enacted into law, would set aside land for a makeshift horse racetrack.
Racing Commission Nominee Dreams of Horse Racing Reemergence
Dodson James has been in the business of horse racing for more than 40 years. During Monday’s Rules and Judiciary Committee hearing he passionately expressed his dreams for what the industry could be in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Horse Racing Commission Chairmanship Still Under Dispute
Senators voted Friday to move forward a bill that would change requirements for the chairman of the Horse Racing Commission, but a dispute over who occupies that position has not been resolved according to commission members.
V.I. May Require Businesses to Take Credit Cards
Senators on the Rules and Judiciary Committee started their Monday meeting with six bills on the agenda, and when it was over, all six had been forwarded on to the full Senate.