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Dusty Lynn Hall’s Road to The American’s Final Four: At just 11 years old, Dusty Lynn Hall has already made a name for herself in the rodeo world, earning over $1 million and securing a top 4 finish at The American Rodeo, with her passion for barrel racing stemming from a lifelong bond with her first horse. Read story here.

Veterinarian Filmed Kicking Horse Found Dead After Weeks-Long Search: Dr. Shawn Frehner, a 56-year-old Las Vegas veterinarian who vanished in early April after a viral video showed him brutally kicking a horse, was found dead in Lake Mead on Friday, days after his truck and belongings were discovered near the shoreline. ​Read story here.

What to Experience at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by MARS Equestrian™ : Kicking off Thursday, April 24, the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ is a world-renowned celebration of elite equestrian sport—featuring thrilling dressage, cross-country, and show jumping competitions—paired with endless shopping, delicious food, and unforgettable experiences for all ages. Read story here.

​Meet the 20 Horses Competing in the 2025 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs​: ​As the 2025 Kentucky Derby approaches on May 3 at Churchill Downs, the field of contenders—each earning their spot through months of prep races—will be finalized following the post-position draw on April 26. Read story here.

Malaysia’s Oldest Horse Racing Club to Close: The closure of the 161-year-old Penang Turf Club will leave Malaysia with just two remaining horse racing clubs, following the recent shutdown of Singapore’s 182-year-old Turf Club in Kranji in October 2024. ​​Read story here.

Rocker Steiner Claims Bareback Title at Battle Born Broncs: ​Rocker Steiner, the 21-year-old cowboy from Weatherford, Texas, continued his hot streak by winning his second bareback championship at the Battle Born Broncs in Fallon, Nev., with an 89-point ride on the renowned bucking horse Sozo. Read story here.

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National Reining Breeders Classic 2025 📍 Tulsa, US | 📅 April 15–26, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Irish Grand National 2025 📍 Fairyhouse Racecourse, County Meath, Ireland | 📅 April 21, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Le Printemps des Sports Equestres 2025 📍 Fontainebleau, France | 📅 April 21–23, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

PSCJ ANCCE Medina Sidonia 2025 📍 Medina Sidonia, Spain | 📅 April 22–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Spring MET 2025 Tour IV Week 3 📍 Oliva, Spain | 📅 April 22–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event & Kentucky Invitational CSI5 📍 Lexington, KY, USA | 📅 April 23–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Clovis Rodeo 2025 📍 Clovis, California, USA | 📅 April 23–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Clovis Rodeo Breakaway 2025 📍 Clovis, California, USA | 📅 April 23–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Angelina Benefit Rodeo 2025 📍 Lufkin, Texas, USA | 📅 April 23–26, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Woodside Spring Classic 1 2025 📍 Woodside, California, USA | 📅 April 23–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Lakeside Rodeo 2025 📍 Lakeside, California, USA | 📅 April 23–26, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Brownland Farm Spring II 2025 📍 Franklin, Tennessee, USA | 📅 April 23–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Concours Hippique Deurne – NK Springen 2025 📍 Deurne, Netherlands | 📅 April 23–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Hetzel Spring Masters 2025 📍 Goch, Germany | 📅 April 23–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Longines EEF Series Gorla Minore – CSIO3, CSI2, CSIYH1* 2025** 📍 Gorla Minore, Italy | 📅 April 23–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Thunderbird Show Park 2025 Spring Festival 📍 Langley, BC | 📅 April 23–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CSI1W / CSN5 – Curitiba 2025 📍 Curitiba, Brazil | 📅 April 23–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Sudheimer Outdoors 2025 📍 Brakel, Germany | 📅 April 23–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

British Riding Clubs SEIB Quadrille & Winter Dressage Champs 2025 📍 Arena UK, UK | 📅 April 24–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Broncs & Honky Tonks Spring Indoor Rodeo 2025 📍 Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada | 📅 April 25–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

MaJa Sport Horse Auction “Spring Edition” 2025 📍 Online, Germany | 📅 April 25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Resistol Rookie Roundup – Breakaway 2025 📍 Fort Worth, Texas, USA | 📅 April 25–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

The Desert Rodeo 2025 📍 Atoka, Oklahoma, USA | 📅 April 25–26, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

The Desert Rodeo Breakaway 2025 📍 Thermal, California, USA | 📅 April 25–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Youth 2025 📍 Zduchovice, Czech Republic | 📅 April 25–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Atoka Pro Rodeo 2025 📍 Atoka, Oklahoma, USA | 📅 April 25–26, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Henderson County First Responders PRCA Rodeo 2025 📍 Athens, Texas, USA | 📅 April 25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Taber Spring Classic Pro Rodeo 2025 📍 Taber, Alberta, Canada | 📅 April 25–26, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Springville Sierra Rodeo 2025 📍 Springville, California, USA | 📅 April 25–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

National Circuit Finals Steer Roping 2025 📍 Torrington, Wyoming, USA | 📅 April 25–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Stonewall International Showjumping 2025 📍 Stonewall Equestrian, New South Wales, Australia | 📅 April 26–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2025 – China League Beijing 📍 Beijing, China | 📅 April 26–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Star Shoot Stakes 2025 📍 Woodbine Racetrack, Toronto, Canada | 📅 April 26, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Woodstock Stakes 2025 📍 Woodbine Racetrack, Toronto, Canada | 📅 April 27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

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