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13 Fillies Set to Compete in 2025 Kentucky Oaks After Five G's Withdrawal: Trainer George Weaver decided to scratch Five G from the 2025 Kentucky Oaks after the filly showed signs of not feeling well, including a lack of appetite and poor galloping performance. Read story here.

Jayson Werth Eyes Derby Upset with 30-1 Longshot Flying Mohawk: Former MLB star Jayson Werth returns to the Kentucky Derby as a 50% owner of longshot Flying Mohawk, marking a deeper investment after last year’s entry Dornoch finished tenth before winning the Belmont Stakes. Read story here.

Dozens Rally to Rescue Horses Trapped in Deep Mud in Connecticut: Forty rescuers, including fire crews, waded through swampy mud to save two horses trapped belly-deep after they strayed into a Connecticut marsh while trying to shortcut back to their barn. Read story here.

Champions Named in 10 Pony Divisions at 2025 USEF Driving Nationals at Katydid CDE: The Katydid Combined Driving Event at Tryon International Equestrian Center hosted the 2025 USEF Pony Driving National Championships last week, where 10 new national champions were crowned. Read story here.

More Than a Champion: Mario, the Horse Behind Kincade Henry’s Success: Since partnering with his standout horse Mario in 2021, tie-down roper Kincade Henry has risen from narrowly missing the NFR to becoming a top contender, highlighted by their 2022 College National Finals Rodeo win and Mario’s Horse of the Year honors. Read story here.

Remembering Helena "Lana" Allaire duPont Wright (1939–2025): Helena "Lana" Allaire duPont Wright, a trailblazing Olympian and Hall of Fame equestrian, passed away at 85 after a lifelong legacy in eventing, driving, endurance, and foxhunting. ​​Read story here.

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Vrijspringcompetitie - Rijpaarden Fokvereniging Twente 📍 Saasveld, Netherlands | 📅 April 28, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Linz-Ebelsberg - FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Youth 2025 📍 Linz-Ebelsberg, Austria | 📅 April 29–May 03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Höven Opening - Springturnier 📍 Höven, Germany | 📅 April 29–May 03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Pferde & Emotionen - Dressurturnier Reiterhof Pickl 📍 Karlsfeld, Germany | 📅 April 30–May 04, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Springfestival Erbenheim 📍 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany | 📅 April 30–May 04, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

DM for seniorer og Agria DRF-mesterskab for U18, U21 og U25 (B) 📍 Stutteri Ask, Denmark | 📅 April 30–May 03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CSI2* Otomi 2025 (semana 1) 📍 San Miguel de Allende, Mexico | 📅 April 30–May 03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Woodside Spring Classic 2 📍 Woodside, US | 📅 April 30–May 04, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Aiken Charity Horse Show I 📍 Aiken, US | 📅 April 30–May 04, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

HITS Del Mar National Horse Show 📍 Del Mar, US | 📅 April 30–May 04, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Sydney CDI 2025 📍 Sydney, Australia | 📅 April 30 – May 3, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

2025 Pacific Coast Dressage CDI Galway Downs 📍 Temecula, CA | 📅 May 1-4, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ 2025 - CDIO5* - Compiègne 📍 Compiègne, France | 📅 May 03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Longines EEF Series - Maimarkt Turnier Mannheim 📍 Mannheim, Germany | 📅 May 01–05, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Pferdesporttage Aaretal-Münsingen 📍 Münsingen, Switzerland | 📅 May 01–03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping Pro-Am Barbaste 📍 Barbaste, France | 📅 May 01-03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping Pro-Am Le Mans 📍 Le Mans, France | 📅 May 01–03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CSI2* Nancy 📍 Nancy, France | 📅 May 01-03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Dressurturnier Reitanlage Löckenhoff 📍 Mettmann, Germany | 📅 May 01-03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Renntag München / Hannover 📍 München / Hannover, Germany | 📅 May 01, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Majhoppet 📍 Gothenburg Horse Park, Sweden | 📅 May 01-03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CDI3* Las Cadenas - LIGA NACIONAL DE DOMA CLÁSICA CABALLOS JÓVENES Y GRAN PREMIO 2025 📍 Madrid, Spain | 📅 May 01-03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Preding - CSN-B* - 2.Etappe Alpenspan TEAM TOUR 2025 📍 Preding, Austria | 📅 May 01-04, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

iWEST-Dressur-Cup 2025 📍 Deutschland, Germany | 📅 May 01–November 14, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CSI4* Sagrantino Show Jumping 2025 - week 1 📍 Montefalco, Italy | 📅 May 01-03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Auktion für Haflinger und Edelbluthaflinger - Haflingergestüt Meura 📍 Meura, Germany | 📅 April 30, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Präsentation der jungen Verbandshengste (Holsteiner Verband) und "Horster Pferdetage" 📍 Elmshorn, Germany | 📅 May 01, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Pferdesporttage Uster Woche 1 📍 Uster, Switzerland | 📅 May 01-03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Dressurtage Turbenthal 📍 Turbenthal, Switzerland | 📅 May 01-03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CSI2* Drammen Spring Tour 📍 Drammen, Norway | 📅 May 01-02, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Aalborg Dressage Event 2025 📍 Aalborg Rideklub, Denmark | 📅 May 01-03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

STX Cyclus 5: Wuustwezel 📍 Wuustwezel, Belgium | 📅 May 01-03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CSI 3* Sentower - STP Riders Series 📍 Opglabbeek, Belgium | 📅 May 01-03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Springturnier Leutkirch-Diepoldshofen 📍 Leutkirch-Diepoldshofen, Germany | 📅 May 01-04, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Pöttmeser Pferdetage - Springen 📍 Pöttmes, Germany | 📅 May 01-04, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Champs of Tomorrow Münster-Handorf 📍Münster-Handorf, Germany | 📅 May 01-04, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CSI Ermelo 📍 Ermelo, Netherlands | 📅 May 01-03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

American Royal ProRodeo 2025 📍 Hale Arena, Kansas City, MO | 📅 May 1–3, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

IHSA National Championship Horse Show 📍 Tryon International Equestrian Center, Mill Spring, NC | 📅 May 2–4, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Adelaide Equestrian Festival 2025 📍 Adelaide, Australia | 📅 May 2 – May 4, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

BSPS Winter Championships 2025 📍 Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire, UK | 📅 May 2–5, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Championships 📍 Stable View, Aiken, SC | 📅 May 2–4, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo 2025 📍 Henry C. Hitch Pioneer Arena, Guymon, OK | 📅 May 2 – May 4, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CINCH World's Toughest Rodeo 📍 John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, VA | 📅 May 2–3, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Kentucky Oaks 2025 📍 Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY | 📅 May 2, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Kentucky Derby 2025 📍 Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY | 📅 Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

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