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Two Therapy Horses Killed in Overnight Kansas Shooting: Two therapy horses aiding veterans and first responders with PTSD were shot and killed overnight in rural Kansas, prompting a sheriff-led investigation and a $1,000 reward for information to bring the perpetrators to justice. Read story here. (KSNT)

Horse Barn Fire Closes Part of M-22 in Michigan Killing at Least One Horse: A horse barn fire in Leelanau County forced the closure of M-22, destroying the barn and killing at least one horse and a few smaller animals, while most animals were unharmed and the attached home remained intact. Read story here. (UpNorthLive)

FEI Opens Investigation After Altercation in Doha Warm-Up: The FEI is investigating a chaotic warm-up ring altercation at the Doha CSI5* grand prix after a disturbance involving riders and entourages disrupted the competition, unsettled horses, and prompted calls for stronger steward authority while officials instruct witnesses to remain silent as circumstances are clarified. Read story here. (Chronicle of the Horse)

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Frankie Dettori Ends His Storied Career With a Classic Triumph in Brazil: Frankie Dettori ended his 40-year, 3,300-win career with a triumphant double in Rio de Janeiro, including a Classic victory, closing a legacy defined by global success, signature flying dismounts, and unmatched showmanship that made him one of horse racing’s most iconic and celebrated jockeys. Read story here. (Paulick Report)

Horse Saved After Falling Through Ice in a North Carolina Pond: A horse that escaped its pasture was safely rescued after falling through the ice of a North Carolina pond, with fire crews and large-animal specialists freeing it after an hour in the water before veterinarians provided care and helped the animal warm up. Read story here. (WRAL)

Four-Time NFR Qualifier Out of Action While Recovering From Hip Surgery: Four-time NFR qualifier Cole Franks is sidelined for about four months after invasive hip surgery to repair a torn labrum and bone spur, aiming to return in late May while using recovery time to prepare for competition—and to be home for the upcoming birth of his first child. Read story here. (Rodeo SI)

Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show Breakaway | 📍 Fort Worth, United States | 📅 January 23–February 7 | 🎥 Event details

Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo | 📍 Fort Worth, United States | 📅 January 23–February 7 | 🎥 Event details

Ylvisaker Cup | 📍 Wellington, United States | 📅 January 23–February 22 | 🎥 Event details

U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship | 📍 Wellington, United States | 📅 January 25–February 15 | 🎥 Event details

Dubai Gold Cup 2026 | 📍 Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club, United Arab Emirates | 📅 January 28–February 14 | 🎥 Event details

St Moritz World Cup on Snow 2026 | 📍 St Moritz, Switzerland | 📅 January 28–February 14 | 🎥 Event details

WEF Week 4 | 📍 Wellington, United States | 📅 January 29–February 2 | 🎥 Event details

Andalucía Sunshine Tour 2026 – Week 1 | 📍 Vejer de la Frontera, Spain | 📅 February 3–7, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI** Riesenbeck International | 📍 Riesenbeck, Germany | 📅 February 4–7, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

WEF Week 5 | 📍 Wellington, United States | 📅 February 4–8, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

World Equestrian Center Ohio Winter Classic #9 | 📍 Ohio, United States | 📅 February 4–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

2026 Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series VI | 📍 Ocala, United States | 📅 February 4–7, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CDI Butheeb | 📍 Butheeb, United Arab Emirates | 📅 February 4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping International Bordeaux 2026 | 📍 Bordeaux, France | 📅 February 5–8, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping International de Bordeaux FEI World Cup™ Jumping-Driving 2025–2026 | WEL – Bordeaux | 📍 Bordeaux, France | 📅 February 5–8, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI 2* Azelhof | 📍 Lier, Belgium | 📅 February 5–7, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Ypäjä Horse Show 2 | 📍 Ypäjä, Finland | 📅 February 5–7, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Rodeo Rapid City | 📍 Rapid City, United States | 📅 February 5–7 | 🎥 Event details

Winter Tour – Prejmer, Romania | 📍 Prejmer, Romania | 📅 February 5–7, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Schockemöhle & Helgstrand Hengstvorführung I 2026 | 📍 Verden, Germany | 📅 February 6, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

National A5* Gorla Minore | 📍 Gorla Minore, Italy | 📅 February 6–7, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Adequan Global Dressage Festival V | 📍 Wellington, United States | 📅 February 6, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Pulai Lovaspark SE – CSN (Nemzeti és felkészítő verseny) | 📍 Balatonvilágos, Hungary | 📅 February 6–8, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

NCAA Equestrian UC Davis vs Minnesota Crookston | 📍 UC Davis Equestrian Center, United States | 📅 February 6, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

ZO-B Krajkowo | 📍 Krajkowo, Poland | 📅 February 6–7, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Nederlands Welsh Pony & Cob Stamboek hengstenkeuring | 📍 Ermelo, Netherlands | 📅 February 6, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Februaridressyren | 📍 Grevagården, Sweden | 📅 February 6–7, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Körung und Schautag des Pferdestammbuch Schleswig-Holstein / Hamburg 2026 | 📍 Neumünster, Germany | 📅 February 6, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Scandinavia Jumping Tour 2026 | 📍 Odense Congress Center, Denmark | 📅 February 6–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Southern Miss Coca-Cola Rodeo | 📍 Hattiesburg, United States | 📅 February 6–7 | 🎥 Event details

Desert Circuit V | 📍 La Quinta, United States | 📅 February 6–8, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Al Fursan Endurance Festival | 📍 AlUla, Saudi Arabia | 📅 February 6–March 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Bismarck PRCA Rodeo | 📍 Bismarck, United States | 📅 February 6–7 | 🎥 Event details

Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo | 📍 Columbus, United States | 📅 February 7 | 🎥 Event details

34 Hannoveraner Privathengstschau | 📍 Verden, Germany | 📅 February 7, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

South View – Small Pony Premier | 📍 Cheshire, United Kingdom | 📅 February 7–8, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

spoga horse CREATOR DAYS & THE STAGE | 📍 Köln, Germany | 📅 February 7–9, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Holsteiner Verbandshengstpräsentation | 📍 Elmshorn, Germany | 📅 February 7, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CDI Abu Dhabi | 📍 The Royal Stables – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 📅 February 7, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Hengstvorführung Sprehe | 📍 Vechta, Germany | 📅 February 7, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2025–2026 I NAL – Puebla | 📍 Puebla, Mexico | 📅 February 7, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Schockemöhle & Helgstrand Hengstvorführung II 2026 | 📍 Vechta, Germany | 📅 February 8, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Rodeo Austin Breakaway Qualifier | 📍 Decatur, United States | 📅 February 8 | 🎥 Event details

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