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36 Horses Die in Devastating North Carolina Barn Fire: A massive Feb. 15 barn fire at Callicutt Stables in Randolph County, North Carolina, destroyed the 15,000-square-foot facility and killed 36 of 43 horses despite a multi-department response that hauled in 20,000 gallons of water, while officials continue investigating the cause and reported no human injuries. Read story here. (WBTV)

How a Trump-Era Tax Incentive Revitalized Horse Racing: A Trump-era tax break known as bonus depreciation has sparked a renaissance in North American horse racing, driving record-breaking yearling and breeding stock sales, attracting wealthy investors, boosting thoroughbred prices, and revitalizing the sport amid declining foal crops, enhanced safety measures, and growing competition from other forms of gambling. Read story here. (NY Times)

Breeders’ Cup Distaff Champion Blue Prize Passes Away at 13: Argentine champion and 2019 Breeders' Cup Distaff winner Blue Prize died at 13 from complications following a hemorrhage after foaling, ending a celebrated career that included multiple Grade I victories in North America and Argentina and more than $2.6 million in earnings. Read story here. (Thoroughbred Daily News)

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18 Years of Denver International Airport’s Infamous “Blucifer”: For 18 years, Denver International Airport’s 32-foot, 9,000-pound blue “Mustang”—nicknamed “Blucifer” for its glowing red eyes—has welcomed travelers, carrying a tragic legacy after creator Luis Jiménez died during its construction, with the sculpture later completed by his family and carefully maintained amid conspiracy theories and vandalism. Read story here. (9News)

Gochman’s FEI Jumping World Cup Win to Clinch Fort Worth Spot: Mimi Gochman earned her first top-level show jumping victory in Ocala with a double-clear aboard Iron Maiden to win the FEI Jumping World Cup qualifier and secure her place at the 2026 Finals in Fort Worth. Read story here. (FEI)

Team Ropers Open 2026 Royal Crown With Victories in Buckeye: At the 2026 Royal Crown in Buckeye, Arizona, a new generation of purpose-bred rope horses showcased the sport’s evolution, highlighted by standout performances from Andy Holcomb, Rhen Richard, Logan Cullen and Chad Masters, who collectively captured multiple heading and heeling titles and significant payouts. Read story here. (Rodeo SI)

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

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

World Equestrian Center Ohio Winter Classic #10 | 📍 Ohio, United States | 📅 February 11–18, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show | 📍 Scottsdale, United States | 📅 February 12–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo | 📍 San Antonio, TX | 📅 February 12–28 | 🎥 Event details

Dixie National Rodeo | 📍 Jackson, MS | 📅 February 13–21 | 🎥 Event details

C.V. WHITNEY CUP® | 📍 Wellington, United States | 📅 February 13–March 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

British Dressage Winter Regionals 2026 | 📍 Myerscough College, Lancashire, UK | 📅 February 14–18, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

5 Trakehner Onlineauktion für Tiefgefriersperma (TG) | 📍 Germany, Online | 📅 February 16–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Takapoto Classic 2026 | 📍 Takapoto Estate, Maungatautari, New Zealand | 📅 February 16–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Andalucía Sunshine Tour 2026 - Week 3 | 📍 Vejer de la Frontera, Spain | 📅 February 17–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

WEC 8: CSI4*, CSI2*/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper | 📍 World Equestrian Center Ocala, United States | 📅 February 17–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Spring MET 2026 Tour II Week 2 | 📍 Oliva, Spain | 📅 February 17–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

2026 Doha Equestrian Tour, CHI Al Shaqab Presented by Longines | 📍 Al Shaqab, Qatar | 📅 February 18–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Al Shaqab CSI5*, CSI3*, CSI1*, CSIYH1*, CSIY-B, CDI5*, CDI1*, CPEDI3* | 📍 Doha, Qatar | 📅 February 18–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

HITS Ocala Masters – VI | 📍 Ocala, Florida, United States | 📅 February 18–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI2* Royan | 📍 Royan, France | 📅 February 18–20, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI2* Gassin - St-Tropez | 📍 Gassin - St-Tropez, France | 📅 February 18–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

KNHS Indoor Championships 2026 | 📍 National Equestrian Centre, Ermelo | 📅 February 18–March 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI3* Desert Circuit VII | 📍 La Quinta, CA, United States | 📅 February 18–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Zone 9 Southern Classic Cash | 📍 World Equestrian Center Ocala, United States | 📅 February 18–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

World Equestrian Center Ohio Winter Classic #11 | 📍 Ohio, United States | 📅 February 18–25, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

FEBRUARY CSI2*/1*/YH* Peelbergen | 📍 Kronenberg, Netherlands | 📅 February 19–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

International Jumping Tour Jalisco CSI3* 2026 | 📍 Zapopan, Mexico | 📅 February 19–22, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

NORDIC JUMPING events Part V | 📍 Negernbötel, Germany | 📅 February 19–20, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Winter Tour Etapa V- Prejmer, Romania | 📍 Prejmer, Romania | 📅 February 19–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

NCAA Equestrian: UT Martin | 📍 UT Martin, United States | 📅 February 19–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

WEF Week 7 | 📍 Wellington, FL, United States | 📅 February 19–23, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Fort Myers Pro Rodeo | 📍 North Fort Myers, FL | 📅 February 19–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Brighton Field Day Festival & Rodeo | 📍 Okeechobee, FL | 📅 February 19–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Georgia National Rodeo | 📍 Perry, GA | 📅 February 19–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

155th Silver Spurs Rodeo | 📍 Kissimmee, FL | 📅 February 19–22, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

THE KPC RIDERS GRAND PRIX SHOW | 📍 Kyalami Park, South Africa | 📅 February 20–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Pulai Lovaspark SE - CSN (Nemzeti és felkészítő verseny) | 📍 Balatonvilágos, Hungary | 📅 February 20–25, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Pferdesporttage Erlen | 📍 Erlen, Switzerland | 📅 February 20–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping Baicoi Winter Tour 6- Romania | 📍 Băicoi, Prahova, Romania | 📅 February 20–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Kranichsteiner Winter-Tour II | 📍 Darmstadt-Kranichstein, Germany | 📅 February 20–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping Pro-Am Cuers Pierrefeu | 📍 Cuers Pierrefeu, France | 📅 February 20–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Tournée des As - Barbaste | 📍 Barbaste, France | 📅 February 20–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

National A5* Gorla Minore | 📍 Gorla Minore, Italy | 📅 February 20–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Adequan Global Dressage Festival VII | 📍 Wellington, FL, United States | 📅 February 20, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

ZO-B Krajkowo | 📍 Krajkowo, Poland | 📅 February 20–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Addington Equestrian - British Showjumping Senior 3 Day Show | 📍 Addington, United Kingdom | 📅 February 20–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Pferde & Emotionen - Hallen-Dressurturnier Reiterhof Pickl | 📍 Karlsfeld, Germany | 📅 February 20–22, 2026 | 🎥 

Ebreichspark COMER City (INDOOR) - CSN-B* - WINTER CLASSICS I 2026 | 📍 Ebreichsdorf, Austria | 📅 February 20–22, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Boomgaars Invitational | 📍 Sioux City, IA | 📅 February 20–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Los Fresnos Rodeo | 📍 Los Fresnos, TX | 📅 February 20–22, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

TerraNova Winter Series II | 📍 TerraNova Equestrian Center, Florida, United States | 📅 February 20–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Flanders Embryo Auction Oliva Nova | 📍 Oliva, Spain | 📅 February 20, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Kelsall Hill - Small Pony Premier | 📍 Cheshire, United Kingdom | 📅 February 21–22, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Cichoń Stallions Show 2026 | 📍 Radzionków, Poland | 📅 February 21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Tournée des As - Le Mans | 📍 Le Mans, France | 📅 February 21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

PUSTNA trening tekma v preskakovanju ovir - Celje 2026 | 📍 Celje, Slovenia | 📅 February 21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Nederlands New Forest Pony Keuring | 📍 Dronten, Netherlands | 📅 February 21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Elitestevne Dressur - Grenland Ryttersportsklubb | 📍 Grenland, Norway | 📅 February 21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Rheinische Frühjahrskörung 2026 | 📍 Wickrath, Germany | 📅 February 21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

La Fiesta De Los Vaqueros - The Tucson Rodeo | 📍 Tucson, AZ | 📅 February 21–March 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

British Dressage Winter Regionals 2026 | 📍 Wellington Riding, Heckfield, UK | 📅 February 21–24, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Boneo February Jumping Championships | 📍 Boneo Park, Australia | 📅 February 22, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Schloss Wickrath Stallions - Hengstschau | 📍 Wickrath, Germany | 📅 February 22, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Renntag Dortmund | 📍 Dortmund, Germany | 📅 February 22, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

MATA DO DUQUE INTERNACIONAL 2026 - week 1 | 📍 Mata do Duque, Portugal | 📅 February 22–23, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Śląsko-Opolski Czempionat koni ras szlachetnych | 📍 Radzionków, Poland | 📅 February 22, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Rodeo Austin GB Qualifier | 📍 Stephenville, TX | 📅 February 22, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Gothenburg Horse Show - FEI World Cup™ Jumping-Dressage 2025-2026 | WEL | 📍 Gothenburg, Sweden | 📅 February 22, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

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