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Oregon Owner Mourns Loss of Four Horses in Barn Fire: Four horses died in a barn fire in Estacada, Oregon, leaving owner Laura Martin heartbroken, while a surviving horse and donkey, along with her goats and geese, were rescued and cared for as she begins to grieve and process the loss of her beloved rescue animals. Read story here. (KGW8)

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Banned from Horse Riding: Following his arrest over alleged misconduct in public office, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been banned from horseriding by royal aides to avoid public criticism, as authorities continue investigating his suspected links to Jeffrey Epstein while he served as the UK’s trade envoy. Read story here. (The Independent)

Guinness World Records Honors Fancy as the Oldest Living Horse: Fancy, a 37-year-old mare in Aldie, Virginia, has become the world’s oldest living horse, having lived nearly four decades with her owner Paige Sigmon Blumer, forming a lifelong bond while receiving devoted care, overcoming health challenges, and inspiring Paige and her family through love, companionship, and daily adventures on their farm. Read story here. (Guinness World Records)

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Tragic Death Leads to Pink-Out Tribute at San Antonio Rodeo Arena: Amid the heartbreaking loss of 3-year-old Oaklynn Rae Domer, the rodeo community rallied in grief and solidarity as athletes—including her mother, breakaway roping champion Kelsie Domer—honored her by wearing pink during the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, offering love and support to the family. Read story here. (Rodeo SI)

Texas AG Sues Churchill Downs Inc. Over ADW Services: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Churchill Downs Inc. to stop its platform TwinSpires from accepting online wagers in Texas, arguing the company is defying state law after resuming betting under a recent federal appeals court ruling. Read story here. (Paulick Report)

Churchill Downs Launches Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming Venue: Churchill Downs Incorporated opened Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming in Calvert City on February 25, 2026—a 23,000-square-foot venue with 225 historical racing machines, wagering options, and dining that will help fund Oak Grove’s racing purses and expand CDI’s presence in southwestern Kentucky. Read story here. (BloodHorse)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ghantoot International Polo Championship | 📍 Abu Dhabi, UAE | 📅 February 21–March 7, 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

Late Entry Riesenbeck International | 📍 Riesenbeck International, Germany | 📅 February 24, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CDI 4*/3*/1*/Youth Lier | 📍 Lier, Belgium | 📅 February 24–28, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Spring MET 2026 Tour II Week 3 | 📍 Oliva, Spain | 📅 February 24–28, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

World Equestrian Center Ohio Winter Classic #12 | 📍 Ohio, United States | 📅 February 25–March 4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSIO4* WEF Week 8 | 📍 Wellington, FL, United States | 📅 February 25–March 4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

HITS Ocala Tournament – VII | 📍 Ocala, FL, United States | 📅 February 25–28, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

WEC 9: CSI4*, CSI2*/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper | 📍 World Equestrian Center Ocala, United States | 📅 February 25–28, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI3* Royan | 📍 Royan, France | 📅 February 25–27, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

DESERT CIRCUIT 8 | 📍 California, United States | 📅 February 25–March 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2025-2026 | WEL - Helsinki | 📍 Helsinki, Finland | 📅 February 26–March 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI2* Gorla Minore | 📍 Gorla Minore, Italy | 📅 February 26–28, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Keppelner Springfestival - Teil II | 📍 Keppeln, Germany | 📅 February 26–March 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

The Zangersheide International | 📍 Oudsbergen, Belgium | 📅 February 26–28, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Andalucía Sunshine Tour 2026 - Week 4 | 📍 Vejer de la Frontera, Spain | 📅 February 26–28, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

British Dressage Premier League 2026 | 📍 Vale View Equestrian | 📅 February 26–March 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping Pro-Am Cuers Pierrefeu | 📍 Cuers Pierrefeu, France | 📅 February 26–28, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

International Jumping Tour Jalisco CSI4* GCC 2026 | 📍 Guadalajara, Mexico | 📅 February 26–March 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

NORDIC JUMPING events Part V | 📍 Negernbötel, Germany | 📅 February 26–27, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

$100,000 LiftMaster Grand-Prix Eventing at Bruce’s Field p/b by THIS | 📍 Aiken, SC, United States | 📅 February 27, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Hallendressurturnier Groß-Zimmern | 📍 Groß-Zimmern, Germany | 📅 February 27–28, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Pannon Lovasakadémia - CSN (Nemzeti és felkészítő fedeles verseny) | 📍 Kaposvár, Hungary | 📅 February 27–March 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Airvent Lovas Club - CSN (Fedeles - Nemzeti és felkészítő verseny) | 📍 Kecskemét, Hungary | 📅 February 27–March 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Předvýběr hřebců do plemenitby ČT - Czech Warmblood stallions selection | 📍 Tlumačov, Czechia | 📅 February 27, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Kelsall Hill - Senior British Showjumping 3 Day Show | 📍 Cheshire, United Kingdom | 📅 February 27–March 4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSN-A Lisboa 2026 | 📍 Sociedade Hípica Portuguesa, Portugal | 📅 February 27–28, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

TerraNova Winter Series III | 📍 TerraNova Equestrian Center, FL, United States | 📅 February 27–March 4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Adequan Global Dressage Festival VIII | 📍 Wellington, FL, United States | 📅 February 27, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

NCAA Equestrian: South Carolina vs UC Davis | 📍 UC Davis Equestrian Center, Davis, CA, United States | 📅 February 27, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

National A3* Ornago - Malaspina | 📍 Ornago, Italy | 📅 February 27–28, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Elitestevne Sprang - Grenland Horse Show | 📍 Grenland, Norway | 📅 February 27–28, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Ebreichspark COMER City (INDOOR) - CSN-A* WINTER CLASSICS I 2026 | 📍 Ebreichsdorf, Austria | 📅 February 27–28, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

SBS Stallion Selection Show | 📍 Gesves, Belgium | 📅 February 27–28, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Wide Open Pro Rodeo | 📍 Ft. Pierce, FL | 📅 February 27–28 | 🎥 Event details

Rodeo Grand Island | 📍 Grand Island, NE | 📅 February 27–28 | 🎥 Event details

King City Stampede | 📍 King City, CA | 📅 February 27–March 1 | 🎥 Event details

North MS PRCA Rodeo | 📍 Corinth, MS | 📅 February 27–28 | 🎥 Event details

Schloss Wickrath Dressage | 📍 Mönchengladbach, Germany | 📅 February 28, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Arena UK - Large Pony Premier | 📍 Grantham, United Kingdom | 📅 February 28–March 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Frühlingsconcours Müntschemier | 📍 Müntschemier, Switzerland | 📅 February 28, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Hallenconcours Schaffhausen | 📍 Schaffhausen, Switzerland | 📅 February 28, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSA2* Copa Anagan - Heras Horses & Events 2026 | 📍 Heras, Spain | 📅 February 28, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CCI4* Matamata | 📍 Matamata, New Zealand | 📅 February 28, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

B. Grimm Pink Cup CSIY-B Pattaya | 📍 Pattaya, Thailand | 📅 February 28, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Hengstschau Hengststation Rüscher-Konermann | 📍 Greven, Germany | 📅 February 28, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Gemeinschaftshengstschau DZL Lodbergen, Gestüt Famos, HS Ahlers, Gestüt Schönweide und HS Thelker | 📍 Vechta, Germany | 📅 February 28, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Paard Balkbrug 2026 | 📍 Balkbrug, Netherlands | 📅 February 28–March 4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

The British Eventing Bates Saddles Arena Championships Final 2026 | 📍 Aston le Walls, UK | 📅 February 28–March 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Weekley Brothers Davie Pro Rodeo | 📍 Davie, FL | 📅 February 28–March 1 | 🎥 Event details

Riverside County Pro Rodeo | 📍 Indio, CA | 📅 February 28–March 1 | 🎥 Event details

Hengstvorstellung Gestüt Birkhof | 📍 Donzdorf, Germany | 📅 March 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

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