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9 Horses Discovered Shot Dead in Arizona Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest: Authorities are seeking public help to identify who shot and killed nine horses in Arizona’s Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, where necropsies confirmed gunshot wounds, and a $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Read story here. (Fox 10 Phoenix)

Cowboy Adan Banuelos Charged with Public Intoxication After Bella Hadid Split: Professional cowboy Adan Banuelos was arrested in Texas on a public intoxication charge shortly after his breakup from Bella Hadid, later posting bond and being released the same day, as the model reportedly focuses on work and friends while processing the end of their relationship. Read story here. (People)

NYRA to Introduce New Guardrails for Computer Assisted Wagering Activity: NYRA will implement new Computer Assisted Wagering guardrails beginning February 5, requiring CAW activity to stop one minute to post in most pools to reduce late odds volatility, improve pricing transparency, and enhance the wagering experience for horseplayers. Read story here. (NYRA)

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17th Great Charity Challenge Generates $2.3 Million at Wellington International: The 17th Annual Great Charity Challenge raised more than $2.3 million at Wellington International through a costumed relay competition featuring 36 teams, benefiting 90 Palm Beach County nonprofits and continuing the event’s mission of transparently directing all funds back into the local community. Read story here. (Chronicle of the Horse)

King Claims 1st World Cup Win at Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Thermal: Kyle King secured his first career World Cup and five-star Grand Prix victory at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Thermal, guiding his mare Kayenne Z to a winning jump-off in 36.46 seconds, outpacing six rivals in a dramatic all-American podium at the Desert International Horse Park. Read story here. (FEI)

World Champion and Two-Time NFR Average Winner Seriously Injured: PRORODEO saddle bronc rider Jacobs Crawley, who made a remarkable comeback after a severe spinal fusion in 2023, suffered another serious back injury at the Fort Worth Stock Show when a horse fell on him, breaking vertebrae near his previous fusion, sidelining him for an estimated six weeks. 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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