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Wildfires Force Mass Evacuation of Racehorses Across Australia: Major wildfires in Victoria, Australia, have forced evacuations of people and racehorses, with stud farms like Leneva Park moving mares and foals to safety, while emergency services battle dozens of fires, and no humans or horses have been reported injured so far. Read story here. (Paulick Report)

Jockey Handed Lifetime Ban After PETA Probe Uncovers Illegal Bush Track Racing: The California Horse Racing Board permanently banned Quarter Horse jockey Jose Nicasio from racing in California after a PETA investigation documented his participation in illegal bush track races and repeated use of electric shock devices on horses, leading to a lifetime suspension approved through a settlement agreement. Read story here. (PETA)

Owner-Trainer Suspended After Discovery of Previously Unidentified Drug in Race Horse: Trainer Julian Rey Honesto was summarily suspended by the New Mexico Racing Commission after his Quarter Horse Easy Winner tested positive for tulobuterol—an unapproved, performance-enhancing beta-2 agonist—marking the first known U.S. racehorse positive for the drug. Read story here. (Paulick Report)

Rogerson Shines at Home as Werth Claims Victory in Basel: Isabell Werth won the FEI Dressage World Cup™ qualifier in Basel with Wendy de Fontaine on 86.155%, as Swiss rider Charlotta Rogerson thrilled the home crowd with a personal-best second place, while Germany’s Raphael Netz finished third to extend his World Cup standings lead. Read story here. (FEI)

Theorem Ranch Acquires Prestigious TR9 Ranch and World-Class Equestrian Facility: Theorem Ranch has acquired the former Teton Ridge TR9 Ranch and Equestrian Facility, a premier Western training and event property, bringing top trainers and elite stallion Stevie Rey Von under its management to launch a new era in cutting, reining, and reined cowhorse performance and breeding. Read story here. (Rodeo SI)

Practice Horse of Three-Time World Champion Cowboy Goes Viral: Tyler Wade’s 20-year-old practice horse, Jumanji, has gone viral on social media for his quirky, spirited antics in the arena, delighting fans with his unpredictable personality while serving as a key head horse for Wade’s team-roping practice, bringing humor and joy to the rodeo community. Read story here. (Rodeo SI)

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Joe Barry Memorial | 📍 Wellington, United States | 📅 January 6–25 | 🎥 Event details

Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo | 📍 Odessa, United States | 📅 January 8–17 | 🎥 Event details

Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series III | 📍 Ocala, United States | 📅 January 13–17 | 🎥 Event details

Spring MET Tour I Week 1 | 📍 Oliva, Spain | 📅 January 13–17 | 🎥 Event details

13th FBMA International Showjumping Cup - CSI2* | 📍 Al Forsan, United Arab Emirates | 📅 January 13–15 | 🎥 Event details

World Equestrian Center Winter Classic #6 | 📍 Wilmington, United States | 📅 January 14–17 | 🎥 Event details

WEF Week 2 | 📍 Wellington, United States | 📅 January 14–18 | 🎥 Event details

HITS Ocala January Classic – I | 📍 Ocala, United States | 📅 January 14–17 | 🎥 Event details

DESERT CIRCUIT 2 | 📍 California, United States | 📅 January 14–17 | 🎥 Event details

Riders Cup - Baltic Cup | 📍 Riders Cup, Denmark | 📅 January 15–17 | 🎥 Event details

CSI 2* Azelhof | 📍 Lier, Belgium | 📅 January 15–17 | 🎥 Event details

Arena UK - Winter Classic II | 📍 Lincolnshire, United Kingdom | 📅 January 15–18 | 🎥 Event details

Andalucía Pre-Sunshine Tour Week 1 | 📍 Vejer de la Frontera, Spain | 📅 January 15–17 | 🎥 Event details

Partner Pferd Leipzig - FEI World Cup™ Jumping-Driving I WEL | 📍 Leipzig, Germany | 📅 January 15–18 | 🎥 Event details

Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals | 📍 Great Falls, United States | 📅 January 15–17 | 🎥 Event details

National Western Stock Show and Rodeo | 📍 Denver, United States | 📅 January 15–25 | 🎥 Event details

First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo | 📍 Harrisburg, United States | 📅 January 15–17 | 🎥 Event details

23rd BENDURA BANK SNOW POLO WORLD CUP | 📍 Kitzbühel, Austria | 📅 January 16–18 | 🎥 Event details

National A3* Gorla Minore | 📍 Gorla Minore, Italy | 📅 January 16–17 | 🎥 Event details

British Dressage Winter Area Festival | 📍 Addington Equestrian, United Kingdom | 📅 January 16–18 | 🎥 Event details

Sandhills Stock Show Legacy Steer Roping | 📍 Odessa, United States | 📅 January 16–17 | 🎥 Event details

Belgian Mare Auction | 📍 Knesselare, Belgium | 📅 January 16 | 🎥 Event details

Rodeo Columbus | 📍 Columbus, United States | 📅 January 17 | 🎥 Event details

Rodeo of the Mid-South: The Legend Lives On | 📍 Southaven, United States | 📅 January 17 | 🎥 Event details

Super Tournée des As - Saint-Lô | 📍 Saint-Lô, France | 📅 January 17 | 🎥 Event details

Aintree - Large Pony Premier | 📍 Liverpool, United Kingdom | 📅 January 17–18 | 🎥 Event details

3* och 2* tävling i hoppning | 📍 Åstorp, Sweden | 📅 January 17 | 🎥 Event details

International Arena Polo Test Match 2026 | 📍 Hickstead, United Kingdom | 📅 January 17 | 🎥 Event details

FBMA Ladies National Show | 📍 Royal Stables, United Arab Emirates | 📅 January 18 | 🎥 Event details

Renntag Dortmund | 📍 Dortmund, Germany | 📅 January 18 | 🎥 Event details

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