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Oklahoma Barn Fire Kills at Least 17 Horses: An early morning barn fire in Guthrie, Oklahoma killed at least 17 horses and is under investigation by the Logan County Sheriff’s Office and state fire marshal, while the barn owner and community organize fundraising efforts to support those affected by the devastating loss. Read story here. (KFOR)

Derby Winner DeVaux Wants More Women in Racing: Kentucky Derby Winning Trainer Cherie DeVaux reflects on making history as the first woman to win the race and hopes her breakthrough with Golden Tempo inspires more women and girls to pursue careers in horse racing, an industry where they remain underrepresented. Read story here. (CBS News)

Donna Barton Brothers Honored After Final Derby: Veteran jockey-turned-broadcaster Donna Barton Brothers was honored by NBC at Churchill Downs ahead of her final Kentucky Derby broadcast, celebrating a 26-year career delivering on-the-spot rider interviews and storytelling after races. Read story here. (Paulick Report)

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Wright Brothers Battle for Saddle Bronc Number One: Wright brothers Stetson and Rusty are locked in a tight saddle bronc race, separated by under $2,000 in earnings, with both trading wins and high scores as they battle through the season for the No. 1 world championship spot. Read story here. (Rodeo SI)

Ascot Breaks from Racecourse Association Amid Rift: Ascot will leave the Racecourse Association after governance reform demands went unmet, highlighting growing divisions among major racecourses pushing for balanced representation and more decisive leadership, while others like The Jockey Club continue negotiations but warn they may also exit if meaningful changes are not delivered. Read story here. (At The Races)

Nicola Philippaerts Wins LGCT Shanghai Grand Prix: Belgium’s Nicola Philippaerts won the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix in Shanghai with Katanga v/h Dingeshof after producing the fastest of only three double-clear jump-off rounds, finishing ahead of Germany’s Marcus Ehning in second and France’s Antoine Ermann in third. Read story here. (Chronicle of the Horse)

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Dressurfestival Erbenheim | 📍 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany | 📅 May 8 – May 10, 2026 | 🎥 Event Details

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