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Firefighters Help Horse They Saved Years Ago Stand Strong Again: Granville Fire Company rescued Rio, a horse they previously helped free from mud in 2020, after he became unable to stand at a local farm, working calmly with the owner to safely lift him back onto his feet and highlighting the dangers of handling large animals. Read story here. (CBS 21)

Toddler’s Panty-Liner Horse Saddles Go Viral for Adorable Creativity: A mom’s viral TikTok shows her 3-year-old creatively turning panty liners into saddles for her toy horses, prompting widespread praise and laughter as viewers celebrate the toddler’s imaginative “horse phase” and the relatable chaos of parenting. Read story here. (People)

Endangered Horses at Taiwan Zoo Ready to Shine This Lunar New Year: Taipei Zoo is highlighting its endangered Przewalski’s horses for the Lunar New Year, educating visitors about the rare Mongolian wild species’ conservation, history, and unique traits while celebrating the Year of the Horse and promoting global breeding and reintroduction efforts. Read story here. (Reuters)

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San Antonio Rodeo Continues After Texas Contains Equine Herpes: State officials say last year’s deadly EHV-1 outbreak tied to a Waco barrel-racing event is now contained, allowing the 2026 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo to proceed with routine monitoring while adjusting qualification rules after a canceled Uvalde event. Read story here. (My San Antonio)

Pivotal Performances Clinch Fort Worth Rodeo Semi-Final Berths: Top competitors across multiple events delivered clutch rides and runs during Performance 15 of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, with the top two in each discipline advancing to the lucrative semi-finals as athletes fought for every point and second on the road to the 2026 championships. Read story here. (Rodeo SI)

January Racing Wagering Slumps Amid Harsh Winter Chill: Persistent cold and winter storms forced cancellations at 14 U.S. tracks in January, leading to a $49 million drop in wagering, fewer races and purses, and smaller fields, though average wagering per race day rose slightly despite the overall decline in activity. Read story here. (Paulick Report)

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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