Dean's Leading Lady Award, Keeneland Racing Postponed, Benton III's Injury, Magellan Jets Equestrian Partnerships, & LA28 Equestrian Decisions Expected 🐎🌎💥

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Natalie Dean Wins Leading Lady Rider Award, Presented by Martha W. Jolicoeur and Douglas Elliman: ​​​Natalie Dean dazzled the equestrian world by clinching the prestigious Leading Lady Rider Award, presented by Martha W. Jolicoeur and Douglas Elliman, following consistent performances throughout the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL. ​Read story here.

Keeneland Postpones First Two Scheduled Days of Racing: ​​​Amid heavy rain and flood warnings across Kentucky from April 3-6, Keeneland has postponed its first two race days, originally set for April 4-5, to prioritize the safety of horses, participants, and fans. Read story here.

Trey Benton III's Bounce-Back Year Put on Pause by Injury:​ Trey Benton III's strong start to the 2025 rodeo season has been interrupted by a broken right tibia sustained on March 21 at Rodeo Austin, requiring surgery and sidelining him until at least June. Read story here.

Magellan Jets Adds Equestrian Partnerships: ​Magellan Jets has been named the Official Private Aviation Provider of TerraNova Equestrian Center, enhancing its presence at the renowned Sarasota venue's 2025 competition series with branding, awards presentations, and the expertise of equestrian executive Mike Belisle as a Brand Ambassador. Read story here.

Key Decisions Concerning Horse Sport at LA28 Olympics Expected in Days: ​​Key decisions regarding the equestrian venue and eventing's inclusion for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games are anticipated to be confirmed following the International Olympic Committee's executive board meeting on April 9, 2025. Read story here.

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March 31, 2025

• South Texas State Fair & YMBL Rodeo

  📍 Beaumont, Texas, USA | 📅 March 27–April 6, 2025 | 🎥 Event Details

April 1, 2025

• PSCJ ANCCE Cordoba 2025
  📍 Cordoba, Spain | 📅 April 1–2, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

• Regional Classic-Southeastern
  📍 International Polo School, Loxahatchee, Florida, USA | 📅 Match on April 1, 2025 | 🏆 Level: 10–12 Goal | 🎥 Event details

April 2, 2025

• British Dressage Premier League 2025
  📍 Chard Equestrian, UK | 📅 April 2–6, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

• World Equestrian Center Ohio Winter Classic #17
  📍 Ohio, United States | 📅 April 2–6, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

• FEI World Cup™ Finals Jumping-Dressage-Vaulting 2025
  📍 Basel, Switzerland | 📅 April 2–6, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

• Sacramento Spring II Classic
  📍 Rancho Murieta, California, USA | 📅 April 2–6, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

• Oaks Premier 1
  📍 Del Mar, California, USA | 📅 April 2–6, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

• Pin Oak Charity Horse Show - Week 2
  📍 Katy, Texas, USA | 📅 April 2–6, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

April 3, 2025

• 2025 Stable View Horse Trials
  📍 Aiken, South Carolina, USA | 📅 April 3–4, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

• TerraNova Dressage I CDI4 - US Equestrian Open Dressage Qualifier*
  📍 Florida, USA | 📅 April 3–6, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

• 82nd Annual ABC Pro Rodeo
  📍 Levelland, Texas, USA | 📅 April 3–5, 2025 | 🎥 Live coverage

• Ashland Stakes
  📍 Keeneland Racecourse, Lexington, Kentucky, USA | 📅 April 3, 2025 | 💰 Purse: $600,000 | 🎥 Event details

April 4, 2025

• San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo

  📍 San Angelo, Texas, USA​ | 📅 April 4–20, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

• The Pony Club Barrier Animal Health Spring Festival 2025 – Scotland Final
  📍 Morris Equestrian Centre, Scotland | 📅 April 4–7, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

• British Riding Clubs Equilibrium Winter Show Jumping Championship 2025
  📍 Arena UK | 📅 April 4–6, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

• Madison Stakes
  📍 Keeneland Racecourse, Lexington, Kentucky, USA | 📅 April 4, 2025 | 💰 Purse: $600,000 | 🎥 Event details

• Santa Anita Derby
  📍 Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, California, USA | 📅 April 4, 2025 | 💰 Purse: $750,000 | 🎥 Event details

• Blue Grass Stakes
  📍 Keeneland Racecourse, Lexington, Kentucky, USA | 📅 April 4, 2025 | 💰 Purse: $1,000,000 | 🎥 Event details

April 5, 2025

• Grand National
  📍 Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, UK | 📅 April 5, 2025 | 💰 Prize Pot: £1,000,000 | 🎥 Event details

• Dubai World Cup
  📍 Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, UAE | 📅 April 5, 2025 | 💰 Purse: $12,000,000 | 🎥 Event details

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