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Mesa Firefighters Dramatically Rescue Horse From Canal: Mesa Fire and Medical Department firefighters and rescuers worked together in a complex canal rescue after a horse fell while crossing a bridge, nearly drowning before crews used lifelines, straps, and oxygen support to safely pull the exhausted animal from the water and help it recover on land. Read story here. (AZ Family)

Racing Group Blocks KY Derby Prediction Markets: The National Thoroughbred Racing Association is urging the CFTC to block prediction markets from offering Kentucky Derby or other horse racing event contracts, arguing such betting would violate federal law under the Interstate Horseracing Act, bypass required industry consent, and potentially divert revenue away from the regulated racing system. Read story here. (Yahoo! Finance)

China’s Przewalski’s Horse Population Surpasses 900: China’s decades-long Wild Horse Return Program has brought the Przewalski’s horse back from extinction in the wild, with self-sustaining herds now established in northwest China and the national population surpassing 900, marking a major global conservation milestone driven by large-scale reintroduction and breeding efforts. Read story here. (Asia News)

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9-Year-Old Equestrian Qualifies for National Dressage Event: Nine-year-old Jaiyon Taylor of Virginia has qualified for the Interscholastic Equestrian Association Nationals in dressage, ranking among the top 12 riders in her age group, after training at Redbird Equestrian Riding School and excelling in a sport that requires precision, focus, and harmony between horse and rider. Read story here. (WTVR)

NBHA Champion Reaches $1M Earnings Mark: A viral NFR rumor spotlighted Red Man Jones (“Scooby”), now officially a $1M earner, whose rare rise to the top—without futurity or pro rodeo success—highlights a unique open-only career that defied industry norms and cemented his place among barrel racing’s all-time money leaders. Read story here. (Rodeo SI)

British Racing Eyes Direct Protests Over Affordability Checks: The British Horseracing Authority says it may escalate protests against proposed government affordability checks for bettors, arguing they could drive punters to illegal markets, reduce industry revenue, and create harmful friction for customers, as officials continue lobbying ahead of a Gambling Commission decision and expanding industry backlash. Read story here. (The Guardian)

Pin Oak Charity Horse Show | 📍 Katy, TX, United States | 📅 March 25–April 9, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

40 Holsteiner Frühjahrsauktion | 📍 Elmshorn, Germany | 📅 March 30–April 17, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

U.S. Open Polo Championship® | 📍 National Polo Center - Wellington, FL, United States | 📅 April 1–26, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Delegate's Cup | 📍 Beldi Polo Club, Loxahatchee, FL, United States | 📅 April 3–18, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Butler Handicap® | 📍 Port Mayaca Polo Club, Okeechobee, FL, United States | 📅 April 3–15, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Regional President's Cup® | 📍 The Villages Polo Club, The Villages, FL, United States | 📅 April 3–12, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo | 📍 San Angelo, TX, United States | 📅 April 3–17, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Weston Lawns - Easter Eggstravaganza 4 Day Show | 📍 Chepstow, United Kingdom | 📅 April 3–6, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

The Pony Club Barrier Animal Health Spring Festival 2026 – Scotland Final | 📍 Scotland, United Kingdom | 📅 April 4–6, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

FLORIDA CIRCUIT SPORTSMANSHIP CUP | 📍 Vero Beach Polo, Vero Beach, FL, United States | 📅 April 5, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Stallion Show Harrie Smolders 2026 | 📍 Hoge Mierde, Germany | 📅 April 6, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Renntag Köln | 📍 Köln, Germany | 📅 April 6, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Breen Equestrian Stallion Parade and Stud Open Day | 📍 West Sussex, United Kingdom | 📅 April 6, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Spring MET 2026 Tour IV Week 1 | 📍 Oliva, Spain | 📅 April 7–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Paso Park Welcome Classic | 📍 Paso Robles, United States | 📅 April 8–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Blue Chip Winter Showjumping Championships at Addington | 📍 Addington, United Kingdom | 📅 April 8–12, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Bavarian Open Küps | 📍 Küps, Germany | 📅 April 8–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Stal Hendrix Hengstenshow 2026 | 📍 Kessel, Netherlands | 📅 April 8, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

APRIL CSI2*/1*/YH* Week 2 Peelbergen | 📍 Kronenberg, Netherlands | 📅 April 8–10, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Division II Women's National Intercollegiate Championship | 📍 Cornell Polo Club, Ithaca, NY, United States | 📅 April 8–12, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

JD Massey Classic Horse Show | 📍 Ed Garrison Arena - Clemson, United States | 📅 April 8–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Clark County Fair & Rodeo | 📍 Logandale, NV, United States | 📅 April 8–12, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

FEI World Cup™ Finals 2026 Jumping I Dressage | 📍 Fort Worth, United States | 📅 April 9–12, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Mantorp Spring Horse Show | 📍 Mantorp Hästsportarena, Mantorp, Sweden | 📅 April 9–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CHIO Aachen CAMPUS Dressurturnier | 📍 Aachen, Germany | 📅 April 9–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Bábolna - CSN (Országos minősítő 1.) | 📍 Bábolna, Hungary | 📅 April 9–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Baltic Cup Vilhelmsborg | 📍 Vilhelmsborg, Denmark | 📅 April 9–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping Pro-Am Le Poët - Sun Tour 2026 | 📍 Le Poët, France | 📅 April 9–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping Pro-Am Saint-Lô | 📍 Saint-Lô, France | 📅 April 9–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Division II Men's National Intercollegiate Championship | 📍 Cornell Polo Club, Ithaca, NY, United States | 📅 April 9–12, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

NPC 16-Goal Championship® | 📍 National Polo Center - Wellington, Wellington, FL, United States | 📅 April 9–12, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

SOUTHWESTERN CIRCUIT GENERAL S. BROWN | 📍 Houston Polo Club, Houston, TX, United States | 📅 April 9–23, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CDI3* La Caccia | 📍 Bedizzole, Italy | 📅 April 9–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

1 Springturnier Club Ehlersdorf 2026 | 📍 Ehlersdorf, Germany | 📅 April 9–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping Pro-Am Barbaste | 📍 Barbaste, France | 📅 April 9–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI3* Compiègne Classic | 📍 Compiègne, France | 📅 April 9–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI3* Gassin - St-Tropez | 📍 Gassin - St-Tropez, France | 📅 April 9–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Top Dressage Tolbert (CDI3*) | 📍 Tolbert, Netherlands | 📅 April 9–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

STX Cyclus 2: Basècles | 📍 Basècles, Belgium | 📅 April 9–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI3* Gorla Minore | 📍 Gorla Minore, Italy | 📅 April 9–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

TBC - Longines Hathab 10 Jumping & Future Riders | 📍 Doha, Qatar | 📅 April 9–10, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

St. Margarethen Stückler CSI2* CSI1* CSIYH1* CSIU25A 2026 | 📍 St. Margarethen Stücklerhof Lavanttal, Austria | 📅 April 9–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Broncs and Honky Tonks Spring Indoor Rodeo | 📍 Medicine Hat, AB, Canada | 📅 April 10–12, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSN-A Sociedade Hípica Portuguesa | 📍 Sociedade Hípica Portuguesa, Portugal | 📅 April 10–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Pferdesporttage Hasle-Rüegsau | 📍 Hasle b. Burgdorf, Switzerland | 📅 April 10–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CDI*** & Copa ANCCE - Liga Nacional de Doma Clásica RFHE - Gran Premio - RIOS EQ 2026 | 📍 Murcia, Spain | 📅 April 10–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping Series Finals Taupo | 📍 Taupo, New Zealand | 📅 April 10, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

3* och 2* tävling i hoppning ridhäst | 📍 Ronneby Horse Center, Sweden | 📅 April 10–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI Youth Azelhof | 📍 Lier, Belgium | 📅 April 10–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSN5* Ciudad de Sevilla 2026 | 📍 Sevilla, Spain | 📅 April 10–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSN3* Heras Horses & Events Marzo 2026 | 📍 Heras, Spain | 📅 April 10–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Airvent Lovas Club - CSN (Nemzeti és felkészítő verseny) | 📍 Kecskemét, Hungary | 📅 April 10–12, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

British Indoor Carriage Driving Championships 2026 | 📍 Arena UK, Indoor Arena | 📅 April 11–12, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Åbent Hus og Hingstefremvisning Helgstrand Dressage | 📍 Helgstrand Dressage, Denmark | 📅 April 11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Renntag Zweibrücken | 📍 Zweibrücken, Germany | 📅 April 11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Hallmesterskap Dressur Ponni/MB | 📍 Grenland, Norway | 📅 April 11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Super Tournée des As - Nîmes Centaure | 📍 Nîmes Centaure, France | 📅 April 11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

The Kingsman Andy Devine PRCA Rodeo | 📍 Kingman, AZ, United States | 📅 April 11–12, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo | 📍 Oakdale, CA, United States | 📅 April 11–12, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Rodeo Minot | 📍 Minot, ND, United States | 📅 April 11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Strzegom Spring Open I 2026 | 📍 Strzegom, Poland | 📅 April 12, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Renntag Düsseldorf | 📍 Düsseldorf, Germany | 📅 April 12, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

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