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Nevada Commission Defends Tough Penalties for Equine Meth Positives: Nevada’s Gaming Commission upheld a 15-year suspension and $100,000 fine for trainer Ricardo Castillo Jr. after four of his winning horses tested positive for methamphetamine, rejecting his appeal and emphasizing the severe safety risks posed by the drug violations. Read story here.

29 Confirmed EHV Cases Linked With WPRA Event: A multistate EHV-1 outbreak traced to the WPRA World Finals and Elite Barrel Race in Waco has resulted in 29 confirmed cases across eight states, prompting widespread quarantines, multiple euthanasias, and ongoing monitoring by the Equine Disease Communication Center. Read story here.

Ground Jury Criticized Over Ruling in Prague Helmet Malfunction Case: A delayed 32-point penalty for Simon Delestre’s unnoticed helmet-strap malfunction—issued hours after his clear round—sparked fierce criticism from riders and organizers, who say the ruling was inconsistently applied and unfairly eliminated the Istanbul Warriors from the GCL Super Cup. Read story here.

Rodeo, TV, and Country Music Stars Unite in New Film Premiering at NFR: A new film premiering during the NFR, Outriding the Devil, tells the inspiring true story of world champion barrel racer Angela Ganter’s comeback from stage 4 cancer while celebrating the history, culture, and spirit of rodeo through dramatic reenactments and appearances by top Western stars. Read story here.

Fans Left Confused as Cowgirl Channel Suddenly Disappears: The Cowgirl Channel abruptly shut down after three years without explanation, leaving fans uncertain about its programming, which is now being moved to the Cowboy Channel+ app, while its parent company Teton Ridge and Dish TV have provided no public statements. Read story here.

Wrong-Way Ambulance Charges Toward Jockeys in Scary Louisiana Track Incident: During a race at Evangeline Downs, an ambulance driving the wrong way on the track forced eight jockeys to swerve their horses to avoid a collision, leading stewards to declare the race a no-contest while the track and ambulance company investigate the incident. Read story here.

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North American Cup® | 📍 Grand Champions Polo Club, Wellington, Florida | 📅 November 1–30 | 🎥 Event details

National Twenty Goal® | 📍 Grand Champions Polo Club, Wellington, Florida | 📅 November 1–30 | 🎥 Event details

Verdener Hengstkörung mit Hengstmarkt - Dressur | 📍 Verden, Germany | 📅 November 21–29 | 🎥 Event details

Kingsland Christmas Warm Up Pony | 📍 Vilhelmsborg, Denmark | 📅 November 23–29 | 🎥 Event details

Christmas Show warm up PONY 2025 | 📍 Vilhelmsborg, Denmark | 📅 November 23–29 | 🎥 Event details

Abschlussüberprüfung der 50-tägigen Hengstleistungsprüfung (HLP) Springen - Adelheidsdorf | 📍 Adelheidsdorf, Germany | 📅 November 24 | 🎥 Event details

55 Holsteiner Körung und Eliteauktion - 1. Präsentation der Auktionspferde | 📍 Elmshorn, Germany | 📅 November 24 | 🎥 Event details

Autumn MET III week 1 - 2025 | 📍 Oliva Nova, Spain | 📅 November 25–29 | 🎥 Event details

Juegos Bolivarianos 2025 | 📍 Lima, Peru | 📅 November 25–December 4 | 🎥 Event details

20 Holger Hetzel Springpferdeauktion | 📍 Goch, Germany | 📅 November 25 | 🎥 Event details

CSI2* Ornago - Malaspina | 📍 Ornago, Italy | 📅 November 26–29 | 🎥 Event details

GNP Campeonato Nacional de Salto México 2025 | 📍 Quéretaro, Mexico | 📅 November 26–29 | 🎥 Event details

Abschlussüberprüfung der 50-tägigen Hengstleistungsprüfung (HLP) Dressur - Adelheidsdorf | 📍 Adelheidsdorf, Germany | 📅 November 26 | 🎥 Event details

63 Trakehner Hengstmarkt | 📍 Neumünster, Germany | 📅 November 26–29 | 🎥 Event details

CSI Krajkowo | 📍 Krajkowo, Poland | 📅 November 27–29 | 🎥 Event details

Aachen Jumping Youngstars | 📍 Aachen, Germany | 📅 November 27–30 | 🎥 Event details

ECCO Cup finaler 2025 | 📍 Dressurakademiet, Denmark | 📅 November 27–29 | 🎥 Event details

Grand National de CSO - Le Mans | 📍 Le Mans, France | 📅 November 27–29 | 🎥 Event details

CSIO1* Steyn City Grand Prix | 📍 Midrand, South Africa | 📅 November 27–29 | 🎥 Event details

CSI 2* Winter tour Sentower W2 | 📍 Opglabbeek, Belgium | 📅 November 27–29 | 🎥 Event details

CSI** Riesenbeck International | 📍 Riesenbeck, Germany | 📅 November 27–29 | 🎥 Event details

Al Shaqab - FEI GROUP VII FINALS 2025 - CSIY-A / CSIJ-A / CSICh-A | 📍 Doha, Qatar | 📅 November 27–29 | 🎥 Event details

56th Annual AHAF Holiday Festival Show | 📍 Ocala, United States | 📅 November 27–29 | 🎥 Event details

Arena UK - Winter Classic | 📍 Grantham, United Kingdom | 📅 November 27–29 | 🎥 Event details

FEI Driving World Cup™ 2025-2026 - Stockholm | 📍 Stockholm, Sweden | 📅 November 28–29 | 🎥 Event details

Verdener Hengstkörung mit Springpferdemasters und Hengstmarkt | 📍 Verden, Germany | 📅 November 28–29 | 🎥 Event details

Concours Center Etter Müntschemier Woche 4 | 📍 Müntschemier, Switzerland | 📅 November 28–29 | 🎥 Event details

GMB Competitie Vragender | 📍 Vragender, Netherlands | 📅 November 28 | 🎥 Event details

Taupo World Cup Show | 📍 Taupo, New Zealand | 📅 November 28–29 | 🎥 Event details

CDI3*/CDI1*/CDIYH/CDIU25/Y/J/Ch/P CDI Indoor Peelbergen | 📍 Kronenberg, Netherlands | 📅 November 28–29 | 🎥 Event details

National A5* Gorla Minore | 📍 Gorla Minore, Italy | 📅 November 28–29 | 🎥 Event details

Tournée des As - Deauville | 📍 Deauville, France | 📅 November 29 | 🎥 Event details

D/L Dressur med paraklasser og unghestprogram - Grenland Ryttersportsklubb | 📍 Grenland, Norway | 📅 November 29 | 🎥 Event details

Westfälische Reitpferdekörung 2025 | 📍 Münster-Handorf, Germany | 📅 November 30–December 1 | 🎥 Event details

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