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Horse and 200+ Dogs Rescued From Poor Living Conditions in Mississippi: A dog attack complaint in Lee County led animal control officers to a property where about 200 dogs and a horse were found living in unsanitary, unsuitable conditions, prompting authorities to begin removing the animals despite many appearing to be in fair health. Read story here. (WTVA)

Ferrari F1 Legend Lewis Hamilton Reflects on Entering the Year of the Horse: Lewis Hamilton returned briefly to social media on his 41st birthday, reflecting on disconnecting during the offseason after a difficult 2025 Formula 1 campaign, embracing the Year of the Horse as a symbol of renewal, personal growth, and positive change. Read story here. (GRANDPRIX247)

Every Nike Lunar New Year Shoe Releasing for 2026 Year of the Horse: For Lunar New Year 2026, Nike is releasing a Year of the Horse collection featuring Dunk Lows, Air Force 1 Lows, P-6000, LD-1000, and Field General sneakers with zodiac-inspired designs, embroidery, and themed insoles, available online starting January 9. Read story here. (Sole Retriever)

USHJA Approves Mules for Hunters as Brays Make History: Supporters argue mules’ temperaments suit the hunter ring and say allowing them to compete would expand grassroots participation and industry revenue, as USHJA has again approved a rule change now heading back to USEF for a decisive vote that could open hunter divisions to mules by 2027. Read story here. (Chronicle of the Horse)

Glen Franklin Legendary Tie Down Roper and Hall of Famer Dies at 89: ProRodeo Hall of Fame tie-down roping legend and three-time world champion Glen Franklin died at age 89, leaving behind a record-setting career, multiple major rodeo victories, eight National Finals Rodeo qualifications, and a lasting family legacy in the sport. Read story here. (Rodeo SI)

Breeders Cup Offers Record 6.5 Million in Free Entry Fees Through Challenge Series: The Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series enters its 20th year in 2026 with a record $6.5 million in free entry fees, featuring 45 qualifying races across 14 countries worldwide that guarantee winners berths and travel incentives for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland. Read story here. (Breeders Cup)

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Drei-König-Hallenturnier Eppelheim | 📍 Eppelheim, Germany | 📅 January 2–6 | 🎥 Event details

Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series II | 📍 Ocala, FL, United States | 📅 January 6–10 | 🎥 Event details

KWPN Hengstencompetitie Dressuur + Springen | 📍 Groningen, Netherlands | 📅 January 6 | 🎥 Event details

Riesenbeck International | 📍 Riesenbeck, Germany | 📅 January 6–7 | 🎥 Event details

Joe Barry Memorial | 📍 Wellington, United States | 📅 January 6–25 | 🎥 Event details

24 CSI Neustadt-Dosse & Schaufenster der Besten | 📍 Neustadt-Dosse, Germany | 📅 January 7–11 | 🎥 Event details

Al Shaqab — CSI5*, CSI3*, CSI1*, CSIYH1*, CSIY-B | 📍 Doha, Qatar | 📅 January 7–9 | 🎥 Event details

AGRAVIS-Cup Münster | 📍 Münster, Germany | 📅 January 7–11 | 🎥 Event details

CSI5* UAE President’s Cup | 📍 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 📅 January 7–10 | 🎥 Event details

World Equestrian Center Winter Classic #5 | 📍 Wilmington, United States | 📅 January 7–10 | 🎥 Event details

DESERT CIRCUIT 1 | 📍 California, United States | 📅 January 7–11 | 🎥 Event details

WEF Week 1 | 📍 Wellington, FL, United States | 📅 January 7–11 | 🎥 Event details

HITS Ocala Post Time Premier 2 | 📍 Ocala, United States | 📅 January 7–10 | 🎥 Event details

IICH Groningen | 📍 Groningen, Netherlands | 📅 January 7–9 | 🎥 Event details

BWP Hengstenkeuring 2de fase | 📍 Lier, Belgium | 📅 January 7–9 | 🎥 Event details

Doha Equestrian Tour — H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix (Tour Two) | 📍 Al Shaqab, Qatar | 📅 January 8–10 | 🎥 Event details

Mid Winter Fair & Rodeo | 📍 Lafayette, United States | 📅 January 8–11 | 🎥 Event details

Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo | 📍 Odessa, United States | 📅 January 8–17 | 🎥 Event details

CSI 2* Sentower Happy Newyear | 📍 Oudsbergen, Belgium | 📅 January 8–10 | 🎥 Event details

Kelsall Hill — Winter Classic II | 📍 Cheshire, United Kingdom | 📅 January 8–11 | 🎥 Event details

Schloss Wickrath Ponyhengste Spezial | 📍 Schloss Wickrath, Germany | 📅 January 9 | 🎥 Event details

Adequan Global Dressage Festival 1 | 📍 Wellington, FL, United States | 📅 January 9 | 🎥 Event details

Addington Equestrian — British Showjumping Senior 3 Day Show | 📍 Buckingham, United Kingdom | 📅 January 9–11 | 🎥 Event details

Arena UK — British Showjumping Senior January Show | 📍 Lincolnshire, United Kingdom | 📅 January 9–11 | 🎥 Event details

Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo | 📍 Des Moines, United States | 📅 January 9–10 | 🎥 Event details

Resistol’s Stampede at the Ike presented by Cinch | 📍 West Monroe, United States | 📅 January 9–10 | 🎥 Event details

Aintree — Small Pony Premier | 📍 Liverpool, United Kingdom | 📅 January 10–11 | 🎥 Event details

Longines CHI Classics Basel — FEI World Cup™ Jumping-Dressage 2025-2026 I WEL | 📍 Basel, Switzerland | 📅 January 10 | 🎥 Event details

Schockemoehle Online Auction — Young Jumpers | 📍 Online, Germany | 📅 January 10 | 🎥 Event details

Rodeo Macon | 📍 Macon, United States | 📅 January 10 | 🎥 Event details

Magnolia Center Pro Rodeo | 📍 Laurel, United States | 📅 January 10 | 🎥 Event details

Equilannoo Belgian Stallion Competition 1st Round | 📍 Lier, Belgium | 📅 January 11 | 🎥 Event details

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