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Why Millions Are Watching Horses Get Their Shoes Nailed On: At the London premiere of Marvel’s Thunderbolts, farrier Samuel Wolfenden—who unexpectedly rose to viral fame after posting a video of himself shoeing a horse—joined the usual celebrity crowd, marking a remarkable shift from his quiet life in West Yorkshire. Read story here.

Hunter/Jumper Trainer Shannon Eckel Expelled by USEF: The U.S. Equestrian Federation expelled and fined hunter/jumper trainer Shannon Eckel $2,500 for negligence that contributed to the death of a horse left tied and unattended in her care, an incident that occurred in 2021 and prompted member outcry and a rule change allowing USEF to sanction off-grounds misconduct. Read story here.

PRCA Steer Wrestling World Champion Tyler Pearson Announces Retirement: 2017 PRCA Steer Wrestling World Champion and six-time NFR qualifier Tyler Pearson, age 40, has announced his retirement from PRORODEO to spend more time with his children and support their growing involvement in rodeo. Read story here.

“Not Her First Rodeo” Docuseries Premieres Tonight on Hulu: The new docuseries Not Her First Rodeo premieres tonight at 10 p.m. ET on Hulu, offering an inside look at the high-stakes world of women's professional bull riding through the stories of five Elite Lady Bull Riders chasing championship glory. Read story here.

French Horse Racing Cuts Prize Money Amid Decline in Wagering: France Galop has announced a 3.6% reduction in French horse racing prize money for the remainder of 2025—beginning July 1—due to declining wagering, with deeper cuts for lower-tier races and a further 6.9% reduction planned for 2026. Read story here.

Horse Charity Urges NHS to Support Equine Therapy Services: A Cotswolds-based charity is urging the NHS to fund its equine-assisted services that support children's mental health and emotional development, highlighting the program’s positive impact amid concerns over accessibility and NHS budget constraints. Read story here.

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DKB PFERDEWOCHE Hohen Wieschendorf 2025 📍 Hohen Wieschendorf, Germany | 📅 May 20–25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Canadian Premier CSI5* 📍 Langley, Canada | 📅 May 21–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Wellington CSI 2025 📍 Wellington Riding Heckfield, UK | 📅 May 21–25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

WEC Ohio Spring I 📍 Wilmington, Ohio, United States | 📅 May 21–25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CSI3* Gassin - St Tropez 📍 Gassin - St Tropez, France | 📅 May 21–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Nashville Country 📍 Franklin, United States | 📅 May 21–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

HITS-on-the-Hudson I 📍 New York, United States | 📅 May 21–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

BK/CB Dressage Lier 📍 Lier, Belgium | 📅 May 21–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CSI2* Rancho Salazar 2025 📍 Lerma, Mexico | 📅 May 21–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CDI3* World Equestrian Center – Ocala May Dressage 📍 Ocala, United States | 📅 May 21–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Longines EEF Series Stutteri Ask - CSIO3*, CSI2*, CSIU25 📍 Martofte, Denmark | 📅 May 21–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Thunderbird Show Park 2025 📍 Langley, British Columbia, Canada | 📅 May 21–25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Piazza di Siena - CSIO5* Rome 2025 📍 Rome, Italy | 📅 May 21–25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Longines EEF Series Peelbergen – CSIO3*/CSI1*/CSIYH 📍 Kronenberg, Netherlands | 📅 May 22–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CSI2* Lisbon 2025 📍 Lisboa, Portugal | 📅 May 22–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Budapest - CSI2*, CSI*, CSIYH1*, CSIU25-A 📍 Budapest, Hungary | 📅 May 22–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Will Rogers Stampede Legacy SR 📍 Claremore, OK | 📅 May 22, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CDI1* Copa del Azúcar 2025 📍 Quito, Colombia | 📅 May 22–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CSI2* Montfort-sur-Meu 📍 Montfort-sur-Meu, France | 📅 May 22–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Harmony in Motion CDI3* Borge 📍 Borge, Norway | 📅 May 22–25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CSI** Riesenbeck International 📍 Riesenbeck, Germany | 📅 May 22–25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CDI3*-W Olomouc 📍 Olomouc, Czechia | 📅 May 22–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Großes Springturnier Isny-Rohrdorf 📍 Isny-Rohrdorf, Germany | 📅 May 22–25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CSI2*- CSI1*- CSIYH - Ippos Tour 📍 Ippos Club, Thessaloníki, Greece | 📅 May 22–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CSI 2* Sentower 📍 Opglabbeek, Belgium | 📅 May 22–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

STX Cyclus 7: Courriere 📍 Courriere, Belgium | 📅 May 22–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CSI4* Canteleu 📍 Canteleu, France | 📅 May 22–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Festiwalu Jeździeckiego Baborówko 2025 📍 Baborówko, Poland | 📅 May 22–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

DM for seniorer og para samt Agria DRF-mesterskab for U25 (B) 📍 Dressurakademiet, Denmark | 📅 May 22–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping Pro-Am Cuers Pierrefeu 📍 Cuers Pierrefeu, France | 📅 May 22–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Maiturnier Frankenhof Sonnefeld 📍 Sonnefeld, Germany | 📅 May 22–25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

British Dressage High Profile Show 2025 📍 Somerford Park, Cheshire, UK | 📅 May 23, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Ruhlsdorf Dressurturnier mit Berliner Luft - DSP Hybrid-Dressurfohlenauktion 📍 Teltow/Ruhlsdorf, Germany | 📅 May 23, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Mélykút - CAI2*, CAI3* - Nemzetközi Fogathajtó Verseny 📍 Mélykút, Hungary | 📅 May 23–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Kaposvár AK - CCI3*-S/ CCI2*-L/ CCI2*-S, CCI1*-Intro 📍 Kaposvár, Hungary | 📅 May 23–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Vale View - Second Rounds Show 📍 Leicester, United Kingdom | 📅 May 23–26, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Coles Tractor & Equip Regional PRCA Rodeo 📍 Farmington, MO | 📅 May 23–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Tonasket PRCA Founders Day Rodeo 📍 Tonasket, WA | 📅 May 23–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Tonasket PRCA Rodeo 📍 Tonasket, WA | 📅 May 23–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Navy SEAL Danny Dietz Twisted X Rough Stock Challenge 📍 Decatur, TX | 📅 May 23, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement Pro Rodeo 📍 Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement, AB | 📅 May 23–25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Will Rogers Stampede 📍 Claremore, OK | 📅 May 23–25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Wilson County Pro Rodeo 📍 Fredonia, KS | 📅 May 23–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Stockyards Pro Rodeo 📍 Fort Worth, TX | 📅 May 23, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Valley Center Stampede Rodeo 📍 Valley Center, CA | 📅 May 23–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Airvent Lovas Club - CSN (Nemzeti és felkészítő verseny) 📍 Kecskemét, Hungary | 📅 May 23–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Bandera Pro Rodeo 📍 Bandera, TX | 📅 May 23–25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Colorado Stampede📍 Grand Junction, CO | 📅 May 23–25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Wilson County Pro Rodeo Legacy Steer Roping 📍 Fredonia, KS | 📅 May 23, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

PRCA Last Stand Rodeo 📍 Coulee City, WA | 📅 May 23–25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Ag Expo Pro Rodeo 📍 Watford City, ND | 📅 May 23–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Elitestevne Sprang - Arendal Rideklubb 📍 Arendal, Norway | 📅 May 23–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Pohjola Series Dressage - Myrkyn Ratsukarnevaalit 📍 Karijoki, Finland | 📅 May 23–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CSN4* Real Club Pineda - Ruta de Primavera - LIGA NACIONAL DE SALTOS RFHE 2025 📍 Sevilla, Spain | 📅 May 23–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Pohjola Series Jumping - Stable Nova 📍 Hyvinkää, Finland | 📅 May 23–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Addington Equestrian - Senior British Showjumping 3 Day Show 📍 Addington, United Kingdom | 📅 May 23–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Concours KRV Bolligen 📍 Bern, Switzerland | 📅 May 23–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping Pro-Am Barbaste 📍 Barbaste, France | 📅 May 23–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Elzer Reitertage 📍 Elz, Germany | 📅 May 23–25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Chard - British Showjumping Derby Show 📍 Somerset, United Kingdom | 📅 May 23–25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Tasdorfer Turniertage 📍 Tasdorf, Germany | 📅 May 23–25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Mullingar International Horse Show - Week 1 📍 Mullingar, Ireland | 📅 May 23 -24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Linz-Ebelsberg - CSN-B* - Summer Opening 2025 📍 Linz-Ebelsberg, Austria | 📅 May 23–25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Bicton International Horse Trials and FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ 2025 of Great Britain 📍 Bicton, United Kingdom | 📅 May 24–25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

British Dressage Premier League 2025 📍 Somerford Park, Cheshire, UK | 📅 May 24–25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CDN2* y Copa ANCCE BAZREAL 2025 📍 Madrid, Spain | 📅 May 24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

III Copa Anagan de Salto de Obstáculos - Centro Hípico Mungia 2025 📍 Mungia, Spain | 📅 May 24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Tournée des As - Notre Dame d'Estrées 📍 Notre Dame d'Estrées, France | 📅 May 24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Cowtown Rodeo 📍 Woodstown Pilesgrove, NJ | 📅 May 24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Hood County Stampede 📍 Granbury, TX | 📅 May 24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CHI Pärnu - Week 1 📍 Parnu, Estonia | 📅 May 24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Young Horse Test | Österlens Hästvänner 📍 Bollerup, Sweden | 📅 May 24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Young Horse Test | SWB Ädla Hästen Skaraborg 📍 Grevagården, Sweden | 📅 May 24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Renntag Mülheim 📍 Mülheim, Germany | 📅 May 24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

NSEA Championships Eventers Challenge at Hickstead 📍 Haywards Heath, United Kingdom | 📅 May 24–25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

German 1000 Guineas Racing 2025 📍 Düsseldorf, Germany | 📅 May 24–25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Renntag Düsseldorf 📍 Düsseldorf, Germany | 📅 May 25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Aintree Spring PoP Festival 📍 Liverpool, United Kingdom | 📅 May 25–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Český skokový pohár Zduchovice 📍 Zduchovice, Czechia | 📅 May 25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Trophée International Mohammed VI de Polo 📍 Morocco | 📅 May 25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Back When They Bucked 📍 Deadwood, SD | 📅 May 25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Glennville Round-Up Rodeo 📍 Glennville, CA | 📅 May 25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

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