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Horse Rescued from Icy Floodwaters in Illinois: A horse stranded in frigid floodwaters after Coon Creek overflowed in Illinois was rescued in a coordinated multi-agency effort involving firefighters, deputies, and a veterinarian, who stabilized the hypothermic animal before it was safely guided across the creek and transported for veterinary care. Read story here. (WGNTV)

Mike Smith Leads So Happy to Santa Anita Derby Victory: So Happy captured the Santa Anita Derby under Mike Smith, positioning the 60-year-old for a historic Kentucky Derby bid, while Further Ado dominated the Blue Grass Stakes and Albus upset the Wood Memorial to secure the final qualifying spots for next month’s Run for the Roses. Read story here. (ESPN)

World Champion Dean Thompson Reveals Cancer Diagnosis: World champion bareback rider Dean Thompson was unexpectedly diagnosed with aggressive Burkitt Lymphoma after a rodeo injury led to scans, and he has begun immediate chemotherapy treatment as the rodeo community rallies in support during his four-month battle. Read story here. (Rodeo SI)

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Kentucky Enacts Anti-Stud Cap and Fixed-Odds Betting: Kentucky lawmakers passed a fixed-odds wagering bill that also includes an amendment blocking stallion stud caps, sending the measure to Gov. Andy Beshear while reigniting debate over breeding limits, industry regulation, and the future role of The Jockey Club in Thoroughbred registration. Read story here. (Paulick Report)

Madrid In Motion Wins GCL Miami Beach Opener: Madrid In Motion delivered a dominant, faultless performance in Miami Beach to win the opening Global Champions League leg of the 2026 season, edging Valkenswaard United in second and debutants Cairo Pharaohs in third after a newly formatted two-round team competition. Read story here. (Chronicle of the Horse)

UF Needs Horse Owners for Arthritis, Lameness Study: University of Florida researchers are recruiting North Central Florida horse owners for a two-year study on osteoarthritis and lameness, offering free non-invasive evaluations to better identify early joint pain markers and improve treatment and prevention of equine and potentially human joint disease. Read story here. (WCJB)

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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