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Michael Jung Returns to Record-Breaking Form at Defender Kentucky: After a two-year hiatus from five-star competition, Germany’s Michael Jung returned to the Kentucky Three-Day Event with fischerChipmunk FRH to break his own dressage record with a score of 18.6, taking a commanding lead and aiming for a record-setting fifth win. ​​Read story here.

Dutton and Denim Impress on Opening Day of Cosequin CCI4-S at Defender Kentucky: Phillip Dutton and young gelding Denim claimed the overnight lead in the Cosequin CCI4*-S at the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event with a score of 25.6, impressing on day one of dressage while keeping expectations grounded. Read story here.

​Seven Legends, Including Smarty Jones, Join 2025 Hall of Fame: ​Seven new inductees, including racehorse Smarty Jones, trainer George H. Conway, and several historical figures, have been elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame for 2025. Read story here.

Florida Governor Signals Disapproval of Decoupling Bill: During a visit to Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co., Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis voiced opposition to decoupling legislation that would allow Gulfstream Park to retain gaming licenses without live racing, warning it would harm the state’s racing, breeding, and agribusiness industries. ​Read story here.

Patches O'Houlihan Takes Top Title as Canada’s Horse of the Year: The Jockey Club of Canada celebrated its 50th Annual Sovereign Awards on April 24, 2025, honoring top achievements in Canadian Thoroughbred racing as determined by industry and media professionals. Read story here.

California’s Inaugural Desert Rodeo Combines Festival and Rodeo Excitement: The PRCA-sanctioned Desert Rodeo, held April 25-27, 2025, at the Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, Calif., offers a unique opportunity to experience top-tier rodeo action alongside the Stagecoach Festival in nearby Indio. Read story here.

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National Reining Breeders Classic 2025 📍 Tulsa, US | 📅 April 15–26, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Irish Grand National 2025 📍 Fairyhouse Racecourse, County Meath, Ireland | 📅 April 21, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Le Printemps des Sports Equestres 2025 📍 Fontainebleau, France | 📅 April 21–23, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

PSCJ ANCCE Medina Sidonia 2025 📍 Medina Sidonia, Spain | 📅 April 22–24, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Spring MET 2025 Tour IV Week 3 📍 Oliva, Spain | 📅 April 22–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event & Kentucky Invitational CSI5 📍 Lexington, KY, USA | 📅 April 23–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Clovis Rodeo 2025 📍 Clovis, California, USA | 📅 April 23–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Clovis Rodeo Breakaway 2025 📍 Clovis, California, USA | 📅 April 23–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Angelina Benefit Rodeo 2025 📍 Lufkin, Texas, USA | 📅 April 23–26, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Woodside Spring Classic 1 2025 📍 Woodside, California, USA | 📅 April 23–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Lakeside Rodeo 2025 📍 Lakeside, California, USA | 📅 April 23–26, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Brownland Farm Spring II 2025 📍 Franklin, Tennessee, USA | 📅 April 23–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Concours Hippique Deurne – NK Springen 2025 📍 Deurne, Netherlands | 📅 April 23–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Hetzel Spring Masters 2025 📍 Goch, Germany | 📅 April 23–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Longines EEF Series Gorla Minore – CSIO3, CSI2, CSIYH1* 2025** 📍 Gorla Minore, Italy | 📅 April 23–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Thunderbird Show Park 2025 Spring Festival 📍 Langley, BC | 📅 April 23–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CSI1W / CSN5 – Curitiba 2025 📍 Curitiba, Brazil | 📅 April 23–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Sudheimer Outdoors 2025 📍 Brakel, Germany | 📅 April 23–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

British Riding Clubs SEIB Quadrille & Winter Dressage Champs 2025 📍 Arena UK, UK | 📅 April 24–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Broncs & Honky Tonks Spring Indoor Rodeo 2025 📍 Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada | 📅 April 25–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

MaJa Sport Horse Auction “Spring Edition” 2025 📍 Online, Germany | 📅 April 25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Resistol Rookie Roundup – Breakaway 2025 📍 Fort Worth, Texas, USA | 📅 April 25–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

The Desert Rodeo 2025 📍 Atoka, Oklahoma, USA | 📅 April 25–26, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

The Desert Rodeo Breakaway 2025 📍 Thermal, California, USA | 📅 April 25–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Youth 2025 📍 Zduchovice, Czech Republic | 📅 April 25–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Atoka Pro Rodeo 2025 📍 Atoka, Oklahoma, USA | 📅 April 25–26, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Henderson County First Responders PRCA Rodeo 2025 📍 Athens, Texas, USA | 📅 April 25, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Taber Spring Classic Pro Rodeo 2025 📍 Taber, Alberta, Canada | 📅 April 25–26, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Springville Sierra Rodeo 2025 📍 Springville, California, USA | 📅 April 25–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

National Circuit Finals Steer Roping 2025 📍 Torrington, Wyoming, USA | 📅 April 25–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Stonewall International Showjumping 2025 📍 Stonewall Equestrian, New South Wales, Australia | 📅 April 26–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2025 – China League Beijing 📍 Beijing, China | 📅 April 26–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Star Shoot Stakes 2025 📍 Woodbine Racetrack, Toronto, Canada | 📅 April 26, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Woodstock Stakes 2025 📍 Woodbine Racetrack, Toronto, Canada | 📅 April 27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

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