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Michael Jung Returns to Record-Breaking Form at Defender Kentucky: After a two-year hiatus from five-star competition, Germanyβs 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. ββRead 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.
βSeven Legends, Including Smarty Jones, Join 2025 Hall of Fame: βSeven 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 Breedersβ 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 stateβs racing, breeding, and agribusiness industries. βRead story here.
Patches O'Houlihan Takes Top Title as Canadaβs 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.
Californiaβs 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 π Tulsa, US | π April 15β26, 2025 | π₯ Event details
Irish Grand National 2025 π Fairyhouse Racecourse, County Meath, Ireland | π April 21, 2025 | π₯ Event details
Le Printemps des Sports Equestres 2025 π Fontainebleau, France | π April 21β23, 2025 | π₯ Event details
PSCJ ANCCE Medina Sidonia 2025 π Medina Sidonia, Spain | π April 22β24, 2025 | π₯ Event details
Spring MET 2025 Tour IV Week 3 π Oliva, Spain | π April 22β27, 2025 | π₯ Event details
Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event & Kentucky Invitational CSI5 π Lexington, KY, USA | π April 23β27, 2025 | π₯ Event details
Clovis Rodeo 2025 π Clovis, California, USA | π April 23β27, 2025 | π₯ Event details
Clovis Rodeo Breakaway 2025 π Clovis, California, USA | π April 23β27, 2025 | π₯ Event details
Angelina Benefit Rodeo 2025 π Lufkin, Texas, USA | π April 23β26, 2025 | π₯ Event details
Woodside Spring Classic 1 2025 π Woodside, California, USA | π April 23β27, 2025 | π₯ Event details
Lakeside Rodeo 2025 π Lakeside, California, USA | π April 23β26, 2025 | π₯ Event details
Brownland Farm Spring II 2025 π Franklin, Tennessee, USA | π April 23β27, 2025 | π₯ Event details
Concours Hippique Deurne β NK Springen 2025 π Deurne, Netherlands | π April 23β27, 2025 | π₯ Event details
Hetzel Spring Masters 2025 π Goch, Germany | π April 23β27, 2025 | π₯ Event details
Longines EEF Series Gorla Minore β CSIO3, CSI2, CSIYH1* 2025** π Gorla Minore, Italy | π April 23β27, 2025 | π₯ Event details
Thunderbird Show Park 2025 Spring Festival π Langley, BC | π April 23β27, 2025 | π₯ Event details
CSI1W / CSN5 β Curitiba 2025 π Curitiba, Brazil | π April 23β27, 2025 | π₯ Event details
Sudheimer Outdoors 2025 π Brakel, Germany | π April 23β27, 2025 | π₯ Event details
British Riding Clubs SEIB Quadrille & Winter Dressage Champs 2025 π Arena UK, UK | π April 24β27, 2025 | π₯ Event details
Broncs & Honky Tonks Spring Indoor Rodeo 2025 π Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada | π April 25β27, 2025 | π₯ Event details
MaJa Sport Horse Auction βSpring Editionβ 2025 π Online, Germany | π April 25, 2025 | π₯ Event details
Resistol Rookie Roundup β Breakaway 2025 π Fort Worth, Texas, USA | π April 25β27, 2025 | π₯ Event details
The Desert Rodeo 2025 π Atoka, Oklahoma, USA | π April 25β26, 2025 | π₯ Event details
The Desert Rodeo Breakaway 2025 π Thermal, California, USA | π April 25β27, 2025 | π₯ Event details
FEI Jumping Nations Cupβ’ Youth 2025 π Zduchovice, Czech Republic | π April 25β27, 2025 | π₯ Event details
Atoka Pro Rodeo 2025 π Atoka, Oklahoma, USA | π April 25β26, 2025 | π₯ Event details
Henderson County First Responders PRCA Rodeo 2025 π Athens, Texas, USA | π April 25, 2025 | π₯ Event details
Taber Spring Classic Pro Rodeo 2025 π Taber, Alberta, Canada | π April 25β26, 2025 | π₯ Event details
Springville Sierra Rodeo 2025 π Springville, California, USA | π April 25β27, 2025 | π₯ Event details
National Circuit Finals Steer Roping 2025 π Torrington, Wyoming, USA | π April 25β27, 2025 | π₯ Event details
Stonewall International Showjumping 2025 π Stonewall Equestrian, New South Wales, Australia | π April 26β27, 2025 | π₯ Event details
Longines FEI Jumping World Cupβ’ 2025 β China League Beijing π Beijing, China | π April 26β27, 2025 | π₯ Event details
Star Shoot Stakes 2025 π Woodbine Racetrack, Toronto, Canada | π April 26, 2025 | π₯ Event details
Woodstock Stakes 2025 π Woodbine Racetrack, Toronto, Canada | π April 27, 2025 | π₯ Event details
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