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Equestrian Sports Productions & Affiliates Fire CEO Kessler: Murray Kessler has been terminated from his roles at Equestrian Sports Productions and affiliated entities following an independent investigation, with Wellington International appointing Michael Stone to assume executive oversight and ensure continued operational stability. Read story here. (Horse Sport)

FanDuel TV’s Exit and Firings Stun Racing Industry: FanDuel will phase out its horse racing television coverage by 2027, cutting jobs and shifting strategy away from linear broadcasting, a move that shocks the industry and threatens to reduce the sport’s visibility despite continued wagering platform operations. Read story here. (BloodHorse)

Cowboy+ Scores First Sports Emmy Nod for NFR Broadcast: Cowboy Channel earned its first Sports Emmy nomination for its AI-powered 2025 National Finals Rodeo broadcast, recognizing its real-time data, analytics, and technical innovation that elevated rodeo coverage to a new level of sports media storytelling. Read story here. (Rodeo Roundtable)

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Showjumping’s $300M Leap with Billionaire Frank McCourt: U.S. billionaire Frank McCourt is investing $300M to launch a global team-based showjumping league aimed at modernizing the sport, attracting top talent, and broadening its audience beyond its wealthy, elite roots through bigger prize money, storytelling, and media exposure. Read story here. (Financial Times)

Commandment Takes Florida Derby with Photo Finish: Commandment surged from last to first to win the Florida Derby in a photo finish under Flavien Prat, securing Kentucky Derby qualification and extending his win streak to four for trainer Brad Cox. Read story here. (ESPN)

Magnitude Upsets Forever Young for $12M Dubai Gold Cup: Magnitude, ridden by Jose Ortiz and trained by Steve Asmussen, defeated favorite Forever Young to win the Dubai Gold Cup, earning the top prize in a major race held despite regional conflict disruptions. Read story here. (ESPN)

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

Húsvéti szezonnyitó verseny - Bábolna | 📍 Bábolna, Hungary | 📅 March 31–April 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Surge Equestrian League 2026 - Dressage | 📍 Bengaluru, India | 📅 March 31–April 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Hartpury CDI 2026 | 📍 Gloucestershire, United Kingdom | 📅 March 31–April 3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

U.S. Open Polo Championship® | 📍 Wellington, FL, United States | 📅 April 1–26, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

TerraNova Dressage I | 📍 TerraNova Equestrian Center, United States | 📅 April 1–3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

WEC Ocala Spring II | 📍 WEC Ocala, United States | 📅 April 1–4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Frühlingsconcours Müntschemier | 📍 Müntschemier, Switzerland | 📅 April 1–5, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

World Equestrian Center Ohio Winter Classic #17 | 📍 Ohio, United States | 📅 April 1–4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Coombelands - British Showjumping Senior 2 Day Show | 📍 Pulborough, United Kingdom | 📅 April 1–2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

SACRAMENTO SPRING CLASSIC 2 | 📍 Sacramento, CA, United States | 📅 April 1–4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details.

APRIL CSI2*/1*/YH* week 1 Peelbergen | 📍 Kronenberg, Netherlands | 📅 April 1–3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Al Shaqab CSI5*, CSI3*, CSI1*, CSIYH1*, CSIJ-B, CSICh-B | 📍 Doha, Qatar | 📅 April 1–3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

British Dressage High Profile Show 2026 | 📍 Lancashire, United Kingdom | 📅 April 1–5, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

High Desert Stampede | 📍 Redmond, OR, United States | 📅 April 2–4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

ABC Pro Rodeo | 📍 Levelland, TX, United States | 📅 April 2–4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

2026 Doha Equestrian Tour, Qatar Equestrian Federation Cup | 📍 Al Shaqab, Qatar | 📅 April 2–4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

National A3* Ornago - Malaspina | 📍 Ornago, Italy | 📅 April 2–3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping Pro-Am Royan | 📍 Royan, France | 📅 April 2–4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping Pro-Am Nancy | 📍 Nancy, France | 📅 April 2–4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI2* Barbaste | 📍 Barbaste, France | 📅 April 2–4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI2* Gassin - St-Tropez | 📍 Gassin - St-Tropez, France | 📅 April 2–4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Pony of the Year Show at Arena UK | 📍 Grantham, United Kingdom | 📅 April 2–5, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Laholm Spring Show | 📍 Laholm, Sweden | 📅 April 2–4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Påskhoppet | 📍 Runsten, Sweden | 📅 April 2–4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Reiterhof Stückler - CSN-A* CSN-B - 1. AlpenSpan Tour 2026 | 📍 St. Margarethen, Austria | 📅 April 2–4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Yalambi Easter Jumping Classic 2026 | 📍 Western Australia, Australia | 📅 April 2–5, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Ada Pro Rodeo | 📍 Ada, OK, United States | 📅 April 3–4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo | 📍 San Angelo, TX, United States | 📅 April 3–17, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Central Ark PRCA Rodeo | 📍 El Paso, AR, United States | 📅 April 3–4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Legends of the West PRCA Rodeo | 📍 Wickenburg, AZ, United States | 📅 April 3–4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

The British Eventing Spring Carnival at Thoresby Park 2026 | 📍 Thoresby, United Kingdom | 📅 April 3–5, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

National A5* Gorla Minore | 📍 Gorla Minore, Italy | 📅 April 3–4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSN2* Los Porches 2026 | 📍 Arteixo, Spain | 📅 April 3–4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Surge Equestrian League 2026 - Showjumping | 📍 Bengaluru, India | 📅 April 3–4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Bogenraith - British Showjumping Senior 4 Day Show | 📍 Durris Banchory, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom | 📅 April 3–5, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Påskhoppet | 📍 Grevagården, Sweden | 📅 April 3–4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Weston Lawns - Easter Eggstravaganza 4 Day Show | 📍 Chepstow, United Kingdom | 📅 April 3–6, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Wales & West - April Mixed Show | 📍 Chepstow, United Kingdom | 📅 April 3–5, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI Thailand Championships - Leg 2 | 📍 Chonburi, Thailand | 📅 April 3–5, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Pulai Lovaspark SE - CSN (Nemzeti és felkészítő verseny) | 📍 Balatonvilágos, Hungary | 📅 April 3–4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

STX Cyclus 1: Lier | 📍 Lier, Belgium | 📅 April 3–4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

2026 Stable View Spring Horse Trials | 📍 Aiken, SC, United States | 📅 April 3–4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

17 Dressurprüfung in Hasle-Rüegsau | 📍 Hasle b. Burgdorf, Switzerland | 📅 April 3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

The Pony Club Barrier Animal Health Spring Festival 2026 – Scotland Final | 📍 Scotland, United Kingdom | 📅 April 4–6, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Springturnier Lampertheim | 📍 Lampertheim, Germany | 📅 April 4–5, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

VDL Stud Hengstenshow | 📍 Bears, Netherlands | 📅 April 4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Santa Anita Derby Day | 📍 Arcadia, CA, United States | 📅 April 4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Blue Grass | 📍 Lexington, KY, United States | 📅 April 4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

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