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Individual Olympic Gold Medalists Christian Kukuk And Checker 47 Capture $750,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5*: ​On March 30, Christian Kukuk and his powerhouse partner, Checker 47, delivered a thrilling performance to claim victory in the $750,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5* in Wellington, Florida, outclassing a world-class field of 40 competitors in front of an electrified, sold-out crowd. ​Read story here.

Tuf Cooper Keeps Momentum Rolling With Rodeo Austin Win: ​​On March 29, four-time world champion Tuf Cooper continued his impressive streak by winning the tie-down roping title at Rodeo Austin, delivering a stellar performance aboard his mainstay horse, "Bro" (registered as This Fiestas Lonely), which reinforced his status among the sport's elite. ​​ Read story here.

Sandman Closes To Win Arkansas Derby + Spot In Kentucky Derby: On March 29, Sandman, the gray colt trained by Mark Casse and ridden by Jose Ortiz, unleashed a powerful late surge to capture the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park, seizing his first stakes victory in dramatic fashion and punching his ticket to the Kentucky Derby with an electrifying performance.. ​Read story here.

Genetic Surprise Gives Horses Exceptional Endurance: ​A surprising genetic discovery has revealed that horses possess a mutation that boosts their endurance by enhancing their ability to manage exercise-induced oxidative stress, shedding light on the extraordinary stamina and athleticism that make them exceptional long-distance competitors. Read story here.

How Earth's Rarest Horse — Once Extinct in the Wild — Ended Up On Colorado Ranch: ​Przewalski's horses, once extinct in the wild, have found a sanctuary at a Colorado ranch, where dedicated conservation efforts are helping to preserve their rare lineage and ensure the survival of this critically endangered species. Read story here.

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March 31, 2025

• South Texas State Fair & YMBL Rodeo

  📍 Beaumont, Texas, USA | 📅 March 27–April 6, 2025 | 🎥 Event Details

April 1, 2025

• PSCJ ANCCE Cordoba 2025
  📍 Cordoba, Spain | 📅 April 1–2, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

• Regional Classic-Southeastern
  📍 International Polo School, Loxahatchee, Florida, USA | 📅 Match on April 1, 2025 | 🏆 Level: 10–12 Goal | 🎥 Event details

April 2, 2025

• British Dressage Premier League 2025
  📍 Chard Equestrian, UK | 📅 April 2–6, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

• World Equestrian Center Ohio Winter Classic #17
  📍 Ohio, United States | 📅 April 2–6, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

• FEI World Cup™ Finals Jumping-Dressage-Vaulting 2025
  📍 Basel, Switzerland | 📅 April 2–6, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

• Sacramento Spring II Classic
  📍 Rancho Murieta, California, USA | 📅 April 2–6, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

• Oaks Premier 1
  📍 Del Mar, California, USA | 📅 April 2–6, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

• Pin Oak Charity Horse Show - Week 2
  📍 Katy, Texas, USA | 📅 April 2–6, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

April 3, 2025

• 2025 Stable View Horse Trials
  📍 Aiken, South Carolina, USA | 📅 April 3–4, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

• TerraNova Dressage I CDI4 - US Equestrian Open Dressage Qualifier*
  📍 Florida, USA | 📅 April 3–6, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

• 82nd Annual ABC Pro Rodeo
  📍 Levelland, Texas, USA | 📅 April 3–5, 2025 | 🎥 Live coverage

• Ashland Stakes
  📍 Keeneland Racecourse, Lexington, Kentucky, USA | 📅 April 3, 2025 | 💰 Purse: $600,000 | 🎥 Event details

April 4, 2025

• San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo

  📍 San Angelo, Texas, USA​ | 📅 April 4–20, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

• The Pony Club Barrier Animal Health Spring Festival 2025 – Scotland Final
  📍 Morris Equestrian Centre, Scotland | 📅 April 4–7, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

• British Riding Clubs Equilibrium Winter Show Jumping Championship 2025
  📍 Arena UK | 📅 April 4–6, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

• Madison Stakes
  📍 Keeneland Racecourse, Lexington, Kentucky, USA | 📅 April 4, 2025 | 💰 Purse: $600,000 | 🎥 Event details

• Santa Anita Derby
  📍 Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, California, USA | 📅 April 4, 2025 | 💰 Purse: $750,000 | 🎥 Event details

• Blue Grass Stakes
  📍 Keeneland Racecourse, Lexington, Kentucky, USA | 📅 April 4, 2025 | 💰 Purse: $1,000,000 | 🎥 Event details

April 5, 2025

• Grand National
  📍 Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, UK | 📅 April 5, 2025 | 💰 Prize Pot: £1,000,000 | 🎥 Event details

• Dubai World Cup
  📍 Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, UAE | 📅 April 5, 2025 | 💰 Purse: $12,000,000 | 🎥 Event details

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