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Horse Therapy Program in Namibia Brings Joy: ​In Namibia, Susan de Meyer runs a therapeutic equestrian program where horses help children with ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities by calming hyperactivity, encouraging communication, and fostering emotional bonds. Read story here.

Bill Gates Bought Daughter Jennifer a $16 Million Horse Farm for Graduation: Jennifer Gates received a 124-acre, $15.82 million horse farm in North Salem, New York, as a graduation gift from her billionaire parents, complete with rolling pastures, multiple parcels, and easy access to New York City for future studies. ​Read story here.

Dartmouth Secures Single Discipline NCEA National Championship: ​The No. 4 ranked Dartmouth equestrian team clinched the NCEA Single-Discipline National Championship with a 5-5 (749.67-701.67) tiebreaker win over No. 3 College of Charleston, powered by a dominant 4-1 start over fences with standout rides from Samantha Takacs ’27, Elise Stephens ’28, Cassidy Exner ’27, and Chloe Terestchenko ’25. Read story here.

Georgia Secures Dual Disicpline NCEA National Title: The seventh-seeded University of Georgia equestrian team stormed through the NCEA Championship at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, upsetting No. 2 Auburn (13-4), No. 6 Texas A&M (16-4), and SMU (12-8) to claim their eighth national title. ​​Read story here.

Cambiasos in The US Open Polo Championship: La Dolfina Tamera claimed the Silver Trophy with a commanding 12-8 victory over La Dolfina Catamount, breaking away in the second half behind Alejandro Poma’s MVP performance and marking Adolfo Cambiaso’s record-setting tenth U.S. Open win at age 50. Read story here.

Legendary Handicapper Gordon Jones Passes At Age 95: ​Renowned author, handicapper, and Turf columnist Professor Gordon Jones, a pioneer of speed and pace handicapping whose influential book and seminars transformed racing analysis, passed away on January 18 at age 95. Read story here.

Phoenix Wins 1st and 3rd in Ocala International CCI4*-S: Jessica Phoenix surged up the CCI4*-S leaderboard during the cross country phase, winning with Aeronautics and placing third with Wabbit after strong performances on Jay Hambly’s challenging course. Read story here.

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