Journalism’s Santa Anita Derby, Epaillard’s FEI World Cup Victory, Hit Show's Dubai World Cup, Bull Rider Grant's Fatal Tragedy, & Kimmy Palmer’s FEI Vaulting Success 🐎🌎💥

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Journalism Overcomes Adversity to Win Santa Anita Derby:​ ​​​Journalism, who faced a challenging start and found himself at the back of the pack, displayed remarkable determination and skill as he surged ahead to win the Santa Anita Derby, securing his place as a top contender for the Kentucky Derby. ​Read story here.

Epaillard and Donatello D’Auge Clinch Dominant World Cup Victory: ​​​​French rider Julien Epaillard and his 12-year-old gelding, Donatello d’Auge, clinched the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2025 Final in Basel, maintaining their lead from the opening speed class and executing a strategic plan that included conserving energy by skipping a jump-off, ultimately securing victory despite a single fault in the final round. Read story here.

Hit Show Leads U.S. 1-2 Finish in Dubai World Cup, Forever Young Takes Third: ​In a surprising upset at the Dubai World Cup, U.S.-based Hit Show, ridden by Florent Geroux, clinched victory over fellow American contender Mixto, while Japanese favorite Forever Young settled for third place. Read story here.

PRCA Extends Condolences to Bull Rider Dylan Grant's Family: ​​The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) expressed deep sorrow over the tragic passing of 24-year-old bull rider Dylan Grant, who died from injuries sustained during the Wharton County Youth Fair Xtreme Bulls event in Texas. ​​Read story here.

Kimmy Palmer Takes Fifth in FEI Vaulting World Cup™ Final: ​​Kimmy Palmer delivered a stellar performance at the FEI Vaulting World Cup Final in Basel, earning an impressive fifth place overall with a score of 8.227 in the Individual Women's Freestyle, showcasing her skill and precision aboard her horse, Rosenstalz 99. Read story here.

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

WEC Ocala Spring II
📍 Ocala, Florida, USA | 📅 April 2–7, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

April 8, 2025
Schockemöhle Online Auction – Young Jumpers
📍 Online, Germany | 📅 April 6–8, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Outdoor Late Entry Riesenbeck International
📍 Riesenbeck, Germany | 📅 April 8–9, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Spring MET 2025 Tour IV Week 1
📍 Oliva, Spain | 📅 April 8–13, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Polowa Próba Wierzchowa - Bogusławice
📍 Bogusławice, Poland | 📅 April 8, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

April 9, 2025
CSI2 Guadalajara Country Club S2 – 2025*
📍 Guadalajara, Mexico | 📅 April 9–13, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Stal Hendrix Hengstenshow 2025
📍 Kessel, Netherlands | 📅 April 9, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Paso Park Welcome Classic
📍 Paso Robles, California, USA | 📅 April 9–13, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

HJAM at World Equestrian Center USEF Hunter Jumper
📍 Ohio, USA | 📅 April 9–13, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CHIO Aachen CAMPUS Dressurturnier
📍 Aachen, Germany | 📅 April 9–13, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

JD Massey Classic Horse Show
📍 Clemson, South Carolina, USA | 📅 April 9–12, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Addington – Blue Chip Winter Championships
📍 Grantham, UK | 📅 April 9–13, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Clark County Fair & Rodeo
📍 Logandale, Nevada, USA | 📅 April 9–13, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

April 10, 2025
Aqueduct Spring Meet Opening Day
📍 Aqueduct Racetrack, New York, USA | 📅 April 10–27, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

April 11, 2025
DAFM Stud Book 2025
📍 Mullingar, Ireland | 📅 April 11–13, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

The American Rodeo Championship Weekend
📍 Arlington, Texas, USA | 📅 April 11–12, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Burnham Market International Horse Trials 2025
📍 Norfolk, UK | 📅 April 11–13, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

British Indoor Carriage Driving Championships 2025
📍 Arena UK | 📅 April 11–13, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Maker's Mark Mile Stakes
📍 Keeneland Racecourse, Lexington, Kentucky, USA | 📅 April 11, 2025 | 💰 Purse: $517,775 | 🎥 Event details

Chattanooga Stampede Pro Rodeo
📍 Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA | 📅 April 11–12, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Cobb County Pro Rodeo
📍 Marietta, Georgia, USA | 📅 April 11–12, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

SRA Rodeo in Bennettsville
📍 Bennettsville, South Carolina, USA | 📅 April 11–12, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

SRA Rodeo in Faison
📍 Faison, North Carolina, USA | 📅 April 11–12, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

SRA Rodeo in Cleveland
📍 Cleveland, Tennessee, USA | 📅 April 11–12, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

April 12, 2025
Racing from Düsseldorf – April 2025
📍 Düsseldorf, Germany | 📅 April 12–13, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

VHSA & The League Show 1
📍 Virginia, USA | 📅 April 12–13, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Apple Blossom Handicap
📍 Oaklawn Park, Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA | 📅 April 12, 2025 | 💰 Purse: $1,250,000 | 🎥 Event details

Count Fleet Sprint Handicap
📍 Oaklawn Park, Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA | 📅 April 12, 2025 | 💰 Purse: $500,000 | 🎥 Event details

Jenny Wiley Stakes
📍 Keeneland Racecourse, Lexington, Kentucky, USA | 📅 April 12, 2025 | 💰 Purse: $511,250 | 🎥 Event details

Lexington Stakes
📍 Keeneland Racecourse, Lexington, Kentucky, USA | 📅 April 12, 2025 | 💰 Purse: $365,500 | 🎥 Event details

Poteet Strawberry Festival PRCA Rodeo
📍 Poteet, Texas, USA | 📅 April 12–13, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo
📍 Oakdale, California, USA | 📅 April 12–13, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

April 13, 2025
Pin Oak Charity Horse Show – Week 3
📍 Katy, Texas, USA | 📅 April 9–13, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Giant's Causeway Stakes
📍 Keeneland Racecourse, Lexington, Kentucky, USA | 📅 April 13, 2025 | 💰 Purse: $260,713 | 🎥 Event details

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