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Six-Time NFR Bucking Horse Dies Unexpectedly at 12: Damaged Goods, a talented six-time NFR-selected bucking mare known for high-scoring rides in both bronc and bareback events, passed away at 12 after two surgeries for a severe colon volvulus, leaving a legacy of excellence and inspiring veterinary care for bucking horses everywhere. Read story here. (Rodeo SI)

Dramatic Rescue of Horse from Pool Full of Ice in Ohio: In Monroe Township, fire and EMS crews responded to a 5:08 p.m. call and safely rescued a horse trapped in an icy in-ground pool, using careful, coordinated efforts to return the animal unharmed to its owner while highlighting the diverse nature of their emergency services. Read story here. (Local 12)

Eclipse Voices Support for Repole and Thoroughbred Industry Change: Mike Repole’s bold, often abrasive campaign to reform Thoroughbred racing has exposed deep industry failings, and despite controversy over his tactics, growing stakeholder support—sparked even by The Jockey Club’s weak rebuttal—signals a pivotal, industry-shifting movement demanding accountability and long-overdue change. Read story here. (Thoroughbred Daily News)

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Teton Ridge Departs American Performance Horseman in Industry Shakeup: Teton Ridge, a force in Western performance horses, elite facilities, and major events, is reshaping its focus by selling select horses and the TR9 Ranch, and adjusting The American Performance Horseman, signaling a strategic shift toward expanding its impact through media, events, and national-scale brand initiatives. Read story here. (Rodeo SI)

Dries Degrieck Claims First FEI Driving World Cup Title: Dries Degrieck delivered exceptional speed and composure to win the 24th FEI Driving World Cup™ Final, breaking the long-standing dominance of Bram Chardon and Boyd Exell, as strong performances, course challenges, and tight margins defined a dramatic championship decided by cumulative scores. Read story here. (FEI)

Horse Owner Danny Caldwell Threaten Lawsuits Over Oaklawn Ban Letter: Danny Caldwell, Oaklawn Park’s four-time leading owner, vowed to sue over an unsigned letter petitioning his permanent ban from the track, denying any involvement in his former trainer’s infractions, defending his record, and transferring his horses to a new trainer while maintaining upcoming race entries. Read story here. (Paulick Report)

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U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship | 📍 Wellington, United States | 📅 January 25–February 15 | 🎥 Event details

Dubai Gold Cup 2026 | 📍 Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club, United Arab Emirates | 📅 January 28–February 14 | 🎥 Event details

St Moritz World Cup on Snow 2026 | 📍 St Moritz, Switzerland | 📅 January 28–February 14 | 🎥 Event details

World Equestrian Center Ohio Winter Classic #9 | 📍 Ohio, United States | 📅 February 4–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Al Fursan Endurance Festival | 📍 AlUla, Saudi Arabia | 📅 February 6–March 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Andalucía Sunshine Tour 2026 - Week 2 | 📍 Vejer de la Frontera, Spain | 📅 February 10–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

AES Stallion Grading Poland 2026 | 📍 Krajkowo, Poland | 📅 February 10, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Spring MET 2026 Tour II Week 1 | 📍 Oliva, Spain | 📅 February 10–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Al Shaqab CSI5*, CSI3*-W, CSI1*, CSIYH1*, CSIJ-B, CSICh-B, CDI1* | 📍 Doha, Qatar | 📅 February 11–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

World Equestrian Center Ohio Winter Classic #10 | 📍 Ohio, United States | 📅 February 11–18, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

WEF Week 6 | 📍 Wellington, FL, United States | 📅 February 11–15, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

HITS Ocala Winter Festival – V | 📍 Ocala, Florida, United States | 📅 February 11–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI3* Desert Circuit VI | 📍 La Quinta, CA, United States | 📅 February 11–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CDI3* WEC Ocala - 2026 Hampton Green Farms February Dressage | 📍 World Equestrian Center Ocala, United States | 📅 February 11–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Del Mar Dressage Opener – CDI-W | 📍 Del Mar, United States | 📅 February 11–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI2* Gassin - St-Tropez | 📍 Gassin - St-Tropez, France | 📅 February 11–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

2026 Doha Equestrian Tour, H.H. The Amir's Sword | 📍 Al Shaqab, Qatar | 📅 February 11–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

VR Classics Neumünster - FEI Dressage World Cup™ 2025-2026 I WEL | 📍 Neumünster, Germany | 📅 February 12–15, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

South View - Winter Classic | 📍 Cheshire, United Kingdom | 📅 February 12–15, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show | 📍 Scottsdale, United States | 📅 February 12–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

The Bury Farm 4 Day Show ft. The Bareback Challenge | 📍 Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom | 📅 February 12–15, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping Pro-Am Royan | 📍 Royan, France | 📅 February 12–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

International Jumping Tour Jalisco CSI1* 2026 | 📍 Zapopan, Mexico | 📅 February 12–15, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI 2* Sentower | 📍 Oudsbergen, Belgium | 📅 February 12–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo | 📍 San Antonio, TX | 📅 February 12–28 | 🎥 Event details

Racino Comer City (INDOOR) - CDN-A*, CDNJ-A, CDNP-A - Winter Classics I 2026 | 📍 Ebreichsdorf, Austria | 📅 February 13–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Arena UK - British Showjumping Senior 3 Day Show | 📍 Grantham, United Kingdom | 📅 February 13–15, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Pulai Lovaspark - Fedeles Lovastusa Verseny | 📍 Balatonvilágos, Hungary | 📅 February 13–15, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Pannon Lovasakadémia - CSN (Nemzeti és felkészítő verseny) | 📍 Kaposvár, Hungary | 📅 February 13–15, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Airvent Lovas Club - CSN (Nemzeti és felkészítő verseny) | 📍 Kecskemét, Hungary | 📅 February 13–15, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Pferdesporttage Erlen | 📍 Erlen, Switzerland | 📅 February 13–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

ZO-B Krajkowo | 📍 Krajkowo, Poland | 📅 February 13–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Dressur-Sichtungsturnier zum Preis der Besten | 📍 München-Riem, Germany | 📅 February 13–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Kranichsteiner Winter-Tour I | 📍 Darmstadt-Kranichstein, Germany | 📅 February 13–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

TerraNova Winter Series I | 📍 TerraNova Equestrian Center, Florida, United States | 📅 February 13, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping Pro-Am Le Mans | 📍 Le Mans, France | 📅 February 13–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping Pro-Am Barbaste | 📍 Barbaste, France | 📅 February 13–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details.

Trollhättans Winter Show | 📍 Grevagården, Sweden | 📅 February 13–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Landsstevne Sprang - Arendal Rideklubb | 📍 Arendal, Norway | 📅 February 13–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Schockemöhle & Helgstrand Hengstvorführung III 2026 | 📍 Münster, Germany | 📅 February 13, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

National A3* Ornago - Malaspina | 📍 Ornago, Italy | 📅 February 13–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Kelsall Hill - Large Pony Premier | 📍 Cheshire, United Kingdom | 📅 February 13–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Longines League of Nations™ 2026 - Abu Dhabi | 📍 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 📅 February 13, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Dixie National Rodeo | 📍 Jackson, MS | 📅 February 13–21 | 🎥 Event details

Starkville Rotary Rodeo | 📍 Starkville, MS | 📅 February 13–14 | 🎥 Event details

Bell County PRCA Rodeo | 📍 Belton, TX | 📅 February 13–14 | 🎥 Event details

SunDome Showdown | 📍 Yakima, WA | 📅 February 13–14 | 🎥 Event details

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Rotary Classic Rodeo Breakaway | 📍 Starkville, MS | 📅 February 13–14 | 🎥 Event details

81st Annual Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo | 📍 Yuma, AZ | 📅 February 13–15 | 🎥 Event details

British Dressage Winter Regionals 2026 | 📍 Myerscough College, Lancashire, UK | 📅 February 14–18, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2025-2026 I NAL - Ocala | 📍 Ocala, United States | 📅 February 14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CDN3* Febrero - Real Club de Polo de Barcelona y Copa ANCCE 2026 | 📍 Barcelona, Spain | 📅 February 14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Weser-Ems-Hengsttag 2026 | 📍 Vechta, Germany | 📅 February 14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Salon des étalons Poneys - Le Mans | 📍 Le Mans, France | 📅 February 14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Equilannoo Belgian Stallion Competition 3rd Round | 📍 Oudsbergen, Belgium | 📅 February 14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

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