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The world feels heavy these days. Wars rage, economies wobble, technology hums endlessly in our pockets, and even our moments of “peace” are interrupted by alerts, notifications, and the next urgent distraction. Anxiety is global currency now. And yet—into this very moment rides the Horse.
At the most recent United Nations General Assembly, the President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa didn’t speak of weapons or power or GDP. He spoke of horses and the importance of July 11th being designated as World Horse Day. Think about that: in a room where leaders debate the survival of nations, he paused the noise to remind humanity of the very creature that carried civilizations forward, stitched trade routes across continents, and gave us the rhythm of progress for millennia. He spoke with reverence about the majesty of the horse—how it has shaped history, culture, and survival itself………….
Trainer Receives Two-Year Ban for Causing Racehorse’s ‘Very Painful’ Death at Belterra: Trainer Zvi Kriple was banned for two years after failing to provide veterinary care to his colicking mare Royal Honey for two days at Belterra Park—despite multiple offers of help—resulting in the horse’s agonizing death from a ruptured digestive tract. Read story here.
Medicaid Funding Freeze Cuts Off Horse Therapy for Florida Children with Disabilities: Hundreds of Florida children and adults with disabilities are losing access to life-changing equine therapy after a sudden Medicaid reimbursement halt left nearly 300 therapy providers unpaid and struggling to continue services statewide. Read story here.
San Diego Community Mourns Beloved Mini Horse Sugar: Sugar, a beloved mini horse and library ambassador in Rancho Santa Fe, spent a decade inspiring children and the community with her charm, empathy, and educational presence, leaving a lasting legacy through books, library programs, and her partnerships with her canine companions. Read story here.
Frankie Dettori Will Conclude U.S. Riding Career After Breeders’ Cup: Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, 54, announced he will retire from riding in the United States after this weekend’s Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar, concluding an illustrious four-decade career that included 15 Breeders’ Cup wins and 23 British Classics. Read story here.
Rodeo Community Mourns Passing of Former PRCA Administrator Jim Nichols: Beloved rodeo figure and former PRCA administrator Jim Nichols, remembered for his lifelong dedication to the sport and unwavering support of his daughter Shali Lord’s career, passed away on October 24 in Arizona, leaving behind a deeply mourning rodeo community. Read story here.
U.S. Park Police Mounted Unit Honored with WIHS Award: The U.S. Park Police Horse Mounted Unit was honored with the Washington International Horse Show Honor and Service Award for its longstanding dedication to public safety, community engagement, equine welfare, and horsemanship. Read story here.
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Hallenturnier Gut Ising | 📍 Gut Ising, Germany | 📅 October 23–30 | 🎥 Event details
Marbacher Wochenende mit DSP Reitpferdeauktion und DSP Sattelkörung | 📍 Marbach Gomadingen, Germany | 📅 October 24–November 1 | 🎥 Event details
Arena UK - Junior Halloween Spooktacular | 📍 Lincolnshire, United Kingdom | 📅 October 25–27 | 🎥 Event details
Moura Tours Valencia - Week 4 | 📍 Valencia, Spain | 📅 October 27–November 1 | 🎥 Event details
Autumn MET II week 1 - 2025 | 📍 Oliva Nova, Spain | 📅 October 28–November 1 | 🎥 Event details
Three Hills Rodeo FFA Edition | 📍 Indianapolis, IN | 📅 October 29–31 | 🎥 Event details
Jumping Pro-Am Royan | 📍 Royan, France | 📅 October 29–November 1 | 🎥 Event details
South View - English Home Pony | 📍 Cheshire, United Kingdom | 📅 October 29–November 2 | 🎥 Event details
Paso Park Fall Classic | 📍 Paso Robles, United States | 📅 October 29–November 1 | 🎥 Event details
National Sunshine Series 1 | 📍 Desert Horse Park, United States | 📅 October 29–November 1 | 🎥 Event details
FEI World Cup™ Jumping-Dressage-Driving 2025-2026 I WEL - Lyon | 📍 Lyon, France | 📅 October 29–November 2 | 🎥 Event details
CSI5*& CSI2* La Silla (week 1) 2025 | 📍 Monterrey, Mexico | 📅 October 30–November 1 | 🎥 Event details
Al Shaqab - The 6th Longines Hathab Tour 2025/2026 | 📍 Doha, Qatar | 📅 October 30–31 | 🎥 Event details
Agria DRF-mesterskab for pony/children og NVB Cup finale | 📍 Riders Cup, Denmark | 📅 October 30–November 1 | 🎥 Event details
Sentower Halloween Euroregio | 📍 Opglabbeek, Belgium | 📅 October 30–November 1 | 🎥 Event details
Kelsall Hill - Winter Classic I | 📍 Cheshire, United Kingdom | 📅 October 30–November 2 | 🎥 Event details
Arena UK - Senior Halloween Spooktacular | 📍 Lincolnshire, United Kingdom | 📅 October 30–November 1 | 🎥 Event details
Jumping Pro-Am Deauville | 📍 Deauville, France | 📅 October 30–November 1 | 🎥 Event details
V Andalucía October Tour 2025 - Week 3 | 📍 Vejer de la Frontera, Spain | 📅 October 30–November 1 | 🎥 Event details
AGRAVIS Cup Oldenburg | 📍 Oldenburg, Germany | 📅 October 30–November 2 | 🎥 Event details
US Dressage Finals | 📍 World Equestrian Center Ohio, United States | 📅 October 30–November 1 | 🎥 Event details
The Eventing Championships at Galway Downs | 📍 Temecula, United States | 📅 October 30–November 1 | 🎥 Event details
AUTUMN CSI CSI2*/CSI1*/CSIYH* Peelbergen | 📍 Kronenberg, Netherlands | 📅 October 30–31 | 🎥 Event details
CSI** Riesenbeck International | 📍 Riesenbeck, Germany | 📅 October 30–November 1 | 🎥 Event details
Auction Race Halle Germany | 📍 Halle, Germany | 📅 October 30–31 | 🎥 Event details
Turquoise Circuit Finals | 📍 Cave Creek, AZ | 📅 October 31–November 1 | 🎥 Event details
Breeders' Cup | 📍 Del Mar, California | 📅 October 31–November 1 | 🎥 Event details
Tournée des As - Le Mans | 📍 Le Mans, France | 📅 October 31–November 1 | 🎥 Event details
National A3* Ornago - Malaspina | 📍 Ornago, Italy | 📅 October 31–November 1 | 🎥 Event details
GMB Competitie Luttenberg | 📍 Luttenberg, Netherlands | 📅 October 31 | 🎥 Event details
Racino Comer City CSN-B* CSNP-B WINTER CLASSICS II | 📍 Ebreichsdorf, Austria | 📅 October 31–November 1 | 🎥 Event details
Renntag Halle | 📍 Halle, Germany | 📅 October 31 | 🎥 Event details
National A3* Gorla Minore | 📍 Gorla Minore, Italy | 📅 October 31–November 1 | 🎥 Event details
Landsstevne hest og unghestchampionat - Arendal og Grimstad Rideklubb | 📍 Arenda, Norway | 📅 October 31–November 1 | 🎥 Event details
I Dressage Show Las Cadenas 2025 | 📍 Camarna de Esteruelas, Spain | 📅 October 31–November 1 | 🎥 Event details
North American Cup® | 📍 Grand Champions Polo Club, Wellington, Florida | 📅 November 1–30 | 🎥 Event details
National Twenty Goal® | 📍 Grand Champions Polo Club, Wellington, Florida | 📅 November 1–30 | 🎥 Event details
Ancient City Pro Rodeo | 📍 St. Augustine, FL | 📅 November 1–2 | 🎥 Event details
Flanders Embryo Auction - Samorin | 📍 Samorin, Slovakia | 📅 November 1 | 🎥 Event details
Munich Young Talents | 📍 München-Riem, Germany | 📅 November 1–5 | 🎥 Event details
Jumping Pro-Am Saint Lo | 📍 Saint Lo, France | 📅 November 1 | 🎥 Event details
CSNP1 Soto del Espinar 2025 | 📍 Madrid, Spain | 📅 November 1 | 🎥 Event details
Van Bockxgrave Future Stars | 📍 Online, Netherlands | 📅 November 1 | 🎥 Event details
Boneo Cup | 📍 Boneo Park, Australia | 📅 November 2 | 🎥 Event details
Renntag Köln | 📍 Köln, Germany | 📅 November 2 | 🎥 Event details
HALLOWEEN trening tekma - preskakovanje ovir - Celje | 📍 Celje, Slovenia | 📅 November 2 | 🎥 Event details
Freejump Contest Riesenbeck | 📍 Riesenbeck, Germany | 📅 November 2 | 🎥 Event details
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