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PETA Threats Lead WSU to Cancel Equine Surgery Course: Washington State University canceled the equine portion of its veterinary surgery course after PETA raised concerns that students would perform surgeries on healthy horses and goats that would then be euthanized, citing threats to campus safety and shifting to simulation and clinical-based training to maintain ethical veterinary education. Read story here. (Capital Press)

Rival Stars Horse Racing Coming to Nintendo Switch: Rival Stars Horse Racing, a popular equestrian sim featuring breeding, racing, and ranch-building gameplay, is coming to Nintendo Switch, letting players restore a stable, compete across multiple disciplines, and explore immersive environments both solo and online. Read story here. (Nintendo Everything)

Atlanta Police Stable Master Sues City Over Horse Neglect: An Atlanta police stable master filed a whistleblower lawsuit alleging horse neglect—including poor care, unsafe training, and unsanitary conditions—and claims she was retaliated against after raising concerns, though a state inspection later reported the horses appeared adequately cared for. Read story here. (Atlanta News First)

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Rance Doyal Ties Own World Record in Austin With James Arviso: Two Lexington County rescue leaders were arrested and charged with felony animal ill-treatment after investigators found 27 horses in poor condition, including emaciation and medical issues, prompting their removal and ongoing care under veterinary supervision. Read story here. (Rodeo SI)

South Carolina Horse Racing Betting Bill Advances to Senate: South Carolina’s Senate advanced a bill allowing on-site mobile betting at state horse races, aiming to boost the $2 billion equine industry while keeping other gambling banned, though passage faces opposition from anti-gambling lawmakers and a likely veto from Governor McMaster. Read story here. (CDC Gaming)

Digital Sale Economics vs. Claiming Game: Where Is Value?: Rapid growth in digital Thoroughbred sales has slightly improved buyer economics versus live auctions, but returns still trail claiming—often skewed by insider deals—raising concerns that continued expansion and potential declines in claiming races could disrupt ownership economics across the industry. Read story here. (Paulick Report)

RODEOHOUSTON | 📍 Houston, Texas, United States | 📅 March 2–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

Houston Breakaway | 📍 Houston, Texas, United States | 📅 March 2–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

USPA Gold Cup® | 📍 National Polo Center, United States | 📅 March 4–March 29 | 🎥 Event details

Renntag Dortmund | 📍 Dortmund, Germany | 📅 March 8–March 27, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI4* WEF Week 10 | 📍 Wellington, Florida, United States | 📅 March 11–March 16 | 🎥 Event details

SWB Bruksprov | Stallion Performance Test | 📍 Strömsholm, Sweden | 📅 March 16–March 18 | 🎥 Event details

Andalucía Sunshine Tour 2026 - Week 7 | 📍 Vejer de la Frontera, Spain | 📅 March 17–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

Late Entry Riesenbeck International | 📍 Riesenbeck International, Germany | 📅 March 17–March 18 | 🎥 Event details

Spring MET 2026 Tour III Week 2 | 📍 Oliva, Spain | 📅 March 17–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

Frühlingserwachen in Münster-Handorf III | 📍 Münster-Handorf, Germany | 📅 March 17–March 18 | 🎥 Event details

British Showjumping Winter Championships at Arena UK | 📍 Grantham, United Kingdom | 📅 March 18–March 22 | 🎥 Event details

World Equestrian Center Ohio Winter Classic #15 | 📍 Ohio, United States | 📅 March 18–March 22 | 🎥 Event details

CSI4* WEF Week 11 | 📍 Wellington, FL, United States | 📅 March 18–March 22 | 🎥 Event details

HITS Ocala Championship | 📍 Ocala, Florida, United States | 📅 March 18–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Breed 2026 | 📍 Texas, United States | 📅 March 18–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

NRPS Hengstenkeuring | 📍 Dronten, Netherlands | 📅 March 18–March 20 | 🎥 Event details

Frühlingsconcours Müntschemier | 📍 Müntschemier, Switzerland | 📅 March 18–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

PSI Dressage & Jumping with the Stars 2026 | 📍 Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre, Australia | 📅 March 18–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

CSI5* Saut Hermès | 📍 Paris, France | 📅 March 19–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

Del Mar Dressage Affaire – CDI 3* | 📍 Del Mar, United States | 📅 March 19–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

CSI2* Le Mans | 📍 Le Mans, France | 📅 March 19–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

The Setters' Run Farm 2026 Carolina International CCI and Horse Trial | 📍 Carolina, USA | 📅 March 19–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping Pro-Am Royan | 📍 Royan, France | 📅 March 19–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping Pro-Am Barbaste | 📍 Barbaste, France | 📅 March 19–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

CSI3* - La Caccia Garda Tour | 📍 Bedizzole, Italy | 📅 March 19–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

CSI 2* Sentower | 📍 Oudsbergen, Belgium | 📅 March 19–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

CSI4* Gorla Minore | 📍 Gorla Minore, Italy | 📅 March 19–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

CDI*** & Copa ANCCE - Liga Nacional de Doma Clásica CJ KIWOKO - Sunshine Tour 2026 | 📍 Vejer de la Frontera, Spain | 📅 March 19–March 20 | 🎥 Event details

CSI**/*/YH Spring tour Azelhof W2 | 📍 Lier, Belgium | 📅 March 19–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

CSI2* & CSI4* Coapexpan 2026 (Segunda semana) | 📍 Xalapa, Mexico | 📅 March 19–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

Airvent Lovas Club - CSN (Nemzeti és felkészítő verseny) | 📍 Kecskemét, Hungary | 📅 March 19–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show & Rodeo | 📍 Mercedes, TX, United States | 📅 March 19–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

Lake Havasu Stampede | 📍 Lake Havasu, AZ, United States | 📅 March 20–March 22 | 🎥 Event details

Berrien County Roundup Rodeo | 📍 Nashville, GA, United States | 📅 March 20–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

Southeastern Pro Rodeo | 📍 Ocala, FL, United States | 📅 March 20–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

Resistol Rookie Roundup | 📍 Fort Worth, TX, United States | 📅 March 20–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

Goliad County Fair & PRCA Rodeo | 📍 Goliad, TX, United States | 📅 March 20–March 22 | 🎥 Event details

Ozark Empire Pro Rodeo | 📍 Springfield, MO, United States | 📅 March 20–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

West of the 5th Pro Rodeo | 📍 Rimbey, AB, Canada | 📅 March 20–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

Council Bluffs PRCA Rodeo | 📍 Council Bluffs, IA, United States | 📅 March 20–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

Ancient City Pro Rodeo | 📍 St. Augustine, FL, United States | 📅 March 20–March 22 | 🎥 Event details

Roots N Boots Queen Creek Pro Rodeo | 📍 Queen Creek, AZ, United States | 📅 March 20–March 22 | 🎥 Event details

Buffalo Pro Rodeo presented by Bill Fick Ford | 📍 Buffalo, TX, United States | 📅 March 20–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

Southeastern Livestock Exposition | 📍 Montgomery, AL, United States | 📅 March 20–March 22 | 🎥 Event details

Pannon Lovasakadémia - Fedettpályás Championátus | 📍 Kaposvár, Hungary | 📅 March 20–March 22 | 🎥 Event details

National A3* Ornago - Malaspina | 📍 Ornago, Italy | 📅 March 20–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

HMP-A w Jaszkowo 2026 | 📍 Jaszkowo, Poland | 📅 March 20–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

ZO-B Krajkowo | 📍 Krajkowo, Poland | 📅 March 20–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

CDI*** Heróico Colegio Militar 2026 | 📍 Mexico, Mexico | 📅 March 20–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

Addington Equestrian - British Showjumping Senior 3 Day Show | 📍 Addington, United Kingdom | 📅 March 20–March 22 | 🎥 Event details

CSN3* Marzo - Real Club Pineda 2026 | 📍 Sevilla, Spain | 📅 March 20–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

Landsstevne Sprang - Arendal Rideklubb | 📍 Arendal, Norway | 📅 March 20–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

No Snow Horse Show | 📍 Hyvinkää, Finland | 📅 March 20–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

MSV A Ponnyhoppning | 📍 Ljungby, Sweden | 📅 March 20–March 21 | 🎥 Event details

Turnier der jungen Pferde | 📍 Krefeld, Germany | 📅 March 20–March 22 | 🎥 Event details

Großes Hallendressurturnier Walldorf | 📍 Walldorf, Germany | 📅 March 20–March 22 | 🎥 Event details

Reitturnier Hofgut Adamstal | 📍 Wiesbaden-Adamstal, Germany | 📅 March 20–March 22 | 🎥 Event details

Longines League of Nations™ 2026 - Ocala | 📍 Ocala, United States | 📅 March 21 | 🎥 Event details

Wandin International Horse Event | 📍 Wandin Park, Victoria, Australia | 📅 March 21 | 🎥 Event details

Pferdesporttage Giubiasco | 📍 Giubiasco, Switzerland | 📅 March 21 | 🎥 Event details

Hengstvorführung Zuchthof Klatte | 📍 Klein Roscharden, Germany | 📅 March 21 | 🎥 Event details

Bachl Weekend 2026 | 📍 Postmünster, Germany | 📅 March 21 | 🎥 Event details

Tournée des As - Cuers Pierrefeu | 📍 Cuers Pierrefeu, France | 📅 March 21 | 🎥 Event details

Pokaz Ogierów Wrocław 2026 | 📍 Wrocław, Poland | 📅 March 21 | 🎥 Event details

Schockemoehle Online Auction - Dressage Horses | 📍 Online, Germany | 📅 March 21 | 🎥 Event details

M.M. Fisher, Jr. Memorial Steer Roping | 📍 Andrews, TX, United States | 📅 March 21–March 22 | 🎥 Event details

Renntag Mülheim | 📍 Mülheim, Germany | 📅 March 22 | 🎥 Event details

Hengstschau Holsteiner Verband und Privathengsthalter | 📍 Elmshorn, Germany | 📅 March 22 | 🎥 Event details

Hengstschau Hengststation Beckmann | 📍 Wettringen, Germany | 📅 March 22 | 🎥 Event details

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