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Los Alamitos Bans Quarter Horse Trainer After 5 Deaths Since May: Los Alamitos banned trainer Ramiro Castillo after five horses in his care died since May, a move made amid ongoing CHRB scrutiny of the stable he took over from previously banned trainer Monty Arrossa and mounting safety concerns at the track. Read story here.

Meet the UAE Girls Whose Daring Riding Stunts Impressed the President: Young Emirati riders—whose daring horseback stunts during the Union March went viral after earning a warm salute from the UAE President—share how their years of disciplined training, cultural pride, and perseverance shaped the skill, confidence, and passion they brought to the national celebration. Read story here.

Hennessy Debuts The Horse Edition as the First Release in Its New Zodiac Collection: Hennessy has launched The Horse Edition, the first ultra-limited cognac in its Zodiac Collection, crafted from eaux-de-vie from the Years of the Horse and presented in a handcrafted Baccarat crystal decanter celebrating the Horse’s elegance and cultural symbolism. Read story here.

HISA to Debut New Equine Recovery Foundation in 2026: HISA will launch the HISA Equine Recovery Foundation in early 2026 to fund life-saving veterinary care, rehabilitation, and retirement support for racehorses with recoverable career-ending injuries, expanding diagnostic resources and easing aftercare burdens through a new independent nonprofit. Read story here.

Riley Webb Takes NFR Average Lead as He Chases a Third Straight Title: With only three rounds left, Riley Webb surged into the NFR tie-down roping average lead with a clutch 7.8-second run in Round 7, tightening an intense battle marked by dramatic mistakes, breakout performances, and shifting standings as he closes in on a potential third straight world title. Read story here.

States Sound the Alarm Over Growing Prediction Markets Threat: States and tribal regulators are increasingly scrutinizing prediction markets—including those offering horse racing wagers—citing legal violations and potential risks to licensed betting, while the racing industry pursues litigation to protect its pari-mutuel model and revenues. Read story here.

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Wrangler National Finals Rodeo | 📍 Las Vegas, NV, United States | 📅 December 4–13 | 🎥 Event details

U.S. Open Arena Polo Championship® Final | 📍 California Polo Club | 📅 December 9–13 | 🎥 Event details

KWPN Hengstencompetitie | 📍 Ijsselmuiden, Netherlands | 📅 December 9 | 🎥 Event details

KWPN Eerste bezichtiging – Dressuur | 📍 Ermelo, Netherlands | 📅 December 9–13 | 🎥 Event details

Treo Eile Christmas Show | 📍 Emerald Equestrian Centre, Ireland | 📅 December 11 | 🎥 Event details

Autumn MET III Week 3 | 📍 Oliva Nova, Spain | 📅 December 9–13 | 🎥 Event details

Kingsland Christmas Show | 📍 Vilhelmsborg, Denmark | 📅 December 9–13 | 🎥 Event details

55 Holsteiner Körung und Eliteauktion | 📍 Elmshorn, Germany | 📅 December 9–12 | 🎥 Event details

HITS Ocala Holiday Classic | 📍 Ocala, FL, United States | 📅 December 10–13 | 🎥 Event details

CDI WEC – Ocala December Dressage | 📍 Ocala, FL, United States | 📅 December 10–13 | 🎥 Event details

CSI5* Major League Show Jumping Desert Holiday II | 📍 Desert Horse Park, CA, United States | 📅 December 10–13 | 🎥 Event details

FEI Jumping World Cup™ Arab League – Riyadh CSI4* | 📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 📅 December 10–12 | 🎥 Event details

2025 Ocala December Show Series II | 📍 Ocala, FL, United States | 📅 December 10–13 | 🎥 Event details

WEC Ohio Winter Classic #3 | 📍 Wilmington, OH, United States | 📅 December 10–13 | 🎥 Event details

CSI 2* X-mas Tour Azelhof W2 | 📍 Lier, Belgium | 📅 December 10–13 | 🎥 Event details

CSI** Riesenbeck International | 📍 Riesenbeck, Germany | 📅 December 10–13 | 🎥 Event details

Le rendez-vous des prodiges Selle Français | 📍 Saint-Lô, France | 📅 December 11–12 | 🎥 Event details

Al Shaqab – The 9th Longines Hathab Tour 2025/2026 with FEI WORLD CHALLENGE – Final Day | 📍 Doha, Qatar | 📅 December 11–12 | 🎥 Event details

Kerkener Spring Event | 📍 Kerken, Germany | 📅 December 11–14 | 🎥 Event details

Bury Farm – British Showjumping Senior 4 Day Show | 📍 Slapton, United Kingdom | 📅 December 11–14 | 🎥 Event details

Winter Tour Etapa III | 📍 Prejmer, Romania | 📅 December 11–13 | 🎥 Event details

Christmas Tour Week 2 CSI2*/CSI1*/CSIYH* | 📍 Kronenberg, Netherlands | 📅 December 11–13 | 🎥 Event details

Sydney Summer Classic | 📍 Sydney International Equestrian Centre, Australia | 📅 December 11–15 | 🎥 Event details

2025 Victorian Dressage Festival | 📍 Werribee, Victoria, Australia | 📅 December 11–13 | 🎥 Event details

Winter Tour Etapa III | 📍 Băicoi, Prahova, Romania | 📅 December 12–13 | 🎥 Event details

National A5* | 📍 Gorla Minore, Italy | 📅 December 12–13 | 🎥 Event details

Salon du Cheval de Paris | 📍 Paris, France | 📅 December 12–13 | 🎥 Event details

CSN5* GTC Gran Final Navidad | 📍 Bogotá, Colombia | 📅 December 12–13 | 🎥 Event details

CHI Geneva | 📍 Switzerland | 📅 December 12–14 | 🎥 Event details

Equestrian Auction Belgium December | 📍 Belgium | 📅 December 12–13 | 🎥 Event details

ZO-B Krajkowo | 📍 Krajkowo, Poland | 📅 December 12–13 | 🎥 Event details

Onley – British Showjumping Senior 3 Day Show | 📍 Kilmarnock, United Kingdom | 📅 December 12–13 | 🎥 Event details

HX Auctions Winter Edition | 📍 Stal Hendrix, Netherlands | 📅 December 12 | 🎥 Event details

BPHA Christmas Collection Sponsored by Twemlows Stud Farm | 📍 Online, United Kingdom | 📅 December 12 | 🎥 Event details

Züchter-Advent Hof Sosath | 📍 Lemwerder, Germany | 📅 December 13 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping Pro-Am Le Mans | 📍 Le Mans, France | 📅 December 13 | 🎥 Event details

Copa Federación Hípica de Madrid de Doma | 📍 Madrid, Spain | 📅 December 13 | 🎥 Event details

Ponykörung Verden | 📍 Verden, Germany | 📅 December 13 | 🎥 Event details

Equbreeding Auction | 📍 Herenthals, Belgium | 📅 December 13 | 🎥 Event details

United States Arena Handicap® Final | 📍 California Polo Club | 📅 December 13 | 🎥 Event details

Schockemoehle Online Auction – Young Jumpers | 📍 Online, Germany | 📅 December 13 | 🎥 Event details

CHI de Genève – Grand Slam of Showjumping & FEI Driving World Cup™ | 📍 Geneva, Switzerland | 📅 December 13–14 | 🎥 Event details

Renntag Dortmund | 📍 Dortmund, Germany | 📅 December 14 | 🎥 Event details

NK Dressuur Manegeruiters | 📍 Ermelo, Netherlands | 📅 December 14 | 🎥 Event details

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