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Repole Marks Kentucky Derby with Matching Gift to Support Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance: In honor of his Kentucky Derby contender Grande, Mike Repole has launched a matching campaign to benefit the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, pledging to match donations up to $50,000 from April 28 to May 4 to support retired racehorses.​Read story here.

FEI Partners with China’s Leading Media Giants to Elevate Equestrian Sport: In a strategic move to grow equestrian sport in China, the FEI has signed landmark agreements with Xinhua News Agency and China Media Group to enhance media coverage, spotlight Chinese athletes, and promote the sport globally ahead of major international events. Read story here.

PRCA’s Top Steer Wrestler Tucker Allen Dominates the Arena: At just 25, Ventura, California’s Tucker Allen is having a record-breaking 2025—winning RodeoHouston, leading the world steer wrestling standings, and building on a rapid rise from BMX rider to rodeo star after jumping his first steer at 15. ​​Read story here.

Meet the USEA Interscholastic Eventing League Championship Teams: ​The second annual USEA Interscholastic Eventing League Championship, taking place May 2–4 at Stable View in Aiken, SC, will feature 70 riders from 15 Clubs forming 18 teams—more than triple last year’s participation—as they compete alongside 154 Collegiate entries for national titles. Read story here.

Texas Arena League Concludes Thrilling 2025 Polo Season: The Texas Arena League wrapped up its eighth season with a celebratory awards weekend at Brookshire Polo Club, highlighting competitive finals, standout performances, and the camaraderie that defines the arena polo community. Read story here.

UConn Introduces New Equine Science and Management Major: The University of Connecticut is set to launch a Bachelor of Science in Equine Science and Management in fall 2026, offering students a blend of scientific knowledge and practical experience to strengthen the university's leadership in equine education in the Northeast. Read story here.

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Vrijspringcompetitie - Rijpaarden Fokvereniging Twente 📍 Saasveld, Netherlands | 📅 April 28, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Linz-Ebelsberg - FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Youth 2025 📍 Linz-Ebelsberg, Austria | 📅 April 29–May 03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Höven Opening - Springturnier 📍 Höven, Germany | 📅 April 29–May 03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Pferde & Emotionen - Dressurturnier Reiterhof Pickl 📍 Karlsfeld, Germany | 📅 April 30–May 04, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Springfestival Erbenheim 📍 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany | 📅 April 30–May 04, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

DM for seniorer og Agria DRF-mesterskab for U18, U21 og U25 (B) 📍 Stutteri Ask, Denmark | 📅 April 30–May 03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CSI2* Otomi 2025 (semana 1) 📍 San Miguel de Allende, Mexico | 📅 April 30–May 03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Woodside Spring Classic 2 📍 Woodside, US | 📅 April 30–May 04, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Aiken Charity Horse Show I 📍 Aiken, US | 📅 April 30–May 04, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

HITS Del Mar National Horse Show 📍 Del Mar, US | 📅 April 30–May 04, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Sydney CDI 2025 📍 Sydney, Australia | 📅 April 30 – May 3, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

2025 Pacific Coast Dressage CDI Galway Downs 📍 Temecula, CA | 📅 May 1-4, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ 2025 - CDIO5* - Compiègne 📍 Compiègne, France | 📅 May 03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Longines EEF Series - Maimarkt Turnier Mannheim 📍 Mannheim, Germany | 📅 May 01–05, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Pferdesporttage Aaretal-Münsingen 📍 Münsingen, Switzerland | 📅 May 01–03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping Pro-Am Barbaste 📍 Barbaste, France | 📅 May 01-03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping Pro-Am Le Mans 📍 Le Mans, France | 📅 May 01–03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CSI2* Nancy 📍 Nancy, France | 📅 May 01-03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Dressurturnier Reitanlage Löckenhoff 📍 Mettmann, Germany | 📅 May 01-03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Renntag München / Hannover 📍 München / Hannover, Germany | 📅 May 01, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Majhoppet 📍 Gothenburg Horse Park, Sweden | 📅 May 01-03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CDI3* Las Cadenas - LIGA NACIONAL DE DOMA CLÁSICA CABALLOS JÓVENES Y GRAN PREMIO 2025 📍 Madrid, Spain | 📅 May 01-03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Preding - CSN-B* - 2.Etappe Alpenspan TEAM TOUR 2025 📍 Preding, Austria | 📅 May 01-04, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

iWEST-Dressur-Cup 2025 📍 Deutschland, Germany | 📅 May 01–November 14, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CSI4* Sagrantino Show Jumping 2025 - week 1 📍 Montefalco, Italy | 📅 May 01-03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Auktion für Haflinger und Edelbluthaflinger - Haflingergestüt Meura 📍 Meura, Germany | 📅 April 30, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Präsentation der jungen Verbandshengste (Holsteiner Verband) und "Horster Pferdetage" 📍 Elmshorn, Germany | 📅 May 01, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Pferdesporttage Uster Woche 1 📍 Uster, Switzerland | 📅 May 01-03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Dressurtage Turbenthal 📍 Turbenthal, Switzerland | 📅 May 01-03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CSI2* Drammen Spring Tour 📍 Drammen, Norway | 📅 May 01-02, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Aalborg Dressage Event 2025 📍 Aalborg Rideklub, Denmark | 📅 May 01-03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

STX Cyclus 5: Wuustwezel 📍 Wuustwezel, Belgium | 📅 May 01-03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CSI 3* Sentower - STP Riders Series 📍 Opglabbeek, Belgium | 📅 May 01-03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Springturnier Leutkirch-Diepoldshofen 📍 Leutkirch-Diepoldshofen, Germany | 📅 May 01-04, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Pöttmeser Pferdetage - Springen 📍 Pöttmes, Germany | 📅 May 01-04, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Champs of Tomorrow Münster-Handorf 📍Münster-Handorf, Germany | 📅 May 01-04, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CSI Ermelo 📍 Ermelo, Netherlands | 📅 May 01-03, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

American Royal ProRodeo 2025 📍 Hale Arena, Kansas City, MO | 📅 May 1–3, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

IHSA National Championship Horse Show 📍 Tryon International Equestrian Center, Mill Spring, NC | 📅 May 2–4, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Adelaide Equestrian Festival 2025 📍 Adelaide, Australia | 📅 May 2 – May 4, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

BSPS Winter Championships 2025 📍 Arena UK, Grantham, Lincolnshire, UK | 📅 May 2–5, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Championships 📍 Stable View, Aiken, SC | 📅 May 2–4, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo 2025 📍 Henry C. Hitch Pioneer Arena, Guymon, OK | 📅 May 2 – May 4, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

CINCH World's Toughest Rodeo 📍 John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, VA | 📅 May 2–3, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Kentucky Oaks 2025 📍 Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY | 📅 May 2, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

Kentucky Derby 2025 📍 Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY | 📅 Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 🎥 Event details

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