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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 βpeaceβ are interrupted by alerts, notifications, and the next urgent distraction. Anxiety is global currency now. And yetβinto this very moment rides the Horse.
At the most recent United Nations General Assembly, the President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa didnβt 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 horseβhow it has shaped history, culture, and survival itselfβ¦β¦β¦β¦.

Screwworm Threat Approaches U.S., Horse Community Urged to Stay Vigilant: The USDA has confirmed a case of deadly New World Screwworm less than 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, posing a serious threat to horses, livestock, wildlife, and even humans, and prompting urgent calls for vigilance, wound care, and immediate veterinary reporting to prevent its re-entry into the United States. Read story here.
Texas A&M Research Team Works to Uncover Causes of Equine Miscarriage: Texas A&M, University of Kentucky, and University of Sao Paulo researchers are studying how bacterial infections like Streptococcus equi cause equine miscarriages, focusing on the amniotic membraneβs newly discovered immune role to improve early detection and prevention of pregnancy loss in horses. Read story here.
Oldest Genome from SchΓΆningen Spears Redefines Modern Horse Origins: Researchers at the University of TΓΌbingen have sequenced 300,000-year-old DNA from Equus mosbachensis, rewriting equid evolutionary history by confirming it as a direct ancestor of modern horses and setting a new record for ancient DNA preservation outside caves or permafrost. Read story here.
Trainer Bill Mott Named KY Thoroughbred Ownerβs Horseman of the Year: Hall of Fame trainer and reigning Kentucky Derby winner Bill Mott has been named the 2025 Warner L. Jones Jr. Horseman of the Year by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners, with additional honors going to Barbara Borden and Gabby Gaudet at the groupβs November 22 awards dinner. Read story here.
Canadian Finals Rodeo Opens with Record Payouts and Elite Competitors: The Canadian Finals Rodeo has kicked off in Edmonton with top contenders from Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. competing across major events for record-setting payouts, national titles, and a chance to prove themselves as leading rodeo athletes this season. Read story here.
Retired Racehorse Project Unveils 2025 Makeover Champions Participants: The Retired Racehorse Project announced its 2025 Makeover Champions, a group of former owners, trainers, and breeders supporting retired Thoroughbreds in new careers and participating in next weekβs Thoroughbred Makeover at the Kentucky Horse Park. Read story here.
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Final Copa de Oro π Sotogrande, Spain | π August 30βSeptember 30 | π₯ Event details
Melbourne Royal Show π Melbourne Showgrounds, Australia | π September 25βOctober 4 | π₯ Event details
2025 Capital Challenge Horse Show π Upper Malboro, MD, United States | π September 26βOctober 5 | π₯ Event details
Dutch Sport Horse Sales 2025 π Kronenberg, Netherlands | π September 28β30 | π₯ Event details
SWB Equestrian Weeks π Flyinge KungsgΓ₯rd, Sweden | π September 29βOctober 5 | π₯ Event details
Cowboy Capital Signature Shootout Legacy Steer Roping π Stephenville, TX | π September 30 | π₯ Event details
Reeves Family Ranch Rodeo Series π Eagle Butte, SD | π September 30 | π₯ Event details
Little Downham International Horse Trials π Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom | π September 30 | π₯ Event details
Cowboy Capital Signature Shootout Steer Roping π Stephenville, TX | π September 30 | π₯ Event details
Duel at the Dunes π Roggen, CO | π September 30 | π₯ Event details
Autumn MET I Week 1 π Oliva Nova, Spain | π September 30βOctober 4 | π₯ Event details
World Equestrian Center Ohio Fall Classic 2 π Wilmington, OH, United States | π October 1β4 | π₯ Event details
Sacramento International Horse Show π Sacramento, CA, United States | π October 1β4 | π₯ Event details
Aintree - Winter Classic π Liverpool, United Kingdom | π October 1β4 | π₯ Event details
Campeonato de EspaΓ±a de Salto Menores π Vejer de la Frontera, Spain | π October 1β4 | π₯ Event details
Limburgse Veulenveiling 2025 π Kronenberg, Netherlands | π October 1 | π₯ Event details
Campeonato Nacional de Cavalos Novos π Alter do ChΓ£o, Portugal | π October 1β4 | π₯ Event details
CSI** Riesenbeck International π Riesenbeck, Germany | π October 1β3 | π₯ Event details
WEC Ocala Fall Series - October Regional I π Ocala, FL, United States | π October 1β4 | π₯ Event details
Silo Ridge Masters CS3* π New York, United States | π October 1β5 | π₯ Event details
British Dressage Petplan Summer Area Festival Championships 2025 π Arena UK | π October 1β5 | π₯ Event details
Pony Club Australia National Championships 2025 π Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre, Victoria, Australia | π October 1β5 | π₯ Event details
12 ThΓΌringeti Auktion 2025 π Crawinkel, Germany | π October 1β3 | π₯ Event details
Flyinge Open Sales - Online Auction π Online, Sweden | π October 1 | π₯ Event details
Waller County Fair & Rodeo π Hempstead, TX | π October 2β4 | π₯ Event details
Hempstead Breakaway Roping π Hempstead, TX | π October 2β4 | π₯ Event details
Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo π Bonifay, FL | π October 2β4 | π₯ Event details
Al Shaqab - The 3rd Longines Hathab Tour 2025/2026 π Doha, Qatar | π October 2β3 | π₯ Event details
Jumping Pro-Am Deauville π Deauville, France | π October 2β4 | π₯ Event details
CSI2* Barbaste π Barbaste, France | π October 2β4 | π₯ Event details
CSI2* Jump Bost π Fontainebleau, France | π October 2β4 | π₯ Event details
Arena Nova CSI3* CDI3* CSIYH1* auf der APROPOS PFERD π Wiener Neustadt, Austria | π October 2β5 | π₯ Event details
German Unity Prize Racing π Hoppegarten, Germany | π October 2β3 | π₯ Event details
Hohenzollern Reitturnier & DSP Hybrid Auktion "Hohenzollern Stars" π Bisingen-Hohenzollern, Germany | π October 2β4 | π₯ Event details
Morocco Royal Tour 2025 - El Jadida π El Jadida, Morocco | π October 2β4 | π₯ Event details
Elite Dressage Pony Sales - The Young Star Auction π Online, Netherlands | π October 2 | π₯ Event details
CSIO5* Barcelona π Spain | π October 3β4 | π₯ Event details
Australian Carriage Driving Nations Cup & Ashes π Bundanoon, NSW, Australia | π October 3β5 | π₯ Event details
Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo π Rosenberg, TX | π October 3β5 | π₯ Event details
PRCA Permit Finals π Waco, TX | π October 3β5 | π₯ Event details
Waco Permit Finals Breakaway π Waco, TX | π October 3β5 | π₯ Event details
Tangipahoa Parish Fair And PRCA Rodeo π Amite, LA | π October 3β4 | π₯ Event details
Brad Gjermundson Extreme Broncs π New Town, ND | π October 3β4 | π₯ Event details
Rosenberg Breakaway Roping π Rosenberg, TX | π October 3β5 | π₯ Event details
Okaloosa Pro Rodeo π Baker, FL | π October 3β4 | π₯ Event details
C-Pony SpringstΓ¦vne π Stutteri Ask, Denmark | π October 3β4 | π₯ Event details
Osberton International Horse Trials π Osberton, UK | π October 3β5 | π₯ Event details
National A3* Ornago - Malaspina π Ornago, Italy | π October 3β4 | π₯ Event details
Onley Oktoberfest - British Showjumping 3 Day Show π Rugby, United Kingdom | π October 3β4 | π₯ Event details
Renntag Berlin-Hoppegarten π Berlin-Hoppegarten, Germany | π October 3 | π₯ Event details
Addington Equestrian - Senior British Showjumping 3 Day Show π Addington, United Kingdom | π October 3β4 | π₯ Event details
CSI2* Gorla Minore π Gorla Minore, Italy | π October 3β4 | π₯ Event details
104 Herbst Elite-Auktion mit 39. Elite-Fohlenauktion π Vechta, Germany | π October 3 | π₯ Event details
SWB Elite Foal Online Auction 2025 π Online, Sweden | π October 3 | π₯ Event details
Fahrsportturnier Dreieich Derby π Dreieich, Germany | π October 3β4 | π₯ Event details
Finale Pokala Slovenije v Preskakovanju Ovir CSN** β Kamnica π Kamnica, Slovenia | π October 3β5 | π₯ Event details
Ronneby RyttarfΓΆrening, 4*, 3* och 2* TΓ€vling i Hoppning π Ronneby Horse Center, Sweden | π October 3β4 | π₯ Event details
Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals - East π Gladstone, NJ, United States | π October 3β4 | π₯ Event details
Epona InnendΓΈrs Landsstevne - SΓΈrlandsparken Rideklubb π Epona, Norway | π October 3β4 | π₯ Event details
Alps Coliseum - 23. SΓΌdtiroler Haflinger Fohlenchampionat π Egna/Neumarkt, Italy | π October 3 | π₯ Event details
Sumter County Fair Rodeo π Bushnell, FL | π October 4β5 | π₯ Event details
Renntag MΓΌlheim π MΓΌlheim, Germany | π October 4 | π₯ Event details
Zurich Working Equitation Masters - WE Schweizermeisterschaft - WAWE Qualifier π Dielsdorf, Switzerland | π October 4 | π₯ Event details
Elitestevne Dressur - Grenland Ryttersportsklubb π Grenland, Norway | π October 4 | π₯ Event details
CS Giubiasco π Giubiasco, Switzerland | π October 4 | π₯ Event details
Stal Brouwer Auctions - Tolbert 2025 π Tolbert, Netherlands | π October 4 | π₯ Event details
Schloss Wickrath Dressage π MΓΆnchengladbach, Germany | π October 4 | π₯ Event details
TournΓ©e des As - Le Poet π Le Poet, France | π October 4 | π₯ Event details
Strzegom October Festival 2025 π Strzegom, Poland | π October 4β5 | π₯ Event details
FEI Jumping South American Championship Youth π Asuncion, Paraguay | π October 4 | π₯ Event details
Longines League of Nationsβ’ Final - Barcelona π Barcelona, Spain | π October 5 | π₯ Event details
Boneo CSI-W World Cup Show Jumping π Boneo Park, Australia | π October 5 | π₯ Event details
Renntag DΓΌsseldorf / Hannover π DΓΌsseldorf / Hannover, Germany | π October 5 | π₯ Event details
II FIP Arena World Polo Championship π Roseland Polo Club, VA | π October 5β12 | π₯ Event details
Wellington Autumn International Dressage π Wellington Riding, Heckfield, UK | π October 5β12 | π₯ Event details
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