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Vet Suspended 24 Years and Fined $300,000 for Disregarding HISA Rules: HIWU issued its harshest penalty ever to Illinois veterinarian Dr. Donald McCrosky— a 24-year suspension and $300,000 fine— after finding he committed nine anti-doping violations involving banned substances, tampering, and trafficking, with the arbitrator citing intentional misconduct and flagrant disregard for racing integrity and horse welfare. Read story here. (Paulick Report)

Chicago Horse Stable Owner Accused of Sexually Abusing Teen Employee: A suburban Chicago horse stable owner, Raymond Krussell, is facing multiple felony sex charges for allegedly abusing a teenage employee over the course of a year, beginning when she was 15, and has been denied pretrial release while awaiting a February court appearance. Read story here. (FOX 32 Chicago)

Chinese Official Dies in Horse Riding Accident While Filming Agriculture Promo: Chinese official and social media influencer He Jiaolong, known for promoting local agriculture and tourism, died at 47 after a horseback riding accident while filming a promotional video, sparking national debate over “official influencers” and the pressures placed on government officials to gain online fame. Read story here. (South China Morning Post)

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Rodeo’s Finest Honor Virgil and the Enduring Legacy of a Unique Horse: Champion riders across the rodeo world pay tribute to Virgil, the legendary “Big Grey” whose unmatched power, attitude, and consistency made him one of the greatest bucking horses ever, celebrating his career, impact, and unforgettable legacy as the sport enters its first season without him. Read story here. (Rodeo SI)

Hall of Fame Racing Trainer King Leatherbury Dies at 92: Hall of Fame trainer King Leatherbury, a Maryland racing icon with 6,508 wins and a six-decade career highlighted by national titles and beloved runners like Ben’s Cat, died at home at age 92, leaving a legacy as one of the sport’s most successful and influential horsemen. Read story here. (Paulick Report)

U.S. Citizens and Legal Residents Sue After Immigration Raid at Racetrack: Three Idaho families who are U.S. citizens and legal residents are suing after an aggressive immigration raid at a rural horse racing track detained hundreds, including children, in harsh conditions, with allegations of racial profiling, unconstitutional searches, and civil rights violations, highlighting nationwide concerns over law enforcement overreach and targeting of Latino communities. Read story here. (US News)

Ylvisaker Cup | 📍 Wellington, United States | 📅 January 23–February 22 | 🎥 Event details

U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship | 📍 Wellington, United States | 📅 January 25–February 15 | 🎥 Event details

Dubai Gold Cup 2026 | 📍 Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club, United Arab Emirates | 📅 January 28–February 14 | 🎥 Event details

St Moritz World Cup on Snow 2026 | 📍 St Moritz, Switzerland | 📅 January 28–February 14 | 🎥 Event details

World Equestrian Center Ohio Winter Classic #9 | 📍 Ohio, United States | 📅 February 4–11, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Al Fursan Endurance Festival | 📍 AlUla, Saudi Arabia | 📅 February 6–March 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Andalucía Sunshine Tour 2026 - Week 2 | 📍 Vejer de la Frontera, Spain | 📅 February 10–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

AES Stallion Grading Poland 2026 | 📍 Krajkowo, Poland | 📅 February 10, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Spring MET 2026 Tour II Week 1 | 📍 Oliva, Spain | 📅 February 10–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Al Shaqab CSI5*, CSI3*-W, CSI1*, CSIYH1*, CSIJ-B, CSICh-B, CDI1* | 📍 Doha, Qatar | 📅 February 11–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

World Equestrian Center Ohio Winter Classic #10 | 📍 Ohio, United States | 📅 February 11–18, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

WEF Week 6 | 📍 Wellington, FL, United States | 📅 February 11–15, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

HITS Ocala Winter Festival – V | 📍 Ocala, Florida, United States | 📅 February 11–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI3* Desert Circuit VI | 📍 La Quinta, CA, United States | 📅 February 11–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CDI3* WEC Ocala - 2026 Hampton Green Farms February Dressage | 📍 World Equestrian Center Ocala, United States | 📅 February 11–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Del Mar Dressage Opener – CDI-W | 📍 Del Mar, United States | 📅 February 11–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI2* Gassin - St-Tropez | 📍 Gassin - St-Tropez, France | 📅 February 11–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

2026 Doha Equestrian Tour, H.H. The Amir's Sword | 📍 Al Shaqab, Qatar | 📅 February 11–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

VR Classics Neumünster - FEI Dressage World Cup™ 2025-2026 I WEL | 📍 Neumünster, Germany | 📅 February 12–15, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

South View - Winter Classic | 📍 Cheshire, United Kingdom | 📅 February 12–15, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show | 📍 Scottsdale, United States | 📅 February 12–21, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

The Bury Farm 4 Day Show ft. The Bareback Challenge | 📍 Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom | 📅 February 12–15, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping Pro-Am Royan | 📍 Royan, France | 📅 February 12–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

International Jumping Tour Jalisco CSI1* 2026 | 📍 Zapopan, Mexico | 📅 February 12–15, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI 2* Sentower | 📍 Oudsbergen, Belgium | 📅 February 12–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo | 📍 San Antonio, TX | 📅 February 12–28 | 🎥 Event details

Racino Comer City (INDOOR) - CDN-A*, CDNJ-A, CDNP-A - Winter Classics I 2026 | 📍 Ebreichsdorf, Austria | 📅 February 13–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Arena UK - British Showjumping Senior 3 Day Show | 📍 Grantham, United Kingdom | 📅 February 13–15, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Pulai Lovaspark - Fedeles Lovastusa Verseny | 📍 Balatonvilágos, Hungary | 📅 February 13–15, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Pannon Lovasakadémia - CSN (Nemzeti és felkészítő verseny) | 📍 Kaposvár, Hungary | 📅 February 13–15, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Airvent Lovas Club - CSN (Nemzeti és felkészítő verseny) | 📍 Kecskemét, Hungary | 📅 February 13–15, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Pferdesporttage Erlen | 📍 Erlen, Switzerland | 📅 February 13–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

ZO-B Krajkowo | 📍 Krajkowo, Poland | 📅 February 13–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Dressur-Sichtungsturnier zum Preis der Besten | 📍 München-Riem, Germany | 📅 February 13–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Kranichsteiner Winter-Tour I | 📍 Darmstadt-Kranichstein, Germany | 📅 February 13–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

TerraNova Winter Series I | 📍 TerraNova Equestrian Center, Florida, United States | 📅 February 13, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping Pro-Am Le Mans | 📍 Le Mans, France | 📅 February 13–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping Pro-Am Barbaste | 📍 Barbaste, France | 📅 February 13–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details.

Trollhättans Winter Show | 📍 Grevagården, Sweden | 📅 February 13–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Landsstevne Sprang - Arendal Rideklubb | 📍 Arendal, Norway | 📅 February 13–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Schockemöhle & Helgstrand Hengstvorführung III 2026 | 📍 Münster, Germany | 📅 February 13, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

National A3* Ornago - Malaspina | 📍 Ornago, Italy | 📅 February 13–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Kelsall Hill - Large Pony Premier | 📍 Cheshire, United Kingdom | 📅 February 13–14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Longines League of Nations™ 2026 - Abu Dhabi | 📍 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 📅 February 13, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Dixie National Rodeo | 📍 Jackson, MS | 📅 February 13–21 | 🎥 Event details

Starkville Rotary Rodeo | 📍 Starkville, MS | 📅 February 13–14 | 🎥 Event details

Bell County PRCA Rodeo | 📍 Belton, TX | 📅 February 13–14 | 🎥 Event details

SunDome Showdown | 📍 Yakima, WA | 📅 February 13–14 | 🎥 Event details

Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo | 📍 St. Paul, MN | 📅 February 13–14 | 🎥 Event details

Rotary Classic Rodeo Breakaway | 📍 Starkville, MS | 📅 February 13–14 | 🎥 Event details

81st Annual Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo | 📍 Yuma, AZ | 📅 February 13–15 | 🎥 Event details

British Dressage Winter Regionals 2026 | 📍 Myerscough College, Lancashire, UK | 📅 February 14–18, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2025-2026 I NAL - Ocala | 📍 Ocala, United States | 📅 February 14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CDN3* Febrero - Real Club de Polo de Barcelona y Copa ANCCE 2026 | 📍 Barcelona, Spain | 📅 February 14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Weser-Ems-Hengsttag 2026 | 📍 Vechta, Germany | 📅 February 14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Salon des étalons Poneys - Le Mans | 📍 Le Mans, France | 📅 February 14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Equilannoo Belgian Stallion Competition 3rd Round | 📍 Oudsbergen, Belgium | 📅 February 14, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

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