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Two Maryland Veterinarians Suspended Over Alleged Masking Drug Distribution: HISA provisionally suspended Maryland veterinarians Nicholas Meittinis and Adam Lockard after alleging they distributed a sarapin-based “steroid paint” and possessed multiple other banned substances intended to mask injuries in Covered Horses, posing a serious risk to equine health and welfare. Read story here. (Paulick Report)

Runaway Carriage Horse Crashes Into Vehicles in New York City Traffic: A runaway carriage horse that crashed into vehicles in Midtown last week has reignited calls to ban New York City horse-drawn carriages, as advocates cite safety concerns while unions defend existing standards and the welfare of the horse, which officials say was unharmed. Read story here. (ABC 7)

Pegasus World Cup Marks 10 Years as Horse Racing’s Premier Event: The 2026 Pegasus World Cup celebrates its 10th anniversary at Gulfstream Park, combining elite Thoroughbred racing with world-class entertainment, music, fashion, and hospitality, featuring $5.7 million in purses, star-studded performances, VIP experiences, and global media coverage, solidifying its status as one of horse racing’s most influential and high-profile events. Read story here. (Gulfstream Park)

Vogel and United Touch S Storm to Spectacular World Cup Victory in Basel: Richard Vogel and United Touch S delivered a flawless, lightning-fast jump-off to win the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ of Basel, outpacing Kim Emmen and Imagine N.O.P. on Gérard Lechat’s demanding course to claim an emphatic victory before a packed St. Jakobshalle. Read story here. (FEI)

Pro Skijor Heads to North America, Led by Bozeman Invitational: Montana’s winter comes alive as Bozeman prepares to host the adrenaline-fueled Professional Skijor Frontier Tour, blending horse racing and skiing into a high-speed spectator sport, alongside additional skijoring events across the state and a nationally recognized season finale. Read story here. (Rodeo SI)

Search Launched for Missing Therapy Horse in Emmet County: Volunteers are searching for Rickey, a beloved miniature therapy horse known for visiting senior centers, who went missing from his Emmet County, Michigan barn on New Year’s Day, with authorities asking local residents to check cameras and report any sightings. Read story here. (UpNorthLive)

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Joe Barry Memorial | 📍 Wellington, United States | 📅 January 6–25 | 🎥 Event details

Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo | 📍 Odessa, United States | 📅 January 8–17 | 🎥 Event details

Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series III | 📍 Ocala, United States | 📅 January 13–17 | 🎥 Event details

Spring MET Tour I Week 1 | 📍 Oliva, Spain | 📅 January 13–17 | 🎥 Event details

13th FBMA International Showjumping Cup - CSI2* | 📍 Al Forsan, United Arab Emirates | 📅 January 13–15 | 🎥 Event details

World Equestrian Center Winter Classic #6 | 📍 Wilmington, United States | 📅 January 14–17 | 🎥 Event details

WEF Week 2 | 📍 Wellington, United States | 📅 January 14–18 | 🎥 Event details

HITS Ocala January Classic – I | 📍 Ocala, United States | 📅 January 14–17 | 🎥 Event details

DESERT CIRCUIT 2 | 📍 California, United States | 📅 January 14–17 | 🎥 Event details

Riders Cup - Baltic Cup | 📍 Riders Cup, Denmark | 📅 January 15–17 | 🎥 Event details

CSI 2* Azelhof | 📍 Lier, Belgium | 📅 January 15–17 | 🎥 Event details

Arena UK - Winter Classic II | 📍 Lincolnshire, United Kingdom | 📅 January 15–18 | 🎥 Event details

Andalucía Pre-Sunshine Tour Week 1 | 📍 Vejer de la Frontera, Spain | 📅 January 15–17 | 🎥 Event details

Partner Pferd Leipzig - FEI World Cup™ Jumping-Driving I WEL | 📍 Leipzig, Germany | 📅 January 15–18 | 🎥 Event details

Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals | 📍 Great Falls, United States | 📅 January 15–17 | 🎥 Event details

National Western Stock Show and Rodeo | 📍 Denver, United States | 📅 January 15–25 | 🎥 Event details

First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo | 📍 Harrisburg, United States | 📅 January 15–17 | 🎥 Event details

23rd BENDURA BANK SNOW POLO WORLD CUP | 📍 Kitzbühel, Austria | 📅 January 16–18 | 🎥 Event details

National A3* Gorla Minore | 📍 Gorla Minore, Italy | 📅 January 16–17 | 🎥 Event details

British Dressage Winter Area Festival | 📍 Addington Equestrian, United Kingdom | 📅 January 16–18 | 🎥 Event details

Sandhills Stock Show Legacy Steer Roping | 📍 Odessa, United States | 📅 January 16–17 | 🎥 Event details

Belgian Mare Auction | 📍 Knesselare, Belgium | 📅 January 16 | 🎥 Event details

Rodeo Columbus | 📍 Columbus, United States | 📅 January 17 | 🎥 Event details

Rodeo of the Mid-South: The Legend Lives On | 📍 Southaven, United States | 📅 January 17 | 🎥 Event details

Super Tournée des As - Saint-Lô | 📍 Saint-Lô, France | 📅 January 17 | 🎥 Event details

Aintree - Large Pony Premier | 📍 Liverpool, United Kingdom | 📅 January 17–18 | 🎥 Event details

3* och 2* tävling i hoppning | 📍 Åstorp, Sweden | 📅 January 17 | 🎥 Event details

International Arena Polo Test Match 2026 | 📍 Hickstead, United Kingdom | 📅 January 17 | 🎥 Event details

FBMA Ladies National Show | 📍 Royal Stables, United Arab Emirates | 📅 January 18 | 🎥 Event details

Renntag Dortmund | 📍 Dortmund, Germany | 📅 January 18 | 🎥 Event details

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