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Conor Swail Cruises to Victory in $32,000 CSI5*-W Core Specialty Speed

Conor Swail Cruises to Victory in $32,000 CSI5*-W Core Specialty Speed Ireland’s Conor Swail and Theo 160 led the $32,000 CSI5*-W Core Specialty Speed from beginning to end to kick off Desert Circuit 4, presented by La Quinta Resort & Club, at the Desert International Horse Park on January 29. Thirty-nine entries took on the Wednesday afternoon featured class, with many of the […]
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100th Running of the Virginia Gold Cup to be Held on May 3

100th Running of the Virginia Gold Cup to be Held on May 3 One of the region’s largest and oldest steeplechase events returns with quality racing, parimutuel wagering, tailgate and hat contests, corporate networking and more.  THE PLAINS, Va., Jan. 23, 2025– One of the nation’s oldest and largest steeplechase race events, the Virginia Gold Cup, celebrates its 100th running […]
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SVN McDonald & Co. Releases “The WEC Effect” Report: Exploring the Impact of the World Equestrian Center on Marion County Land Values

SVN McDonald & Co. Releases “The WEC Effect” Report: Exploring the Impact of the World Equestrian Center on Marion County Land Values  (January 22, 2025 – Ocala, FL) The World Equestrian Center: Transforming Ocala’s Real Estate Landscape Known as the “Horse Capital of the World,” Ocala and Marion County are renowned for their equestrian heritage, picturesque farms, and welcoming community. […]
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PS Mega Shine Chic Achieves NRHA Million Dollar Sire Status

PS Mega Shine Chic Achieves NRHA Million Dollar Sire Status The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) announces PS Mega Shine Chic, fondly known as “Crush,” as its newest Million Dollar Sire. This significant milestone comes after standout performances by his offspring at the 2024 NRHA Futurity, solidifying the 2013 stallion’s place among reining’s elite sires. Bred and nominated by Patsy […]
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Cutting 101 at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

Cutting 101 at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Join the National Cutting Horse Association and the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo to learn about the ins and outs of the amazing abilities of the cutting horse. 2011 NCHA Hall of Fame Inductee Kory Pounds, along with NCHA Non-Pro Jessica Pounds and their sons, Joe and Jay Buster […]
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John Ingram and Heckfield Claim Championship in BluCreeq Spirits 3’3” Amateur-Owner 36+

John Ingram and Heckfield Claim Championship in BluCreeq Spirits 3’3” Amateur-Owner 36+ Jacob Pope (USA) wasn’t short of good luck charms on Sunday with his parents and barn family supporting him ringside. Highlighting the final day of Week 3 at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), presented by NetJets, Pope topped the $62,500 Florida Coast Equipment CSI2* Grand Prix with Highway […]
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Kate Shoemaker Caps Bittersweet Week with Plus-80% Freestyle Victory at Adequan® Global Dressage Festival

Kate Shoemaker Caps Bittersweet Week with Plus-80% Freestyle Victory at Adequan® Global Dressage Festival By Alice Collins for Wellington International  Week three of the 2025 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington, Florida, was a time of extreme highs and lows for para athlete Kate Shoemaker. She put in three outstanding performances inside the white boards on her nine-year-old Vitalis […]
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Keri Potter Puts in the Work to Win $40,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic

Keri Potter Puts in the Work to Win $40,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic Six months ago, Keri Potter received a call from U.S. Olympian Karl Cook asking if she would be interested in taking on a bit of project horse. On Sunday, January 26, Potter rode that horse, Kalimera van de Nethe Z to victory in the $40,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic […]
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Sharn Wordley and Mick Jagger Rock the $80,000 FarmVet Grand Prix During Week Two of the 2025 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit

Sharn Wordley and Mick Jagger Rock the $80,000 FarmVet Grand Prix During Week Two of the 2025 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit The Ocala January Festival, the second week of the 2025 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit at the newly renovated HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala, Florida, delivered another unforgettable round of top-tier show jumping competition. Riders from across the globe […]