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Equestrian Disciplines Confirmed for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
The equestrian events of Jumping, Dressage, and Eventing will be included in the competition at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. This program will include six medal events: a Team and an Individual event in each discipline. The total quota of 200 places for equestrian athletes remains unchanged from the Paris 2024 Olympics, with 75 allocated for Jumping, 60 for Dressage, and 65 for Eventing.
OtherTop NewsApril 15, 2025
Equine Health Concerns Rise with Recent Influenza Cases
Two horses in King County, Washington, have recently tested positive for equine influenza and are currently under veterinary care. This highly contagious respiratory disease affects horses, ponies, and other equids including donkeys and zebras.
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Florida Mare Tests Positive for Strangles
On April 12th, a 4-year-old mare in Clay County, Florida, tested positive for strangles, a bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus equi subspecies equi. The mare displayed clinical symptoms including fever, abscess, and nasal discharge a day prior, leading to her being placed under official quarantine. Three other horses that were exposed to her are also being monitored.
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FEI Announces Use of Sniffer Dogs in Anti-Doping Efforts
The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) is exploring the use of sniffer dogs to combat the administration of microdoses of prohibited substances in horses, with the intention to enhance safety in equine sports.
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2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event Set to Showcase Top Equestrian Talent
Eventing enthusiasts are preparing for an exciting weekend as the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by MARS Equestrian™, returns to the Kentucky Horse Park. The World’s Best Riders Are Coming to Kentucky!This event promises to highlight some of the finest talent in the sport, with live and on-demand streaming provided by ClipMyHorse.TV for audiences around the world.
OtherTop NewsApril 15, 2025
Ellie Goodfriend Gets Victory in $15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Junior/Amateur
Ellie Goodfriend claimed a heartwarming victory in the $15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Junior/Amateur at the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show on Friday, April 11. Partnering with her 9-year-old Zangersheide gelding, RSH Kallahan Z, also known as “Muffin,” Goodfriend secured the win with an impressive score of 188.
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Freedom Wins $15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open
Jennifer Alfano and her talented partner, Freedom, emerged victorious in the $15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open during Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Week 3. Held on Friday, April 11, this prestigious derby showcased some of the best hunter talent, and the dynamic duo claimed the top spot with a stellar score of 189.5.
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Jef Lauwers and Hallpass Repeat Victory in $30,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby
Jef Lauwers and Hallpass once again proved they are a force to be reckoned with in the hunter derby ring, capturing the win in the $30,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, sponsored by Rio Agave, for the second consecutive year at the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show.
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Olivia Cliver Closes Out Pin Oak Charity Horse Show with Commanding Victory
The 79th annual Pin Oak Charity Horse Show wrapped up with a thrilling finale as Olivia Cliver and her longtime partner Connor 69 delivered a flawless performance to win the $100,000 Hildebrand Family Grand Prix on Saturday night at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center.
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Big D Charity Horse Show Returns to Fort Worth April 16–19, 2025
The Big D Charity Horse Show is set to return to the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, from April 16th to 19th, 2025. This cherished event, a staple in the equestrian calendar, offers four days of premier competition, showcasing breeds such as American Saddlebreds, Morgans, Hackney Ponies, and Road Horses.
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