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The final event of the World Equestrian Center – Ohio Winter Classic series begins this week, bringing top-level show jumping competition to Wilmington, Ohio. Winter Classic #17, running from March 27th to 30th, 2025, marks the culmination of an exciting winter season, where riders and horses have showcased their talent in one of the country’s premier indoor equestrian venues.

The Sacramento Spring Classic 2 is set to begin this week at the Murieta Equestrian Center, bringing together top riders, competitive classes, and an exciting atmosphere for equestrian enthusiasts. As one of Northern California’s premier horse shows, the event will showcase elite talent across hunter, jumper, and equitation divisions.

FEI President Ingmar De Vos welcomed nearly 300 participants to the 14th FEI Sports Forum at the IMD Business School in Lausanne, emphasizing the Forum's importance as a platform for discussion ahead of the FEI General Assembly. During his opening address, he stressed the need to prioritize equine well-being over performance in training horses.

The World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) week at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington drew top hunter athletes for an exciting display of precision and elegance during Winter Classic 16. Among the standout performances, Melissa Donnelly and Keeper claimed victory in the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunt-N-Go Derby, showcasing their seamless style and impeccable technique.

The first day of the FEI Sports Forum 2025 wrapped up with an extensive discussion centered on the FEI Jumping Rules, which are currently under comprehensive revision.A focal point of the discussion was the regulation of rest hours for horses, riders, and grooms, a topic that has prompted significant debate in recent years.

Six horses at a boarding facility in Erie County, New York, have recently tested positive for strangles, with a further case suspected. A total of 27 horses have been identified as exposed to the infection, and the affected horses are currently under official quarantine.

In the spring of 2020, a Quarter Horse foal in Oregon began showing signs of weakness and incoordination shortly after birth, prompting veterinary investigations. Tests for common neurologic diseases yielded no results, leading researchers at the University of California, Davis, to discover a new hereditary condition known as Equine Juvenile Spinocerebellar Ataxia (EJSCA).

Legendary showjumper John Whitaker has decided to try his hand at eventing, viewing it as a new challenge as he approaches his 70th birthday.In an interview, he expressed that reaching this significant milestone prompted him to consider different avenues in his equestrian career.

On March 26, a 6-year-old Quarter Horse gelding in Miami-Dade County, Florida, was confirmed positive for rabies. The horse, which was not vaccinated, died shortly after the diagnosis. This incident marks Florida's first confirmed rabies case in livestock in 2025.