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Recently, six horses in Los Angeles County, California, were confirmed to have tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). The initial report on May 16 involved two horses: a 20-year-old Thoroughbred mare, which was subsequently euthanized, and a 28-year-old warmblood mare. Following these cases, authorities placed 95 horses that were potentially exposed under quarantine.

Get ready for five thrilling days of elite equestrian sport at one of North America's top venues—the Canadian Premier CSI4* at Thunderbird Show Park.Nestled in the heart of British Columbia’s horse country, this world-class event draws international show jumping stars and top-level horses to compete in a series of high-stakes classes on breathtaking grounds.

Join us May 22–June 1 for the 2025 Devon Horse Show & Country Fair, a beloved American tradition that celebrates over a century of top-tier equestrian sport, community spirit, and elegant pageantry.

In a performance that radiated strength, finesse, and undeniable artistry, Kimberly Palmer took center stage in the Individual 1* Free Female Senior Round 1, earning an impressive 7.820 to secure the top spot on the leaderboard.

Elizabeth Bortuzzo delivered a poised and powerful performance at the Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival & Lexington CDI3*, riding Kobus to victory in the CDI3* Grand Prix Special with a score of 63.957%.

It was a day of elegance and mastery as Laine Ashker and her partner Zeppelin claimed a commanding win in the CDI3* Grand Prix Freestyle at the Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival & Lexington CDI3*—a US Equestrian Open Qualifier.Performing beautifully with a score of 73.

On May 11, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the suspension of live cattle, horse, and bison imports through U.S. ports of entry along the southern border. This action is due to the rapid northward spread of New World screwworm (NWS) in Mexico, with recent detections in remote farms as far as Oaxaca and Veracruz, approximately 700 miles from the U.S. border.

The European leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) 2025 begins in Madrid, showcasing fierce competition and passionate fans. The event takes place at the prestigious Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, known for its iconic views. As the championship standings tighten, riders are eager to secure wins in this highly anticipated stop.

Equestrian Canada has named Nicole Babich-Morin as the first recipient of the Philip Parkes Memorial Coaching Scholarship, awarding the accomplished Quebec-based coach $1,000 to support her specialist certification upgrades.