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Luke Rinehart and The Diamant Rose Z flew to the top of the leaderboard in the $10,000 OSU Galbreath Equine Center Welcome Prix 1.35m 2.2b at World Equestrian Center – Ohio, clocking in a lightning-fast, clear round of 36.652 seconds to take the win.Against a competitive field, Rinehart and his powerful partner delivered a masterclass in speed and precision.

On April 1, health officials confirmed a case of strangles in Macomb County, Michigan, involving a suckling Quarter Horse colt. The young horse began showing clinical signs on March 15, including fever, lethargy, enlarged lymph nodes, weakness in the hindlimbs, and eventually recumbency. Due to the severity of his condition, the colt was humanely euthanized.

The final Hunter Derby Friday of the 2025 Winter in the Midwest series featured 15 horse-and-rider combinations competing in the $15,000 Hagyard USHJA National Open Hunter Derby. The course, designed by Michael Pegg, saw Melissa Donnelly secure the win with her horse West Lake. This victory marked her second consecutive derby win.

A Quarter Horse mare has been saved from silver maple toxicosis through hemodialysis for the first time. The horse arrived at the Ohio State University clinic approximately 12 hours after beginning to show symptoms of maple poisoning.

Ryan Painter and Montana Skies put on a picture-perfect performance to clinch the blue ribbon in the USHJA Hunter 2’9” at WEC Ocala Spring II.With elegance, rhythm, and effortless style, the duo impressed the judges and secured their well-deserved victory.

 Brendan Wise and Pilotara G delivered a blazing performance at World Equestrian Center – Ocala Spring II, claiming the 1.40m Jumper II.1 championship title with a fault-free round in an impressive 64.716 seconds.Facing a talented field of competitors, Wise and Pilotara G demonstrated precision, power, and speed to secure the victory.