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Imperial HBF, a prominent horse from Great Britain, is set to join American rider McLain Ward. The horse gained significant recognition during competitions such as Nations Cups, World Cups, and CSI5* Grand Prix events. Tim Gredley, the previous owner, expressed the emotional difficulty of selling the horse, noting, "This horse put my career on the map.

US Equestrian has announced that there will be no changes to the Horse Protection Act (HPA) regulations between the 2024 and 2025 show seasons. In an official statement, the USDA confirmed a stay on enforcing a new requirement set to take effect on April 2, 2025, which would have mandated event organizers to register and report competitions held under the Act.

In Ocala, FL, Luis Pedro Biraben successfully guided his horse Chacco Bumpy to win the $40,000 Ste Michelle Grand Prix on Sunday. The competition featured 27 horse-and-rider combinations, with only six clearing the initial round to proceed to the jump-off. Nigel Potts from Canada was the first in the jump-off with Orlando Van Klapscheut but knocked down a rail despite a swift pace.

The FEI has enlisted the expertise of Dr. Andrew McLean, an Australian scientist focused on horse welfare, to enhance its initiatives. McLean, a specialist in horse behavior and training, will tackle issues related to horse care and education.

If Denmark enforces a ban on the use of curb bits, Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour could be banned from international competitions. The background to this is that the Danish government is currently examining legislation that could ban riding with a curb bit - a measure that could have massive consequences for the Danish dressage rider and current world number 1 and many other professionals.

Becky Hart, a significant figure in endurance riding, passed away on February 28, 2025, at the age of 71. As an athlete and coach, she made considerable contributions to the sport both in the U.S. and internationally. Hart, who hailed from San Juan Bautista, California, achieved a remarkable feat by winning the FEI Endurance World Championships three times consecutively in 1988, 1990, and 1992.

Liza Boyd achieved victory in the $150,000 USHJA World Championship Hunter Rider Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular, riding Ondine D'Orleans to an overall average score of 91.25. Boyd last won this event in 2010 with Brunello. In the recent competition, she outperformed second-place finishers Paradigm and Victoria Colvin, who scored an average of 90.50.

In King County, Washington, a horse recently hospitalized for an intestinal problem has tested positive for equine herpesvirus (EHV) following a nasal swab, while blood tests returned negative. The horse is currently under veterinary supervision.

Purina Animal Nutrition, in collaboration with the Land O’Lakes Foundation, has reopened its annual scholarship program aimed at assisting students with experience in livestock production and animal care. Eligible applicants include undergraduate students and high school seniors who have experience with livestock, equine, or poultry.