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New World Screwworm in Horses: 2026 Texas, New Mexico, Arizona Cases
Three horses in two states were reported with screwworm this week: near Hereford and Duncan in Arizona, and in Eddy County, New Mexico. Here's what it means, how to run a daily wound check and what's changing for hauling and shows.
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West Nile Virus in Horses: 2026 Cases, Symptoms and How EEE Differs
On Nov. 5, Indiana and Tennessee posted new equine West Nile cases, including an unvaccinated mare that got sick in mid-October and is recovering. That follows two unvaccinated Oklahoma horses, a Wisconsin filly and a Florida horse infected with both West Nile and the deadlier EEE. Here's what to watch for, and why mosquito season can run later than you think.
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British Classics Horse Racing: The 5 Races Betfred Is Leaving
Betfred won't renew its deal for Britain's five Classics. Here's what those races are, why they matter, and what a new title sponsor would change.
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Madrid Horse Week 2026: Schedule, What Time and How to Watch
The program is out and tickets are on sale by session, including Sunday's World Cup Grand Prix session. Here's what we know day by day, in the new IFEMA halls 4 and 6.
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Breeds & Famous Horses
SICAB 2026 Schedule: What Time and How to Watch
The big annual Pura Raza Española show fills FIBES in Seville for six days. Here is the provisional programme, the times in the Americas and how to follow it from home.
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Competitions
Spanish Carriage Driving Championship 2026: Lorca, Nov 7–8
Nineteen single-horse carriages, nine pairs and five four-in-hands meet at Torre del Obispo for two heats against the clock. Here's how to follow it and what you're actually watching.
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