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New World Screwworm in Horses: What the 2026 Texas and New Mexico Cases Mean for Your Barn
A flesh-eating parasite has now been confirmed in horses in two states, and New Mexico added another horse case on Oct. 15. Here's what it means, how to run a daily wound check and what's changing for hauling and shows.
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Fun & Viral
Meet Jenny: The Longest Tail on a Horse (13 ft 6 in) and Tail Care
A Saddlebred mare named Jenny just set a Guinness World Record with a tail about as long as a small car. Here is how it grew and how to care for any horse's tail safely.
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What Is Pony Racing? First Pony Race on British Champions Day
Young riders on ponies make history at British Champions Day in Ascot this Saturday. Here is how pony racing works and how kids can get started safely.
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Turf Paradise HISA Inspection on Hold: What Track Checks Cover
Phoenix's Turf Paradise has no date for its safety inspection or for horses to return to the stable area. Here is how track oversight works and who feels the delay first.
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Horse Culture
Valle de Guadalupe Horse Fair 2026: Oct 24 Program and Auction
Wine country meets horse culture on Saturday, Oct 24. Here is the reported schedule, what each discipline means, and how to plan your day.
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Competitions
Young Horse Eventing World Championships 2026: Who Leads
Belgium's Lara de Liedekerke-Meier leads the 7-year-olds after dressage at Le Lion d'Angers. Here is how the Mondial du Lion works and what to watch.
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