Updated Oct 1, 2026

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Horse Culture

Expo Ganadera Jalisco 2026: Dates, Charrería, Horses, Cabalgata

A family guide to the horse side of Guadalajara's big livestock fair: charrería, dancing horses, mules, the women's gala and the Oct. 24 cabalgata.

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Racing

Champagne Stakes 2026: U.S.S. Valor vs Gaudreau at Belmont

Six two-year-olds run a one-turn mile on Saturday for a Breeders' Cup Juvenile berth and Kentucky Derby points. Here is who is in, what the numbers mean and how it all fits together.

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Horse Culture

Feria Zaragoza Puebla 2026: Cabalgata, Escaramuzas and Jaripeo

Zaragoza's feria for Nuestra Señora del Pilar puts its horses on the second weekend. Here is what each event is, what a family visit looks like, and how to act around the animals.

Oct 1, 20264 min read

Horse Culture

Fiesta de las Fronteras Rosarito 2026: Cabalgata and the 1773 Marker

A free, family-friendly ride in Baja California retraces the 1773 line that split the Franciscan and Dominican missions, and this year the fiesta is official state heritage.

Oct 1, 20265 min read

Western & Rodeo

What Is Ranch Riding? How Ranch Riding and Ranch Trail Are Judged

NSBA/AQHA ranch classes opened the 2026 Quarter Horse Congress. Here is what the judges are looking for, and how to try it yourself.

Oct 1, 20265 min read

Buying & Costs

Fasig-Tipton November Sale 2026: Shisospicy, Cy Fair and How a Mixed Sale Works

Fasig-Tipton released its November catalog on Sept. 30. Here is what a selected mixed sale is, why mares sell right after the Breeders' Cup, and how to read a catalog page.

Sep 30, 20265 min read

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Health & Alerts

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Buying & Costs

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Competitions

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Horse News

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Horse Care

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Training

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Fun & Viral

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