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Horse News Now delivers the TL;DR on the industry’s most important and trending equestrian stories, cutting through the noise to bring you what actually matters across the horse world. Here you’ll find the biggest headlines, along with quick, easy-to-digest summaries so you can stay informed on racing, sport horse competition, industry updates, welfare news, and major global equestrian developments in one place. USDA Links EIA Outbreak to Quarter Horse Drug Scandal: A newly obtained USDA report alleges a clandestine injectable known as “Robinson’s juice” spread the 2024 equine infectious anemia outbreak through contaminated needles and likely contained the banned drug carmoterol, linking the disease outbreak to multiple high-profile Quarter Horse racing medication cases. (Paulick Report) FEI Presidential Candidates Release Election Manifestos: The FEI has published the election manifestos of presidential candidates Mark Samuel, Sabrina Ibáñez, and Jack Huang ahead of the Dec. 5 General Assembly, where National Federations will vote after reviewing their platforms and participating in a September online candidate forum. (FEI) Hong Kong Pushed to Build Greater Bay Area Equine Hub: The Hong Kong Jockey Club has proposed transforming the Greater Bay Area into a global equine hub by expanding racing tourism, leveraging Conghua Racecourse, and creating a multi-destination racing circuit connecting Hong Kong and mainland China. (South China Morning Post) Breeders' Cup Reveals 2026 Board Election Results: Breeders’ Cup members re-elected Barbara Banke, Walker Hancock, Gray Lyster, and Elliott Walden to four-year terms on the organization’s Board of Directors, with Banke continuing as chairman as the group looks to strengthen and grow Thoroughbred racing’s premier championship event. (Breeders’ Cup) Daniella Petrucci’s Rise From Show Jumping to Bronc Riding: Former show jumper Daniella Petrucci transformed into a championship-level roughstock competitor in just two years, earning the WRBC U.S. title and preparing to chase a world championship at Cheyenne Frontier Days after embracing the challenges of bronc riding. (Rodeo SI) Ohio State Study Reveals Horses Hide Predator Stress Signals: A new Ohio State study found horses can visually recognize predators like wolves on screens, showing increased heart rates while remaining outwardly calm, revealing sophisticated threat assessment abilities and highlighting the importance of recognizing hidden stress signals in equine behavior and welfare. (Ohio State News) 🔔 Subscribe for daily horse news, trending stories, and global equestrian updates. #Horses #News #HorseRacing #Equestrian #ShowJumping #Rodeo