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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. FDA Approves Ivermectin for Horse Screwworm Protection: The FDA has authorized emergency use of ivermectin liquid to help prevent New World screwworm infestations in horses, allowing administration after birth or during wound care as federal officials strengthen protections against the parasite’s potential spread to U.S. livestock and animals. (Farm Progress) UK Government Seeks Views on Fireworks Impact on Horses: The UK Government has launched a public fireworks consultation seeking feedback on stricter regulations, including limiting the loudest fireworks, as horse charities and animal welfare groups push for changes to reduce distress, injuries, and risks to horses, pets, wildlife, and livestock. (Horse & Hound) Americas Unite for Inaugural FEI PAEC Championship: The inaugural FEI PAEC Championship of the Americas will debut January 21-31, 2027, at World Equestrian Center–Ocala, bringing together 30 nations for show jumping, dressage, and eventing while establishing a new quadrennial championship and athlete development pathway across the Americas. (USEF) Chicago’s Hawthorne Race Course Sold to Non Racing Buyer: Hawthorne Race Course has been sold to a non-racing buyer for $90 million, pending bankruptcy court approval, with racing and training continuing for now as the sale casts doubt on the future of Thoroughbred racing in the Chicago area. (Paulick Report) Calgary and Cowboy Christmas Shake Up ProRodeo Standings: Calgary Stampede and Cowboy Christmas payouts reshuffled the ProRodeo World Standings, with Jacob Lees, Cheyanne McCartney, and Noah Lee making major moves while leaders including Riley Webb, Tristen Hutchings, Kassie Mowry, and Tyler Waguespack strengthened their positions in the race to the National Finals Rodeo. (Rodeo SI) New Kentucky Sports and Horse Betting Law Takes Effect: A new Kentucky law taking effect allows fixed-odds horse racing wagers, changes sports betting regulations, gives state gaming agencies more regulatory authority, and blocks individuals with unpaid child support obligations from placing online bets. (WKYT) 🔔 Subscribe for daily horse news, trending stories, and global equestrian updates. #Horses #News #HorseRacing #Equestrian #ShowJumping #Rodeo