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Star Club subscribers can get an early access look at Barrel Racing in the Free Roam Arena. Rooted in rodeo tradition, Barrel Racing is all about speed, precision, and timing!

March 12, 2026

Mobile Update 1.71 – Show Jumping Live Events

The first Show Jumping Live Event will begin on April 10th NZT. Test your skills against other players through weekly leaderboards and climb the ranks by mastering each course!

January 27, 2026

Mobile Update 1.69 – Leaderboard Update

Starting February 9th, in addition to the existing leaderboards, teams will be able to climb separate leaderboards for Cross Country, Steeplechase, and Flat Racing!

November 27, 2025

Thanksgiving Coloring-In Community Event

This Thanksgiving, we’re celebrating with something warm, creative, and perfect for sharing with family and friends — the Thanksgiving Coloring-In Community Event!

November 25, 2025

Mobile Update 1.68 – Winter Wonderland Update

This major update brings the all-new Style Salon, a Winter Wonderland locale, and the Friesian breed to Rival Stars Horse Racing, just in time for the holidays!

October 13, 2025

Mobile Update 1.67 – Show Jumping is Here

Show Jumping is now available for all players as a stunning new game mode. Live the thrilling journey of a show jumper, from humble beginnings to the challenging Grand Prix.

October 7, 2025

Jump In: The Show Jumping Photo Contest!

We’re celebrating the full release of Show Jumping with a Photo Contest! Whether it’s a perfect leap, mid-air moment, or a majestic pose, we want to see your favorite shots!

October 7, 2025

Mobile Update 1.66.3 – Unity fix

Unity recently announced a security improvement patch to their engine. Our team has updated Rival Stars Horse Racing mobile edition on Android devices to apply this patch.

September 22, 2025

Ride Together: The 10-Million Ride Community Challenge

A special limited-time event where every Flat Race, Cross Country ride, Steeplechase run, and Free Roam canter, and Live Event counts toward our global goal of 10,000,000 rides!

August 4, 2025

Mobile Update 1.66 - August Update

Tackle new Cross Country courses in Canyon Falls, meet the French-Chaser breed, and master revamped Show Jumping mechanics in Update 1.66.

July 15, 2025

Racing Toward Real Impact: Our Partnership with NZRDA

We’ve partnered with the New Zealand Riding for the Disabled (NZRDA), an organisation that uses therapeutic horse riding to help people living with disability across New Zealand.

July 8, 2025

Mobile Update 1.65 - Steeplechase Story

Get ready for Mobile Update 1.65—Steeplechase Story Mode Act I, new race skills, smarter skill pricing, Photomode in Steeplechase & Flat Racing, and Team Limited‑Time Events.

May 27, 2025

Mobile Update 1.64 - Cross Country Expansion!

We've got brand-new races to challenge your skills, powerful new skills to level up your game, and a new photomode feature to capture your most memorable Cross Country moments.

May 12, 2025

Mobile: Quest for the Golden Idol

Somewhere out there in the Golden Dunes, a small golden Akhal-Teke idol has been hidden. Your mission? Track it down, snap a screenshot, and share it with us on our social media!

May 9, 2025

Mother’s Day Celebration – Claim Your Gifts!

We’re spreading the love with a special Mother’s Day bundle and a chance to show off your favourite horse families. Thanks for being part of the Rival Stars family.

April 29, 2025

Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition - Day 10 Patch

This day 10 patch for Rival Stars orse Racing: VR Edition includes new animations in pastures, at the end of a race, and on UI navigation.

April 25, 2025

🎉 Happy 6th Anniversary, Riders! 🎉

We’re celebrating six incredible years of Rival Stars Horse Racing, and we’ve got a golden thank-you waiting for you! Here’s how to claim your anniversary rewards...

April 18, 2025

Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition is OUT NOW!

We're celebrating the launch of Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition, now on Meta Quest Store and Steam VR! Experience the thrill of horse racing like never before!

April 15, 2025

Mobile Update 1.63 - Golden Dunes Update

Discover the sleek Akhal-Teke breed, a brand-new desert environment for Star Club members, and fresh Show Jumping mechanics in Rival Stars Horse Racing Update 1.63!

April 14, 2025

VR Edition – Developer Blog: The Countdown Begins

Behind the Scenes

April 17th is almost here! Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition is just days away from launch. Step into the jockey silks, feel the rush of the track, and race like never before!

March 18, 2025

Mobile Update 1.62 - Fresh Coats Update

This update introduces new horse coats through Limited Time Offers and special seasonal events for our Anniversary, Easter, and more. Don’t miss out!

March 14, 2025

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Massive Gold Bonuses & Freebies!

Feeling lucky? We’ve prepared a special St. Patrick’s Day treat that will have your stable overflowing with gold! Here’s how to claim your rewards!

February 20, 2025

Mobile Update 1.61 - Appaloosa Update

The Appaloosa breed has arrived! Discover new coats, earn rewards in upcoming Seasonal Events, and check out UI improvements in this update.

January 28, 2025

VR Edition – Developer Blog: Crafting Your Perfect Stable

Behind the Scenes

When developing Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition, we wanted it to be a dream come true for horse lovers. Here’s a closer look at what makes the horses in this game so special.

January 21, 2025

Mobile Update 1.59 - New Year, New Coats Update

We’re kicking off 2025 with 12 gorgeous new horse coats you won’t want to miss, including Blended Lacing, Splattered Overo, and Torn Dapples coats!

December 5, 2024

Mobile Update 1.58 - The Mustang and Canyon Falls

Discover the powerful Mustang breed, a new free roam environment, and more in this update. Plus, leap into new Cross Country chapters and gear up for end of year holiday events!

November 29, 2024

VR Edition – Developer Blog: Designing for VR

Behind the Scenes

When building Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition, our aim was to fully immerse players in the world of horse racing while ensuring a smooth, comfortable and authentic experience.

November 4, 2024

Mobile Update 1.57 - The Hall of Fame Update

We’re introducing the Hall of Fame to honor the greatest racers, a stunning new Switzerland Show Jumping Arena, and stylish new Show Jumping attire to keep you looking sharp.

September 20, 2024

Mobile Update 1.56 - Knabstrupper Update

In this update, we’re excited to introduce a brand new horse breed, the Knabstrupper, along with fresh additions to Star Club early access show jumping.

September 12, 2024

2025 Live Event Race List

As Rival Stars Horse Racing continues to grow at an exciting pace, we are thrilled to share the full list of races for the rest of the year!

September 12, 2024

2024 Q4 Race List

Enclosed you will find the full list of races for the remainder of 2024! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, there’s something for everyone in the months ahead.

August 20, 2024

Mobile Update 1.55 - Event Hub Update

This update unveils the long-awaited Event Hub, along with new patterns and features for organizing your horses.

July 24, 2024

Update 1.54 - Summer Games

To celebrate the summer games, Star Club members will get a sneak peek into our new Showjumping mode!

June 26, 2024

Mobile Update 1.53 - Crossbreeding and Traits

This update brings exciting new features like Crossbreeding and Traits -- Crossbreeding is a game-changing feature that lets you create unique foals by combining different breeds.

May 3, 2024

Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition announcement!

An all-new entry in the beloved Rival Stars Horse Racing series is a built-from-the-ground-up VR experience offering the world's most immersive equestrian experience.

March 15, 2024

Mobile Update 1.51 - Leaps and Bounds!

In this update, we’re introducing the ‘Leaps and Bounds’ Limited Time Event as well as plenty of new patterns to showcase your style, from blankets to brindles, splashes and spots!

February 1, 2024

Mobile Update 1.49 - Steeplechase Live Events!

You can now join in on the Steeplechase Live Event action, earning team points, climbing the ranks of our competitive leaderboard, and claiming awesome prizes for each tier!

December 4, 2023

Mobile Update 1.48 - Arabian Days

Update 1.48 heralds the arrival of the Arabian horse breed, a new limited-time event, and Arabic language support, as well as new options for Star Club members.

October 16, 2023

Mobile Update 1.47 - Terrific Traits

In these update notes, we talk about changes to horse genetics and how they are passed on, as well as touch on some updates made to accessing Free Roam.

August 28, 2023

Mobile Update 1.46 - Steeplechase

Combining the thrill of Flat Racing with the skill of Cross Country, Steeplechase introduces a brand new way to play, with 16 courses across 4 beautiful locations.

July 10, 2023

Mobile Update 1.45 – A New Breed

The Selle Français is the ultimate sport horse: they are known for their strength, athleticism, elegance, intelligence, and willingness to work with their riders.

June 14, 2023

Mobile Update 1.44 - Better Breeding

Horses' stats are now categorized using letter grades, providing a clear, easy to understand indication of their excellence compared to the horse's grade.

April 18, 2023

Mobile Update 1.43 – Ditch the decimal

Going forward, foals born with max stats will no longer lose any points during training and will reach their full potential with the highest possible stat.

March 8, 2023

Mobile Update 1.42 - Switzerland - Story Mode

This update offers 6 new Cross Country courses for you to tackle, each taking you through the breathtakingly rich fields of Switzerland, each offering different rewards.

January 31, 2023

Mobile Update - 1.41 - Foaling Season live event

We're introducing a new live event, Foaling Season, which rewards players for breeding quality horses! Head to the Bonus Events tab to keep track of your progress.

September 15, 2022

1.37 Update - Quality of Life improvements