“What almost everyone has forgotten, or may have never learned, is that dressage is a training system, based on the European cultures and horse types of antiquity, and it was created over centuries to develop horses for war and for ceremonial purposes.”
Olympian and International Dressage Judge Michael Poulin Weighs in on Gwyneth McPherson’s recent article discussing some of the darker issues within the dressage community. (more…)
FEI to ban bits and shoes by January 1, 2024. This will give competitors time to transition their horses to a bit-free barefoot existence. The FEI looks forward to a more harmonious future for horses and humans in international high-level competition. (more…)
As horse owners, we spend a lot of time thinking about our horses’ fitness and well-being, but how much time do we really spend focusing on our own fitness? The answer is likely not enough. Here are four stretches every rider should be doing to improve their riding. (more…)
The FEI has published its Policy for Enhanced Competition Safety during the COVID-19 Pandemic to help organizers of all FEI events held after July 1, 2020. (more…)
If you’re looking to compete in virtual competitions until normal horse showing season resumes, you may want to think twice — at least if you have FEI sanctioned events on your calendar. (more…)
Noelle Maxwell has been following the developments of the FEI Temporary Endurance Committee for Horse Nation, and reports back with a recent Q&A with a representative of the FEI.
A total of 20 countries from Europe, North America, South America and Asia have submitted expressions of interest to host the 2022 FEI World Championships. Final allocations will be made during the FEI General Assembly in November.
The FEI terminated its cooperation agreement with US-based reining organizations National Reining Horse Association and American Quarter Horse Association earlier this week.
The FEI seeks to return endurance riding back to its “roots” with a re-emphasis on horse welfare and horsemanship, with a Temporary Committee charged with an in-depth rule review.
Four nail-biting rounds of show jumping took place in Gothenburg, Sweden over the weekend with Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat ultimately capturing his second FEI World Cup in a row!
The FEI ‘Behind the Scenes’ series by talented videographer Julien Guntz continues: even the best riders in the world can’t resist the opportunity to get a little silly in front of the camera.
