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American Dressage Rider Cesar Parra Understood to Appeal 15-Year Suspension

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August 29, 2025
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American dressage rider Cesar Parra understood to have filed appeal against suspension for 15 years…

Cesar Parra Suspended from Horse Sports for 15 Years, Longest in Equestrian Sport’s History – Update

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August 6, 2025
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Cesar Parra suspended from horse sports for 15 years, longest in the sport’s history, after an investigation found the Colombian-American guilty of “recurring” horse abuse…

Provisional Suspension of Cesar Parra Imposed 18 months Ago, No Decision Yet

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August 2, 2025
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The provisional suspension of Cesar Parra following “disturbing and abhorrent” images of treatment of horses was imposed 18 months ago with no decision yet following investigations and confidential hearings…

FEI Launches Horse Abuse Investigation into Australia’s Heath Ryan

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June 19, 2025
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FEI begins investigation of Australian dressage and eventing rider Heath Ryan into allegations of horse abuse…

World Cup Finals of 2027 Dressage, Jumping, Vaulting for Gothenburg, Sweden

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May 7, 2025
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World Cup Finals of dressage, jumping and vaulting in 2027 to be in Gothenburg, Sweden, frequent venue for annual championships…

Decision on Cesar Parra’s Alleged Abuse of Horses Expected Any Day Now. Thursday Marks His 62nd Birthday

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April 30, 2025
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Decision on Cesar Parra’s alleged abuse of horses expected from FEI any day now. Thursday marks his 62nd birthday…

FEI Asserts “Exclusive Jurisdiction” Over Horse Welfare, Disciplinary Actions at Basel World Cup Finals

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March 25, 2025
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FEI asserts “exclusive jurisdiction” over horse welfare, field of play issues, disciplinary actions at World Cup Finals in Basel next week…

Cesar Parra Horse Abuse Hearing by FEI Set for Next 2 Days

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March 10, 2025
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By KENNETH J. BRADDICK Mar. 11, 2025 A hearing by the International Equestrian Federation into alleged abuse of several horses by Cesar Parra begins Tuesday, more than a year after the rider who competed at championships for both the United…

FEI Creates Working Group led by USA’s George Williams to Develop Comprehensive Strategic Action Plan for Dressage

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January 31, 2025
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FEI creates dedicated working group led by USA’s George Williams to develop comprehensive strategic action plan for dressage, mired in controversy over treatment of horses…

Cesar Parra Puts Off Appearance Before FEI Citing “Medical” Reasons for Not Answering Charges of Horse Abuse

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January 15, 2025
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Cesar Parra puts off appearance before FEI in Switzerland this week citing “medical” reasons for not answering charges of horse abuse a year since the one-time U.S. team rider provisionally suspended…