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International Dressage Riders, Trainers Clubs Join in Urging Input from Entire Dressage Community Ahead of Global Meeting to Address Challenges Impacting Sport
3 months ago StraightArrow Comments Off on International Dressage Riders, Trainers Clubs Join in Urging Input from Entire Dressage Community Ahead of Global Meeting to Address Challenges Impacting Sport
International dressage riders and trainers clubs join in urging input from entire dressage community ahead of global meeting called to address "challenges currently impacting" the sport Read More
FEI Defends its Interpretation of Rule Blocking World No. 1 Jessica von Bredow-Werndl from Competing Sooner than “Minimum” Pregnancy Leave of 6 Months
2 years ago StraightArrow Comments Off on FEI Defends its Interpretation of Rule Blocking World No. 1 Jessica von Bredow-Werndl from Competing Sooner than “Minimum” Pregnancy Leave of 6 Months
FEI defends decision to block Jessica von Bredow-Werndl's return to competition less than six months after beginning maternity leave for birth of second child but acknowledged worldwide opposition saying it will review the rule Read More
Isabell Werth to be International Dressage Riders Club President, Klaus Roeser Secretary General
4 years ago StraightArrow Comments Off on Isabell Werth to be International Dressage Riders Club President, Klaus Roeser Secretary General
Isabell Werth, the most decorated Olympic equestrian in history and outspoken on issues she views as important for dressage, on Monday was to be elected president of the International Dressage Riders Club while German team chef d'equipe Klaus Roeser was to become secretary-general. Read More
Top Hats Off, Protective Headgear On for All Dressage Competitors
4 years ago StraightArrow Comments Off on Top Hats Off, Protective Headgear On for All Dressage Competitors
Top hats will be outlawed in all dressage competitions as of Jan. 1, 2021 and protective headgear only will be required, thus apparently ending a debate that was renewed recently by many senior riders seeking to keep the tradition alive Read More
Over 170 Physicians Involved in Horse Sports Appeal Against Move to Permit Top Hats for Senior Riders in High Level Competition
4 years ago StraightArrow Comments Off on Over 170 Physicians Involved in Horse Sports Appeal Against Move to Permit Top Hats for Senior Riders in High Level Competition
More than 170 physicians have appealed as a group named Physician Women Equestrians to the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) to stand firm against a petition by many riders seeking to retain the top hat for high performance dressage competitions. Read More
Move to Keep Top Hats for High Level Dressage Too Late; More Colorful Tailcoats, Jackets to be Allowed for Grand Prix, Special
4 years ago StraightArrow Comments Off on Move to Keep Top Hats for High Level Dressage Too Late; More Colorful Tailcoats, Jackets to be Allowed for Grand Prix, Special
A move by many of the world's top dressage riders to keep top hats for high level competitions has apparently failed before making it to the International Equestrian Federation's governing General Assembly next month as, the FEI said Tuesday, it was submitted after the deadline for proposed changes. Read More