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International Equestrian Federation
Andreas Helgstrand Barred by Danish Equestrian Federation from Denmark’s National Team, Team Activities
5 days ago StraightArrow Comments Off on Andreas Helgstrand Barred by Danish Equestrian Federation from Denmark’s National Team, Team Activities
Andreas Helgstrand has been barred by the Danish Equestrian Federation from Denmark's national team and team activities "for the time being" based on television reports of training and sales operations Read More
2026 World Equestrian Championships Bidding Launches
1 year ago StraightArrow Comments Off on 2026 World Equestrian Championships Bidding Launches
Bidding to host the 2026 World Equestrian Championships began Monday with a call for expressions of interest and a final decision to be made next June Read More
Current Compulsory Use of Double Bridle, Spurs at Top Dressage Under Spotlight at FEI Meeting, Dressage Committee Willing to Change, Rider, Trainer Clubs Not
1 year ago StraightArrow Comments Off on Current Compulsory Use of Double Bridle, Spurs at Top Dressage Under Spotlight at FEI Meeting, Dressage Committee Willing to Change, Rider, Trainer Clubs Not
Compulsory Use of Double Bridle, Spurs at Top Dressage Under Spotlight at FEI Meeting, Dressage Committee to Consider Agreeing Devices Should be Optional--Rider, Trainer Clubs Adamantly Opposed Read More
Russia, Belarus Athletes, Horses & Officials Banned from International Horse Shows
2 years ago StraightArrow Comments Off on Russia, Belarus Athletes, Horses & Officials Banned from International Horse Shows
Russian and Belarusian athletes, horses and officials will be prohibited from participating in international equestrian events sanctioned by the FEI in an extension of measures that last week canceled all events in the two nations. Read More
Helmets or Top Hats? Issue Not Yet Done With
2 years ago StraightArrow Comments Off on Helmets or Top Hats? Issue Not Yet Done With
Supporters of top hats are making a last ditch effort to have the traditional headgear as an option over safety helmets when the International Equestrian Federation's General Assembly that has the final word meets in Antwerp, Belgium next week Read More
European Equestrian Stakeholders Review Return to Shows Amid Equine Herpes, Corona Virus Concerns
3 years ago StraightArrow Comments Off on European Equestrian Stakeholders Review Return to Shows Amid Equine Herpes, Corona Virus Concerns
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) held a stakeholder consultation session Wednesday to review requirements for a return to competitions in Europe April 12 designed to prevent a recurrence of the Equine Herpes Virus EHV-1 as the coronavirus pandemic is in its second year. Read More
All Three Equestrian Sports Confirmed for 2024 Paris Olympics, 200 Combinations–60 for Dressage–Same as Tokyo
3 years ago StraightArrow Comments Off on All Three Equestrian Sports Confirmed for 2024 Paris Olympics, 200 Combinations–60 for Dressage–Same as Tokyo
All three equestrian sports were confirmed Monday for the 2024 Olympics in Paris with the quota of 200 combinations--60 for dressage, 65 for eventing and 75 for jumping--unchanged from the Tokyo Games lineup. Read More
Top Hats Off, Protective Headgear On for All Dressage Competitors
3 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