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FEI Comes Out Against Moves to Allow Top Hats Again in Dressage Top Sport
3 years ago StraightArrow Comments Off on FEI Comes Out Against Moves to Allow Top Hats Again in Dressage Top Sport
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has come out against moves to permit a return to top hats in specific competitions. 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
Isabell Werth Appeals Just Days Before Deadline for Right of Senior Riders to Choose Top Hat in Premier Events
4 years ago StraightArrow Comments Off on Isabell Werth Appeals Just Days Before Deadline for Right of Senior Riders to Choose Top Hat in Premier Events
Isabell Werth, the world's No. 1 rider and the most decorated equestrian Olympian in history, on Friday made an appeal just days before horse sports' ultimate governing body not to take away the right of senior competitors to choose to wear a traditional top hat in premier dressage events. 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
Strong Reaction from Around World to Petition to Save Top Hats in Dressage Competition
4 years ago StraightArrow Comments Off on Strong Reaction from Around World to Petition to Save Top Hats in Dressage Competition
News of a petition by 150 leading dressage riders seeking to retain the right to wear top hats in senior high level competitions to keep alive tradition in the sport sparked strong reaction around the globe. Read More