The FEI's legal assessment of rollkur – which is not banned under FEI rules – seems at odds with the stance of its sport departments.
equine welfare
FEI draft rules for 2026 take a stronger approach to sanctions, but there are still mixed messages over how seriously the FEI will handle horse abuse.
A new project conceived and launched by Gayle Ecker and Dr. Shane Bateman is teaching vets to recognize and report equine cruelty.
World Horse Welfare’s final free webinar of their winter series explores how learning theory can be applied to riding horses.
Researchers provided a large number of images from the recent Amsterdam and Neumunster horse shows of top-placed dressage riders and horses.
Animal Welfare Services has seized several horses from Stephanie Redlick. Advocates are now calling for the province to make urgent reforms.
Theo Ploegmakers issued a message regarding regulations to safeguard horse welfare in sport, challenging riders who think they "know best."
A new Working Group made up of industry professionals has been formed to embed horse welfare principles in the FEI Rule Book.
Bitless bridles are also now permissible in lower levels as one northern European country reacts to the challenge of 'social licence'.
The British dressage athlete has been fined and suspended by the FEI for a horse welfare violation; time served will be credited.
