While "this vision of what Dressage should embody may seem self-evident", the discipline has moved away from its traditional purpose, to its detriment.
equine welfare
While Andrew McConnon competed at Burghley last weekend, images of him allegedly abusing horses on private property were going viral.
Double bridles in FEI dressage are considered a 'sport' matter and not a 'welfare' one, which makes them ineligible for review until 2026.
With all eyes on the upcoming Paris Olympics, it's an opportunity for the equestrian community to show their respect and ethical treatment of horses in sport.
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The 1976 Montreal Olympic dressage champion lent her support to the 'ban hyperflexion' campaign and wondered why the FEI 'did nothing'.
The FEI is seeking feedback on its proposed horse welfare plan following the FEI Sports Forum 2024 session.
Photographs surfaced on social media of his groom apparently using a pole to strike a horse during schooling in Valencia.
Evi Strasser and Tanya Strasser-Shostak are suspended effective Feb. 17 for "allegations of misconduct" following a complaint.
Following a public outcry when images of US dressage rider Cesar Parra surfaced mistreating horses at his home base, the scope of jurisdiction will be increased.