Danish MEP Niels Fuglsang doesn't believe the FEI is up to the task of enforcing adequate reforms; he also calls for a ban on double bridles.
The International Jumping Riders Club addresses eliminations, noseband testing and U25 opportunities in FEI Rules consultation.
Theo Ploegmakers issued a message regarding regulations to safeguard horse welfare in sport, challenging riders who think they "know best."
Double bridles in FEI dressage are considered a 'sport' matter and not a 'welfare' one, which makes them ineligible for review until 2026.
The German says that it is unfair to prevent a rider who wants to return to competition sooner than six months from doing so.
The FEI president confirmed there would be a preliminary vote on teams of three or four prior to a vote on the qualification system.
FEI horse sport rules may be reviewed only once every four years in future, if the FEI General Assembly in November agrees to a drastic procedural re-vamp.
Please see the below information regarding changes in FEI Rules and FEI Tests for 2011. Article 422.1.4 1.4 Horses may only take part in one (1) Competition per day at international dressage events and may not start in a national dressage competition / event from the day of the horse inspection until the day after […]