There are 500 days to go as 8 countries have earned their berths out of 15 slots; a total of 78 athlete/horse combinations will vie for medals.
FEI
The World Bitless Association has made a formal request to the FEI to allow bit-free bridles in FEI competition, particularly dressage.
The FEI will continue to prohibit Russian and Belarusian athletes, horses and officials from FEI Events until further notice.
The FEI’s oldest equestrian team series is set for a makeover in 2024, including a simplified format and a proposed new name.
Top jumping nations are divided over proposals to revitalize the team contest, with fears it will end the historic practice of one per country.
The previous minimum period for a medical and maternity leave was six months; it has been shortened to three months.
The practice of “calendar blocking” by shows occupying multiple dates they don’t use is to be tackled by eye-watering financial penalties.
A very small pool of candidates means that four riders will enjoy a “shoo-in” to the FEI sports committees.
Stakeholder groups react to rumours that the FEI’s new ethics commission will come out against some traditional dressage tack.
The International Jumping Riders Club applauds the FEI's decision to maintain the traditional two-round format for 2023.
