A device to measure and control noseband tightness has been approved after 600 tests at FEI jumping, dressage, eventing, endurance and driving events.
horse welfare
The special meeting on Oct. 1 will include national federation reps, athletes, officials, organizers, trainers, and veterinary experts.
The FEI has provisionally suspended the US dressage rider after condemning videos surfaced on social media showing him whipping horses.
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A number of rule revisions have been put forward, and national federations and stakeholders have seven weeks to respond with feedback.
New research shows that while public opinion still supports riding horses, concerns around welfare in sport remain.
The FEI-appointed Equine Ethics and Wellbeing Commission launched a new survey to gauge welfare proposal reactions from stakeholders.
The draft proposal presented at the FEI Sports Forum outlines measures to ensure that equine behavioural, social, physical and mental needs are met.
The World Bitless Association has made a formal request to the FEI to allow bit-free bridles in FEI competition, particularly dressage.
Changes are in effect for dressage Young Horse classes, Hunter Derbies, and the authority of Ground Juries regarding horse welfare.
