A chat with show director (and former jockey and Olympic eventer) Giuseppe Della Chiesa, plus a call for volunteers for Pratoni del Vivaro.

Week 8 of the Global Dressage Festival in Wellington saw a number of outstanding performances from Canadian riders in several divisions.

The USEF Board is following the lead of the IOC, FEI and other international bodies in condemning the Russian invasion of the Ukraine.

The Organizing Committee and USEF decided to cancel the event ‒ one of just three in North America ‒ due to the ongoing EHV-1 outbreak.

Alice Tarjan and Serenade MF led the way in Saturday's class; Canada's Naima Moreira Laliberté and Statesman finished in third place.

Erynn Ballard (CAN) and Gakhir, her Nations' Cup mount, took fifth place; Tiffany Foster received The Kate Nash Boone Style Award.

Chester Weber thrilled spectators with an impressive marathon performance; Bertram Allen and Harley vd Bisschop top an 11-horse jump-off.