Requiring double bridles at FEI Grand Prix level is not in the best interest of horse welfare; use of noseband taper gauges also recommended.
Equine Welfare
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 Alberta Equestrian Federation has created a directory connecting equine owners in need with those who can help.
The draft proposal presented at the FEI Sports Forum outlines measures to ensure that equine behavioural, social, physical and mental needs are met.
The FEI-appointed Equine Ethics and Wellbeing Commission will submit 'A Good Life For Horses' with 24 new recommendations.
Three horses died of injuries sustained in falls during the three-day Aintree meet, including Hill Sixteen during the Grand National.
The World Bitless Association has made a formal request to the FEI to allow bit-free bridles in FEI competition, particularly dressage.
The former Olympic champion show jumper feels vindicated over ‘barring’ allegations; any method of touching a horse’s leg now banned.