While "this vision of what Dressage should embody may seem self-evident", the discipline has moved away from its traditional purpose, to its detriment.
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FEI to consider whether hyperflexion should be added to the details shown on its warning card listings pages in future.
There was not sufficient time to replace the cancelled FEI Jumping World Cup qualifier, part of the 2024/25 North American League season.
Switzerland's Mario Gandolfo is crowned the new world champion, while Team France is once again golden; Canada's Kelly Bruder places 16th.
The $340,000 event was scheduled for Nov. 16th during the Las Vegas National CSI5*; the series kicks off this weekend in Traverse City.
Double bridles in FEI dressage are considered a 'sport' matter and not a 'welfare' one, which makes them ineligible for review until 2026.
It was a record-breaking 7th consecutive individual gold for Boyd Exell and the 12th Dutch team gold in Szilvásvárad, Hungary.
IEOC alleged that the FEI committed eight breaches of their MOU; the FEI Tribunal decision upheld only one.
World #1 singles driver Kelly Houtappels-Bruder will lead the charge at Le Pin-au-Haras in France, September 19-22.
The special meeting on Oct. 1 will include national federation reps, athletes, officials, organizers, trainers, and veterinary experts.