There was not sufficient time to replace the cancelled FEI Jumping World Cup qualifier, part of the 2024/25 North American League season.
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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.
The Lipizzaner state stud farm at Szilvásvárad will be the venue; The Netherlands is favoured to win a 12th world title.
This victory marked Great Britain’s third team title in the history of jumping at the Olympic Games; USA took silver and France bronze.