Toronto, Ontario – The third annual Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala, presented by BMO Financial Group, was a resounding success. Held Sunday, November 9, at the Royal York hotel in Toronto, the sold-out Hall of Fame Gala saw seven new inductees honoured by the equestrian community. The 2008 inductees were Jumper […]

Guelph, ON – Equine Guelph, in partnership with the Office of Open Learning, is offering a new online course in Equine Genetics. The 12-week course will provide the tools, techniques and knowledge necessary to develop a broad understanding of the important role that genetics plays in the equine industry. Instructor Alicia Skelding is a Univeristy […]

The FEI General Assembly was held November 21st in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The following highlights were a result of the detailed meetings. Anti-Doping and Medication Committee The membership of the Anti-Doping and Medication Commission was announced as follows: – Chairman: Dr. Arne Ljungqvist (SWE) representing the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the World Anti Doping […]

Shannon Dueck and S Infinity won the open Prix St Georges class in the weekend of November 15 and 16 at the Gold Coast Dressage Association (GCDA) Fall Fling Show, held at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in Wellington. The duo also won the Sho Clothes Signature Whip for the second year in a row. […]

Rocky Mountain Show Jumping has posted the Prize List, Entry Forms, and Schedules for the 2008 Santa Clause Classic have been posted online. The Santa Clause Classic brings to a conclusion all of the events held this year at Anderson Ranch. Visit: www.rmshowjumping.com/current-tournaments.html#SC The RMSJ management would like to take this opportunity to thank all of […]

The busy, bustling city of Santiago de Chile played host to the FEI World Jumping Challenge Final this weekend. The competition was held in the beautiful setting of the Club de Polo ‘San Cristobel’. Riders from 15 nations across the globe competed with the goal of being crowned FEI World Jumping Challenge Champion 2007. The […]

The FEI General Assembly, to be held on FridayNovember 21 in Buenos Aires (ARG), will be broadcast LIVE via web streaming on the FEI website www.fei.org. Simply click on the link on the FEI homepage and you will be redirected to the live debates of the FEI General Assembly. The FEI General Assembly will begin […]

Considering the present situation, the Chairman of the FEI Dressage Committee, Mariette Withages, today decided to present her resignation which has been accepted by the FEI. The FEI Bureau wants to thank the Chair for the good work she has been doing during almost eight years the contribution she has made to the Development of the […]

Lausanne, SUI – The German Equestrian Federation has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the decision of the Tribunal of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) dated 22 October 2008. The FEI Tribunal has imposed a suspension of four months on Christian Ahlmann (Horse “Coster”) starting on 21 August 2008 […]

On behalf of all those who contribute to the equestrian family, the FEI, governing body of international equestrian sport, today announced the creation of a commission on medication and doping chaired by Dr. Arne Ljungqvist, Chairman of the IOC Medical Commission and Vice President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The Commission will offer a […]