The French Equestrian Federation has released a brief statement (below), showing their support of the FEI’s decision to remove the two remaining international Endurance events scheduled to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in March 2015 from the FEI calendar. The French Equestrian Federation approves the action taken by the International Equestrian Federation […]

Horses have tested positive for vesicular stomatitis (VS) in the state of Arizona. Vesicular Stomatitis is a reportable disease as per the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), meaning that horse owners must immediately report the presence of any horse suspected of being affected by the disease. The disease causes blister-like lesions to be formed on […]

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has been notified of a confirmed case of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), caused by equine herpes virus 1 (EHV-1), in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. See the notice below. The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) has determined that this case does not involve a racehorse. However, […]

Show jumper Ben Asselin, of Calgary, Alberta, is enjoying his winter in the sun competing at the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL. The 20-year-old rider trains and competes alongside his father, two-time Olympic veteran Jonathan Asselin, out of their family’s Attaché Stables. With a home base in Calgary, the young rider enjoys […]

The Ontario Equestrian Federation is pleased to present six juniors from across the province with $1,000 through the OEF Youth Bursary program to help them reach their equestrian goals. “Supporting riders at the grassroots level is essential to the health and development of our sport,” says Dianne Graham, executive director of the Ontario Equestrian Federation. […]

The Royal Belgian Equestrian Federation (FRBSE) has released a statement to express their disappointment in the state of endurance racing in the UAE. In it, they urge their members not to participate in any events held in these countries, and note that they may not send a team to the 2016 World Endurance Championships. To […]

Following the first meeting of the new FEI Executive Board, chaired by recently elected President Ingmar De Vos, Secretary General Sabrina Zeender has removed the two remaining international Endurance events scheduled to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in March 2015 from the FEI calendar in an emergency measure to protect horse welfare […]

Jump Canada has announced the Canadian Young Rider, Junior, and Children’s riders who will be competing during week eight of the CSIO4* Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Fla. from Feb. 25 to March 1. Held annually in Wellington, Fla., the WEF series features 12 weeks of world-class show jumping competition that attracts riders from […]

On February 24, 2015, the Swiss Equestrian Federation released a statement regarding their position on the FEI’s lack of action in remedying the issues in the sport of endurance. It reads: The Swiss Equestrian Federation (SEF) is outraged by recent dramatic incidents that have arisen in endurance, especially during the Al Reef Cup in Abu […]

Just over a month remains until the Longines Global Champions Tour launches its spectacular 10th season of world-class show jumping in Miami Beach, USA from April 2-4. Between April and November, the Championship then jets off around the globe visiting 15 sparkling destinations across 13 countries, including Paris, London, Doha, Shanghai, Monaco and a new […]