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 […]
First appearing at third level, the flying change quickly becomes the most frequently performed exercise in tests from fourth level to grand prix.
The medium and extended gaits represent a fifth of all the movements on the Third Level test, where extended walk, trot and canter are first introduced.
Signs of salt deficiency include a rough hair coat and loss of appetite - even lowered milk production in broodmares, read this article to find out more.
Peril in the pasture
For horses with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), also known as ‘heaves’, feeding management is important.
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 […]
