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Boyd Exell clutches GOLD in the first leg of the FEI Driving World Cup in Lyon!

On Sunday, the stands at the Carrière Internationale were packed to cheer on the six four-horse teams competing in the FEI World Driving Championships. In an electric atmosphere, Australia's Boyd...

German federation opposes loosening up the blood rule

The German Equestrian Federation (FN) has announced that it will not support the FEI’s proposal to loosening up the so-called Blood Rule in showjumping. According to FN President Martin Richenhagen,...

Equestrian Insiders Part 3: Nando De Miranda's most valuable advice

Behind every ride, every ribbon, and every moment in the saddle lies a story worth sharing. Equestrian Insiders is a serie that opens the arena to those stories, told by...

Matt Harnacke says goodbye to his beloved Emporio: “My once in a lifetime horse”

Internationally known rider and influencer Matt Harnacke has had to say goodbye to his horse Emporio. In an emotional Instagram post, he wrote about the passing of his “once in...

From Stable Stress to Stable Bliss: Study Reveals the Power of Environmental Enrichment

A recent study by the University of California, Davis, shows that environmental enrichment in horse stables, such as hay feeders, mirrors, and activity balls, can significantly improve the welfare of...

€60,000 for Ben Maher's Rolex Grand Prix winner Sarena at the Grand Prix Sales auction!

This weekend, Grand Prix Sales held an auction of mares and embryos from proven top horses in the world of show jumping. The eye-catcher was undoubtedly the 19-year-old broodmare with...

Veterinarian Jacques Marée on health and the future of the equestrian world

An open discussion about prices, passion and problems within the sector During an in-depth conversation with Horse Insight, veterinarian Jacques Marée gave his unvarnished opinion on a number of current...

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“Top sport horses deserve the same care as top athletes”: Team veterinarian Jan-Hein Swagemakers on the mental health of horses

He grew up in Tilburg, studied veterinary medicine in Belgium and the United States, and eventually found his professional home in Germany. For decades, Jan-Hein Swagemakers has traveled the world...

“Without our horses, we are nothing ... without our team, we are nothing! A heartfelt THANK YOU!”

“Without our horses, we are nothing,” says Ludo Philippaerts. “But it’s not only the horses that deserve the spotlight. The grooms, the veterinarians, the people in administration, in short, the...

Richard Vogel, Tom Wachman, Géraldin Straumann... voting for FEI Awards are open!

Voting for the 2025 FEI Awards is now open ... you can vote until October 12, 2025! Today, the FEI announced the nominees in the different categories.  

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