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Stress in horses during transport: Beethoven might bring the solution

People prefer to work in the stables with the radio playing as loudly as possible. Because, let's face it, mucking out the stables goes much better with your favourite song...

The story behind the pictures: "Peyo stayed beside the bed of a dying patient for two hours"

Yesterday we already reported on 'Dr. Peyo', a horse that supports various cancer patients in the French Calais by walking through the corridors of the hospital like an accomplished doctor....

Klaphake's Grand Prix-horse, Urus passed away

An accident while lunging has caused the death of international Grand Prix-horse, Urus (Canturo). The gelding was examined after the accident, but after his surgery it was diagnosed no longer...

Fredrik Jönsson's Cold Play passed away

The 13-year-old gelding, Cold Play (Contendro I) has passed away. Together with Fredrik Jönsson the gelding was a part of the Swedish show jumping quad. Cold Play broke a leg while...

Europe's most beautiful stable to be sold through online auction

Earlier it was announced one of Europe's most beautiful stables has been put on the market. The exclusive stable is build on a property of over 60ha with over 5...

FEI arranges two stopover addresses for returning horses

"Over the next few days, more than 1,500 horses will travel across Europe to return home," an FEI announcement reads. "In order to avoid these horses ending up at all...

FEI confirms nine rhino deaths in Valencia

The FEI published new figures today about the rhino outbreak in Valencia. They speak of nine dead horses as a result of the virus. 

Questions about the EHV virus? Equitom to the rescue!

The rhinovirus has been holding the equine world in its grip for over a week now. The very aggressive neurological variant caused competitions to be halted. But do you have...

UPDATE: Official sources speak of six dead horses in Valencia, those involved about 10

The FEI sent out an update yesterday on the rhino outbreak in Valencia. Horsemen present still describe the situation in Valencia as catastrophic but the FEI speaks of a slight...

Pommeau du Heup passed away

Aged 18-years-old Niels Bruynseels' former Grand Prix-horse, Pommeau du Heup has passed away. It was Jana Bannister who announced the passing away on her social media. The chestnut competed with...