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“His influence cannot be put into words”: KWPN stallion Vivaldi passes away at age 23

The influential KWPN stallion Vivaldi passed away on October 21, 2025, at the age of 23. The chestnut stallion, known as the founder of the modern “V-line” in dressage breeding,...

“You can already see it in their eyes”: how breeders Van Uytert, Van de Lageweg, and Okkema select their young talents

“Mindset is ultimately everything,” says Joop van Uytert. Together with Janko van de Lageweg (VDL Stud) and Age Okkema (Stal de Mersken), he shared his vision on selecting young stallions,...

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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...

Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour surpasses the 90% mark again in World Cup Grand Prix Freestyle!

Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour has once again delivered an impressive performance with her 16-year-old Hanoverian mare Mount St. John Freestyle. During Saturday's World Cup Grand Prix Freestyle, the Danish duo exceeded the...

Discover the calendar for the European World Cup Jumping, Dressage and Driving season!

The month of October traditionally marks the start of the Western European World Cup cycles. As usual, the show jumpers kick off in Oslo, the dressage riders in Herning and...

Wolfgang Urban, life partner of Isabell Werth, passed away at age 80

According to reports from the German press agency DPA, Wolfgang Urban, the life partner of dressage legend Isabell Werth, passed away on October 6, 2025. Urban was 80 years old.

Historical win for Justin Verboomen during Grand Prix Special in Crozet!

Justin Verboomen made history on Friday by winning his country’s very first European medal in dressage. Together with his stallion Zonik Plus, he achieved an impressive score of 82.371 percent...

The starting signal for the European Dressage Championships has been given! Germany is currently in the lead.

In Crozet, France, the first day of the European Dressage Championships took place today. In the team competition, two riders from each country competed.

Countdown to glory: Aachen prepares for the 2026 FEI World Championships

In just one year, the global equestrian community will return to the place where the unforgettable FEI World Equestrian Games 2006 were held. From August 11th to 23rd, Aachen’s Soers...

One of the most significant sanctions issued by the FEI Tribunal: 15-year suspension imposed against Dressage athlete Cesar Parra!

In an outcome marking one of the most significant sanctions issued by the FEI Tribunal, a 15-year suspension has today been imposed against Dressage athlete Cesar Parra (USA) (FEI ID:...