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VDL Wizard to retire from the sport

Aged 17-years-old, KWPN-gelding, VDL Wizard  (Gentleman x Ahorn) will retire after a successful jumping career. Callan Solem announced the retirement.The pair competed at the 2016 Longines World Cup Finals in  Gothenburg and...

Equine governing bodies seek to secure industry future in EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement

Proposed solutions that would secure the future of the European equine industry through safe and expedited horse movement between EU Member States and Britain following the UK’s departure from the...

Germany changes rules for horse welfare...

Today the German government has announced new guidelines to improve the animal welfare for horses in Germany. In the new guidelines it states the röllkur, trimming nose or ear hairs...

FEI Pledges €2.8 Million to 23 National Federations for Development, Covid-19 Relief

The FEI, the International Equestrian Federation, has awarded about US$3.3/€2.8 million in development funding, with one-third for Covid-19 relief, to 23 national federations. The funding from FEI Solidarity will go...

Toni Hassmann 'out' after fall at Outdoor Wierden

Germany's show jumping rider, Toni Hassmann is forced to set his riding boots aside for at least 6 weeks. Hassmann came to fall at the Outdoor Wierden and was diagnosed...

Auction fever ... Grand Prix sporthorses switch owners today.

It's a busy auction week as different sport horse auction end today or tomorrow....

Your horse comfortable in the field? WIN a FREE BUCAS Buzz-off

The Buzz-Off X fly rug is made from a special extra-deep lightweight mesh fabric that helps block out flies and protecting against sun bleaching. The extra deep sides of the...

Give away: Win the new Buzz-Off X fly rug of Bucas!

It's summer and that means that our horses need some extra protection against flies and other insects. Therefore we can give away a Buzz-Off X Fly rug of Bucas! 

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Mansur's Babylotte to 'enjoy' early retirement

On social media, Yuri Mansur has announced the official retirement of his  number one mare, Babylotte. The 14-year-old mare was busy with her comeback after over two years of international...

Dietz: “Stressfull situations can cause stomach irritation that needs to be prevented”

Competitions are starting again and that may be great news for us, for some horses this is a stressfactor they probably have not missed the last couple of months. Our...