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[OPINION] Dear Horseworld: "Where are we going with this?"

A lot of people must have thought this in recent months. Since the Olympic Games in Tokyo, when the term "social license to operate" became a concept, it seems to...

Steve Guerdat: "My father has always been around, but my first trainer learned me the pleasure of riding!"

Recently, Jules Van Hoydonck had the opportunity to interview Steve Guerdat (SUI). 'How did you get started in equestrian sports?' Jules asked. "It came very naturally. My father was a...

Francois Mathy Jr.: "If you want to measure everything, don’t forget that no sport can happen without some physical and emotional stress, even for the horses!"

This week, the FEI gathers for the General Assembly. During the General Assembly, the topics of horse welfare and social license were discussed. Among other things, the FEI's new tool...

Philippe Rozier: "Our leg in St Tropez is a blessing for France, but I hate it comes with the cost of losing Sankt Gallen!"

There's disappointment but also joy due to the FEI's decision to replace the CSIO5* Sankt Gallen with St. Tropez, as part of the League of Nations. Philippe Rozier is elated...

Summary of decisions taken by FEI Board at in-person meeting in Abu Dhabi (UAE)

The second in-person FEI Board meeting of the year took place today, 10 November 2024, in Abu Dhabi (UAE), prior to the FEI General Assembly.

Scott Brash: "Learning horses from day one taught me they actually like to work and build a relationship!"

Scott Brash was present in Lyon. The Olympic Team Gold Medalist took the time to share his vision about breeding, being a professional rider and his most memorable moments. "The...

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Ludo Philippaerts: "Let your horses go outside a lot! your horse must be able to be a horse ..."

A few weeks ago we were visited the Philippaerts family in Oudsbergen, Belgium. Besides attenting some training sessions, we also spoke personally with the head of the family, Ludo Philippaerts,...

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Victor Bettendorf: "Foxy is truly an amazing horse!"

On Friday Victor Bettendorf (LUX) conquered the 1.60m CSI5* Longines Grand Prix at Equita Lyon. "I can't feel blessed enough riding Foxy de la Roque. Foxy is truly an amazing...

Scott Brash: "The warm-up is to relax your horse, not to test its limits!"

Scott Brash launches an 'awareness': The warm-up ring at a competition is for warming up, not for testing your horse's abilities. But why? Is it a myth or fact that...

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Michael Jung: "You have to master the basics, otherwise you're nowhere!"

Michael Jung is one of the best riders in the world. He is not only well-known in eventing but also in jumping. Everything he does seems to succeed. "An exceptional...

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