The German Equestrian Federation has announced that from next year it will enforce animal welfare regulations even more strictly. "Horse welfare is not a side issue, but the foundation of our sport," it stated. At the same time, the FN is losing its main sponsor. Agria will stop its support, a loss of €600,000 per year!
Agria, an insurance company, announced the news this week. Since 2023, the insurer has been the federation’s main sponsor, contributing around €600,000 annually.
Increase in fines for animal welfare violations!
In its 2026 policy, the federation is strongly focusing on enforcing animal welfare. "The welfare of horses is not something we want to negotiate about!" the federation declared. A central part of the reform is raising the maximum fine from €25,000 to €50,000. A new rule also states that for fines of €5,000 or more, half of the amount must be allocated to horse welfare.
Agria, an insurance company, announced the news this week. Since 2023, the insurer has been the federation’s main sponsor, contributing around €600,000 annually.
Increase in fines for animal welfare violations!
In its 2026 policy, the federation is strongly focusing on enforcing animal welfare. "The welfare of horses is not something we want to negotiate about!" the federation declared. A central part of the reform is raising the maximum fine from €25,000 to €50,000. A new rule also states that for fines of €5,000 or more, half of the amount must be allocated to horse welfare.
