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Global Champions Playoffs to rotate between Riyadh and Prague annually from 2024 to 2029

BREAKING NEWS!The prestigious Global Champions Playoffs (GC Playoffs) is set to embark on an exciting journey as it announces its confirmed locations for the years 2024 to 2029. Organisers have...

Julien Anquetin: "There is always a certain pride in being the fastest"

Julien Anquetin won the CSI 5* Grand Prix of Saut Hermès on Sunday in Paris. It was the biggest victory of his career, riding Blood Diamond du Pont (Diamant De...

Breaking in a young horse! "In the first years, the horse should determine the rhythm, not the rider!"

It's often said that the training of a horse - or rather where it ends up - is necessary to allow its qualities to fully develop. An important part of...

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Baby joy for Frederik De Backer!

Equestrian tv host and commentator for GCT Tv, as well as auctioneer, Frederik De Backer (BEL) has become a father of his first daughter: Lucille De Backer. 

European Equestrian Federation launches survey on at-home horse welfare

Horse welfare has always been the key priority for the EEF, and in the last months, several examples of poor horse welfare in a training environment have been exposed. The...

James Smith provisionally suspended by FEI

Great Britain's rider, James Smith has been provisionally suspended by the FEI following images that have surfaced, showing questionable training techniques at a Spanish showjumping event. "These training methods have...

Douglas Lindelöw comments to accusations of horse abuse

In a recent Instagram post, Swedish equestrian Douglas Lindelöw has taken a stand to defend himself against serious allegations of horse mismanagement. Addressing the accusations head-on, Lindelöw acknowledges the gravity...

Are FEI actions effective for grooms? Study reveals persistent dissatisfaction in the workfield

In the bustling world of equestrian sports, grooms stand as unsung heroes behind the scenes, dedicating their expertise to the care and welfare of horses. However, recent studies shed light...

Claire Heye, equestrian steward: "I want to be the voice of the horses and protect them"

She grew up in a family with a passion for horses. She learned to ride in her own way, the old and hard way: without a saddle. Claire Heye is...

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Goodbye to Hello Pierville (29), grandfather of Donatello d'Auge

Hello Pierville, a beloved companion of Susana Cereceda Épaillard, has breathed his last at the respectable age of twenty-nine. This Selle Français horse played an extraordinary role in Susana's career...