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European Championships 2021 probably cancelled...

At the moment the European Championships are to be held at the end of August 2021 in Budapest. According to the latest online meeting of the FEI commission the Championships...

Drive in? Stal 't Kabel prefers a 'drive through'

Most riding schools are closed in the Netherlands, meaning a lot of riders have to miss their favorite horses. Sanne Winters of riding school 'T Kabel found a solution to...

Finally scientifically proven: horses can smell fear

We've all heard at least once that horses 'can smell your fear'. A study now suggests that this is indeed the case: horses can distinguish emotions by the smell of...

Rider and horse die after bad fall during outdoor ride

A British lady rider who fell during an outdoor ride with her horse, died from her injuries. Her horses unfortunately didn't survive either.

Coachmen of Vienna are delivering free food to elderly

Picture: NOSTourism isn't really happening in Vienna right now, but the famous carriages are still riding: a few coachmen are using their carriage to deliver food to the elderly.

Emmanuelle van Erck: "A resting horse remains in shape for a month. Beyond that, a horse’s musculature begins to atrophy"

Picture: Wilhelm Westergren for CavalorThis unprecedented period of confinement has put a large number of horses on forced rest. Some live in stalls, while some live out in the field;...

Fitness in times of Corona: famous equestrian couples are doing the 'couple challenge'

You may have already seen it on social media: the couple challenge. After Kent Farrington and Ward McLain posting their fitness video's on Facebook, Janika Sprunger and Henrik von Eckermann...

Professional riders in Germany can start training again

Good news from Germany times of Corona: the quarantine rules have changed in this country meaning professional riders can start training again in the German province Nordrhein-Westfalen. Other activities such...

Economic impact of the Corona virus on equestrian sport is no longer expressed in xM but in xB loss

It's no secret that the Corona virus has its impact on the world economy. But how big that impact is and what can we expect in the future? We looked...

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Veniss Excited by Jumping's Future

Seven months after Cian O’Connor resigned as FEI Athlete Representative to the FEI Jumping Committee, Pedro Veniss has been announced as his successor. Pedro Veniss will make safety and expansion of...