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The FEI's democratic voting system: "Some countries that have as much say as e.g. Belgium have no international horses at all"

The equestrian news site Horsesport, through equestrian journalist Pippa Cuckson, has once again raised dust about the voting system used during the FEI General Assambly. Cuckson states in her article...

These horses are the best five, six & seven-year-olds of 2021

Hippomundo provides multiple rankings comparing riders, breeders, horses, countries and more based on several different variables. One of our own rankings classes young horses of five, six, and seven years...

Darragh Kenny changes things up in 2022: "Horsemanship is getting to know your horse instead of going to competitions every weekend"

Ireland's top rider Darragh Kenny was introduces to the horse world from a very young age. His parents were both trainers in the sport and supported Darragh in his ambitions...

Two new Grand Prix horses for Abdel Said

The start of the new year comes with mixed feelings for Belgium's youth rider, Tim Prouvé. His two new Grand Prix horses, Hocus Pocus van de Lucashoeve (Chin Chin) and Bonne Amie (A Big...

Beauville Z named horse of the month by FEI. "He is extremely clever..."

Beauville Z (Bustique) is the perfect example of all that was great in 2021. Ridden by championship Dutch rider Maikel Van Der Vleuten, this gelding has been up there with...

WEF and Global Dressage Festival to proceed with public

While most international competition don't proceed this month in Europe, soon the start of the Winter Equestrian Festival and Global Dressage Festival is set. In Wellington, Florida, public will be...

Erynn Ballard Lands Double Grand Prix Wins

It was a celebratory weekend for Erynn Ballard (CAN) during the ESP Holiday Finale at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center thanks to wins in two separate grand prix classes,...

(Online) auctions generate just under 110 million in sales in 2021

A lot of new (online) auctions were added in the past year. The horse trade seems to have received a new 'boost' through the various online auctions. Thanks to allhorseauctions.com...

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43000 for 3-year-old Nickelodeon VDL

With a 92% clearance rate and a top price of 43.000, bid by a South-African client for Nickelodeon VDL by the VDL Stud’s legendary stallion Indoctro VDL, Trigon Auctions closes...

With just under 8,000,000 unique readers in 2021 ... this were the most popular articles on Equnews

We were hoping for a wonderful 2021 after 2020, but that year turned out to be more of a sequel. There were many highlights but unfortunately 2021 was also plagued...