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Spoga
I love spoga horse, I go there every year, and it always amazes me when people in the business choose not to go. For sure I have the luxury of living just the 1h away by car, but that was not always the case.
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Your fearless leader and the driving force behind this galloping (ad)venture đ I'm an eventing and pedigree nutter. A passionate advocate for animal welfare, and into most things equestrian sport.
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Fuchs & Guerdat Withdraw from 2025 Longines League of Nations
The 2025 Nations Cup season kicks off on February 15 in Abu Dhabi (UAE) with the first leg of the Longines League of Nations. For the Swiss show jumping team, this marks the beginning of an important year.
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Just a stepping stone for bigger goals?
Soon enough the Olympic disciplines needn't bother about any championships leading up to the Olympic games. Cause why would any organisation of their right mind continue to bother to even bid and host these events?
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The KWPN Stallion Show
If you've never been the KWPN Stallion Show in den Bosch, the Netherlands it really is time you start planning for your visit for next year's event. This event leaves no stone unturned for a great outing with horse as well as non horsey friends.
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Belgian eventing team officially disqualified from Paris 2024
The Belgian eventing rider Tine Magnus' doping case from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France have now come through the FEI Tribunal. Leading to the rider being disqualified as an individual and the team loosing their final 4th place ranking.
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Domien Michielsâ Individual Dressage Result at the Olympic Games Annulled
This decision was communicated by the International Testing Agency (ITA), which oversaw the anti-doping program for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
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The social media climate is changing
I do like that people seem way more aware of what kind of imagery they are sending out to the general public. Some believe posting picture perfect shots [horse wise] doesn't portrait reality, and is a kind of self chosen censorship.
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National team rider accused and reported for animal abuse..
Have we finally reached a turning point within the sport where people who does know better, now also have the guts and will to use their authority and report the wrong doers?
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Tani Joosten named KNHS Talent of the Year 2024
Showjumper Tani Joosten, 25, has been named KNHS Talent of the Year 2024 in her debut year as part of the KNHS Talent Team. The selection was made by a committee led by Anky van Grunsven.
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The license to practise medicine revoked for Doctor prescribing narcotics to family horses
A doctor in southern Sweden has had their medical license revoked, according to a decision by the Health and Social Care Responsibility Board (HSAN).
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Portugalâs Dancing Horses Recognized by UNESCO
Portuguese Equestrian Art has been designated as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
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Fast tracked sanctions..
Why are we endorsing a sport that, as amazing as it could be, in its current format and setup really doesn't seem to bring any good to the table for the rest of equine community?