A veterinarian has accepted a four-month suspension and a $4,165 fine after investigators discovered a banned substance in his veterinary vehicle during a compliance search at the Thoroughbred Training Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
In the horse world, social media has made it easy for influencers to create a picture-perfect version of their lives — but a lot of it just isn’t real. Some riders exaggerate their skills, horse care routines, or competition results to look more impressive than they are.
Apparently, Agria, the insurance company, needed to commission an external survey to figure out something that’s been common knowledge to horse people since like the dawn of tack rooms, which is a lot of riders lack basic structure when it comes to training and competition.
A northern European federation’s disciplinary committee has issued a four-month suspension to a rider for improper handling of horses. The decision, follows a formal complaint supported by multiple eyewitness testimonies regarding several incidents observed in December 2024 and January 2025.
Doping control is the backbone of clean sport—but what happens when the setting itself undermines the very tests meant to protect integrity? How can a doping test even be considered valid when collected in a totally uncontrolled environment?
Lately, I’ve had this feeling I can’t shake. Like maybe—just maybe—I’m not shouting into the void after all. Because there are more of us now. More voices speaking up. Writers, riders, critics, and fans.
Let's be honest, it should never be allowed nor possible to buy a five star show jumper and head straight into the highest level of the sport without any previous experience. However, sorting the problem out with the help of MERs, as being discussed right now doesn't feel like the right way to go.
Lo and behold, I am actually an approved lower level dressage judge. I've also taken the initial showjumping course designing diplomas. But it is fair to say I did not build nor judge for many, many years now.
An investigation into a high-profile equestrian operation in Scandinavia has revealed troubling details about the management of veterinary substances and stable protocols.
From Saddles to Silicon, it’s not every day an equestrian tech company gets to rub digital shoulders with the likes of Adobe, NASA, and Gucci. But that’s exactly what just happened to the equestrian tech company Horse Spot.
Staying true to their mission — Access Proven Breeding — they’re now offering a more flexible way for breeders everywhere to tap into some of the finest sport horse bloodlines available.
Spoga Horse 2026 is gearing up once again to take center stage as the go-to trade fair for innovation in the global equestrian industry. By the end of March, around 250 exhibitors from 24 countries had already signed up—an impressive 25% increase from last year. As a matter of
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A Belgian eventing horse has tested positive for the controlled substance Lidocaine, resulting in the case being listed under the Table of Administrative Sanctions.
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The 2025 polo season is set to make a grand return to the pristine grass fields of the Chantilly Polo Club, kicking off on 5 April with the first tournament of the year. But the real action begins in June, as Chantilly plays host to the prestigious Polo Nations Cup
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Every year on April 1st, the world collectively seem to agree that lying is hilarious. April Fools’ Day, is the one time when pranks and hoaxes seem not only tolerated but encouraged. Meanwhile they inflict mild to severe trauma with the recipients.
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About a month ago legendary Swedish event, Falsterbo Horse Show, changed their name into Al Shira'aa Falsterbo Horse Show. The other day they posted a pressrelease they are no longer working together with Al Shira'aa.
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Remember that timeless wisdom of the two-finger rule? That simple guideline, based on common sense, in which a noseband should be loose enough to allow two fingers to fit in between the bone of the horse’s nose and the actual nose band.
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US Equestrian is pleased to welcome Great American Insurance Group as the Official Equine Insurance Sponsor of the US Equestrian Open Series. The US Equestrian Open is an exciting new competition series that launched in late 2024, showcasing the three Olympic equestrian disciplines: dressage, eventing, and jumping. Designed to elevate
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The official presentation of the Longines Global Champions Tour, presented by GNP México Jumping, was held at El Palacio de Hierro. The event will take place from March 27th to 30th at the Campo Militar Marte. Mexico will be the second venue of the 2025 circuit and the only stage
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This year’s Cosequin® Lexington 4*-S will serve as a US Equestrian Open Eventing Series Qualifier when the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ returns to the Kentucky Horse Park, April 24-27. Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI), producer of the world-renowned event, is thrilled to welcome back Cosequin®
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On the evening of July 1st, Alvaro Soler will transform the Main Stadium into a huge fiesta with his world hits during the Opening Ceremony of the CHIO Aachen 2025.
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When will media quit Facebook and stop letting others to do their dirty work?Just imagine an equestrian outlet or any other magazine removing themselves from social media and run their own thing instead of keep feeding the monster!
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Whether you go for the adrenaline of top-level competition, the shopping, or simply to soak up the magic of Burghley Park, the Defender Burghley Horse Trials is an event you don’t want to miss. Box Office Opening Dates Get ready to secure your spot! Tickets go on sale right
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De Sutter Naturally, recently named UNIZO SME of the Year 2024 for Flemish Brabant & Brussels and the supplier of over 2 km of fencing for the Olympic Games in Versailles, is officially opening its state-of-the-art Experience Center in Kampenhout. 💡UNIZO SME of the Year refers to an award given