Weekly Wrap Up 22.
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Maastricht Aachen Airport Becomes Key Hub for International Horse Transport
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MAA) is set to become the preferred airport for horse transport in the Netherlands through a new partnership with ECS Livestock, a specialist in equine air logistics. The collaboration is expected to significantly increase horse transport operations at MAA and also boost general cargo volumes at the
Italy Officially Recognizes the Horse as an Athlete in Sports Law
Italy has become the first country in the world to legally recognize the horse as an athlete. This groundbreaking change is part of a broader reform of the Italian sports system, introduced through Legislative Decree No. 36/2021 and later updated with Decree No. 163/2022, also known as the
Breeding Privilege in the Modern Stud Industry
The next generation of sport horses shouldn’t depend on whose logo is stitched onto the saddle pad. Until stallion stations treat every mare owner as a client worth impressing, the breeding world will remain a two‑tier market, premium service for the privileged, and pot‑luck for everyone else.
Sensational Sire Debuts at Schockemöhle/Helgstrand Online Foal Auction
The current Schockemöhle/Helgstrand International Online Foal Auction comprises 15 top-quality offerings: seven dressage stallions and eight show jumping prospects. Of particular interest to talent scouts are likely the youngsters from first crops, such as the incredibly strong moving Pretty Severa OH (cat. no. 2), who is by the dressage