In late February 2026, the Gulf region experienced a swift and serious escalation of military hostilities. Joint American and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered retaliatory…
Milano-Cortina 2026 hosted the 14th edition of the Winter Paralympic Games in spectacular fashion. Around 665 athletes from 55 nations competed across 79 medal events…
During the FEI General Assembly in Hong Kong on 7 November 2025, a significant amendment to the Jumping Rules, called ‘the Blood Rule’ was approved.…
The threat of gene doping in equestrian sports and the misuse of gene therapy have emerged as potential threats to sports performance. Although there have…
When We Think of Doping in Equestrian Sport, We Think of Horses What first comes to mind when one thinks of doping cases in Equestrian…
From 1 March 2025, it will no longer be possible to register foals conceived via OPU/ICSI with the SWB now that this procedure has been…
Equestrian sports have long embodied the harmony between human and horse, blending athleticism, grace, and partnership. However, behind the scenes, riders face a demanding challenge:…
Applying for a GVVA as a third country national (from outside the EU) in the Netherlands as a top athlete. If an employer from the…
France is internationally recognised as having a strong horse industry in equestrian sports and horse racing. The Normandy, Paris and Pays de la Loire regions…
One of the major differences between horse racing and equestrian sports resides in the commercialisation of stallions and breeding rights. Whereas artificial insemination technics is…