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FEI Sports Forum 2026: Overview and Legal Implications

c.vandenakker April 1, 2026 News
FEI Sports Forum 2026

Lausanne, April 1 – The FEI Sports Forum took place this week in Lausanne, bringing together key stakeholders from across the equestrian sector to discuss…

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Launch of the Premiere Jumping League Signals a New Era for Showjumping

c.vandenakker March 30, 2026 News
The Premiere Jumping League

On March 30, the equestrian world was introduced to an ambitious new showjumping league: the Premiere Jumping League. Positioned as a global competition designed to…

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Raising the Bar: Is Show Jumping’s Qualification System Fit for Purpose?

c.vandenakker March 26, 2026 News
Is the show jumping qualification system still fit for purpose?

Show jumping occupies a prominent place in the Olympic programme and attracts substantial commercial and media attention globally. The discipline has expanded steadily over recent…

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Armed Conflict and Force Majeure: Application within the FEI Regulatory Framework

c.vandenakker March 19, 2026 News
Learn more of the application of the Force Majeure in the FEI rules

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…

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Beyond Medals and Podiums – The Winter Paralympic Stories That Defined the Games

c.vandenakker March 17, 2026 News
Winter Paralympics 2026 Highlights: Stories Beyond Medals

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…

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New FEI Blood Rule in Show Jumping: What Does Article 259 Mean?

schelstraete November 14, 2025 News

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.…

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Gene Doping in Equestrian Sport: Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Challenges

schelstraete March 11, 2025 News
Gene Doping in equestrian sport

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…

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Human Doping in Equestrian Sport: FEI Rules, WADA Code & Legal Consequences Explained

schelstraete June 23, 2024 News
Human doping in equestrian sport

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…

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Swedish Warmblood Will Not Register ICSI/OPU Foals as of 2025

schelstraete March 28, 2024 News
OPU/ICSI reproductive techniques

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…

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Equestrian Anti-Doping Regulations: Balancing Integrity and Athlete Liberty

schelstraete February 22, 2024 News
Equestrian Anti-Doping Rules: WADA & FEI Impact on Riders

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:…

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