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Filmmaker Ashley Avis launched ‘The Lost Horses: Anthem Film’ at Sundance Film Festival, set to Billie Eilish’s Oscar-winning song, ‘What was I made for?’. Blending cinematic storytelling with advocacy to highlight the fate of America’s equines, it features voices from sport and entertainment. The initiative aims to raise awareness, inspire public engagement and support stronger protections for horses across the United States.
A new graphic book is changing how equestrians engage with science, using visual storytelling to explain horse behaviour, welfare and learning. By blending research with narrative, The Mind of a Horse makes complex concepts accessible to riders, owners and professionals, helping bridge the gap between academic insight and everyday horsemanship.
Svetlana “Equestlana” Kandybovich blends creativity, honesty and humour to explore how online equestrian culture shapes rider identity, ambition and connection. In this in-depth conversation, she speaks openly about setbacks, the realities behind the highlight reels, and why the heart of horse life lies far beyond perfection.
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Kent Farrington converts his early lead into victory at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final in Fort Worth, delivering a controlled final performance to secure the title.
Kent Farrington heads into the final day of the Longines FEI World Cup™ Final in Fort Worth with a clear advantage, but with cumulative scoring and a tightly grouped field, the outcome remains open.
Becky Moody and Jagerbomb convert their Grand Prix lead into victory at the Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup Final, delivering a freestyle that combined control with expression in front of a full crowd in Fort Worth.
Becky Moody and Jagerbomb lead the dressage standings after a controlled Grand Prix, while Kent Farrington and Toulayna take an early advantage in the jumping speed phase. With the Longines FEI World Cup™ Finals now underway in Fort Worth, early decisions are already shaping what remains possible across the week.
The 2026 FEI Sports Forum highlighted a sport evolving in structure, but still facing a gap in perception. From welfare and Olympic formats to communication strategy, the discussions revealed a clear need for stronger athlete-led storytelling and a more aligned approach to building trust with global audiences.