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.

The 2026 Dutch Masters delivered elite sport across both arenas, with Richard Vogel and United Touch S winning the €1,000,000 Rolex Grand Prix to open the Rolex Grand Slam season. In dressage, Justin Verboomen and Zonik Plus narrowly defeated Charlotte Fry and Glamourdale in a thrilling FEI World Cup Freestyle duel.

The opening leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour in Doha has been cancelled following escalating tensions in the Gulf region. The FEI confirmed that CSI5*, CSI3* and CSI1* competitions scheduled at Al Shaqab will not proceed, citing safety concerns, airspace disruption and logistical challenges. All horses and athletes on site are reported safe, with organisers continuing to monitor the situation and assess the wider impact on the 2026 season calendar.

Repositioned as the final qualifier of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Western European League, the 2026 Helsinki International Horse Show carried season-defining weight. Following directly on from Gothenburg, the CSI5*-W classes delivered under pressure, with Steve Guerdat producing a masterclass aboard Albführen’s Iashin Sitte to secure his place at the World Cup Final. From Eiken Sato’s Grand Prix brilliance to Denis Lynch’s continued consistency, Helsinki proved itself a true decider on the indoor circuit.

A new study examining stress behaviours in dressage horses has found that conflict signals increase as competition level rises, yet scores at medium level and above remain unaffected. The findings add to growing equitation science research suggesting a disconnect between observable welfare indicators and judging outcomes. As debate continues around tack use, competition intensity and performance expectations, the latest evidence invites a closer look at how equine wellbeing is recognised within the modern dressage arena.

The 2026 Gothenburg Horse Show delivered five days of elite CSI5*-W showjumping and FEI Dressage World Cup™ competition at Scandinavium. With World Cup qualification pressure mounting ahead of Helsinki, Gothenburg once again proved why it remains one of the sport’s defining indoor stages.

Martin Fuchs and Conner Jei closed the Jumping International de Bordeaux with victory in the Grand Prix Audi, reclaiming the title on Sunday after missing out on retaining his World Cup title the night before.

Jessica Burke delivered a breakthrough performance in Bordeaux, becoming the first woman to ever win the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ at the venue.

Saturday night in Bordeaux shifts from Jumping to championship Driving as Boyd Exell leads a six-driver field into the FEI Driving World Cup™ Final. With margins measured in milliseconds, history is on the line.

Saturday night in Bordeaux brings prime-time Jumping, Friday momentum and historic pressure together. From Julien Epaillard’s early pace to Martin Fuchs’ title defence, the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ sets the stage for a defining evening.

The FEI Driving World Cup Final in Bordeaux opened with fine margins and immediate pressure, as Bram Chardon edged ahead on Saturday night and the title race remained wide open heading into Sunday.

Friday’s Prix FFE Generali set the tone in Bordeaux, with Julien Epaillard leading a field blending experience and opportunity. As history, qualification pressure and prime-time atmosphere collide, Saturday night’s Longines FEI Jumping World Cup looms large.

Dressage arrived at Bordeaux in 2026 not as a novelty, but as a strategic statement. With a CDI4* integrated into the main programme, Bordeaux completed its Olympic discipline trio and repositioned itself as a true indoor multi-discipline equestrian showcase.

FEI President Ingmar De Vos has been appointed to the IOC Executive Board, marking a significant step forward for equestrian sport on the global stage. His new role brings equestrian representation into Olympic decision-making at a pivotal time for welfare, governance and the future of sport.

Jumping de Bordeaux 2026 brings prime-time World Cup Jumping, championship Driving and the debut of international dressage to one of the circuit’s most historic venues. From founding World Cup heritage to festival-scale atmosphere, Bordeaux prepares for a defining indoor weekend.

The new COMPASS Guidelines introduce a welfare-led framework for behaviour-modification research in animals, setting clear standards for study design, ethics and practical application. Supported by the International Society for Equitation Science, the guidelines aim to improve research quality while protecting horse welfare.