Using wearable sensor technology, researchers analysed gait patterns in over 400 horses across three European breeds. The findings challenge traditional assumptions about movement quality, highlight discipline-specific traits, and point towards future applications in genetics, welfare and performance assessment.

Jumping Amsterdam 2026 delivered elite indoor sport across the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ and FEI Dressage World Cup™, with tight margins in jumping and commanding dressage performances shaping the World Cup narrative.

Transportation triggers measurable stress responses in horses, including elevated cortisol and metabolic disruption. New research suggests transdermal melatonin may help reduce some of these effects. This article explores what happens inside a horse’s body during travel, what the latest study reveals, and why careful interpretation is essential before wider adoption.

Partner Pferd Leipzig 2026 delivered elite indoor sport across the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ and FEI Driving World Cup™, with high-level performances shaping World Cup standings in both disciplines.

US Equestrian has launched Lifetime Care Contacts, a voluntary system that helps reconnect horses with people who have cared for them throughout their lives. Designed to support welfare beyond competition, the initiative combines permanent identification with community connection, offering a practical framework for lifelong responsibility.

The FEI has confirmed the appointment of Molly Day as its new Director of Eventing and Driving, marking a structural shift in discipline governance. The role follows the merger of two sport departments and signals a renewed focus on long-term development, consistency and international coordination.

Basel opened 2026 with elite sport at full intensity. Richard Vogel and United Touch S won the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ of Basel, Kim Emmen secured a milestone win in the Longines Grand Prix, and Isabell Werth topped the FEI Dressage World Cup™ freestyle as Charlotta Rogerson delivered a Swiss record performance.

Jumping Mechelen 2025 closed the indoor year with elite sport across the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™, FEI Dressage World Cup™ and FEI Driving World Cup™, offering a clear form guide as the circuits move toward Basel and the decisive winter phase.

Kent Farrington and Greya delivered a defining performance to win the 2025 Rolex Grand Prix of Geneva, transforming Friday’s disappointment into Sunday success. With records broken, fine margins on display, and a podium that reflected consistency at the highest level, Geneva once again proved why it remains one of the sport’s most demanding stages.

Boyd Exell once again dominated the Geneva Driving World Cup in 2025, delivering a performance defined by precision, rhythm, and experience. With Bundy, his 22-year-old lead horse, still active at the highest level, Geneva provided another compelling chapter in a season built on sustained excellence in four in hand driving.

The IJRC General Assembly in Geneva brought together riders, federations and FEI representatives to address welfare reform, Article 259, veterinary oversight and the pressures shaping modern showjumping. From regulatory clarity and communication challenges to rising competition costs and sustainability, the discussions reflected a sport navigating a decisive moment that demands transparency, shared responsibility and long-term thinking.

The 2025 Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final brought together the world’s highest-ranked show jumpers under the lights in Geneva, where fine margins, tactical decisions, and forward riding defined the outcome.

The 2025 Trophée de Genève brought the first night of world class sport to Palexpo for , with Santiago Varela’s course challenging a field of top international riders in one of the most significant qualifiers for the Rolex Grand Prix. The class offered a clear look at form, confidence and partnerships ahead of Sunday’s major.

The 2025 Stuttgart German Masters delivered top-level sport across jumping, dressage and driving in one of Europe’s most atmospheric indoor arenas. With high-pressure performances and early season World Cup points on offer, the event provided a clear measure of form as the winter campaign continues.

The 2025 FEI Asian Equestrian Championships marked a major step forward for the region, with standout performances across dressage, para dressage, jumping, eventing and endurance. Rising horse quality, youth pathways and continental collaboration all shaped one of Asia’s most influential championships to date.

Using FEI yellow card data from 2024–2025 and a light review of current welfare research, this article examines whether Dressage genuinely presents fewer welfare concerns, or the gaps in reporting and transparency make the picture less clear than it seems.

At the 2025 FEI Asian Championships, we sat down with Amanda Bond to explore how Asia’s equestrian scene is evolving at remarkable speed. From rising horsepower quality to deeper collaboration between nations, the region is not only developing but redefining its future on the world stage.

What happens when we truly view welfare through the horse’s eyes? Drawing on insights from the World Horse Welfare Annual Conference 2025, this article explores sentience, the Five Domains, social needs, freedom, forage, and why science, empathy, and design must shape the future of equine care.

Soaking hay is widely used to reduce sugar for horses with laminitis or metabolic conditions, but new research shows it also removes protein, minerals and energy. We examine the science behind nutrient loss and how to feed soaked forage responsibly.

Jumping Verona 2025 delivered world class sport across four days of competition. Daniel Deusser and Otello de Guldenboom dominated both the speed class and the World Cup Grand Prix, while a packed arena and top international field confirmed Verona’s status as a major indoor highlight.