A two-year-old video reportedly showing Australian Olympian Heath Ryan striking a horse 42 times has led to the FEI (international equestrian federation) opening an investigation into the trainer's actions after allegations of abusive training techniques. “The scenes...

At its mid-year meeting, the U.S. Equestrian federation made rule changes "in keeping with its ongoing commitment to equine welfare," including one that allows testing of a horse's hair, as well as  blood and urine, for detection of certain prohibited substances such...

Vanessa Coleman has been named chief competition and operating officer of Equestrian Events Inc., which supports the development of equestrian sports by staging sporting events at the highest level, including eventing's Defender Kentucky 5-star. EEI, which also...

Fake saliva foam is no longer to be allowed in a horse's mouth, as well as around it or the tongue. Marshmallow fluff is not the only substance that can cover a multitude of sins, including an open mouth in dressage. A new FEI rule will go  into effect on an emergency...

Veterinarian Mike Fugaro received the Governor's Award from the New Jersey Equine Advisory board, part of the organization's activities during the state's month of the horse to recognize outstanding individuals. Dr. Fugaro owns and operates Mountain Pointe Equine...

The Dutch had a popular home win in the third leg of the Longines FEI League of Nations Rotterdam on Friday, as their 87-year-old Princess Beatrix looked on from a packed gallery. The new Dutch chef d'equipe, Wout-Jan van der Schans, noted he had never won in...

Four competitors who rode in the 3-star Hagen, Germany, dressage show this month have been named to the U.S. team for July's 5-star competition at Aachen. Kevin Kohmann, winner of the Grand Prix and Special at Hagen, will be riding Diamante Farm's Duenensee. Kevin,...

Are you feeling more secure in the saddle because you're wearing a safety vest? Many top riders, including Olympic show jumping medalist Laura Kraut and Jimmy Torano, are visible symbols of air vests' growing popularity beyond the cross-country phase of eventing. More...

Former U.S. dressage team member Belinda Nairn (Baudin) Wertman died Thursday after a battle with cancer. She would have turned 70 on Friday, June 13. A respected trainer, the Reddick, Fla., resident was reserve with Alegria on the U.S. squad at the 1984 Olympics and...