While the FEI was preoccupied with blood economy, British Dressage (BD) is grappling with an even more existential problem in its new Equine Welfare Threshold Framework: How do you prove intent? The BD decides on sanctions by distinguishing between ‘unintentional’ (gentle warning) and ‘intentional’ (more serious) use of aids.

New No-Blood Rule vs. Swiss Law No Blood Rule is now The Blood Rule

Today, November 7th, in Hong Kong, the Fédération Equestre Internationale voted 56–20 (with two nations looking politely at their shoes) to approve a rule that will now allow horses to continue competing while bleeding, so long as officials decide it’s the right kind of blood.

Is the international showjumping elite gracefully pirouetting around Swiss animal welfare law?

Winter horse care has evolved from “make do and hope for the best” to a full-blown fashion show with enough kit to rival a North Face outlet.

Once upon a time, in the quaint, mud-soaked decades of the late 20th century, feeding a horse was simple. Oats. Barley. A scoop of chaff. Maybe, if you were feeling generous, a linseed mash on a Sunday. Horses survived. Many even thrived. And — whisper it — they were rideable.

The Global Equestrian Federation (GEF) has launched a bold new initiative to combat the sweltering conditions affecting riders, horses, and anyone foolish enough to wear white breeches in August: it’s called “Beat the Heat”, and it’s exactly what you think it is—well-meaning advice instead of rescheduling shows.

France has done the unthinkable—again. No, not another pension protest, but something far more controversial in certain circles: the French Equestrian Federation (FFE) has officially allowed bitless bridles up to Grand Prix at national level.

In an era where influencers have turned everything from overpriced water to mood-altering crystals into bestsellers, it was only a matter...

It’s competition day. You’ve spent hours—no, days—getting everything perfect. Your horse is gleaming like a polished diamond, mane...

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In a revolutionary move for modern equestrian sports, equestrian governing bodies have announced the launch of Equestrian E-sports

What began as a whisper of spiritual enlightenment in the dressage arena has now blossomed into a full-blown metaphysical movement....

By Bridget “Bridie” McKenna, still waiting to be invited to the cool people’s lorry for wine Oh yes, horse sport is all about...

By The Carrot Post's Department of Digital Diplomacy (and a very tired intern) In a move that has left both trolls and traditionalists...

“We Actually Love Our Horses, You Weirdos”: Riders Clap Back at the Cancel Crew

The Rise of the Keyboard Cavalry: How Haters Are Galloping All Over Equestrian Sport

By Sir Reginald of Haynetown, full-time event horse, part-time philosopher Look, I didn’t ask to be an eventer. I was perfectly happy...

In a groundbreaking shift for equestrian sports, a new movement has galloped onto the scene: Extreme Natural Horsemanship, where horses make every decision—and riders just try to keep up.

In an unprecedented legal move shaking the foundations of the equestrian world, a 10-year-old Hanoverian gelding, known publicly as Sir Whinny, has officially filed a lawsuit against his owner for unauthorized use of his likeness in a series of "embarrassingly staged and deeply cringe" Instagram posts.