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Elevate Your Equitation: Why the New Baboon Equestrian Breeches are the Ultimate Status Symbol
The launch of the Baboon Equestrian Breeches has not only turned heads; it has reshaped the entire riding breeches industry. Priced at a justified €399.00, these breeches are not merely clothing; they are a statement.
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TREND SPORT OLYMPIC? Hobby horsing instead of equestrian sports
TREND SPORT OLYMPIC? Hobby horsing instead of equestrian sports – can hobby horses save the Olympics?
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💩 The Secret Language of Droppings: What Manure Reveals About the Barn’s Social Life
Poop Placement, Consistency, and Shape as the Ultimate Stall Gossip Column.
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👑 Exclusive: The World's Top 5 Most Expensive Hobby Horses
Hobby Horsing has evolved from a simple trend into a global luxury segment.
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British Dressage: How do you define an unintentional whip use?
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.
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New No-Blood Rule vs. Swiss Law
New No-Blood Rule vs. Swiss Law
No Blood Rule is now The Blood Rule
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The New Blood Rule: A Historic Leap Backwards
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.
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The Parcours of Arrogance
Is the international showjumping elite gracefully pirouetting around Swiss animal welfare law?
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Winter Horse Care: Then vs Now — From Straw-Stuffed Sheets to Michelin-Man Rugging
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.
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From Oats to Overcomplication: How Feeding Horses Became Rocket Science (and Big Business)
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.
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🥵 Beat the Heat—But Keep the Show On, Obviously!
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.
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🥕 Bridles and Backlash: Is Dressage Finally Taking the Bit Between Its Teeth?
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.
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Equestrian Social Media Influencer Launches Line of ‘Authentic Barn’ Perfume
In an era where influencers have turned everything from overpriced water to mood-altering crystals into bestsellers, it was only a matter...
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Why Do Horses Suddenly Forget Basic Commands Right Before a Competition? The Ultimate Equestrian Mystery
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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Leaked: “Equestrian Mums Wine Club” Group Chat Is Pure Chaos in a Saddlebag
Transcribed by Tilly Stirrup, who only joined to see the drama and stayed for the prosecco hacks Somewhere between school pickup and...
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Equestrian E-Sport: Everything you need to know about this new trending phenomenon
In a revolutionary move for modern equestrian sports, equestrian governing bodies have announced the launch of Equestrian E-sports
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Pirouettes of the Soul: "Inner Canter" Cult Grips Dressage World
What began as a whisper of spiritual enlightenment in the dressage arena has now blossomed into a full-blown metaphysical movement....
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Horse Sport: Where the Real Competition is for Friendship
By Bridget “Bridie” McKenna, still waiting to be invited to the cool people’s lorry for wine Oh yes, horse sport is all about...
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Comment Closed: Germany’s Bold Move to Muzzle the Online Mob
By The Carrot Post's Department of Digital Diplomacy (and a very tired intern) In a move that has left both trolls and traditionalists...
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“We Actually Love Our Horses, You Weirdos”: Riders Clap Back at the Cancel Crew
“We Actually Love Our Horses, You Weirdos”: Riders Clap Back at the Cancel Crew
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