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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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The Great Foaming Scandal: Dressage’s Dirty Little Secret (Now Banned by Emergency Decree)
In what can only be described as the lowest high-performance moment in equestrian sport since rollkur met Instagram, the Global Equestrian Federation (GEF) has issued an emergency rule banning the use of fake foam in horses’ mouths.
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CSI 5* Inflation Crisis
Elite show jumping is facing an inflation crisis, with riders concerned that the once-prestigious CSI5* events have lost their...
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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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The Measurement Mania Reaches the Equestrian World
Dear horse lovers, if you thought the debate about the correct noseband tightness was already the pinnacle of equine discourse, you...
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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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Equestrian Sport Bans Riders With Under 10K Followers – ‘We Need Marketable Athletes!’
In a shocking move, the Global Equestrian Federation (GEF) has ruled that riders with fewer than 10,000 social media followers will be banne
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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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“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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Introducing Extreme Natural Horsemanship
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.
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Showjumping or Mouth Engineering?
In the world of showjumping, one unsung hero finally steps into the spotlight: the bit designer. From the humble snaffle to the...
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Badminton 2025: Dressage Day One — Tails, Tantrums & Tiny Trot-Prancing Drama
Location: Badminton House — because nothing says “equestrian democracy” like competing on a Duke’s lawn. Weather: Outrageously sunny....
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Riders Now Required to Wear Sponsor Logos Everywhere
In an unprecedented move to maximize branding opportunities, equestrian competitors are now required to wear sponsor logos everywhere.
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Dressage, Western, and Showing Judges to Replace Scores with Emojis
In a bold move to make equestrian sports more engaging for the modern audience , the Global Equestrian Federation (GEF) has announced...
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HoloDressage: The End of Traditional Dressage?
By 2040, all dressage tests will be performed by holograms of riders with their horses, the Global Equestrian Federation (GEF) has...
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🥕 “Bits Work Because They Hurt”: A Whinny of Discontent from the Dressage Arena
In a recent presentation to the GEF, leading equitation scientists cut through the niceties and delivered what might be the bluntest line heard in a federation boardroom since someone accidentally served non-organic carrots at the Riders’ Welfare Lunch:
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Luxury Brand Launches €5,000 Designer Hobby Horse
In a move no one asked for and yet everyone sort of expected, French luxury powerhouse Chèvre & Stick has unveiled its latest equestrian “must-have”: a €5,000 designer hobby horse named Le Galop.
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