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FEI launches safeguarding course with #WeRideTogether
The FEI has partnered with non-profit organisation #WeRideTogether to launch a new online safeguarding course, now available for free on FEI Campus. The training is designed for everyone involved in equestrian sport—athletes, coaches, parents, officials, grooms, administrators, and volunteers—and promotes awareness, prevention, and intervention around misconduct and abuse.
OtherTop NewsApril 3, 2025
World Cup™ Finals: Dressage: Pauluis to lead off, Pottier to close the Grand Prix
The draw for the Les Trois Rois FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final took place at the iconic St. Jakobshalle. Belgium’s Larissa Pauluis and Flambeau will be first down the centerline in Friday’s Grand Prix, while France’s Corentin Pottier and Gotilas Du Feuillard will be the final pair to compete.
OtherTop NewsApril 3, 2025
Laura Kraut withdraws from World Cup Final
Laura Kraut (USA) has withdrawn from the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final 2025 in Basel after her top horse Baloutinue sustained a minor injury. Initially selected as one of nine U.S. riders for the Final, Kraut decided in consultation with her team to give the gelding time to recover.Speaking to worldofshowjumping.
OtherTop NewsApril 2, 2025
Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour retains top position in dressage rankings
Danish dressage rider Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour has maintained her position as the world's leading dressage rider for another month.The latest update of the FEI world rankings confirms that she continues to hold the top spot with 2024 points, surpassing German rider Isabell Werth, who remains in second place with 1855 points.
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Natalie Dean Secures Overall Leading Lady Rider Award at WEF 2025
Natalie Dean from the United States has been awarded the Overall Leading Lady Rider Award at the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida.This award is based on the accumulation of points garnered through performances in the WEF Challenge Cup and grand prix events held each week during the festival.
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Ben Maher Achieves Major Victory at Winter Equestrian Festival
World number five showjumper Ben Maher secured a significant victory in the United States following a foot injury sustained in a non-equestrian accident. Competing at the Adequan WEF Challenge in Wellington International, Florida, on 27 March, just two days after fracturing his foot, Maher rode his mount Point Break to triumph.
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FEI Releases Updated World Rankings
The FEI has announced the new world rankings as of April 1.Henrik von Eckermann remains in the leading position with 3278 points, followed closely by Kent Farrington with 3227 points.A significant rise from sixth to third place has been achieved by Olympic champion and Rolex Grand Prix winner Christian Kukuk, who has 3008 points.
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Steve Guerdat provides health update after back surgery
Steve Guerdat, Olympic champion and current European champion, has given an update regarding his health situation following a disc herniation that sidelined him five weeks ago. He expressed his heartfelt thanks for the numerous supportive messages he received, stating that these messages motivate him each day as he aims to return to competition soon.
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Dressage under pressure: FEI considers reforms amid welfare concerns
Dressage took centre stage on the first day of the 2025 FEI Sports Forum in Lausanne, with the discipline’s current challenges addressed head-on by the newly formed Dressage Strategic Action Plan working group.
OtherTop NewsApril 2, 2025
Cosequin Lexington 4*-S Entries Unveiled for Kentucky Three-Day Event
The Cosequin Lexington 4*-S at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian has announced its initial entries, showcasing prominent figures from US eventing alongside participants from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Brazil. Leading the entries is defending champion and U.S.
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