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If Denmark enforces a ban on the use of curb bits, Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour could be banned from international competitions. The background to this is that the Danish government is currently examining legislation that could ban riding with a curb bit - a measure that could have massive consequences for the Danish dressage rider and current world number 1 and many other professionals.

Becky Hart, a significant figure in endurance riding, passed away on February 28, 2025, at the age of 71. As an athlete and coach, she made considerable contributions to the sport both in the U.S. and internationally. Hart, who hailed from San Juan Bautista, California, achieved a remarkable feat by winning the FEI Endurance World Championships three times consecutively in 1988, 1990, and 1992.

Liza Boyd achieved victory in the $150,000 USHJA World Championship Hunter Rider Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular, riding Ondine D'Orleans to an overall average score of 91.25. Boyd last won this event in 2010 with Brunello. In the recent competition, she outperformed second-place finishers Paradigm and Victoria Colvin, who scored an average of 90.50.

In King County, Washington, a horse recently hospitalized for an intestinal problem has tested positive for equine herpesvirus (EHV) following a nasal swab, while blood tests returned negative. The horse is currently under veterinary supervision.

Purina Animal Nutrition, in collaboration with the Land O’Lakes Foundation, has reopened its annual scholarship program aimed at assisting students with experience in livestock production and animal care. Eligible applicants include undergraduate students and high school seniors who have experience with livestock, equine, or poultry.

Equestrian Canada (EC) has announced that nominations for the 2025 Board of Directors are now open. The organization seeks individuals with diverse experiences and skills to assume leadership roles. Directors will contribute to the representation, promotion, and advancement of equestrian sports and related interests in Canada.