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The equestrian disciplines of jumping, dressage, and eventing will continue to be part of the Olympic Games, as confirmed for LA28 in Los Angeles. This decision, made by the Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), maintains the existing framework with six medal events: one individual and one team competition for each discipline.

Authentic, the iconic show jumper who carried Beezie Madden to two Olympic team golds and an individual bronze, has died at the age of 30. The Dutch Warmblood (Guidam x Katell), affectionately known as “Bud,” passed away peacefully at Madden Mountain in New York, where he enjoyed a long retirement.

A Coruña is set to host the FEI European Jumping Championship in 2025, with the event scheduled from July 16 to 20 at the Casas Novas Equestrian Center. This championship is a significant addition to the show jumping calendar and marks the third time Spain has hosted this prestigious event. Previous championships took place in Gijón in 1993 and in Madrid in 2011.

Spruce Meadows in Calgary has welcomed a new era of royal recognition as Sophie, Dutchess of Edinburgh, has become its official royal patron. The announcement, made during the venue’s 50th anniversary celebrations, was met with excitement by organizers and the broader equestrian community.

A devastating barn fire in Reddick, Florida claimed the lives of 21 horses early Tuesday morning. The 10,000-square-foot facility was located on Roberts Quarter Horse Farm, owned by Roberts Corporation, the same family behind the World Equestrian Center (WEC) and the Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club.Fire crews from Marion County Fire Rescue arrived shortly after 4 a.m.

The NOP Foundation has confirmed that, as of this season, no Grand Prix dressage horses are currently under its sponsorship. This is the first time since the programme’s relaunch in 2013 that no active dressage horse carries the N.O.P. suffix in international competition.

The Olympic equestrian disciplines of jumping, dressage, and eventing will be included in the competition at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The equestrian program will feature six medal events: two each for team and individual competitions across all three disciplines.