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The stage is set for one of the most prestigious show jumping events in the world — and it’s happening in Ocala, Florida! From March 18th to 23rd, 2025, the Longines League of Nations™ brings elite international competition to the World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the North American qualifier of the 2025 season.

British dressage star Lottie Fry has officially secured her spot at the 2025 FEI World Cup Final, set to take place April 2-6 in Basel, Switzerland. Fry earned her place after an impressive victory at the Dutch Masters, the final leg of the Western European League, on March 15th. This marks Fry’s third appearance at the World Cup Final but her first with Glamourdale, the 14-year-old stallion.

Nicola Philippaerts from Belgium secured victory in the $63,000 Lugano Grand Prix Qualifier CSIO5*-LLN during the opening day of the Longines League of Nations™ Ocala at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, on March 19th.This event is part of the Longines League of Nations™ series, which includes stops in Abu Dhabi, Rotterdam, and Gassin, before culminating in Barcelona in October 2025.

Imperial HBF, a prominent horse from Great Britain, is set to join American rider McLain Ward. The horse gained significant recognition during competitions such as Nations Cups, World Cups, and CSI5* Grand Prix events. Tim Gredley, the previous owner, expressed the emotional difficulty of selling the horse, noting, "This horse put my career on the map.

US Equestrian has announced that there will be no changes to the Horse Protection Act (HPA) regulations between the 2024 and 2025 show seasons. In an official statement, the USDA confirmed a stay on enforcing a new requirement set to take effect on April 2, 2025, which would have mandated event organizers to register and report competitions held under the Act.

In Ocala, FL, Luis Pedro Biraben successfully guided his horse Chacco Bumpy to win the $40,000 Ste Michelle Grand Prix on Sunday. The competition featured 27 horse-and-rider combinations, with only six clearing the initial round to proceed to the jump-off. Nigel Potts from Canada was the first in the jump-off with Orlando Van Klapscheut but knocked down a rail despite a swift pace.

The FEI has enlisted the expertise of Dr. Andrew McLean, an Australian scientist focused on horse welfare, to enhance its initiatives. McLean, a specialist in horse behavior and training, will tackle issues related to horse care and education.

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.