News

Oneofakind OM (by Total Hope x Zack)
Swedish Warmblood Stallion Oneofakind OM to Ingrid Klimke
18/02/2025
Dressage Germany
Alexandre Ayache at the 2024 Olympic Games :: Photo © Astrid Appels
Alexandre Ayache Convicted of Forgery, To Appeal Decision
18/02/2025
Dressage France
Lara van Nek and Fariska at the 2023 European Junior Riders Championships :: Photo © Astrid Appels
Dutch Junior Team Horse Fariska Sold
18/02/2025
Dressage The Netherlands
Shannon Dueck and Angelika MW at the 2022 Palm Beach Dressage Derby :: Photo © Astrid Appels
Shannon Dueck's Angelika MW Passed Away
17/02/2025
Dressage Canada
Sally Lofting and Gigi at the 2024 CDN Wellington :: Photo © Astrid Appels
Australian Team Announced for 2025 CDIO Wellington
17/02/2025
Dressage Australia
Esmee Boers and Kiki G at the 2024 European Junior Riders Championships :: Photos © Astrid Appels
Dutch Junior Team Horse Kiki G Sold to Germany
16/02/2025
Dressage Germany
Lotta Beckmanns and Dragon Kiss at their CDI debut at the 2022 CDI Kronenberg Indoor :: Photo © Astrid Appels
Lotta Beckmanns' Grenzehöhes Dragon Kiss to New Rider
16/02/2025
Dressage Germany
Natalie Oldfors and Mickey M at the 2022 CDI-W Perilla :: Photo © CDI-W Perilla
Natalie Oldfors Retires Mickey M from Sport
15/02/2025
Dressage Sweden

Shows

The grooms getting their certificate for successfully completing the FEI Solidarity Grooms' Course :: Photos © Carmen Franco
FEI Solidarity Course for Grooms in Colombia: Teaching Grooming Techniques and Horse Communication
18/02/2025
Training Education
Genay Vaughn and Gino at the 2025 CDI-W Del Mar :: Photo © Terri Miller
Genay Vaughn, Second American to Earn Berth at 2025 World Cup Finals
17/02/2025
Shows 2025 CDI-W Del Mar
I'll do it if I have to: photographing show jumpers ;) - Brazilian Eduardo Pereira De Menezes on the BWP bred OrigiPhotos © Astrid Appels
Photo Report: The In Between Week with a National at 2025 Global Dressage Festival
17/02/2025
Shows 2025 CDN Wellington
Nanna Skodborg Merrald and Zepter at the 2025 CDI-W Neumunster :: Photos © Stefan Lafrentz
Merrald and Zepter Shine Again at 2025 CDI-W Neumünster
16/02/2025
Shows 2025 CDI-W Neumunster

Market

Rya Torkkeli and Sternenwanderer at the 2022 World Championships in Herning :: Photo © Astrid Appels
Ryan Torkkeli and Thomas Walker Seeking New Opportunities as Riders
12/02/2025
Job Offers Canada
Nevada Rock (by FS Next Diamond x FS Don't Worry)
Young Dressage Pony for Sale: Nevada Rock
12/02/2025
Equimarket Pony for Sale
Hitmaker (by Wynton x Cabochon x Pantheon xx)
KWPN Stallion Hitmaker Moves to Wellington to Join Alexandra Duncan
08/02/2025
Stallion Market Stallion at Stud
Donation PS, Daan G and La Paix
15 New Dressage Stallions Available from Paul Schockemöhle and Helgstrand Dressage
08/02/2025
Stallion Market Stallion at Stud

Auctions

Verden Auction High Level: 25 Dressage Horses Ready for Immediate Competition
Verden Auction High Level: 25 Dressage Horses Ready for Immediate Competition
17/02/2025
Hanoverian Hanoverian Auction News
Unforgettable Feeling (by Secret x Swarovski) :: Photo © Reckimedia
Unforgettable Feeling, Top Seller of 2025 Westfalian Winter Auction
07/02/2025
Westfalian Westfalian Auction News
Top Gun (by Top Champion x Top Zento x Dressman I)
Eight Eye-Catchers to be Auctioned in Elite Dressage Pony Sales on 7 February 2025
03/02/2025
The Netherlands Elite Dressage Pony Sales 
Suomi STMT (by Bordeaux x Ampere x Michelangelo)
2025 KWPN Select Sale: Suomi STMT, a Future Talent Out of Proven Damline
31/01/2025
The Netherlands 2025 KWPN Select Sales

Para

Sarah Slattery is the Irish Field Dressage Rider of the Year 2024 :: Photo © Paralympic Ireland
Paralympian Sarah Slattery Named Irish Field Dressage Rider of the Year 2024
12/02/2025
Para News Ireland
Anna-Lena Niehues on Quimbaya at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris :: Photo © Dirk Caremans
Quimbaya, Niehues' German Paralympic Medal Winner, Sold
09/02/2025
Para News Germany
Kate Shoemaker and Quiana at the 2022 World Para Drssage Championships :: Photo © Astrid Appels
Kate Shoemaker Loses Quiana
29/01/2025
Para News U.S.A
ara Dressage Athlete of the Year Roberta Sheffield and Fairuza competing at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games :: Photo © Jon Stroud
Sheffield, Blakiston Houston, van Essen, Allen Receive 2024 Equestrian Canada Para Year-End Awards
25/12/2024
Para News Canada

Editorials

The "old way" of checking noseband tightness by an FEI steward. As of 1 May 2025 a tool will be used that needs to fit under the noseband on top of the nasal bone :: Photo © Astrid Appels
Theo Ploegmakers: "The Opinion of Top Riders on Noseband Tightness is Short-Sighted"
05/02/2025 by Astrid Appels
Guest Columnists Opinions
Dressage never had a more glorious background than the Palace of Versailles at the 2024 Olympic Games :: Photo © Astrid Appels
Mini-Manifesto: 10 Steps to a Greater Future for High Performance Dressage
07/01/2025 by Astrid Appels
Editorials Opinions
Paul McGreevy, founding member of ISES
Paul McGreevy: "A Good Life for Horses" - Why We Should Bother and How One Can Advocate
21/12/2024 by Astrid Appels
Guest Columnists Opinions
I spy with my eye..... :: Photo © Lily Forado
Curiosity Did Not Kill the Cat
20/11/2024 by Astrid Appels
Editorials Editorial