News

What's Happening: May 2026 - Part II
31/05/2026
Bits 'n Pieces
Justin Verboomen patting Zonik Plus after a winning test at the 2026 CDIO Lier :: Photo © Astrid Appels
FEI Multi-Discipline Task Force to Review Horse Welfare Protocols across the Sport
31/05/2026
FEI
Susanne Barnow on Fleurissima's Fleur Royale II at the Danish WCYH selection trial in Randbol :: Photo © Ridehesten
Danish Long Listed Horses for 2026 World Young Horse Championships Named
30/05/2026
Denmark
Matilde Malmberg on AC's Pik Midaz at the 2023 CDI Sint-Truiden :: Photo © Astrid Appels
Norwegian Teams Named for 2026 Nordic Baltic Championship
30/05/2026
Norway
Lea Torabi on Jivago de Massa at the 2026 CDI Tolbert :: Photo © Digishots
Lea Torabi Loses Under 25 Horse Jivago de Massa
29/05/2026
Denmark
The 2025 Oldenburg Licensing champion Barnsley (by Bonds x Diamond Hit) :: Photo © Equitaris
New Date for the 2026 Oldenburg Stallion Licensing
29/05/2026
Oldenburg
Francine Shorr on Scintillating RH supported by her husband Robert in 2025 :: Photo © private
Francine Shorr Passed Away
29/05/2026
Canada
Franka Loos on Rose Bel Taonga at the first Dutch WCYH selection trial in Ermelo :: Photo © Timo Martis
Thirty-Six Horses Remain after Second 2026 Dutch WCYH Team Selection Trial
28/05/2026
KWPN

Shows

Viggo Bornhager on Rosenstolz at the 2026 Swedish Dressage Championships :: Photo © Joakim Bornhager
Bornhager, Jerlin, Wallin Ivarsson, Stymne, Ehrnrooth, Kittel Win 2026 Swedish Dressage Championships
30/05/2026
2026 Swedish Dressage Championships
Suraya Hendrikx and Benicia at the 2026 CDIO Lier :: Photo © Astrid Appels
Triple Seventy Victories for Suraya Henrrikx in 2026 CDIO Lier Small Tour
30/05/2026
2026 CDIO Lier
Danish pony riders lead the nations ranking at the 2026 CDIO Lier :: Photo © Astrid Appels
Strong Generation of Danish Youth Riders Dominates 2026 CDIO Lier
28/05/2026
2026 CDIO Lier
Mette Dahl and Daytona Platinum at the 2026 CDI Hickstead :: Photo © Spidge
Mette Dahl and Daytona Platinum In For the Win at 2026 CDI Hickstead
27/05/2026
2026 CDI Hickstead

Market

Valegro Breyer Model signed by 19 prolific equestrians to raise funds for brain cancer research at Duke University
Klaus and Jessica Schengber Launch Special Signed Breyer Model Horse Auction to Benefit Brain Cancer Research
29/05/2026
Charity and Funraising
Taarupgaards Zojo
FEI Dressage Horse for Sale: Taarupgaards Zojo
27/05/2026
Horse for Sale
Entrigue Announces 2026 California Masterclass with Isabell Werth
23/05/2026
Education
CDI-W Mexico 2026: Making a Community That Lasts a History
21/05/2026
2026 CDI-W Mexico

Auctions

Fronida P and her breeders Friederike and Hartmut Pelzer
Fronida P, Price Highlight of the 2026 Hanoverian Hybrid Youngstars Auction
31/05/2026
Hanoverian Auction News
Watch Me Dance is by So You Can Dance x Romeo x Connaisseur.
Stunning So You Can Dance Offspring in Vink Horses’ First Online Foal Auction" on 31 May - 1 June 2026
30/05/2026
Vink Horses
Dubarry (by Dream Boy x Escamillo)
Dubarry, Best Seller of the 2026 Oldenburg May Online Foal Auction
30/05/2026
Oldenburg Auctions
Proud Game (by Proud James x Ron William)
Young Dressage Talent for the Highest Standards in 2026 Oldenburg May Online Foal Auction
22/05/2026
Oldenburg Auctions

Para

Michele George and Best of 8 winning gold at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris :: Photo © Dirk Caremans
Michele George to Make Come Back with New Young Horses, Best of 8 Retired
21/05/2026
Belgium
Pia Reitti and Porto Verde de la Roque :: Photo © private
Finnish Paralympian Pia-Pauliina Reitti Finds New Horse in Belgium
11/05/2026
Finland
Barbara Minneci on Freiherr von Nymphenburg at the 2026 CPEDI Waregem :: Photo © Quadrille
Freiherr von Nymphenburg to Belgian Paralympian Barbara Minneci
09/05/2026
Belgium
A rare picture in para sport nowadays: Austrian Michaela Ferringer’s Haflinger Stockholm (by Stelvio-Atlantic) being exercised by her trainer :: Photo © Silke Rottermann
Photo Report: A Day in the Sun at the 2026 CPEDI Mannheim
08/05/2026
2026 CPEDI Mannheim

Editorials

Jennifer Williams and Joppe K at the 2026 Palm Beach Derby :: Photo © Astrid Appels
Jennifer Williams: "10 Things I Love About the High Level Equestrian World"
08/05/2026 by Astrid Appels
Opinions
Alexa Fairchild: "10 Things I Hate About the High Level Equestrian World"
Alexa Fairchild: "10 Things I Hate About the High Level Equestrian World"
06/05/2026 by Astrid Appels
Opinions
70% scoring horse showing bridle tension throughout the test :: Photo © Astrid Appels
How to Apply FEI Judging Guidelines on Tension, Submission, Acceptance of the Contact, and Harmony
07/03/2026 by Astrid Appels
Education
Hans-Christian Matthiesen at the 2025 European Championships in Crozet :: Photo © Astrid Appels
Matthiesen's 2025 End-Of-the Year IDOC Message: "On Achieving Lasting Change Through Education, Discussion and Collaboration"
24/01/2026 by Astrid Appels
Opinions