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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
Guest Columnists 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
Guest Columnists Opinions
Dressage is a devotional practice
Solo Equine: "Dressage Isn't a Luxury Sport, It's a Devotional Practice"
21/11/2025
Guest Columnists Opinions
Dressage horse eliminated due to blood in mouth :: Photo © Astrid Appels
Jumping Riders Pushing FEI to Relax Strict "Blood Rule" for Their Discipline
28/10/2025
Guest Columnists Opinions
Diana al Shaer and Unazalee de Massa at the 2023 CDIO Compiegne :: Photo © Astrid Appels
Diana Al Shaer: "A Strong Community as Key to Sustainability"
28/08/2025
Guest Columnists Opinions
Al Shira'aa: "I Came To keep this Show Free from the Forces Turning Equestrian Sport into a Greedy Business"
05/04/2025
Guest Columnists Opinion
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
Guest Columnists 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
Guest Columnists Opinions
Jan-Olof Wannius at the 2009 Falsterbo International Horse Show :: Photo © Digishots
Jana Wannius: "Dressage Horses Need to Gain More Self-Confidence"
19/11/2024
Guest Columnists Opinions
FEI Judges Seminar at the 2024 CDI-W Lerma in Mexico :: Photo © private
Hans-Christian Matthiesen: "On the Importance of Continuing Education and In-Person Meetings for Officials"
09/11/2024
Guest Columnists Opinions
Lina Nydahl, web manager at Ridsport :: Photo © Erika Gerdemark
Lina Nydahl: "More Nuanced Voices Are Needed on Social Media"
04/11/2024
Guest Columnists Opinions
Riders warming-up in the training arena before entering the competition ring at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris :: Photo © Astrid Appels
Sara Lieser: "It’s Whether the Public Believes We’re Doing Right by Our Horses"
20/08/2024
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