Harrie Smolders has proven time and time again that no matter the horse, the circumstance, or the venue, he is a force to be reckoned with. It's been a whirlwind of a year for the Dutch rider, who has reached a level of consistency that not only benefits himself, but the Nations Cup, championship, and Global Champions League teams that he proudly represents.
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Eric Navet reached the top levels of the sport in partnership with a homebred stallion from his father’s breeding farm. For the Frenchman and many fellow riders of his generation, when it came to reaching the upper echelon of the sport, capitalizing on opportunity was the name of the game. When talent spoke for itself, […]
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The FEI Tribunal has lifted the provisional suspensions of 11 athletes – two Jumping, two Dressage and seven Endurance – and three Endurance trainers. Under the FEI’s Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations (EADCMRs) athletes have the opportunity to request a lifting of the provisional suspension in front of the FEI Tribunal. Two international Jumping […]
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The Federation Equestré Internationale is facing opposition from several groups who see its green lighting of the new Longines Global Champions Tour/Global Champions League entry format as detrimental for the future of show jumping. The European Equestrian Federation together with the International Jumping Riders Club are publicly speaking out against a new entry invitation system put forward by […]
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FEI President Ingmar De Vos had double cause for celebration this week after confirmation that all human and equine samples taken during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games had returned negative. “Keeping our sport clean is a central part of our daily work at the FEI, but to have back-to-back clean Games in London and Rio […]
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