PADDED WHIPS ONLY

What the FEI's 2027 rule means for riders From 1 January 2027, according to Horse and Hound's Lucy Elder, FEI eventing competitions will allow only padded whips in the jumping phases, and only if they meet set dimensions. National federations voted for the change at the FEI General Assembly a year earlier, and the FEI…

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Breeding

FAREWELL BALOU DU ROUET

A legacy that reaches South Africa One of the most influential sporthorse sires of the modern era, Balou du Rouet, has died at the age of 27. His legacy can be measured in Olympic medals, championship horses and generations of international performers. It can also be found much closer to home, in the pedigrees of…

BylizzieOctober 15, 20260Comments

Aachen

WHY AACHEN MATTERS?

Why the 2026 World Championships are returning to one of equestrian sport’s most important places Why Aachen matters When the FEI World Championships start tomorrow, they will be returning to one of the most established and celebrated homes of international equestrian sport. For generations of riders and supporters, Aachen has represented something beyond an ordinary competition.…

BylizzieAugust 10, 20260Comments

Horse Channel

INSIDE THE 2026 DEFENDER KENTUCKY THREE-DAY EVENT

AND The Kentucky International CSI5* As of today, Lexington, Kentucky, is once again the centre of the equestrian universe, and what a weekend it promises to be. Running from April 23 to 26 at the stunning Kentucky Horse Park, the 2026 edition of the event brings together three world-class competitions under one roof: the flagship CCI5*-L,…

BylizzieApril 23, 20260Comments

Horse Channel

FEI WORLD RANKINGS FOR THE NEW YEAR

The FEI World Rankings for January 2026 showcase familiar faces at the top whilst celebrating remarkable climbers making their mark on the international stage. Showjumping Kent Farrington (USA) begins the new year at number one in the Longines Rankings, followed by Great Britain's Scott Brash and Germany's Christian Kukuk. Ben Maher (GBR), Gilles Thomas (BEL), Richard…

BylizzieJanuary 10, 20260Comments

Ask HQ Horse Channel Horse Training

TRAINING THE YOUNG EVENT HORSE

Text: Hayley Parker Introducing a horse to the cross-country phase of eventing should be a process that is unhurried and kept fun in order to create a solid foundation of trust between the horse and rider. It is often in the very first few outings to a cross-country venue with a young or inexperienced horse that…

BylizzieAugust 28, 20250Comments

Ask HQ

ASKHQ: IMPROVING CANTER TRANSITIONS

Q: What’s the best way to improve my horse’s canter transitions? A: Quality trot creates a quality transition so focus on straightness, impulsion, and rhythm in the trot before you ask for the canter. No horse can canter easily from a disorganised and messy trot. Use exercises like trot–walk–trot to sharpen responsiveness, and try for…

BylizzieJuly 24, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: DANGERS OF USING STUDS

Q: What are the dangers of using studs? A: Studs are very useful for competing, particularly in the country in eventing or on grass for showjumping. However, there are some dangers you should be aware of when using them. Firstly, some horses can cut themselves (known as ‘speedi cuts’) or even stand on themselves with studs,…

BylizzieJuly 8, 20250Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

‘EVENTING FOR DUMMIES’ – GETTING TO GRIPS WITH OUR NEW FAVOURITE DISCIPLINE

We’ve always enjoyed eventing, but after watching Badminton last year, the addiction to the sport has become VERY real in the HQ office. To ensure we’re all up to speed, we’ve put together this quick crash course on eventing for all those keen to learn more about this fascinating (and highly addictive) discipline! A crash course…

BylizzieMay 5, 20250Comments

Horse Channel

LA28 – SANTA ANITA PARK

The LA28 Olympic equestrian events will be held at Santa Anita Park, which was also the home of horse sports at the 1984 Olympic Games. In 1984, the cross-country for the Olympic eventing was held at a satellite venue (Fairbanks Ranch Country Club in San Diego County) but 2028 will see all phases of the…

BylizzieMay 2, 20250Comments

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