Para Equestrian

I entered into the actual world of Combined Driving as a competitor a bit later in life. That said for my entire career as a photographer and journalist I have covered major competitions, including many World Championships, Aachen CHIO, World Cup...

In no uncertain terms, we absolutely require the consistent application of all guidelines and recommendations regarding the wearing of face masks, appropriate social distancing and regular and thorough hand sanitising for a successful return to our sport.

In equestrian sport, whether you have reached the level of an FEI Athlete, aspire to compete as one for your country, are an active competitor, or just love to follow equestrian sport, this article addresses the current climate of our sport. As we...

As a longtime Markel Equine and Farm Insurance Specialist, I am here for you, along with my assistant and Customer Sales Representative, Tracey Scharf, to provide the personal assistance and services needed in our industry.

We are all waiting out the long term affects that COVID 19 “ said Director of Flight Operations and Director of biosecurity at Brook Ledge, Scarlette Gotwals DVM. “ Meanwhile, we have ramped up all biosecurity measures, to protect our drivers, staff, clients and the horses in our care.”

In a note to all FEI officials and Judges Hans-Christian Matthiesen clarifies the rules regarding on-line competitions. Best we all consider a more educational approach to sharing our ideas, on how best to keep active in training and maintaining conditioning in these unprecedented times.

The FEI President has welcomed the announcement of the new dates for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, which will run from 23 July to 8 August, and for the Paralympic Games from 24 August until 5 September 2021. “While it was of course demoralising for...

In the present circumstances and based on the information provided by the WHO today, the IOC President and the Prime Minister of Japan have concluded that the Games of the XXXII Olympiad in Tokyo must be rescheduled to a date beyond 2020 but not later than summer 2021, to safeguard the health of the athletes, everybody involved in the Olympic Games and the international community,” stated an IOC release.

This article provided by Haygain. Author Dr David Marlin is a scientist with over 25 years experience in physiology and biochemistry. David is the author of over 200 scientific papers and book chapters and he has written a variety of articles for Haygain on equine health, in particular respiratory health.

The situation around the COVID-19 virus is also impacting the preparations for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, and is changing day by day.