Equine Ethics News Today

Out-of-competition testing could be introduced for FEI-registered horses, with the aim of ensuring a level playing field for all. A session at the FEI Sports Forum (29–30 April) focused on the equine anti-doping and controlled medication regulations (EACMRs), which are undergoing a full revision this year. Out-of-competition testing was a key talking point, following the […]

A dressage rider has become the first to ride at top level international competition without spurs following the FEI rule change to make them optional

Whether we see them as property, playthings, food or friends, horses add unique challenges to our debate about how humans should treat animals

What next for puissance? Discussions around puissance classes have arisen after a top US show announced it would no longer run them. The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) last held a puissance in 2022, and a spokesman confirmed to H&H that the annual event will not hold the class again. But riders and organisers this […]

The FEI is aware of the distressing images presented in Danish TV2’s documentary, "Operation X: Secrets of the Horse Billionaire" that involved Andreas Helgstrand.

Back-to-back conferences from the International Society for Equitation Science and Companion Animals New Zealand will look at the latest research that aims to improve the quality of life for animals.

Video coverage of the International Conference of Horseracing Authorities, where Professor Natalie Waran presented key strategies for equine sports to proactively consider amidst changing societal expectation.

Professor Natalie Waran presented key strategies for equine sports to proactively consider amidst changing societal expectation at this week's International Conference of Horseracing Authorities.

Jockey Club chief executive Nevin Truesdale has warned that the threat of animal extremists renewing attempts to disrupt racing has not gone away,... Read More

“The importance of our sport embracing an even more active role in public discourse on the issue and ensuring that our sport remains as a fully engaged and integral part of our communities cannot be understated.”