The final qualifier of the FEI Dressage World Cup Western European League in ‘s-Hertogenbosch turned into a direct duel between the world numbers one and three: Justin Verboomen and Charlotte Fry. In the end it was Verboomen with Zonik Plus who came out on top, while Fry and Glamourdale had to settle for second place. Home favourite Marieke van der Putten finished third with Zantana OLD RS2.
Sam Jeffree dominated the CCI4*S at Tonimbuk International Horse Trials, while Tasmanian Georgia Elias took out both the CCI3*S and CCI2*S. All eyes now turn to Wandin as the Victorian eventing calendar heats up.
The Australian combination of Simone Pearce and Will Marq have enjoyed success at CDI Ornago in Italy, winning the CDI3* Grand Prix and placing second in their debut CDI3* Grand Prix Special with strong scores.
In episode ten of 'The Equestrian's Inner Life' podcast, host Pernille Hogg catches up with international dressage rider Melissa Galloway.
Held in Taupō, the 2026 Bates New Zealand Dressage Championships (5-7 March) once again saw Wendi Williamson and Don Vito MH claim the CDI Grand Prix Championship for the third year running.
The prestigious Maryland 5 Star will not take place in 2026, as financial and organisational changes prompt a pause at Fair Hill. Plans remain for the CCI3*-L, and there are hopes the five-star will return in 2027.
Horse owners worry over recurring colic is justified. When a horse suffers nephrosplenic entrapment, a specific type of displacement colic, the risk of it happening again can be elevated. Preventative laparoscopic closure surgery has been widely used for years, and now a five-year study by the Ontario Veterinary College in Canada has evaluated its benefits.