So many people, including equestrians, think that therapeutic riding is just putting a child or an adult on a horse and having a fun ride — but it is much more than that.

Starting May 1, 2025, the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) will introduce a standardized method to regulate noseband tightness across all its disciplines. This initiative, part of the 37 action items outlined in the FEI’s Equine Welfare Strategy Action Plan, aims to address longstanding inconsistencies in measuring noseband fit.

After a long hiatus, Equestrian Canada is thrilled to announce the relaunch of the Canadian National Dressage and Para Dressage Championships!