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Riders and owners are reminded to ensure that all influenza vaccinations and vaccination histories are correctly entered into the FEI HorseApp, as from 1 July 2026, missing or incorrect records may result in sanctions. What’s changing? Digital registration of vaccinations will be mandatory through the FEI HorseApp. Vaccinations must be entered by a veterinarian on the same day they are administered, and in the presence of the horse.

British Equestrian, in partnership with Agria, has revealed the jumping horse-and-rider combinations that will form its nominated entries for the FEI Jumping World Championship 2026, scheduled to take place in Aachen, Germany, from 11–23 August. The federation has submitted a long list of athletes and horses to the FEI, from which the final team of five combinations, together with the non-travelling reserves, will be selected closer to the championship.

The FEI Horse Condition Task Force held a meeting on 29 June 2026 at the HRH Princess Haya Auditorium at the FEI Headquarters in Lausanne (SUI).

World No.1 Kent Farrington has announced that he will not be available for selection for the U.S. team at the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships in Aachen. The American rider has chosen to focus on the long-term development of his top horses, with the ultimate objective of having them in peak condition for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. In explaining his decision, Farrington said he believes this is the right approach for both Greya and Descartes SR.

US Equestrian has announced the horse-and-athlete combinations selected to represent its Jumping Team at the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships, which will take place in Aachen. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson.

The Brazilian Equestrian Federation has announced the horse-and-athlete combinations selected to represent Brazil at the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen, Germany. The team, led by chef d’équipe Pedro Paulo Lacerda, brings together a strong group of experienced championship riders and high-level combinations as Brazil prepares for one of the most important events in the international jumping calendar.

From 11th to 23rd August 2026, Aachen will once again become the centre of the equestrian world: the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 will be staged in the historic imperial city. The perfect stage on which to make history – sporting history. Six World and nine European Championships have already been held in Allianz Park, the traditional showgrounds in Aachen Soers. It is here that riders and their horses have become legends. Unforgotten: the World Equestrian Games 2006.

The highlight of the Jumping International de La Baule – Officiel de France took centre stage on Sunday afternoon as a packed Stade François André gathered to witness the prestigious Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule. A total of 45 horse-and-rider combinations came forward to tackle Grégory Bodo’s demanding 1.60m course. Featuring 14 obstacles, 17 jumping efforts and a time allowed of 82 seconds, the track quickly proved to be a true test of precision, scope and consistency.

Under brilliant Roman sunshine and in front of a packed crowd gathered in the magnificent setting of the Villa Borghese, the Rolex Gran Premio Roma delivered a thrilling conclusion to the 100th edition of the CSIO Roma Piazza di Siena on Sunday afternoon. The highlight of the week on the Rolex Series calendar brought together 45 qualified riders for the prestigious two-round competition, designed by renowned Italian course designer Uliano Vezzani.

All eyes were on the Nations Cup Intesa Sanpaolo on Friday afternoon at the CSIO Roma Piazza di Siena, as a large and enthusiastic crowd gathered in the historic setting of Rome’s Villa Borghese for one of the highlights of the week. The prestigious CSIO5* 1.60m competition also served as a qualifying opportunity for Sunday’s Rolex Gran Premio Roma. Ten nations lined up for the first round: Italy, Belgium, Great Britain, Ireland, Germany, France, Brazil, Sweden, Mexico and the United States.