by HorseMinute.com | Aug 6, 2025 | Dressage
Cesar Parra, a former Olympian dressage rider, has been suspended for 15 years by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) due to repeated and serious abuse of horses. The suspension, effective from February 2, 2024, also includes fines totaling $31,000. The FEI’s...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 6, 2025 | Dressage
The World Equestrian Federation (FEI) has imposed a 15-year ban on US dressage rider Cesar Parra due to violations of animal welfare principles. In addition to the lengthy suspension, the 62-year-old rider has been fined approximately 16,000 euros and ordered to pay...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 6, 2025 | Dressage
On June 16, 2025, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) adopted a formal stance on equine overuse in response to increasing criticism from social media and equine publications. The organization defined overuse through various timeframes and observable...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 6, 2025 | Dressage
The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has imposed a 15-year suspension on U.S. dressage rider Cesar Parra for repeated horse welfare violations, marking one of the most severe sanctions in FEI history. Parra, a prominent international competitor since 1998, was...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 6, 2025 | Dressage
Former Olympic dressage rider Cesar Parra has been suspended for 15 years by the FEI Tribunal for repeatedly abusing multiple horses under his care, marking one of the most significant sanctions issued by the FEI. The investigation, prompted by numerous videos and...
by HorseMinute.com | Aug 6, 2025 | Dressage
Jan Allegretti’s lifelong passion for animals evolved from early experiences with horses and a deep bond with her family dog into a holistic approach to animal care. Trained in classical French dressage and influenced by veterinary homeopathy, she combined natural...
