by HorseMinute.com | Oct 25, 2025 | Dressage
The FEI is proposing several rule changes to be voted on at the upcoming General Assembly, effective from 1 January. Key proposals include reducing eventing flag penalties from 15 to nine and making double bridles optional at CDI3 dressage competitions, currently...
by HorseMinute.com | Oct 25, 2025 | Dressage
After more than 15 years without a horse of her own, Alex Carbonaro purchased a young Thoroughbred mare, Mystic Radar (“Rayna”), who soon revealed troubling behaviors linked to a diagnosis of kissing spine, a painful spinal condition. Facing anxiety and resistance...
by HorseMinute.com | Oct 24, 2025 | Dressage
British rider Bubby Upton, 26, and her 18-year-old Dutch stallion Cannavaro took the lead at Les Étoiles de Pau with an improved dressage score of 25.6, up from 33.0 last year. Upton also holds sixth place with another horse, It’s Cooley Time. Close behind in second...
by HorseMinute.com | Oct 24, 2025 | Dressage
After the dressage phase at the Pau Horse Trials, Bubby Upton leads the leaderboard with her second ride, Cannavaro, scoring 25.6. Cannavaro, an 18-year-old returning to five-star competition after time off, delivered a soft, consistent, and mistake-free test. Bubby...
by HorseMinute.com | Oct 24, 2025 | Dressage
Doc Matthews, a compelling figure in Mary’s story, rose from being an orphan on the streets of St Kilda to leading the Mounted Police after serving in the army and working on the Burma Railway. His deep passion for horses defined his life, particularly his dedication...
by HorseMinute.com | Oct 23, 2025 | Dressage
Friday’s condensed dressage schedule features a busy lineup for Australasian riders, with Jonelle Price and Grappa Nera kicking off the day at 9:30am local time (6:30pm AEDT). Other notable combinations include Tim Price with Global Quest and Happy Boy, Bill Levett...
