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FEI Rules Update 2025

Learn about latest changes the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) made for Dressage and Para dressage competitions Rules in 2025.

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Equestic and DCTerra Revolutionize Equine Professional Education

Smart Horse technologies BV, a leading innovator in equine performance technology, and DCTerra, a prominent institution in agricultural and equine education, are proud to announce a strategic partnership aimed at transforming the education and training of equestrian professionals.

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Knowledge and best practices

How Do You Balance Feeding and Fitness in Horses

Getting the balance right between feeding and fitness is essential to maintaining your horse’s health, performance, and welfare. But with busy lifestyles, varying routines, fluctuating workloads, and changes in diet, it can be hard to know if you’re getting it right.

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Tools for Equine Performance and Rehabilitation

As horse owners, trainers, and riders, we continuously seek innovative ways to ensure our horses’ health, performance, and well-being. Combining the Equiband Pro System with the Equestic SaddleClip offers a comprehensive approach to achieving these goals. The Equiband Pro System enhances core strength and dynamic stability, while the Equestic SaddleClip provides detailed movement analysis, allowing for data-driven adjustments to training and rehabilitation programs.

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Jules Jansen interview – coaching with data

The interview features Jules Jansen, a notable dressage coach, rider, and judge, discussing his experience and use of the Equestic SaddleClip. Jules highlights the device’s utility in monitoring and improving horse performance by analyzing movement, rhythm, regularity, and power. He emphasizes its value in training, allowing for precise adjustments in training regimens and offering insights into the horse’s condition that might not be immediately apparent. Jules also addresses the recent acceptance of sensors in competitions by the FEI and USDF, suggesting it can provide additional insights and improve management during competitive seasons. Despite some reluctance from others in the industry towards technology, Jules advocates for its use to enhance understanding and care for the horse, combining traditional expertise with data-driven insights.

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