New Year, new regulations! Yes, starting from 2019 there will be new national and international regulations in the equestrian industry. Here’s a quick review of what 2019 will bring for breeders, riders and horse owners:

Since 1 January 2019 there have been diverse changes in regards to the Anti-Doping and Medical Control regulations (ADMR).  The groundwork of this matter was based on the suggestions of the ADMR-List-Group, a group that consists of various experts, such as vets, pharmacologist, and Biochemists.

Here’s an overview of the “Do’s and Don’ts” for the start of the competition season 2019:

What’s allowed:

1.      rice bran oil

2.      Sulfur based joint supplements

3.      Cyclosporin A oder Ciclosporin

4.      Phoxim

The famous sire for Eventing superstars has died at the age of 24 due to acute kidney failure. The stallion’s last home was at the Stallion AI Services in England. There was no more hope for his disease and so the equestrian world has to say goodbye. Since 2011 Ramiro B called the United Kingdom his home and the Irish warmblood has been acknowledged as the best sire of Eventing horses. Currently, his name can be found on the WBFSH rankings on 6^th position for eventing stallions.

Among his successful offspring are Cooley Master Class and Cooley SRS, who were introduced to the sport by Oliver Townend. Meanwhile, Cooley SRS has been sold to Australia. However, Townend won the CCI4* last spring in Kentucky with Cooley Master Class.

Team Equinara finished off the Branchsto Year End Fun Competition 2018 on a high note, with our youngest rider Alisha Firnita (17) winning second place in the Beginner Rider category with her German Pony, Milady.

The competition was held on the 22-23 December 2018 and was the last competition of the year. We are very excited to see Alisha competing again next year and we look forward to more wins and achievements.