Host cities for the 2024 and 2028 Olympics and Paralympics have been decided with a spectacular setting confirmed for equestrian events at the 2024 Games
France
Iconic palace to host new five-star showjumping show
The new CSI5* will be held in May and has a total prize pot of €530,000 (£451,750)
World number two out of Olympic showjumping due to injury
The combination, who took individual bronze at the 2015 European championships, was among the favourites to win an individual showjumping medal
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Migrant discovered under horsebox at Hickstead
There was drama at the Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead when a migrant was found under a horsebox
French event rider dies following fall last year
A French event rider has died after being in a medically-induced coma for seven months following a fall at Le Pouget in November
Event rider appeals against six-month competition ban
The rider is appealing against his six-month ban after his horse failed a drugs test at the World Equestrian Games last year
France loses Olympic qualification after Maxime Livio’s positive drugs test
The French event rider and his team-mates have been disqualified from last year's World Equestrian Games following a positive test for a controlled medication substance
Illegal migrant tries to hitch a lift with Valegro [H&H VIP]
Valegro is the latest victim in the increasing problem of illegal stowaways travelling from France on lorries
Development in WEG doping case
The horse of French event rider Maxime Livio has allegedly provided a positive B sample test which could spell disaster for the team's Olympic qualification
Horses fail drug tests at World Equestrian Games
Horses competing at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in eventing and endurance have tested positive for a sedative and painkiller
Nicolas Touzaint to lead French eventing team at London Olympics
Former double European champion Nicolas Touzaint will spearhead the French eventing team at the London Olympics this summer
Disadvantaged young people undertake 1,800km charity trek
Seven Carmargue horses plus one draught horse will be travelling across France to London to raise funds for disabled people and those from disadvantaged backgrounds
France unveils WEG showjumping team
The French showjumping team will be aiming for a podium finish in the team event in Kentucky on the back of their 2010 Nations Cup success
WEG eventing teams for France and Germany confirmed
WEG medal contenders France and Germany have both revealed the riders they will be taking to Kentucky
Bourg-en-Bresse CSI**** show jumping results, 28-31 May
Eiffage Construction Ain 1.45m. — 1, Crushing Z (G Wathelet), BEL; 2, Ugano (S Delestre), FRA; 3, Kanselier (E Whitaker), GBR. 31 May: SHF/FFE Elite 7-y-o. — 1, Lady D II; 2, Sancer Turval (T Stockdale), GBR; 3, Ortille Des Hayettes (M Lemercier), FRA.
Reims CSIJ/CH show jumping results, 29 May-1 June
30 May: Novotel Reims Tinqueux 1.40m. — 1, Moustic Des Flayelles (A Azzolino), FRA; 2, Vahagn De Lozana (D Harland), GBR; 3, Milord D’Arbaz (J Helmlinger), FRA. 31 May: Region Champagne Ardenne 1.40m. — 1, Latino Des Leus (R Goehrs), FRA; 2, New Star Du Paradis (M Anon), ESP; 3,…
Saumur CCI*** eventing results, 21-24 May
CCI***.— 1, Avebury (A Nicholson), NZL 46.9,0,3=49.9; 2, Expo Du Moulin (A Boiteau), FRA 51.5,0,0=51.5; 3, Hippolyte (B Levett), AUS 51.2,0,5=56.2; 6, Granntevka Prince (L Wiegersma), GB 52.7,0,9=61.7; 13, Rayef (L Collett), GB 52.3,8,11=71.3. team.— 1, France (A Boiteau, J Teulère, F Lucas) 114.1; 2, Britain (L Wiegersma, L Collett,
La Baule CSIO*****TL show jumping results, 14-17 May
Prix Echo de la Presqu’ile.— 1, Belinka Van Het Overlede Goed (G Williams), GBR; 2, Kokoboy Latour (R-Y Bost), FRA; 3, Vallee D’Alezan (A Al Marie), UAE. prix Ouest France.— 1, Baloufina (C O’Connor), IRE; 2, Pako (R Spooner), USA; 3, Maloubet De Pleville (P Fredricson), SWE; 4, Skip Two…
Swamp fever outbreak in France stirs tripartite worry
The British Equine Veterinary Association has renewed calls for Defra to review the Tripartite Agreement, allowing the easy movement of horses, after a swamp fever outbreak