Tag: war

Races were held at Dubai's Meydan but were canceled at other Middle Eastern racetracks. Flight bans forced many European jockeys, including several Italians, to stay home.

In the freezing Ukrainian winter, a video shows Russian soldiers on horseback captured by a drone. The raw images reveal a war that consumes both men and animals.

Horsehair nets, replaced by fishermen every two years, are finding new life in Ukraine as protection against drones. The initiative, launched by Kernic Solidarités, combines solidarity, ingenuity, and respect for traditional craftsmanship.

Suffering donkeys rescued from Gaza and brought to safety in Israel and other countries: happy for the donkeys, of course, but...

A stable near Odessa was hit by a drone. All the animals died, including Camellia, the grey horse who brought joy to children at war.

A pragmatic logistical solution for some, imaginative for others, but the result is the same: not even they are saved from the war.

Two initiatives in Great Britain to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine, at war for three years. And the horses, on both sides, are there.

Is the use of horses in conflicts still relevant in 2025? Unfortunately, it would seem so... A real shame for horses and for humans.

Support and solidarity with Ukraine, but also the need to not exclude Russians and Belarusians from the sport. Provided they return to competing without a flag. The same goes for officials. The FEI is working on the IOC's recommendation.

A magnificent Nonius horse was the gift that Hungarian Prime Minister Orban gave yesterday to Turkish President Erdogan, on the occasion of his state visit to Hungary.