Ireland’s Jennifer Kuehle and Sammy Davis Junior won the Indoor Derby at Stuttgart German Masters.
Irish riders Jennifer Kuehnle and Cathal Daniels took center stage at the Stuttgart German Masters earlier this week, edging out local favorite and Olympic champion Michael Jung in the thrilling Indoor Derby. Jennifer claimed victory aboard Sammy Davis Junior with a fault-free round in 35.63 seconds, narrowly beating her countryman Cathal Daniels, who led for much of the competition on his seasoned mare, Rioghan Rua. Michael Jung finished in third, just three-hundredths of a second behind Daniels, after a three-second penalty pushed him off the top spot. It was an exciting Irish one-two that left fans in awe — and you can watch Jennifer’s winning round below:
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The FEI has introduced a new standardized rule for noseband tightness across disciplines, aiming to enhance horse welfare in competition. This policy sets consistent measurement guidelines to ensure that nosebands are fitted comfortably, addressing concerns over restrictive tack. The change reflects the FEI’s commitment to animal welfare, emphasizing that comfort and performance go hand in hand. Check out The Chronicle of the Horse for more on this important update.
In April 2024, the International Grooms Association (IGA) and the FEI signed the Grooms’ Charter, a commitment to uphold the professionalism and status of grooms in FEI sports. To ensure the Charter’s principles are realized, the IGA has developed an Action Plan, approved by all Charter signatories, outlining initiatives to improve working conditions and recognize grooms’ essential contributions to the sport. IGA Executive Director Lucy Katan emphasized the importance of this plan in fostering positive employment practices and celebrating grooms as vital members of the equestrian community. Read more on this Action Plan here.
The USEF Eventing Watch List is a safety initiative aimed at identifying and addressing potentially dangerous riding behaviors in eventing competitions. Established in 2008, the program allows officials to monitor riders who exhibit concerning performances that may not be reflected in their competition records. By placing such riders on the Watch List, the USEF can provide targeted guidance and interventions to promote safer riding practices and enhance overall safety in the sport. How does this work? Check out this full breakdown here.
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