Horse Welfare
Organizers of the new Premier Jumping League (PJL) have outlined plans for a $300 million showjumping competition featuring 16 teams across 14 venues in the US, Middle East, and Europe. Backed by McCourt Global founder Frank McCourt, the league aims to professionalize the sport with salaried riders and free broadcasts. Horse welfare remains the top priority, with no paywalls or VIP purchases influencing access.
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The British Horse Society has reported significant progress in horse road safety over the past decade through its Dead Slow campaign, though horse fatalities rose slightly in 2025. Incidents fell 10% last year to 2,810, but 59 horses were killed. The society urges continued reporting and action to eliminate road deaths.
In Emilia Romagna, the FISE Regional Committee led by Davide Zanghi is collaborating with disaster relief agencies to create an emergency system for stables and horses. This initiative aims to protect equine welfare amid natural disasters. The plan was highlighted in a recent Cavallo Magazine report.