1. Darkish breeches
This week British Using Golf equipment (BRC) introduced riders will now have the ability to put on black or navy breeches in all BRC competitions. The “essential and vital” transfer follows a US Equestrian rule change final 12 months that allowed darkish breeches to be worn in dressage, to present rides “extra decisions and suppleness, and making the costume code extra welcoming”. A BRC spokesman stated white, cream and beige breeches are nonetheless accepted, however the addition of black and navy is meant to “assist rivals really feel extra snug and assured to carry out at their highest degree whereas they’re on their durations”.
2. The most recent Paris 2024 particulars
With the Olympic 12 months almost upon us, essential choices about Paris 2024 have been agreed and recent particulars of how the Video games will look revealed on the FEI Common Meeting (13 November). The brand new organising crew GL Occasions was confirmed and newly re-elected FEI president Ingmar de Vos issued a stark reminder to the equestrian world that the game is “solely pretty much as good as our final Video games”. “We have to proceed to maintain our sport protected, entice new followers, interact youth and to do what is important to enchantment to a world viewers. Like all different sports activities within the Olympic programme, we’re always below evaluate,” he stated.
Discover out extra what else has been agreed for Paris 2024
3. Black Friday
The largest procuring occasion of the 12 months formally launches at this time (25 November) with loads of bargains available. From reductions on rugs and tack, to clothes and footwear, check out our complete guides on among the greatest offers from equestrian retailers. Offers shall be proceed to be added over the weekend, so don’t overlook to examine again.
Learn what our merchandise knowledgeable is shopping for within the Black Friday gross sales
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