Dressage Judge Maintenance Course
Falsterbo, Sweden July 10th, 2026
Modern Dressage Judging: Perception, Data, and the Evolving Role of Welfare: by Hans Christian Matthiesen
Recent public discussions have raised questions regarding judging standards and score distribution in international dressage. This article integrates professional reflection with quantitative data analysis provided by Daniel Göhlen (BlackHorseOne) to examine whether perceived changes in scoring reflect actual trends. The findings indicate that scoring levels have remained relatively stable over time, with only minor regional differences between Europe and North America.
New Research on Stress in Dressage Horses
by Hans Christian Matthiesen
A recent study published in Animals investigated stress-related behaviours in 238 dressage horse-rider combinations competing at national levels, using objective measures and video analysis to quantify conflict behaviours such as [...]
How to apply the FEI judging guidelines on tension, submission, acceptance of the contact, and harmony
by Hans Christian Matthiesen
In our current climate, how we apply the FEI judging guidelines on tension, submission, acceptance of the contact, and harmony is more than technical accuracy—it’s the sport’s credibility. The FEI [...]
FEI Rules Revision
The Periodicial Rules Revision Policy, approved by the FEI Board during its in-person meeting in Lausanne (SUI) on 19, 20 and 21 June 2019 and endorsed by the General Assembly on 19 November 2019.
Young Horse Seminar, Verden 2026 – Save the Date!
Verden, Germany August 6-8, 2026
Proposals for Rule Changes of Dressage Rules 2025
Proposed changes to the Dressage Rules together with the corresponding explanations, the comments received as well as the reasoning for accepting or not accepting each proposal.
FEI General Assembly Wrap-Up Report
The main decisions taken by the General Assembly are summarised in this report.
IDOC General Assembly 2025 & FEI Maintenance Course Program
It is a great pleasure to invite you all to the 2025 International Dressage Officials Club General Assembly + FEI/IDOC Seminar, which will take place during the CDI 5* Frankfurt, 18 - 20 December 2025.
Para Dressage Transfer Up Course for L2 Judges
Hartpury, Great Britain June 27th-28th, 2026