H&H speaks to the FEI and major organisers about why there will not be an eventing European championships held next year
THE FEI has explained the application process behind the cancelled 2021 eventing European Championships after disappointment was expressed about the decision.
Following the announcement that the European Championships would take place for showjumping and dressage only next year (news, 29 October), debate has raged online as to why eventing cannot run.
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Since joining H&H in 2018, Becky has covered a broad range of equestrian news including welfare matters, veterinary studies, FEI Tribunal hearings and road safety campaigns. She has also interviewed top riders including Scott Brash, John Whitaker and Ian Stark, to name just a few. Becky’s reporting has taken her to Canada for Spruce Meadows and France for Pau five-star, as well as the Royal Highland and Blair Castle International Horse Trials closer to home. She was also a key part of the remote reporting team for the Tokyo Olympics and the Europeans.
