🌍 Around the World with Equitas
Welcome to Around the World with Equitas. I’m Charlotte, reporting on the latest stories shaping women’s roles in the global equestrian industry.
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A Thousand Years of Tradition — and Finally, Women Get to Ride on Their Terms
For the first time in its 1,000-year history, Japan’s Soma-Nomaoi festival has removed gender-based restrictions—and the impact was immediate.
Eight women rode in this year’s three-day event in Fukushima
Arooj Kiyani Breaks Barriers in Pakistan with Historic Tent-Pegging Championship
In a sport where tradition has long meant male-only participation, one woman has just redrawn the lines...
The city of Jhelum recently hosted a first-of-its-kind event: a tent-pegging championship not only led by
Santa Anita Park Confirmed as Equestrian Venue for LA28 Olympic Games
Santa Anita Park has officially been confirmed as the venue for the equestrian events at the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28), as announced by the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI).
Situated just outside
16-year-old, Olivia Sweetnam Claims Top Honours at WEF Equitation Championship
On Thursday evening, 40 of the most promising junior riders took centre stage in the International Arena at Wellington International for the 2025 WEF Equitation Championship, presented by Arion Sellier. As the Winter