The ECAHO Executive Committee, further to its announcement of
6 October 2025 on shows in Israel (https://www.ecaho.org/news/announcement-from-the-ecaho-executive-committee-shows-in-israel),
has decided not to support any non-affiliated events in the country of
Israel organized from this point forward.
Officials (A- and B-list Judges, ECAHO National Judges, National Judges from ECAHO Member countries, A- and B-list Disciplinary Committee Members, ECAHO National trained DC members, ECAHO Recommended Ringmasters) and Handlers who participate in such events will be suspended from officiating at any ECAHO event for a period of one year, starting from the date of the concerned event.
Furthermore, any horse entered in these events will be prohibited from participating in any ECAHO event for one year, also starting from the date of the concerned event.
This measure is valid until further notice.
11/03/2026
Dear Delegates, In light of the recent situation in the Gulf region and the Middle East, the Executive Committee has been closely monitoring developments that may affect the travel and safety of our Members. Due to the ongoing uncertainty regarding travel possibilities for many of our delegates, the Executive Committee has decided, after careful consideration, to shift the dates of the Annual General Meeting.
01/03/2026
Following the current situation in the Middle East , ECAHO would like to recommend the following:
09/01/2026
The Executive Committee has decided to align the validity of the current “walk-in” rule with that of the new Blue Book 2026.
01/01/2026
Please be aware that the Show Commission approved very important change of the rules (RCS, art. 22) - with effect since 1.1.2026 all horses at the shows must enter the ring in WALK ONLY.
