Please be aware that Geldings are excluded from the rule RCS, art 32a) Hereditary Disorders - Overbite/underbite. The exhibitors are not obliged to provide veterinary certificate.
The correct wording of the rule is as follows: 32. Hereditary disorders
a) Overbite/underbite
Overbite/underbite of more than depth of 1 tooth is not permitted.
Horses 12 months old and older cannot compete unless they have a
veterinary certificate to verify that they do not have
overbite/underbite.
Geldings do not need a veterinary certificate of hereditary disorders in order to compete.
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.
