15/10/2026
🚨🐴 FEI EVENT RIDERS… IS YOUR WHIP ABOUT TO BE BANNED?! 👀
Big changes are coming to FEI Eventing whip rules from 1 January 2027!
Padded whips (or no whip) will be mandatory for the Showjumping & Cross Country phases, but not all padded whips will be compliant!
Here’s what you need to know 👇
📏 Maximum overall length: 75cm
📏 Minimum padded length: 20cm
📏 Minimum pad width: 2.5cm
✅ Padding must be smooth, soft, shock-absorbing, dark and non-reflective
❌ Leather padding, raised bindings and raised surfaces are NOT permitted!
⚠️ IMPORTANT: These changes apply to FEI Eventing. Don’t confuse them with the rules for other disciplines or national-level competitions.
📖 Always refer to the official FEI Eventing Rules and Tack & Equipment Requirements for the full specifications before competing. This reel is a quick guide, not a substitute for the rulebook!
Save this for the 2027 season and share it with your eventing friends! 🐴🤌