Lausanne (Switzerland), April 1 -- The 2026 Sports Forum of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) brought together around 300 participants from across the world this week,with a stronger focus on youth voices and the impact of modern communication tools on thesport.

The two-day forum, held at the IMD campus on Monday and Tuesday, marked its 15th edition. FEI Secretary General Sabrina Ibanez said the event had evolved in purpose over time.

"It's a dialogue now, more collaborative. People want to find solutions together rather than dictating one way or the other. I think that trust has been built," Ibanez said.

"Perhaps in the past people felt they had to express themselves in a certain way to get their ideas across. But now they'r...