The annual Z-Tour in Lanaken, Belgium, which was scheduled to run from April 15th to May 2nd 2021, has been cancelled. 

A statement from the organisers at Zangersheide reads: 

"It is with pain in our hearts that we have to cancel the international Z-Tour, which was on the program from 15 April to 2 May.

On Tuesday 30 March, the FEI launched new measures to restart the competition in the safest possible way. As competition organizers we fully understand the measures taken by the FEI and support them in this as the health of our beloved horses must have priority at all times. However, it is impossible for Zangersheide as an event organizer, to implement these measures properly just few days before the start of the event.

We hope from the bottom of our hearts that we will soon be able to welcome you open armed back in Zangersheide!"

The FEI published their extensive Return To Competition measures for mainland Europe on Tuesday. The measures aim to ensure a safe return to international competition after the EHV-1 outbreak, which originated in Valencia, Spain, in February.