The FEI Board will lift protective measures to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes, horses and officials to participate as neutrals.

Members suggest utilising other experienced personnel as part of the decision-making process, as is already done in dressage.

Jumpers get their wish to see the team contest reinstated before the individual; plus new powers to avoid “negative” images for the sport.

The successful online and in-person hybrid General Assembly format will be put in place again this year for those unable to travel.

Moves are afoot to limit voting rights of countries that will never qualify a rider for the Olympics, but far too late to help those who favour teams of four.

Unlike other sports bodies, the FEI gives equal voting rights to its member federations whether they have thousands of participating riders or none.

FEI President Ingmar De Vos opened the first in-person meeting of the FEI Board at the FEI General Assembly 2019 in Moscow (RUS) with a vote of thanks to outgoing Board members and a particular vote of thanks to the Russian hosts. The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, posted a personal message on the Kremlin […]

The FEI General Assembly 2018 will take place November 20th, at the Gulf Hotel in Manama (BRN). Watch it live online, or get updates from the blog.

The FEI General Assembly 2017 will be live streamed from the Sheraton Montevideo Hotel in Montevideo (URU) November 21, 2017. A blog will also be updated.

FEI President Ingmar De Vos opened the FEI General Assembly in the Japanese capital Tokyo today, delivering the keynote address to almost 300 delegates and focusing on the unique qualities of equestrian sport. “We all agree that we have the greatest sport on earth and this is for many reasons”, the FEI President said. “We […]