In my first meeting in Lausanne with the FEI Bureau after my election in 2006, I proposed limiting FEI Presidents to two four-year terms. I suggested that reform, which was later adopted as an FEI Statute, because it is essential to ensure fresh thinking and avoid a sense of entitlement within the leadership of an […]

The Dutch Equestrian Federation (KNHS) has joined the Swiss Equestrian Federation in asking the FEI for an independent commission to review the animal welfare and doping issues in the sport of Endurance. While the FEI is establishing a committee to conduct an investigation, it is to consist mainly of representatives who are closely affiliated to […]

In the course of a round table discussion with the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), a decision was taken to form an independent commission of experts to address and resolve the serious doping and animal welfare problems in endurance sport. The Swiss Equestrian Federation does not agree with the FEI proposal concerning the composition of this […]

The International Equestrian Organisers Alliance (IEOA) has become the first of the former FEI Associate Members to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the FEI, following the removal of the Associate Member status from the FEI Statutes at the 2012 FEI General Assembly. The MOU, which was signed by IEOA President Peter Bollen and […]

Lisa Lazarus, the FEI’s General Counsel, is to take on a new role within the organisation as Chief of Business Development & Strategy. Ms Lazarus joined the FEI as General Counsel in 2009. In addition to professionalising the legal process within the FEI and representing the organisation in all cases before the FEI Tribunal and […]

The July 24th round table session on the sport of Endurance, held at FEI Headquarters in Lausanne (SUI), ended with unanimous approval by attendees and full support for the strategy mapped out for the discipline by the FEI. The 22 delegates – which included representatives from Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, the European Equestrian Federation, […]

Longines, Top Partner of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), is this year supporting the Rising Star category of the FEI Awards, the awards scheme run by the governing body of horse sport to reward excellence within the equestrian community. The Longines Rising Star Award will reward a young rider, vaulter or driver who has consistently […]

The FEI Bureau held an in-person meeting at the FEI Headquarters in Lausanne (SUI) today. The main decisions taken by the Bureau are outlined here.

Just two weeks after launching the FEI Awards 2013, the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the world governing body of equestrian sport, has already received dozens of nominations. Many of these are for the Development category, which rewards an individual or organisation dedicated to making equestrian sport accessible to a wider public. Past recipients of the […]

The FEI Jumping Committee has ruled that the German team, which was withdrawn from the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ leg in St Gallen (SUI) on May 31st, will be allowed to participate in its remaining three Nations Cup qualifying competitions and earn points towards the 2013 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Final. The German team will […]