Today World Horse Welfare, international charity and independent welfare advisor to the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), welcomed the suspension of the National Federation of the United Arab Emirates following a catalogue of significant horse welfare issues and non-compliance with FEI Rules and Regulations in the discipline of endurance.

World Horse Welfare Chief Executive Roly Owers said:

“In many ways this is a sad day. However the FEI’s drastic move to suspend the UAE federation is a reflection of the seriousness of the situation within endurance. While we are disappointed that it has come to this, this action had to be taken for the welfare of the horses and the integrity of the sport.

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