The outbreak of the neurological form of this highly-contagious disease resulted in the deaths of 18 horses and cases in 10 countries.

The FEI Board has also prohibited the participation of all Russian and Belarusian athletes, horses and officials in international events.

Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges will serve as vice-president alongside president Ingmar De Vos, also president of the FEI.

Discussions will include Paris 2024 Olympic/Paralympic regulations, a World Championships progress report, and more.

While Equestrian will be included at LA2028, the disciplines will be decided mid-2023 and the events and quota after Paris2024.

There are 24 positions open including President, Athlete Representatives, Chairpersons for Group VI, and the Veterinary Committee.

Qualifiers for the Driving World Cup and Eventing Nations Cup have been decided; Dressage WC qualifiers will be allocated in Jan. 2022.

The FEI Secretary General will lead the Association of Paralympic Sports Organisations (APSO) for the four-year term 2021-2025.

The approval of the sports program will take place Feb. 2022 and the finalization of events and athlete quotas will be confirmed following Paris 2024.

The International Jumping Riders Club continues to query why countries who will never qualify a rider get to influence big Olympics decisions.