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.

The French former top-level eventer and organizer will design the track for Paris 2024, and also the Pan Am Games in Chile next year.

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

The new online magazine for Para Equestrian athletes and their connections allows them to share their personal experiences.

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.