It is with deep sadness that the FEI has learned of the passing of FEI Medical Committee Chairman Dr. Craig Ferrell (USA). Dr Ferrell, 62, died on Monday May 28th from injuries sustained in a fall during a polo match near his home in Franklin, Tennessee. An orthopaedic surgeon and internationally recognised sports medicine expert, […]
Great Britain atoned for a slow start in the new FEI Nations’ Cup™ Eventing series by scoring a convincing victory in the second leg, held at the Subaru Houghton International Horse Trials (GBR) in Norfolk over the weekend, in which they beat Australia by nearly 30 penalties. Germany, winners of the opening competition at Fontainebleau […]
May 21st marked 100 days to go to the London 2012 Paralympic Games. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that these will officially be the biggest Games ever, with 165 countries set to participate in 21 sports over 17 days. Para-Dressage riders from 26 nations have qualified to participate in the equestrian events, […]
The La Baule Organising Committee Veterinary Advisors and the FEI have been constantly monitoring horses at the French event following a confirmed case of Equine Influenza in a horse that was competing in Le Touquet (FRA) last weekend. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) swab testing, a “super-sensitive” forensic type test for viral infections. PCR looks for […]
In a super-tight fight to the finish, the Belgian team came out on top at the opening leg of the FEI Nations’ Cup™ 2012 series in La Baule, France this afternoon. It took three tough rounds of jumping to decide the result however, as The Netherlands chased them all the way to a third-round jump-off […]
The FEI today launches the FEI Awards 2012 and invites the international equestrian community to contribute to this annual celebration of outstanding talent. For the fourth consecutive year, the search is on for five individuals who have demonstrated remarkable ability and commitment in the following categories: – Reem Acra Best Athlete, for the athlete […]
The Swiss team will be first into the ring when the FEI Nations’ Cup™ 2012 series gets underway in La Baule, France this afternoon (May 11th), while the host nation has drawn the coveted last-to-go spot. The draw took place this morning, and the eight competing nations will enter the arena in the following order: […]
As the FEI Nations’ Cup™ celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2012, the world-class series will have an extra edge in the lead-up to this summer’s London Olympic Games. Chefs d’equipe and trainers will use this team Jumping tournament to view the form and medal-winning potential of the talent available to them, and there is huge anticipation […]
The FEI has warned its member National Federations against the use of Gamma amino butyric acid (GABA) and Hydroxy-gamma butyric acid (Hydroxy-GABA), following advice from the FEI List Group. The warning has been issued outside the List Group’s usual annual review process. National Federations were advised in an email alert from FEI Veterinary Director […]
The inaugural FEI Sports Forum, which opened on April 30th in the Olympic capital Lausanne (SUI) for three days of discussion to help shape the future of equestrian sport, has now moved online. The dedicated online platform, which can be accessed here, is designed to ensure that ideas continue to be shared before proposed […]
