Eizo Osaka (JPN), retired FEI International Dressage Judge and Jumping course designer, died in July after a long illness. He had celebrated his 80th birthday on May 1st. Born in 1933 in Akita Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of Japan’s largest island Honshu, he majored in Law at the prestigious Chuo University where he also […]
Young riders facing challenges that may prevent them from reaching their equestrian goals can get a leg up from the Ontario Equestrian Federation through its OEF Youth Bursary program. Each year the OEF proudly offers a minimum of five $1,000 bursaries to junior members and is currently accepting applications. The OEF Youth Bursary program is […]
The FEI Solidarity Tree, a commemorative sculpture to mark a landmark step in the growth of the FEI’s global sport development programme, FEI Solidarity, was unveiled at the organisation’s headquarters in the Olympic capital Lausanne (SUI). The stainless steel artwork, created by Irish artist Ian Calder, displays the names of FEI Solidarity donors on laser-cut […]
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 […]
Host nation France stormed to team gold at the FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Riders and Juniors 2013 in Tarbes at the weekend (July 27th), with 14-year-old Khalifa Ali Khalfan Al Jahouri (UAE) and Niac Armor clinching the individual title. Riders, horses and crews from 28 nations were tested in hot and humid conditions […]
The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the world governing body of equestrian sport, is pleased to announce the names of the judges of the FEI Awards 2013. When nominations for the Longines Rising Star, Reem Acra Best Athlete, Development, Against All Odds and Best Groom Awards close on 31 July, the judging panel, chaired by FEI […]
Carsten Couchouron, the Executive Director of the FEI Commercial Department, has announced that he is leaving the FEI after five years in the post. Since joining the FEI in 2008, Couchouron has successfully developed the organisation’s commercial portfolio, implementing a strong commercial strategy and initiating many new projects including FEI TV, licensing and merchandising, branding […]
Athletes from the USA, Canada and Mexico lined out in the FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships 2013 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, USA where there were a total of 20 sets of medals up for grabs. Competitors between the ages of 14 and 21 years were in action once again, […]
Beverley Widdowson (GBR), owner of the 10-year-old bay stallion Big Star ridden by Olympic team gold medallist Nick Skelton, has been awarded the prestigious title of FEI Owner of the Year for the second year running by the FEI and the Jumping Owners Club. A year ago, Beverley Widdowson picked up the coveted owner’s prize […]
The definite entries for the Blue Hors FEI European Dressage Championships and the JYSK FEI European Para-Dressage Championships are now finalised, with 20 countries confirming their participation in both disciplines. The ECCO FEI European Championships, which take place in Herning (DEN) from August 20 to 25, will be the first European Championships to host Para-Dressage […]
