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 […]
The difference between CCI and CIC competitions, qualifications and rider licences, were the key topics discussed by more than 80 delegates at the Eventing Round Table, one of two Round Table sessions held today as the final element of the FEI Sports Forum in Lausanne (SUI). The Eventing Round Table was a follow-up to […]
The Endurance Round Table session, which shared the final morning of the FEI Sports Forum with the Eventing Round Table, attracted representatives of National Federations (NFs) and veterinarians for discussion on proposed rule changes that will be presented to the FEI General Assembly 2012 in November. Various proposals made by the FEI Endurance Committee were […]
Veterinary issues were the focal point for the afternoon session at the inaugural FEI Sports Forum in Lausanne (SUI), which was attended by over 180 delegates from National Federations, the veterinary community, the International Jumping Riders Club and members of the media. The Forum covered four central themes, delivered by a nine-strong panel headed […]
The inaugural FEI Sports Forum opened in Lausanne (SUI) on April 30th with more than 280 delegates representing 39 National Federations (NFs), Event Organisers, International Riders, Owners and OrganisersClubs, members of the FEI Technical Committees, veterinarians, sponsors, and media. “This day marks a new beginning for the International Equestrian Federation,” FEI President HRH Princess Haya […]
The Saudi Equestrian Fund will finance the revitalisation of the FEI Nations’ Cup™ series. Announcing the agreement at the opening of the FEI Sports Forum in Lausanne (SUI) today, FEI President, HRH Princess Haya, informed delegates that the Saudi Equestrian Fund will provide full financial support for the 2012 series and has also agreed to […]
William Fox-Pitt (GBR) won his 11th CCI4* and yet another prized Rolex watch when he held his nerve in the tense final minutes of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event (USA) presented by Bridgestone, the third leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™. Fox-Pitt, the leader after Cross Country on Catherine Witt’s talented New Zealand Thoroughbred […]
A thrilling finale is guaranteed to the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event (USA) presented by Bridgestone, the third leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™, following a thrilling Cross Country day which has left the top three riders within a Jumping fence of each other. William Fox-Pitt (GBR) and Parklane Hawk have moved up a place […]
