Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI)
Reining | Wild and western
He’s been called ‘The Horse Whisperer’. So skilled is Shawn Flarida astride a horse, that he has dominated the equestrian discipline of reining for the last two decades, winning gold medals at both individual and team events in most of the important competitions all the way up to the World Equestrian Games.
Endurance | The ultimate challenge
Long, testing rides through beautiful countryside, with hundreds of horses and athletes competing… No wonder endurance riding is growing in popularity for both competitors and fans all around the world.
Vaulting | Dancing on horseback
The equestrian discipline of vaulting sees athletes performing gymnastic dance routines on the back of a cantering horse. For both fans and competitors, it’s an intriguing combination of athleticism and artistic flair.
Driving | The thrilling pinnacle of equine sport
This is what you get when you combine athletic horses, daredevil riders, and a carriage. It’s called driving, and it’s one of the most dynamic equestrian sports there is.
The main event | Global boost for eventing
The triple equestrian sport of eventing is recruiting more participants and attracting more fans than ever before.
FEI hit by fresh blow as sole bidder withdraws World Equestrian Games offer
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has been forced to re-open the bidding process for its 2022 World Equestrian Games after sole candidate Samorin elected to withdraw its bid.
Hot to trot | Why dressage is yielding such interest from fans and sponsors
Equestrian dressage is one of the few sports to attract a fan base that is both predominantly female and in the higher income bracket. Add to this its increasing global popularity, and you understand why sponsors are taking such a keen interest.
FEI and Global Champions League end long-running legal battle
FEI votes in favour of format changes for Tokyo 2020
FEI awards hosting rights for major events
North Carolina awarded 2018 World Equestrian Games
The FEI, the global governing body of equestrian sports, has confirmed that the Tryon International Equestrian Center in North Carolina, US, will host the 2018 World Equestrian Games.
US bid comes forward for 2018 World Equestrian Games
The US state of North Carolina and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) have put forward a bid to stage the International Equestrian Federation’s (FEI) 2018 World Equestrian Games, in an effort to keep the showpiece event in North America following the termination of a hosting agreement with Bromont, Canada.
FEI seeking new 2018 World Games host after Bromont deal scrapped
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) is searching for a new host for its showpiece World Equestrian Games in 2018 after electing to terminate its contract with the Canadian city of Bromont.
FEI committed to Bromont’s World Games amid crisis talk
International Equestrian Federation (FEI) president Ingmar de Vos has given his backing to Bromont’s staging of the 2018 World Equestrian Games following a series of high-level resignations from the organising committee for the event.
FEI to maintain Global Champions League battle despite latest defeat
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has said it will continue to fight “with all legal means” after losing its latest bid to clamp down on the Global Champions League (GCL) competition.
Teams saddle up for Global Champions League debut
Organisers have unveiled the 12 teams that will compete in the Global Champions League (GCL), as the new show jumping series prepares to launch its inaugural season next month.
FEI commences bidding process for major events
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has opened a bidding process for cities interested in hosting its European Championships in 2019 and World Cup Finals in four disciplines from 2019 to 2021.
FEI fires back at latest Global Champions League claims
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has maintained that it has only granted interim approval for riders to compete in the Global Champions League (GCL) amid claims from the competition’s organisers that it has received the full go-ahead to launch in 2016.