Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI)
Paris lands equestrian showpiece, as FEI steps up Global Champions League battle
Paris has seen off competition from Gothenburg and Las Vegas to land the International Equestrian Federation’s (FEI) 2018 World Cup jumping and dressage finals, while the federation has signalled its intention to maintain its long-running legal battle with organisers of the Global Champions League (GCL) competition.
Rio 2016 facing questions over equestrian events
Luiz Roberto Giugni, president of the Brazilian Confederation of Equestrian, has warned that ongoing delays in preparations for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro could lead to equestrian events during the sporting spectacle being staged outside of the country.
Global Champions League organisers claim legal victory in FEI battle
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has said it will maintain its legal battle over the Global Champions League (GCL) after the new show jumping competition’s organisers claimed victory in a case that will allow it to launch next year.
FEI reinstates UAE federation after suspension
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has reinstated the national federation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to full member status following its suspension relating to horse welfare issues and non-compliance with regulations within the endurance discipline.
Global Champions League complaint lodged against FEI
The Global Champions League, a new show jumping league and team competition developed by the Global Champions Tour (GCT), has accused the FEI, the global governing body of equestrian sports, of breaching European Union competition law.
SportAccord exodus continues
World Rugby, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and World Curling Federation (WCF) today (Thursday) became the latest organisations to suspend their ties with SportAccord, the umbrella body for Olympic and non-Olympic sports.
FEI votes in favour of paying president
The FEI, the global governing body of equestrian sports, has backed a proposal to pay its president for the first time.
FEI considers reform plans for Olympic disciplines
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) could cut team sizes for the Olympic Games and is considering other initiatives to modernise the eventing and dressage disciplines.
Second group of SportBusiness Ultimate Sports Federation Award winners unveiled
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), International Equestrian Federation (FEI), International Basketball Federation (Fiba) and International Cricket Council (ICC) have been announced as the latest winners in the inaugural SportBusiness Ultimate Sports Federation and Association Awards.
Jumping Hurdles
At the end of this month, the sporting vision of the FEI (International Equestrian Federation)’s new leadership duo will be revealed. Matt Cutler got an exclusive preview of the future direction they would like to take the sport.
FEI launches new jumping series in North America
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has confirmed the launch of its new World Cup Jumping North American League.
UAE equestrian federation suspended amid endurance investigation
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has suspended the national federation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following an investigation by the global governing body into horse welfare issues and non-compliance with its regulations within the endurance discipline.
FEI strips events from UAE in ’emergency measure’
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has today (Thursday) removed the two remaining international endurance events scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates in March from its calendar amid concerns over horse welfare in the country.
Zeender succeeds De Vos as FEI secretary general
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has appointed Sabrina Zeender as its secretary general on a full-time basis.
Miami and Rome join Global Champions Tour calendar
Events in Miami and Rome have been added to the Global Champions Tour schedule for the 2015 season of the show jumping series.
New polo chief outlines World Equestrian Games goal
New Federation of International Polo (FIP) president Nicholas Colquhoun-Denvers wants to focus on securing polo’s place at the World Equestrian Games, but has admitted it will be “exceptionally difficult” to return to the Olympic Games.
FEI forges partnership to aid development of dressage and jumping
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the athletes’ unions representing jumping and dressage in a move to strengthen the development of the two disciplines.
Top Man
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)’s newly-appointed CEO Chris Welton describes how he went from practising law to taking the reins of the IOC (International Olympic Committee)’s sponsorship programme.