Equestrian
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.
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.
De Vos steps up to take reins at FEI
International Equestrian Federation (FEI) secretary general Ingmar De Vos has been elevated to the presidency of the world governing body after seeing off rival claims from three other contenders for the position.
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.
Global Champions Tour to introduce ‘Club League’
Equestrian sport’s Global Champions Tour will undergo a revamp in 2015, with a ‘Club League’ set to be launched as part of the series next year.
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.
Secretary general De Vos amongst six candidates for FEI presidency
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has announced that six men will run for the presidency of the global governing body, with current secretary general Ingmar De Vos and Spanish Equestrian Federation chairman Javier Revuelta del Peral revealed as the latest additions to the election race.
McEwen becomes latest FEI presidential candidate
John McEwen, first vice-president of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), has become the latest candidate to put his name forward to take the presidential role at the organisation after Princess Haya bint Al Hussein announced she would not seek election for a third term.
FEI presidential race opens up as Princess Haya decides against re-election
International Equestrian Federation (FEI) president Princess Haya bint Al Hussein has announced she will not seek election for a third term in office, opening up the process to determine the next head of the organisation.