Equestrian
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.
Former Dodgers owner McCourt invests in Global Champions Tour
Frank McCourt, former owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers Major League Baseball franchise, has acquired a 50-per-cent stake in the Global Champions Tour show jumping equestrian series.
FEI allocates host cities for major equestrian events
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has allocated host cities for a number of its major events over the next three years.
World Equestrian Games heads to Canada in 2018
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has concluded a long-running process to award the hosting rights for its 2018 World Equestrian Games, with Bromont/Montreal securing the event.
FEI sets deadline for presidential bids
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has set a deadline of September 1 for candidates to submit their applications for the position of president of the governing body.
FEI engages Pitch to boost presence of showpiece events
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has appointed communications consultancy Pitch to boost the global reach of two showpiece events, the 2014 World Equestrian Games and the Nations Cup Jumping competition.
Princess Haya to stand for re-election after FEI amends statutes
Princess Haya bint Al Hussein has signalled her intention to stand for re-election as president of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) after the governing body voted in favour of amending statutes to allow presidents to serve three consecutive four-year terms.
Swiss entrepreneur Genecand declares candidacy for FEI presidency
Swiss entrepreneur Pierre Genecand has become the first person to declare their candidacy for the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) presidency.
Wellington exits bid process for 2018 World Equestrian Games
The runners and riders for the hosting rights to the 2018 World Equestrian Games have been reduced to two North American venues after the Florida village of Wellington withdrew its bid due to sponsorship issues.
FEI to consider two key changes to its statutes
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has put forward two proposed changes to its statutes that will extend the term in office of the governing body’s president and seek to enhance its ties to the Olympic Movement.
One-on-One: Mark Cameron, Land Rover
Mark Cameron, global brand experience director at Extreme Sailing Series (ESS) main series partner Land Rover, breaks down the company's sponsorship strategy to Matt Cutler at this year's event launch.
Barcelona retains FEI Nations Cup finale, but Aachen misses out
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has announced that Barcelona will once again host the finale of its Nations Cup Jumping series, but the World Equestrian Festival in Aachen, Germany will not be part of the 2014 calendar due to commercial reasons.
Horse Guards Parade to host Global Champions Tour
Equestrian’s Global Champions Tour has announced that its London leg will move from the city’s Olympic Park to a new venue at historic Horse Guards Parade Ground for its 2014 season.
London and Omaha double up in bids for FEI World Cup events
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has announced that it has received bids from four venues for its World Cup Finals events in 2017.
Two US cities join World Equestrian Games bid race
Wellington and Kentucky have joined Bromont/Montreal with bids for the 2018 FEI (International Equestrian Federation) World Equestrian Games.
Sweden to host equestrian World Cup finals
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) awarded its 2016 World Cup jumping and dressage finals to Sweden’s Gothenburg.
Britain withdraws World Equestrian Games 2018 bid
The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) has confirmed to the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) that it is withdrawing from the bid process for the 2018 World Equestrian Games and will not be submitting a formal bid.
GB and USA join Canada in World Equestrian Games bid
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has received formal expressions of interest from Great Britain, the USA and Canada to host its 2018 World Equestrian Games, after re-opening the bidding process.