International Alliance of Equestrian Journalists
The International Alliance of Equestrian Journalists (IAEJ) was created in 1966 to promote and maintain contacts among the equestrian journalists of all nations and as a body connected with the FEI, to discuss problems in which the FEI and the equestrian press are both involved.
Announcements
From Alan Smith
As many of you may know, I have now retired after 48 years as equestrian correspondent of The Daily Telegraph, and would like to thank all my many friends and colleagues for their help and good company during that time. I hope that our paths will cross during the coming months, but meanwhile wish you all a Happy New Year.
AGM
The IAEJ will host two AGMs this year to accomodate our diverse membership.
1) World Cup Final, April 17 at 10am in the press room.
2) FEI European Jumping & Dressage Championships, August 25-30, 2009. Exact date and location TBA.
A seperate meeting will be held during the Rolex Kentucky Three Day event. Please contact Chris Stafford for more information.
2009 Dues Payment Form
Download the 2009 Dues Payment Form (.pdf).
News
L’Année Hippique
In the past, all journalist recevied a complimentary copy of the international yearbook L’Année Hippique courtesy of Samsung. As Samsung is no longer involved, this service has ceased. BCM would like to offer IAEJ members the opportunity to order a book for a special price €43.50 including transport costs. Orders can be placed on the website. Please direct any questions to Inge van der Net, Int. Sales Horse International and L’Année Hippique Email: i.van.der.net@bcm.nl T: +31-40-8447640 F: +31-40-8447611
2010 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Accreditation
Click for the 2010 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event accreditation form. You can also download the form here: http://www.rk3de.org/presscredentials.html
IAEJ Online Vote
The IAEJ bureau has reviewed the current statutes and identified a sentence that may need to be updated. We are conducting an online vote of the membership to determine what changes, if any, members of the IAEJ would like made. You should have received an invitation to vote via email. If you have not please contact Jennifer Anstey (janstey@horse-canada.com) immediately.
Bids Now Being Accepted for Official Photographers at the 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships
Lexington, KY – Photography bids are now being accepted for the 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC). Don’t miss the chance to be part of the most exciting event on the continent for young equestrian athletes. A show case of the best 14-21 year olds in Dressage, Eventing, Jumping and Reining, the NAJYRC is the highlight on the annual calendar. Returning to the Kentucky Horse Park July 28-Aug 1, 2010, – the competition requires an official photographer for each of the four disciplines. Less than two months after NAJYRC, the world arrives at the Kentucky Horse Park for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Bids are due December 15th and a decision will be made and photographers notified before the end of the calendar year. Please email photomanager@usef.org for specs and an application. By Joanie Morris
Windsor Report
During the European Championships in Windsor (August 25-30) the IAEJ held its second sub-AGM of the year. We decided that it would be in everyone’s best interest if we could meet twice this year on either side of the Atlantic in order to discuss several important matters before us and encourage as much feedback as (More...)