The IAEJ is open, in principle, to journalists and photographers in possession of a card or a letter confirming their quality as professional journalists and their regular coverage of the various international equestrian sports.
Fast Track Full Member Available only to those in possession of a current, recognized national and/or international press card and who have the endorsement of two IAEJ members.
Full Members are entitled to vote in IAEJ matters and are:
- professional journalists or photographers who are members of the press association of their country;
- members of the AIPS;
- editors and regular contributors to equestrian magazines.
Associate Members are equestrian communications industry professionals working as press officers or in media communications for sports bodies and equestrian organisations, and who do not fall within the definition of Full Member. They are also equestrian journalists starting out either from education or from another profession and seeking a pathway to Full Membership.
Applications for membership must be presented to the Board by two active members. Before deciding, the Board will consult IAEJ members from the country of the applicant. In case of motivated opposition, the Board will take up a complementary inquiry, the results of which will be presented to the following General Assembly.
- Click here to download the Membership Application Form in English (.pdf)
- Click here to download the Membership Application Form in German (.pdf)
- Click here to download the Membership Application Form in Chinese (.pdf)
- Click here to download the Membership Application Form in Spanish (.pdf)
- Cick here to download the Membership Application Form in French (.pdf)
Please mail the completed form along with the required material to:
IAEJ Email: Secretary, IAEJ Board
Please provide the following with your application form, conditions in short:
- A brief description of your current employment or self-employment as a journalist/photographer
- A copy of your current national or international press card OR A letter from your National Olympic Committee or National Equestrian Federation stating that you are a working journalist/photographer covering equestrian sport
- One letter of reference with contact details from a commissioning editor or publisher for whom you have recently worked (within the last year) or are currently working. If you do not have a press card or letter from NOC or NF please supply TWO letters of reference
- At least three examples of on-line or print work (editorial, photographic or broadcast) illustrating coverage of equestrian sport and published within the last 12 months with a by-line or photo credit.