Dear members, Jan Tönjes in Riesenbeck 2023 No day is like the day before (well, except for Groundhog Day…), but the past few days have shown us in many respects that the world is facing intense changes. This is true in many ways, both in our nice little Equi journalist bubble that used to be […]
FEI Sports Forum 2025: Session 8 – FEI Officials Working Group
The last session of the FEI Sports Forum 2025 focused on the findings of the Officials Working Group. The Group has reviewed a large amount of data including surveys on Officials and National Federations, statistics on FEI Officials as well as statements made by the various disciplines on the FEI Competency-based Evaluation System (CES) Officiating […]
FEI Sports Forum 2025: Famous last words and press conference
Closing Remarks by FEI Secretary General Sabrina Ibáñez “This time, just to reflect on what we have achieved over these past two days. The first session brought us the proposed qualification systems for LA 2028 — both for the Olympic and Paralympic Games — and the main takeaway is this: we don’t want to change […]
FEI Sports Forum 2025 – Session 7: Driving and Para Driving Rules Revision
Bandeira de Mello In the driving seat The seventh and final session of the FEI Sports Forum 2025 focused on the full revision of the Driving and Para Driving Rules. The panel consisted of Manuel Bandeira de Mello, FEI Director of Driving, Para Driving and Special Projects, and Mikael Rentsch, FEI Legal Director. The presentation […]
FEI Sports Forum 2025: Session 6 Eventing rules revision
Full Revision of the Eventing Rules The sixth session of the FEI Sports Forum 2025 addressed the comprehensive review of the Eventing Rules, laying out a timeline for updates, presenting key topics under consideration, and inviting National Federations and stakeholders to contribute feedback. The session was led by Frédérique Reffet Plantier, FEI Director of Eventing, […]
FEI Sports Forum 2025: Session 5 The Future FEI President
The search for a new president has begun The second day of the FEI Sports Forum 2025 opened with a pivotal session focused on the profile and job description of the future FEI President. The session was moderated by Janice Shardlow (GBR), Chair of the FEI Audit and Compliance Committee, and featured an in-depth presentation […]
FEI Sports Forum 2025: Session 3 Welfare Strategy in Action
The third session of the FEI Sports Forum 2025 delivered a sweeping and deeply detailed update on the implementation of the FEI Equine Welfare Strategy Action Plan. Led by Somesh Dutt, Senior Manager of Equine Welfare Initiatives & Implementation, the session featured key insights into ethical training, fitness to compete, scientific research, and the launch […]
FEI Sports Forum 2025: Session 4 Jumping rules revision
FEI Sports Forum 2025: Panel Tackles Jumping Rule Overhaul With Welfare in Focus The session was named FEI Jumping Rules full revision but actually contained an open session with a few selected topics and the panel was invited for discussion as was the floor. Moderator Jessica Kürten Panel on stage Todd Hinde (AUS) – FEI […]
FEI Sports Forum 2025: Session 1 Qualification for LA 2028
FEI Sports Forum 2025: Roadmap to LA 2028 Takes Shape The opening session of the 2025 FEI Sports Forum focused on the Olympic and Paralympic qualification systems for Los Angeles 2028. With detailed presentations by FEI department heads and feedback from stakeholders, the session laid out the strategic timeline, quota allocations, eligibility requirements, and reallocation […]
FEI Sports Forum 2025: Session 2 Future of Dressage
FEI Sports Forum Opens Crucial Discussion on the Future of Dressage The second session of the 2024 FEI Sports Forum in Lausanne brought dressage under the microscope, with a focused and open conversation about the discipline’s future. Key concerns such as judging standards, equipment, education, communication, and welfare were discussed at length by a panel […]