As snow and ice are beginning to withdraw (in some places), excitement and anticipation of the FEIF Youth Cup 2016, hosted by the Netherlands is rising. Thank you for your many questions! Follow the link for a short summary of the date, place and approximate costs....
More materials from the joint Education & Youth Conference are now available here: http://feifevents.weebly.com/ The meeting took place in November 2015 at the riding school of Hannes and Barbara Kirchmayr in Weistrach, Austria. If nothing else, watch the video, which...
At the FEIF joint Education/ Youth Seminar on 27-29 November 2015, participants from ten member countries enjoyed an interesting and very stimulating seminar in Weistrach / AT. In theoretical and practical sessions we explored a wide variety of specific topics, held...
What are young people up to with their horses? How can we support them, and ensure that their knowledge and understanding of good riding, and good horsemanship is fostered and promoted? These are the questions which form the basis of the combined FEIF Education -...
The main topics on the agenda of the FEIF Youth Committees were (a) working on new projects, and (b) the next FEIF Youth Cup (23 - 30th July 2016 in Exloo, NL). Ideas still at a very early stage, but our next focus will be to provide networking and training...
Teaching the next Generation is the motto of the joint FEIF Education & Youth seminar for riding instructors and trainers at all levels and national youth and education leaders, to be organised in Weistrach, Austria, November 27-29, 2015. The main focus of the seminar...
Friday, August 7, 18:00 onwards in the Breeders' Café - FEIF Youth Reunion Meeting! Everybody is welcome, particularly people who have participated in FEIF Youth events in the past, and those who are interested in participating in the future.
Friday, August 7, 19:00 onwards in the Breeders' Café - General meet-up for all riders who participated on the virtual ride 'From Here to Herning¹, and those interested in participating in the 2016 ride.
Over the last few months young people from all over the FEIF world have entered a competition to make a 5 minute video on the topic: ' Happiness is...' We are now proud to present the winning team from Germany. Congratulations to Anna Möller, Anna Kettler, Leonie...
The FEIF YouthCamp 2015 was hosted by Germany and run by Angela and Erec Huetter. 24 young people from 8 countries, including Alaska, came together in the beautiful surroundings of Reitschule Berger in Berlar. Highlights included riding lessons with Jolly Schrenk and...
The 2016 FEIF Youth Cup will be held from July 22-31 and will hosted by the Netherlands in the beautiful town of Exloo. Thank you! The invitation and further details will be published in the autumn 2015.
The seminar for instructors and others involved in developing young riders will now take place on Nov 27-29, 2015 at Gut Pöllndorf, Weistrach/Austria. The focus of the weekend will be on didactics, development and equipment, and the event consists of a mixture of...
All through the week the participants had regular circus workshops, run by Ulla Fehse and these culminated in a magnificent one hour performance on Saturday, in which all kids participated, be that as an acrobat, a juggler or fire artist. A truly memorable spectacle....
Only a few km from Berlar is a huge adventure park and as a break for horses and circus work, the group spent the whole day on roller coaster rides, in the chamber of horrors, flying like an eagle and seeing the world from the impressive heights of the Ferris wheel....
What does it feel like to have a riding lesson with a world champion? Well, you can ask any of the participants who enjoyed lessons in the riding arena with Silke Feuchthofen, or an oval track lesson with Jolly Schenk. Serious business this, and much to think about...
Wednesday was a very " up and down" day. The heat is rising, so the group started early with a ride high up onto the mountain behind the farm. The views are amazing, and the hillside is so steep that from a lovely picnic spot one cannot see the village immediately...
The day started with a visit to the Landesgestüt Warendorf, a state sponsored stallion station and the seat of German classical riding, heart of the education system for most professions dealing with horses. Did you know at (at least in Germany) one job is created for...
The FEIF YouthCamp in Berlar in Germany got off to a brilliant start on Sunday. 24 youngsters from 8 countries will enjoy an intensive week together, riding out, acquiring some circus skills, learning about the big horse culture of Germany, and visiting a local mine...