In January the education committee met to define the minimum experience and abilities a horse trainer, and particularly a young-horse trainer, should have. A good number of FEIF member countries offer courses and examinations for young-horse trainers, concerned with...
Our German member association IPZV has published further information regarding the positive medication test at the Mid European Championships in Wehrheim (D). The Austrian rider involved, Petra Reiter-Tropper, has - through her lawyer - asked to open the B-sample, to...
A seminar and training for breeding show officials (show leader, ring stewards or responsible vets) is offered by IPZV from February 11 - 12, 2013, at Kronshof (near Lüneburg), Germany. The seminar is open to foreign participants and will be held in German and...
Ever asked yourself what the word 'Hraðaukning' means, or 'Kardätsche' ? Some years ago an enthusiastic group of people published a small booklet with the translation of terms common in the Icelandic horse world in several languages. This booklet is now put on line,...
The organizers of the 2013 World Championships in Berlin have just released a trailer for this great event, including a 90-second sample of "Ga(i)tes to the Heart", the official song of WM 2013, produced by Sebastian Frisch and Henning Drath. All further information...
The case of the positive medication test from the Mid European Championships for an Austrian rider finally gets moving: our German member association IPZV has taken the responsibility for the case in agreement with the Deutschen Reiterlichen Vereinigung (FN). As...
In the end of July (week 30) NIHF and Stable Kjersem, stable SP and the local club Vestnes will host the FEIF YouthCamp 2013 (open for youngsters 12-18 years) in the western part of Norway (between Ålseund and Molde). The lodging will be at the Stable Kjersem. The...
The FEIF Conference 2013 will take place in Strasbourg (F), February 8-10, 2013. The main themes are Ethics, Rules and Leisure Riding. The conference includes the yearly Delegates' Assembly - the highest authority in FEIF - plus the department meetings for chairmen,...
On Monday, December 17, 2012 the FEIF Event Committee did meet with the Organising Committee of the World Championships 2013, August 4-11 in Berlin. The meeting took place in a very good spirit. The Organising Committee gave an update on the state of preparation....
After the FEIF Software Conference 2011 a committee started to work to define the requirements for the next generation of sport competition software: IceTest NG. The first steps have been set, starting up the process of creating the new software, based upon...
The current situation about a positive doping/medication test at the Mid European Championships in Wehrheim, Germany urges FEIF to review current rules. This case revealed a lack of authority and procedures in our current doping rules. This makes it impossible for...
2012 Was the year of Good and Harmonious Riding. To stress this, FEIF did ask judges to nominate riders for their fine riding style, independent of the marks given. More then 100 riders were nominated. FEIF wants to congratulate Nils Christian Larsen, Stian Pedersen,...
The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) would like to convey the following information to all visitors that plan on riding horseback in Iceland: Importing used riding equipment and used riding gloves to Iceland is strictly prohibited. There are no...
The test to become a licensed FEIF International Sport Judge will take place October 3-4, 2013 in Dahlenburg (DE), at Kronshof. At the same time FEIF will provide the service to member associations to have their judges tested to become a judge at a national level....
The logo is designed by Stine Sandahl and is inspired by a horse symbol, pictured on a piece of jewelry from ancient times. Visually it drags a line from the historical roots of Nordic mythology, Vikings and the Sagas up until today. The logo is a symbol of the Nordic...
The first WorldRanking events 2013 have been added to the FEIF WorldRanking calender. Within the next weeks, further events for 2013 are expected, details on new events as well as details on former events and the respective results (2008 - 2012) are available on the...
The information provided in the FEIF WorldRanking about sport horses is again extended, using a link to WorldFengur. For each horse the sport results are presented (marks and times), including of course the name of the rider(s). In addition to this, the pedigree is...
The team of breeding judges for the World Championships 2013 has been set: Guðlaugur V. Antonsson (chief judge), Rebecka Frey and Barbara Frische. Silke Feuchthofen and Sigbjörn Björnsson will be responsible for measurements and equipment checks and will be reserve...