Sport
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When FEIF was formed in 1969, one of its founding goals was a set of recurring international competitions. The European Championships (first held in 1970 in Aegidienberg, Germany) matured into the World Championships (first held in 1991 in in Norrkoping, Sweden), and the need for uniform competition rules and tests was obvious, as were the training and the examining of the people to judge them.
In 1976 FEIF published the first set of rules, named IPO International. The international sport rules would undergo regular revisions in the decade that followed, some of the modifications were marginal, others were structural and even revolutionary. The name of the rules where changed to FEIF Islandpferdeprüfungs-Ordnung, for many years known as FIPO. Since 2017 all rules have been put together in one big book, the FEIF Rules and Regulations.
Tracks and tests
Gaited tests in tölt, four gait (walk, trot, canter, tölt) and five gait (walk, trot, canter, tölt and pace) – with different levels of difficulty – are ridden on an oval track. The performance of horse and rider is judged, mainly through the quality of the gaits.
Races in pace (both with flying start and start from start boxes) take place on (straight) pace tracks. The pace track is also used for the pace test, a test focussing on the combination of the quality of the gait and the speed.
Other tests emphasize other qualities of horse and rider, like flag race, trail, cross country, in hand showing and free style performance.
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WorldRanking
FEIF started the WorldRanking in 1995. No matter where you compete as a rider, you compete with other riders at other events for a position in one or more rankings.
The WorldRanking compares the performance of rider-horse combinations in Tölt T1, T2, T3 and T4; Four gait V1 and V2; Five gait F1 and F2; Pace test PP1; Pace races P1 250m, P2 SpeedPass 100m, and P3 150m. To ensure a level playing field for all riders, WorldRanking events have to meet certain standards: the programme of tests, the dimensions of the oval track and pace track, the way equipment checks are performed, and of course, the judges.
World Championships
World Championships are organised every two years (uneven years) in one of the member countries. The event is the opportunity to experience the best horses and riders!
All full FEIF member associations may send teams that can comprise of up to 7 rider/horse combinations and up to five extra eligible rider/horse combinations plus a limited number of reserve rider/horse combinations.
In 2023 we are looking forward to welcome you at the great premises in Oirschot, Netherlands – you might remember this place from the World Championships 2017 – with a fantastic celebration of the Icelandic horse, the best riders of the world and an unforgettable experience for thousands of spectators from all over the world!
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World Championship judges 2017
International Sport Judges
Sport judges are officials adjudicating at sport tournaments. Sport judges ensure that Rules are being followed, that events are carried out in the fair spirit of good sportsmanship and that the welfare of the horse is kept paramount at all times.
The sport judge licences have various degrees, the license as a FEIF International Sport Judge being the most advanced. The individual FEIF member associations are responsible for basic education, training and certification of sport judges at lower levels. The sole right to certificate FEIF Licenced International Sport Judges lies with FEIF
WorldRanking
See the positions of any rider in the FEIF WorldRanking
Get in touch
Contact the Sport Committee or find the sport leader of your country.
Documents
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Upcoming WorldRanking events
28 May-01 Jun 2025
Ober- & Niederösterreichische Landesmeisterschaften
Austria29 May-01 Jun 2025
Oberösterreichische und NiederösterreichischeLandesmeisterschaften
Islandpferdehof Lichtegg (Austria)29 May-01 Jun 2025
OSI Sternberghof 2025 (WR)
Sternberghof (Germany)29 May-01 Jun 2025
Móarbær Hestakeppni 2025 (WR)
Islandpferdegestüt Móarbær (Germany)29 May-01 Jun 2025
HESTAMOT Falkenegg 2025 (WR)
Islandpferdegestüt Falkenegg (Germany)29 May-01 Jun 2025
Móarbær Hestakeppni 2025 (WR)
Germany29 May-01 Jun 2025
HESTAMOT Falkenegg 2025 (WR)
Germany30 May-01 Jun 2025
HESTAMOT Falkenegg 2025 (WR)
Germany31 May 2025
Marma Torp WR Sport Nivå 2 med finaler
Marma Torp (Sweden)31 May 2025
Sundabakki dubbel WR 1
Sundabakki (Sweden)
Other Sport events
28 May-01 Jun 2025
Ober- & Niederösterreichische Landesmeisterschaften
Austria29 May-01 Jun 2025
Móarbær Hestakeppni 2025 (WR)
Germany29 May-01 Jun 2025
OSI Sternberghof 2025 (WR)
Germany29 May 2025
Mini Qualitag Bad Münder 2025
Germany29 May 2025
Kaakkola Helakisat
Finland29 May 2025
Skári Klubstævne 2025
Denmark29 May-01 Jun 2025
HESTAMOT Falkenegg 2025 (WR)
Germany29 May 2025
Seylas Kr. himmelfartsstævne
Denmark30-31 May 2025
Qualitag Islandpferde vom Lif Beelitz-Wittbrietzen 2025
Germany30-31 May 2025
Gandurs Klubmesterskab sport DRL
Denmark30 May-01 Jun 2025
HESTAMOT Falkenegg 2025 (WR)
Germany31 May-01 Jun 2025
Kosturs Kristi Himmelfarts Stævne DRL
Denmark05 Jun 2025
Drómin iltakisat
Finland06-09 Jun 2025
NRW-Meisterschaft Federath 2025
Germany06-08 Jun 2025
Hausturnier Ansbach 2025
Germany06-09 Jun 2025
Tvisturs Pinsestævne 2025
Nordjysk Ridecenter,Denmark06-09 Jun 2025
Kronshof Special 2025 (WR) – WM-Qualifikation
Germany07-08 Jun 2025
Montaire National Ranking Show
United States14 Jun 2025
Sneglas Endagsstævne Sport DRL
Denmark14-15 Jun 2025
WR WK selectiewedstrijd Mee-Hestar Duiksehoef 6-2
Netherlands14-15 Jun 2025
Toppur National Ranking show
United States28-29 Jun 2025
Tagesturnier Sport A/B Brunnadern (WR)
Switzerland
News from Sport
Important reminder for organisers and riders
Starting April 1, 2025, a new rule is valid to support horse welfare in sport competitions. The Sport Committee reminds all organizers and riders that the number of tests per horse per day is limited as follows: • A 5-year-old horse may start once per day • A...
FEIF Statement regarding judging at Sport Competitions
It has been brought to FEIF's attention that at some tournaments riders are giving organisers/judges/chief judges letters from veterinarians and other professionals stating that a certain horse has undergone surgery in the mouth or other veterinary procedures. These...
Webinar on Changes to FEIF Sport R&R and Guidelines 2025 Sells Out Quickly
The recent webinar hosted by the FEIF Sport Judge Committee on the changes to the FEIF Sport Rules & Regulations and Guidelines for 2025 was a resounding success. The informative evening saw a large turnout, with the event selling out quickly, demonstrating the...