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
26-28 Apr 2024
Fengur-Sundabakki Vår WR
Sundabakki Islandshästar (Sweden)26 Apr-28 May 2024
Nóri WRL 3-dags stævne hos Bøgelund Heste
Karup, DK (Denmark)26-28 Apr 2024
Hengste Nord 2024 (WR)
Gestüt Heesberg (Germany)26-28 Apr 2024
Nóri WRL 3-dags stævne hos Bøgelund Heste
Denmark27 Apr 2024
Gaedingur Nivå 2 WR 1
Stormyra Hästcenter (Sweden)27-28 Apr 2024
FYC- und MEM-Qualifikationsturnier
Pferdepension Stocker (Switzerland)27-28 Apr 2024
FYC- und MEM-Qualifikationsturnier
Pferdepension Stocker (Switzerland)27-28 Apr 2024
FYC- und MEM-Qualifikationsturnier, Fläsch
Switzerland28 Apr 2024
Gaedingur Nivå 2 WR 2
Stormyra Hästcenter (Sweden)28 Apr 2024
Hestavinur CUP 5
De Schelderuiters vzw (Belgium)
Other Sport events
25-27 Apr 2024
SAFARI FM- Uttandurakapping 1
Faroe Islands25-27 Apr 2024
SAFARI FM- Uttandurakapping 1
Faroe Islands26-28 Apr 2024
Nóri WRL 3-dags stævne hos Bøgelund Heste
Denmark26-28 Apr 2024
Sleipnir: Mjøsmót 2024
Norway26-28 Apr 2024
Hengste Nord 2024 (WR)
Germany26-28 Apr 2024
Spring Opening
6401 Inzing, Toblaten,Austria27 Apr 2024
Skeifa: Et-dags-stævne DRL forår
Denmark27 Apr 2024
Qualitag Ruppiner Hof 2024
Germany27 Apr 2024
Qualitag VIP-Prüfungen Weitingen 2024
Germany27-28 Apr 2024
FYC- und MEM-Qualifikationsturnier, Fläsch
Switzerland27 Apr 2024
Qualitag Isernhagen 2024
Germany27-28 Apr 2024
Qualitage Federath 2024
Germany27 Apr 2024
Geysirs Forårsstævne BCD-endagsstævne
Denmark27 Apr 2024
Geysirs Forårsstævne BCD-endagsstævne
Denmark28 Apr 2024
Hestagaman 28 april
Netherlands28 Apr 2024
Qualitag Berlar 2024
Germany28 Apr 2024
Jálkurin PreWappukisat
Finland28 Apr 2024
Qualitag Sonnenhof 2024
Germany28 Apr 2024
Hestavinir Cup 5
Belgium28 Apr 2024
Qualitag Sport Weitingen 2024
Germany01 May 2024
Qualitag Rappenhof 2024
Germany01 May 2024
Maimót SAGA-Reitschule Grenzlandhof 2024
Germany02-05 May 2024
OSI Birkenhof 2024 (WR)
Germany03-05 May 2024
Freizeitreiter- & Jugendturnier Nds. Freizeitmeisterschaft
Germany03-05 May 2024
Wurzer Sporttage 2024 mit Bayerischen Rennpassmeisterschaften
Germany04-05 May 2024
Vendsyssel Open 2024 WRL/DRL-stævne ABC
Denmark04 May 2024
Gandur Klubbmesterskap 2024
Norway04 May 2024
Nóris Gædingakeppni – DRL pointstævne 1
Denmark05 May 2024
Mini-Qualitag Grenzdyck Mai 2024
Germany09-12 May 2024
Móarbær Hestakeppni 2024 (WR)
Germany09 May 2024
Faxi: Kr. Himmelfartsstævne
Denmark09-12 May 2024
Oberösterreichische Landesmeisterschaften
Austria10-12 May 2024
Jökull – Østjysk Mesterskab Sport DRL/WRL (ABD)
Denmark11 May 2024
Heinätin Touko-keppnit
Finland12 May 2024
Gandur: Gædingakeppni klubmesterskab DRL 2024
Denmark18-20 May 2024
Náttfari’s Pinsestævne
Denmark18 May 2024
Qualitag Falkenegg 2024
Germany25-26 May 2024
Ganti’s Forårsstævne 2024 – sport ABD
Denmark25 May 2024
Qualitag Hirtenhof 2024
Germany01 Jun 2024
Dromin aluekisat
Finland01-07 Jul 2024
Landsmót Hestamanna 2024
Hestamannafélagið Fákur (Iceland)13-21 Jul 2024
FEIF YouthCup 2024
Münsingen (Switzerland)
News from Sport
Sport Judges guidelines 2024 now published
The prime judging criterion should be the harmony between horse and rider. The rider must handle the horse with fairness, delicacy and respect; be its true leader rather than its dominator. At all times the rider must put the horse’s welfare paramount and guard its...
Speaker checklist for sport events
This "Speakers Checklist for Sport Events" provides a comprehensive set of guidelines for speakers tasked with officiating competitions. It emphasizes the importance of effective communication, rule knowledge, and professionalism for speakers in sports events....
Equipment 2024
The equipment page on the FEIF website was updated to include the changes decided for the year 2024. Changes include: Measurements Icelandic Curb bit: length of loose connection at point of attachment: min.1.5cm – max. 3cm (curved part measured vertically and on both...