The Annual International Sport Judges' Seminar (organised in co-operation with our Icelandic member association LH) will take place Friday April 8 (starting 9:00 h) and Saturday April 9, 2005 in Reykjavík, Iceland. Included in the seminar is a visit to the Icetölt...
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Mid European Championships
At a meeting of Mid European Sport Leaders in Copenhagen (February 12) it was decided to give the Mid European Championships a more formal status. Until now, the event was organised as a private event. Starting 2006, it will be a bi-annual event, preferribly in the...
Annual Sport Meeting
The Annual Sport Meeting (February 11-12, 2005) decided to propose the following changes in FIPO: - to stop measuring bits, as this doesn't fit to the new rule to accept all bits unless explicitly forbidden; - to allow shoes with a wear and tear up to 23 mm, so all...
Annual Breeding Leaders Meeting
The most important decision made at Annual Breeding Leaders Meeting was to finish a proposal for the Delegates' Assembly regarding obligatory X-ray for all stallions regarding spavin. It was also decided to make a protocol for vet checks regarding other veterinary...
Annual Youth Meeting
The Annual Youth Meeting (February 11-12, 2005) decided to propose the following changes: - FEIF Youth Camp 2005 (Iceland): the date is now July 15 - July 22. The camp will be organized in the South near Selfoss at Heimarvellir with riding days at the stud and riding...
Annual Education Meeting
At the Annual Education Meeting there were 3 main issues: 1. The education matrix, as proposed by the Education Committee was accepted. 2. At the election of 3 members of the Education Committee, Kicki Flank and Karen Rasmussen were re-elected. Instead of Marion Heib...
Annual Chairmen’s Meeting
From 12 different countries, 18 persons took part. Interesting national reports showed progress and a lot of initiative in the member countries. Conclusions: The Chairmen's discussion page on Internet shall close. The FEIF-logo is important and shall be fought for....
Important change of vaccination rules
FEIF follows the rules for vaccination against equine influenza set by FEI, the International Equestrian Federation (FIRO 1.3). As of January 2005, vaccination against equine influenza will be mandatory every six months (in stead of twelve). The year 2005 will be used...
FEIF Conference: a huge success
The first FEIF Conference (February 11-13, 2005, Copenhagen) was a huge success. 113 participants from 13 countries took part. Five annual meetings took place at the same time (Chairmen, Breeding, Education, Sport and Youth) and extra meetings for Editors and about...
Walter Feldmann senior passed away
Walter Feldmann senior, one of the founding fathers of FEIF, has died at the age of 81.Read more at the FEIF website.
First FEIF Conference
More than 100 participants have registered for the First FEIF Conference, February 11-13, 2005 in Copenhagen (DK). The annual meetings for the FEIF departments and the Chairmen's meeting are a part of the conference.FEIF did invite all board members of its member...
First Edition of General Rulebook (FIRO) available
The first edition of the new General Rulebook of FEIF is available now in English and German. FIRO contains rules and other information that does not belong to specific departments, like veterinary rules, rules about doping, disciplinary measures and arbitration....
FEIF Sport Judges Educational Video
The third educational video for sport judges is available now, both on DVD and VHS. The material for this video has been selected from World Championships, Landsmót and other major events. This video focuses on the Sport Judges Guidelines. Per gait, different examples...
FIPO 2005 available
The new edition of FIPO, valid as of January 1, 2005, is available for download from the service section of the FEIF Website: www.feif.org/service. This version contains major changes regarding bits, bridles, shoes and protective equipment. The chapters about...
Prohibited equipment
As of January 1, 2005, the Sport Committee maintains a list of prohibited equipment. This list is prescribed in FIPO 2.3.9 and FIPO 2.2.2.2. According to the new FIPO rules more equipment is allowed then ever. The aim of this list is to avoid excesses or wrong...
To all youngsters between 12 and 18 years!
If you haven`t planned your holiday 2005 yet, you may reserve some time (and money) to go to Iceland next summer.The next FEIF Youth Camp will be in Iceland, country of fire and ice and home of the Icelandic horse! Date: 15th to 21rst July.50 to 60 youngsters from 18...
Invitations to Annual Meetings
The invitations to the Annual Meetings of the different departments have been sent out. For the first time, the meetings will take place at the same place in the same weekend: February 11-13, 2005 in Copenhagen (DK). The meetings are part of the newly established FEIF...
Third International FEIF Instructor/Trainer Meeting, 2005
The Third International FEIF Instructor/Trainer Meeting will take place January 14-16, 2005 at the Pferdeleistungszentrum Standenbühl, Germany. The instructor/trainer meeting is open to instructors/trainers from FEIF member countries (different levels in different...