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New International Sport Judges

New International Sport Judges

Six candidates (out of 14) did pass the test to become a FEIF Licensed International Sport Judge in Reykjavik, April 10-11, 2005. Congratulations to Carsten Eckert (DE), Högni Fróðason (CA), Markus Karrer (CH), Nicolai Thye (DK), Sandra Pohl (DE), Vicky Eggertsson...

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World Championships: Sport Judges

World Championships: Sport Judges

The following judges will be a sport judge at the World Championhips 2005 in Norrköping, Sweden: Hörður Hákonarson (Chief Judge), André Böhme (Deputy Chief Judge), Ann Winter, Anne Fornstedt, Hinrik Már Jónsson, Horst Klinghart, Jens Krarup Nielsen, Johannes Hoyos,...

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Sport Judges at World Championships 2005

Sport Judges at World Championships 2005

18 judges have been entered by 9 countries to be a sport judge at the World Championships 2005. The judges will meet in Iceland at a special meeting on April 10. The list with names will be published shortly after the meeting. Chief Judge Hörður Hákonarsson and Deputy...

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International Sport Judges’ Seminar

International Sport Judges’ Seminar

More then 60 judges did attend the Annual International Sport Judges' Seminar (organised in co-operation with our Icelandic member association LH). The list of participants included judges from Iceland, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland,...

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World Championships: Breeding Judges

World Championships: Breeding Judges

The breeding judges at the International Breeding Show at the World Championships 2005 in Norrköping (SE) are Rebecka Frey from Sweden, Barbara Frische from Germany, Guðlaugur V. Antonsson from Iceland and Jon Siiger Hansen from Denmark. More information about the...

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International Sport Judges’ Seminar

International Sport Judges’ Seminar

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

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...

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Annual Sport Meeting

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...

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Annual Breeding Leaders Meeting

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...

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Annual Youth Meeting

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...

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Annual Education Meeting

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...

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Annual Chairmen’s Meeting

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....

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Important change of vaccination rules

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...

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FEIF Conference: a huge success

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...

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First FEIF Conference

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...

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First Edition of General Rulebook (FIRO) available

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....

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FEIF Sport Judges Educational Video

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...

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