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Summary from Annual Chairmen Meeting

Summary from Annual Chairmen Meeting

At the Annual Chairmen Meeting 2009 15 member countries were represented. The chairmen present gave a presentation of the internal status in their organisation and a status of actions taken in the member countries in order to support the welfare of the horse The FEIF...

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WorldFengur

WorldFengur

The agreement between FEIF and BI, which was proposed to the delegates at the Delegates' Assembly 2009 in Hamburg, Germany, was accepted unanimously. This means that all member countries now follow the same rules for the use of WorldFengur. Detailed information will...

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FIZO and FIPO 2009

FIZO and FIPO 2009

The proposals for changes in FIPO and FIZO were accepted unanimously by the delegates at the Delegates' Assembly 2009 which took place in Hamburg, Germany, on February 26, 2009. The new versions of FIPO and FIZO will be published on the internet as soon as possible...

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Elections of FEIF Board Members

Elections of FEIF Board Members

At the Delegates' Assembly 2009 the FEIF Board Members Wolfgang Berg, Marko Mazeland, Jón Albert Sigurbjörnsson and Jens Iversen were re-elected unanimously. The minutes of the Delegates' Assembly and the minutes of the department meetings will be published as soon as...

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WorldRanking goes World Wide

WorldRanking goes World Wide

The first WorldRanking event outside Europe will take place June 27-28, 2009 at the Silver Maple Farm, Tunbridge, Vermont, USA. FEIF congratulates our US member association USIHC and Silver Maple Farm owner Susan Peters with this step forward!

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FEIF Conference 2009

FEIF Conference 2009

The FEIF Conference 2009 takes place in Hamburg, Germany, February 27, 2009 till Sunday, March 1, 2009. On Friday evening all participants will have the opportunity to explore the Hamburg harbour, the fascinating docks, ferries, cruise liners, etc. and spend a common...

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FEIF International Education Seminar

FEIF International Education Seminar

The sixth FEIF International Education Seminar took place on the weekend of January 9th – 11th 2009 at NHB Deurne, Netherlands. Although, there was a lower attendance compared to previous years, those braving the bitterly cold weather were treated to an interesting...

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FEIF International Education Seminar – BOOK NOW!

FEIF International Education Seminar – BOOK NOW!

Places are still available for the 6th FEIF International Education Seminar. Everyone who is interested in instructing and training with Icelandic Horses is welcome to attend. The seminar will take place at NHB Deurne (NL) from the 9th to 11th January 2009. A full...

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FEIF Breeding Seminar 2009, Hvanneyri, Iceland

FEIF Breeding Seminar 2009, Hvanneyri, Iceland

FEIF - in co-operation with the Agricultural University of Hvanneyri, Iceland - offers you an interesting and extensive seminar about the breeding of Icelandic horses. The seminar will take from March 13 - 15, 2009. The seminar is open for breeding leaders, persons...

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Attention all FEIF Registered Riding Instructors

Attention all FEIF Registered Riding Instructors

10th December 2008 is the last date for priority booking at the FEIF International Education Seminar. Get your application form in now. At this seminar, we aim to challenge your thinking, provide interesting and informative lectures, and workshops, and continue the...

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FEIF working group calls for new ideas

FEIF working group calls for new ideas

The FEIF working group, set up after Conference 2008, to look at what FEIF can do for member countries has given another opportunity for member association chairman to provide their ideas and any of those received from their members. The following letter has been sent...

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FEIF Award

FEIF Award

Marit and Gunnar Jonsson have been presented with a FEIF Award at the 40th anniversary celebrations of the Danish Icelandic Horse Association. The president of FEIF - Jens Iversen - made the award on behalf of the board of FEIF. Jens especially emphasised Marit and...

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Ranking 2008

Ranking 2008

A new ranking is added to the FEIF WorldRanking - Ranking 2008. This ranking is based upon the best two results per rider per test in the current year. The FEIF WorldRanking is based upon the three best marks in two years, which leads to less changes. In 2009 the...

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Free Style Performance FS1: ranking comes to an end

Free Style Performance FS1: ranking comes to an end

The FEIF Sport Committee decided to stop the WorldRanking for Free Style Performance FS1 as of January 1, 2009. The reason is the lack of marks and riders participating. The current ranking contains less then 10 riders worldwide. Of course organisers of sport events...

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European Championships on Ice

European Championships on Ice

About one hundred European top combinations will present themselves on Ice on Saturday March 21, 2009 during Horses On Ice in Haarlem (NL). After the success in 2006 and 2007, it has now grown to a European Championship and an official FEIF Event. In 2008, Berlin was...

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