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16 July 2010
FEI OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR ANNUAL AWARDS
The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) is delighted to announce that nominations for the FEI 2010 Awards are now open. The awards, which were launched last year, acknowledge outstanding achievement in the following five categories:
Ø Athlete of the Year, for the rider, driver or vaulter who has shown exceptional sportsmanship and prowess;
Ø Rising Star, supported by HSBC, for a rider between the ages of 14 and 21 who has demonstrated significant talent and commitment;
Ø Development, supported by Alltech, for a development project, individual or organisation demonstrating skill, dedication and energy in expanding the sport;
Ø Against All Odds, to celebrate a disabled rider or an individual who has overcome extreme personal difficulties to achieve proficiency in equestrian sport;
Ø Groom of the Year, for the often uncelebrated, yet important person who works behind the scenes.
Commenting on the awards, FEI Secretary General Alex McLin said: "Last year’s enthusiastic response to the FEI’s call for nominations proved that the equestrian world is eager to applaud those people whose contribution to our sport is exceptional. The stories of dedication that accompanied last year’s nominations demonstrate how contact with horses can give meaning to people’s lives by lighting the flame of passion. We look forward to receiving this year’s nominations and rewarding the winners by ensuring their achievements as riders, grooms or developers of our sport are acknowledged worldwide.”
Nominations are open to all members of the equestrian community and should be sent via the dedicated website www.feiawards.org.
An international judging panel, chaired by HRH Princess Haya, will select the winners, who will be flown to Chinese Taipei to attend the awards ceremony at a VIP gala dinner, which takes place during the FEI General Assembly in November.
The deadline for nominations is 30 August 2010.
Additional information about the nominations process is available on www.feiawards.org.
Media Contact:
Richard Johnson
FEI Director of Corporate Communications
+41 21 310 47 47
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FEI MONTH IN REVIEW – JUNE 2010
MAIN FEI NEWS – JUNE 2010
(Visit www.fei.org for all news from the FEI, including reports from the HSBC World Cup™ and the Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ series)
World experts to speak at global FEI congress on in-competition use of NSAIDs
04/06/2010
FEI President supports EU in promoting animal identification and traceability
14/06/2010
Lisen Bratt Fredricson announced as Equestrian Role Model for inaugural Youth Olympic Games
10/06/2010
Bob Ellis appointed as Jumping course designer for London 2012
17/06/ 2010
FEI Secretary General marks 100-day countdown to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™
17/06/2010
Marco Kutscher disqualified and fined for 2008 Olympic incident
15/06/ 2010
Safety helmets strongly recommended by Dressage Committee
21/06/ 2010
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FEI PRESS RELEASE
17 June 2010
FEI Secretary General marks 100-day countdown to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™
Alex McLin, FEI Secretary General, marks the 100-day countdown to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ with a specially extended video message today, expressing his confidence that the FEI’s flagship event will be an incredible celebration of equestrian sport when it opens in the 1,200 acre Kentucky Horse Park on 25 September.
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FEI PRESS RELEASE
4 June 2010
World experts to speak at global FEI Congress on in-competition use of NSAIDs
Leading experts on Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) research in equestrian sport will address the FEI Congress on NSAID Usage and Medication in the Equine Athlete in Lausanne, Switzerland this summer. Dr Wayne McIlwraith (USA), Professor Pierre-Louis Toutain (FRA) and Professor Ken Hinchcliffe (AUS) will be part of a high-level panel of speakers at the Congress, which will be held at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland on 16/17 August 2010.
Dr McIlwraith will speak on the effectiveness of NSAIDs in pain control, Professor Toutain on determining effective levels and Professor Hinchcliffe on the effects NSAIDs may have on equine performance.
In order to bring together the various aspects of this important debate, speakers on the non-scientific perspective will also be involved in panel discussions. This will allow for the presentation of important non-scientific aspects, including the legal status in certain countries, and the media and sponsors’ perspective, enabling a full overview of the subject.
Registration for the Congress is now open to representatives from all stakeholder groups, including National Federations, Vets, Officials, Riders Clubs, Organisers, FEI Laboratories, racing and breeding authorities, sponsors, the IOC and the media. Booking information is available here and there is a discounted rate for early registration. Other speakers will be announced at a later date. A finalised timetable will be published shortly. Please check www.fei.org for updates.
All interested parties are advised to register for the Congress early to book their places and ensure that their voices are heard in this important debate. The vote on the use of NSAIDs in competition will not be taken until the FEI General Assembly in Chinese Taipei, 1-6 November 2010.
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FEI PRESS RELEASE
29 May 2010
French individuals dominate in Compiègne, but Belgium leaves with top team honours
The World Endurance Festival in Compiègne, due to celebrate its 10th anniversary in August, could not have asked for anything more when hosting the CEIO3* 160km on Friday 28 May. Rain prior to the competition provided an excellent preparation for the soft, sandy tracks generating perfect going for the 62 riders who set out on this world famous course.
Weather on the day could not have been better with a dry day and sunny skies, but a top temperature of just 19 degrees, which proved to be ideal for the horses and riders and was reflected in the competitive speeds and high completion rate of over 60%.
Combinations representing eight nations, many of whom were aiming to qualify for the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky this coming autumn, set off to complete the 160kms. The traditional European nations fielded the highest number of competitors, with 43 riders from France, alongside combinations from Spain, Italy, Belgium and Switzerland. Taking on the Europeans were some riders from a little further afield, namely Abdullah Halim Alihan (MAS), Rafael Salvador (BRA) and Jennifer Poling (USA).
Compeigne CEIO Winner
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FEI PRESS RELEASE
25 May 2010
FEI launches official YouTube channel
The FEI has launched its first ever official video channel on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/feichannel as part of SportAccord’s The Sports Hub. This unique internet destination and comprehensive multi-sport platform provides a single access point for a whole range of sports and multi-sport events.
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FEI PRESS RELEASE
24 May 2010
FEI President calls for improved risk-free international movement of equines at OIE General Assembly
FEI President HRH Princess Haya has called for a more rational risk-based approach to international trade requirements for the transportation of competition horses.
Speaking to some of the world’s top animal health government officials at the 78th OIE General Assembly in Paris on Sunday 23 May, the FEI President acknowledged the need for sanitary measures such as required testing and quarantine periods, but called for these measures to be applied in a reasoned manner and proportional to the risk of disease-spread when transporting international sport horses.
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Veterinary Guidance Note (VGn 6/2010).
This Veterinary Guidance note is supplementary to the previous VGn3/2010 and meets a need to further explain what types of treatment must be allocated to agreed designated treatment areas at FEI events. This guidance for veterinary officials at FEI events, Persons Responsible, organizing committees and officials. It must be read in relation to the 2010 FEI Veterinary Regulations.
It outlines the processing of ETUES, Medication Form 3s and allocation of agreed designated treating areas. If notes that for certain specific therapies, the practical and appropriate designated agreed treating area may be the horses own stabling.
If there are any queries concerning this supplementary Veterinary Guidance Note, the contact is Dominique.rochat@fei.org
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Dear Member Federations,
As you are aware, nominations for the FEI Presidential election closed at midnight CET yesterday, 1 May 2010, and we would like to inform you that three candidates have been put forward for the post.
The current FEI President, HRH Princess Haya has declared that she is seeking a second four-year term to take her through to the 2014 General Assembly. The other two candidates are the FEI's current First Vice President and Chair of the Jumping Committee, Sven Holmberg (SWE), and Henk Rottinghuis (NED), who was elected as a member of the FEI Audit and Compliance Committee at last year’s General Assembly in Copenhagen.
The election will take place at the 2010 FEI General Assembly in Chinese Taipei on 5 November.
Yours sincerely,
Alexander McLIN
Chief Executive Officer
Secretary General
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FEI MEDIA ADVISORY
Lausanne (SUI), 22 April 2010
FEI TO HOST GLOBAL CONGRESS TO DEBATE NSAID USE IN COMPETITION
The FEI is to host a two-day global Congress to debate the use of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in competition. The FEI Congress on NSAIDs Usage and Medication in the Equine Athlete, which will be held in Lausanne*, Switzerland on August 16/17, will include the presentation of educational and scientific papers as well as open debate.
The vote on the use of NSAIDs in competition will not be taken until the FEI General Assembly in Chinese Taipei (1-6 November), but all interested parties are advised to register for the Congress early to book their places and ensure that their voices are heard in this important debate.
The Congress is open to National Federations and representatives of all stakeholder groups, including vets, officials, Riders Clubs, Organizers, FEI Laboratories, racing and breeding authorities, sponsors, the IOC, as well as the media.
Check www.fei.org for regular updates on the Congress.
*Venue for the Congress will be confirmed once approximate numbers have been finalized.
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FEI PRESS RELEASE
Lausanne (SUI), 19 April 2010
HYPERSENSITIVITY IN EQUESTRIAN COMPETITION
All horses show normal nerve sensation or sensitivity. Where that sensation is increased beyond normal limits it is called hypersensitivity. Hypersensitivity can be produced by a range of normal occurrences, such as an insect sting or accidental self-inflicted injury.
Hypersensitisation is the term used to define the artificial production of hypersensitivity and is contrary to horse welfare and fair play.
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FEI PRESS RELEASE
Geneva (SUI), 13 April 2010
RIDERS WARNED OF A TWO-YEAR BAN FOR DOPING POSITIVES
“If your horse is found to have a banned substance in its system, you are looking at a two-year suspension,” FEI Veterinary Director Graeme Cooke warned riders competing at this week’s Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final.
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The ten most important things NFs, competitors and their entourage need to know about the new Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations and the new Veterinary Regulations which came into effect on5th April 2010.
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Subject: FEI Clean Sport Guides
Dear Member Federations,
Now that the new Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations have come into effect, the FEI would like to remind you that an updated Athlete’s Guide is available online. Also on www.feicleansport.org, there is a helpful guide outlining How Testing Works. Both guides are designed to help competitors, veterinarians, coaches and officials to better understand the new regulations.
Hard copies of these two publications have been sent to all the National Federations, and additional copies are available through Equine Canada, should competitors and officials request them. We encourage you to check www.feicleansport.org on a regular basis for updates and thank you for your attention.
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Lausanne, 6 April 2010
CAS ANNULS FEI DECISION TO RELEGATE GREAT BRITAIN FROM THE 2010 FEI NATIONS CUP™
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rendered its final decision in the arbitration concerning the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) and the FEI.
CAS has allowed the appeal of the BEF and has annulled the decision of the FEI Tribunal of 21 January 2010. This means that the British team will be allowed to take part in the 2010 Meydan FEI Nations Cup™.
The following ten teams will compete in the 2010 series:
France, Great Britain, Germany, Ireland, The Netherlands
Poland, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, USA
The calendar of events for the Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ is as follows:
La Baule (FRA) – 14 May 2010
Rome (ITA) – 28 May 2010
St-Gallen (SUI) – 4 June 2010
Rotterdam (NED) - 18.06.2010
Falsterbo (SWE) – 9 July 2010
Aachen (GER) – 15 July 2010
Hickstead (GBR) – 30 July 2010
Dublin (IRL) – 6 August 2010
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Lausanne (SUI), 5 April 2010
New equine ANTI-DOPInG and controlled medication regulations and equine Prohibited substances list GO LIVE FOR ALL FEI EVENTS
The FEI today announced that the new Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations and the Equine Prohibited Substances List are now in effect for all FEI events. All involved in equestrian sport, and especially competitors, National Federations, veterinarians, event organisers, officials, managers, coaches and grooms, are responsible for understanding and abiding by the new Regulations.
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FEI MONTH IN REVIEW – MARCH 2010
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PRINCESS HAYA WILL STAND FOR ANOTHER TERM
By: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
31/03/2010
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Princess Haya of Jordan will stand for a second and final four-year term as president of the International Equestrian Federation.
The 35-year-old princess, who competed in jumping at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, said Wednesday she wanted to continue giving something back to her sport.
"It's been an honour to serve our sport and our federation over the last four years. I have loved the job," Princess Haya said in a statement. "We have built a fantastic team that it would be a privilege to continue to work with."
The election is scheduled for November at the federation's annual assembly in Taiwan.
Princess Haya was elected FEI president in 2006, and the next year was voted on to the International Olympic Committee.
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FEI PRESS RELEASE
Lausanne (SUI), 29 March 2010
NEW ONLINE FEI PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES DATABASE NOW AVAILABLE ON www.feicleansport.org
The FEI is pleased to announce the launch of the online FEI Prohibited Substances Database which is now available on www.feicleansport.org. The purpose of this new database is to provide clear guidance on the substances included in the Equine Prohibited Substances List coming into effect on 5 April 2010. 
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FEI PRESS RELEASE
Lausanne, 9 March 2010
CONSULTATION PROCESS ON NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS (NSAIDs) BEGINS
On the occasion of its Executive Board (EB) meeting held at the FEI Headquarters today, 9 March, the FEI announced further steps in relation to the debate on in-competition use of a limited number of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) under strictly prescribed limits and set the relevant timeline. Read More
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KEY MEETINGS – January/February 2010
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FEI PRESS RELEASE
Warendorf (GER), 18 February 2010
THE EUROPEAN EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION FORMED
International horse sport has a new European association, the European Equestrian Federation (EEF). The new body was established today (18th February) by 27 European National Federations present at a meeting in Warendorf (Germany).
Media Contact:
Malina Gueorguiev
FEI Press Manager
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FEI 2009 General Assembly - Copenhagen
We are pleased to inform you that the minutes of the 2009 General Assembly in Copenhagen (DEN) have been placed on the FEI Family – National Federations. Please click on the following link: https://family.fei.org/Home/NF/Pages/
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FEI PRESS RELEASE
Lausanne, 12 February 2010
REFRESHED AND RENEWED
THE NEW www.fei.org REVEALED
The FEI is pleased to announce the launch of the refreshed and renewed www.fei.org, designed to provide greater flexibility in terms of content, display and usability.
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13 January 2010
FEI EXECUTIVE BOARD REINSTATED
The FEI President HRH Princess Haya has called on the FEI Executive Board to take a more active role in key matters facing equestrian sport in 2010. Following its first meeting of the year, which took place via conference call yesterday (12 January), the FEI Bureau has today approved the President’s proposal, naming Chairman of Geographical Group II Hanfried Haring (GER) and Chairman of Geographical Group VI Pablo Mayorga (ARG) to the Executive Board, in addition to 1st Vice President Sven Holmberg (SWE) and 2nd Vice President Chris Hodson (NZL).
The terms of the current Executive Board members run through to the 2010 General Assembly in November, coinciding with the end of the President’s current term in office.
The FEI Bureau decides on the specific mandate of the Executive Board, whose role is generally to interface with FEI Headquarters to oversee and support the implementation of resolutions further to an agenda approved by the Bureau.
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FEI PRESS RELEASE
Lausanne, 1 December 2009
FEI DELAYS IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW
PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES LIST TO 5 APRIL 2010
The FEI has announced today (1 December) that the FEI Bureau has passed a Resolution delaying implementation of the new Equine Prohibited Substances List and the accompanying Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations until 5 April 2010. This Resolution has been passed in order to allow for broader debate and consultation on the policy change approved at the recent FEI General
Assembly regarding the restricted use of a small number of non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
FEI faces growing pressure over reallowing use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Leading equine vets write letter of protest to Princess Haya
A group of leading international vets have written to Princess Haya, the President of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), to protest over the controversial decision to allow the reintroduction of non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs, including bute, to treat horses.
FEI vice-president unhappy after bute reintroduced to sport
A major new row over doping in equestrian has erupted after Sven Holmberg (pictured middle), the vice-president of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), criticised the adoption of a new anti-doping programme that allows the controlled use of the controversial anti-inflammatory phenylbutazone, which was banned 20 years ago.
Pippa Cuckson: How the FEI managed to sabotage its own new anti-doping programme
Pippa Cuckson is the equestrian correspondent of The Daily Telegraph and one of the most respected commentators on equestrian sport.
Petition calls for backtrack on FEI drug stance
An on-line petition has been launched urging the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) to abandon a new drugs policy which will allow small amounts of some drugs, including the powerful anti-inflammatory bute, in a horse's system.
Shock Wave Caused by Newly Accepted Progressive List
The newly voted Progressive List has sent shock waves through many national federations at the FEI General Assembly in Copenhagen last week. All national federations, which voted to accept the list, are now realizing the consequences of their own vote and are awestruck.
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