The Jumping Owners Club (JOC) is a representative body which has been created to provide a method of communication between horse owners and the FEI, as well as to provide a platform for owners worldwide to share their common passion of equestrianism. One of the club’s main objectives is therefore to open a communication port so that members can share their experience, and exchange ideas. The members can contribute to the various debates regarding the organisation, and regulation of top-level equestrian sport. Members also receive regular information through the Club’s newsletter and monthly updates. 

 

The JOC currently includes owners from a great number of countries around the world who receive the same updated information regardless of their location or attendance to events. Members are regularly invited to informal meetings or social functions throughout the year and are also invited to the annual Jumping Owners Club General Assembly which is held during a high-profile CSI 5* event.

 

There are no rules regarding the criteria in terms of the number of horses owned or the level of competition at which they compete. What is important to the Jumping Owners Club is that it succeeds in attracting the most committed and involved owners. The quality of participation is more important than the level at which the horses compete and their levels of success.

 

The club has a strong relationship with the FEI who initiated the idea. The Club has regular contact with the Jumping Department and can seek information when needed. 

 

The JOC remains nonetheless independent of the FEI.

The Chairman of the club, Mr Christian Baillet, is the CEO of an International enterprise dedicated to private equity and private banking. He is also chairman/director of several institutions in Europe, in the USA and in Asia as well as being actively involved in horse owners associations in France.