Described as the ultimate challenge, Endurance riding involves extreme distances across breathtaking landscapes. Intense and tactical, the mental and physical demands of the sport provide a test of mind as much as body.
Annual Report 2021
FEI Endurance
2021 FEI Endurance facts and figures
5,904
Athletes
(-5% since 2009)
7,508
Horses
(-9% since 2009)
830
International Events
(+17% since 2009)
Top 3 NFs with events in Endurance
ITALY (83)
FRANCE (114)
USA (60)
Top 3 NFs with registered athletes in Endurance
FRANCE (732)
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA (1129)
ITALY (446)
Top 3 NFs with registered horses in Endurance
FRANCE (1,270)
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (1,751)
SPAIN (755)
Major Events in 2021
Longines FEI Endurance World Championship – Pisa, San Rossore (ITA)
The line-up for the Longines FEI Endurance World Championship in San Rossore, saw competitors from 32 countries and five continents battle it out for the 2021 team and individual world titles. The venue had hosted a number of major FEI Endurance events in the past, including the World Championships for Junior & Young Riders in 2019 and the European Championship for Juniors & Young Riders in 2018.
The defending champions from Spain claimed team gold once again while the UAE dominated the individual podium, clinching the top two places. History was made when Boni Viada de Vivero became the first Chilean rider to stand on a World Championship podium scooping individual bronze, while Brazil celebrated their first-ever medal taking team silver ahead of France.
Team Podium
BRA
ESP
FRA
Individual Podium
Mansour Saeed Mohd Al Faresi (UAE) & Brimann Aya
Salem Hamad Saeed Malhoof Al Kitbi (UAE) & Haleh
Boni Viada de Vivero (CHI) & As Embrujo
FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders & Juniors – Ermelo (NED)
The FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders & Juniors brought together 74 athletes in the race for medals. Saeed Salem Atiq Khamis Al Muhairi (UAE) held onto his title, winning gold for a third consecutive Championship. Compatriot Abdulla Ali Mohamed Ali Alamri (UAE) won silver and Spain’s Rut Badia Marfa took bronze. France secured team gold, with Malaysia and Belgium taking silver and bronze.
Young Riders & Juniors Team Podium
MAS
FRA
BEL
Young Riders & Juniors Individual Podium
Abdulla Ali Mohamed Ali Alamri (UAE) & Tonki Dee Boo Basil
Saeed Salem Atiq Khamis Al Muhairi (UAE) & Haleh
Rut Badia Marfa (ESP) & Addhy El Ziryab
FEI Endurance European Championship for seniors – Ermelo (NED)
Spain’s Angel Soy Coll was the big winner of the Championship, winning gold in the Individual and team competitions.
Senior Team Podium
FRA
ESP
ITA
Senior Individual Podium
Vincent Gaudriot (FRA) & Bum Baya d’aqui
Angel Soy Coll (ESP) & Warrens Hill Chayze
Maria Alvarez Ponton (ESP) & JM Elegido
FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Horses – Arborea (ITA)
Twenty young 8-year-old horses competed at the prestigious Ala Birdi Equicenter in Arborea which featured some of the best Endurance athletes from around the world. At the end of the 120km race, Nahar Shabab paired with 18 year old Fares Al Mansoori (UAE) took gold, Kashmiir ridden by Khalfan Juma Beljafla (UAE) taking silver and Spain’s Cardu 50 winning bronze together with Alba Ruiz de Villa Alvarez.
Podium
Kashmiir & Khalfan Juma Beljafla (UAE)
Nahar Shabab & Fares Al Mansoori (UAE)
Cardu 50 & Alba Ruiz de Villa Alvarez (ESP)