CONTINENTAL ASSOCIATIONS
EEF – European Equestrian Federation
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The European Equestrian Federation, is a federation of federations, a representative democracy, and is the umbrella organisation for its members, 38 national Equestrian Federations (NFs), and nine associate members.
Its objectives are, among other things, to deal with all questions relating to European Equestrianism, to promote Equestrian sport in a spirit of unity, solidarity, understanding and fair play, to safeguard the values of European Equestrianism, promote and protect ethical standards and good governance in European Equestrianism, maintain relations with all stakeholders involved in European Equestrianism, and support and safeguard its members for the overall well-being.
PAEC – Pan-American Equestrian Confederation
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The Pan-American Equestrian Confederation (PAEC) was founded in 2001 and provides assistance for sustainable equestrian sports in the Americas. It is a non-profit organisation recognised by the FEI and is a member of Panam Sports.
PAEC’s mission is to support and promote equestrian sport and horsemanship at the highest level, from grass roots to elite, with the mental and physical well-being of the horse and the welfare of its athletes at the core of everything that the Confederation does.
PAEC is comprised of the National Federations of the Americas and the Caribbean. Its headquarters are at the Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY.
ACES – African Confederation of Equestrian Sports
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The African Confederation of Equestrian Sports, or ACES, is one of the continental associations recognised by the FEI, the governing body of horse sport worldwide. Twenty African nations currently have national governing organisations recognised by the FEI and ACES, with the oldest being the Egyptian Equestrian Federation, which joined in 1946.
AEF – Asian Equestrian Federation
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The Asian Equestrian Federation (AEF) is the governing body of equestrian sport in Asia. It is one of the continental confederations making up the FEI. AEF was formed in 1978 in Bangkok (THA). It has its headquarters in Doha, (QAT) and is composed of 35 member federations.
MULTIDISCIPLINE
EO – Equestrian Organisers
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Equestrian Organisers (EO) is an international organisation which is open to all associations/alliances of organisers of international equestrian events. Its purpose – in co-operation with the FEI, National Equestrian Federations, the media, the riders, horse owners, sponsors and marketing agencies – is to offer general support to show organisers.
IGA – International Grooms Association
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The International Grooms Association (IGA) is the professional association for grooms working internationally in FEI Disciplines. It exists to support members throughout their career as a groom, providing support, advice and education to all working in the industry and to speak up on the issues that really matter to both the FEI and international show organisers.
WBFSH – World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses
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The World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH) is the independent and international umbrella organisation of studbooks. Their mission is to foster breeding progress to produce the best sport horses. As the only international federation of studbooks for sport horses in the world, it is the major connection between sport horse breeding and equestrian sports across the globe.
JUMPING
IJRC – International Jumping Riders Club
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The International Jumping Riders Club (IJRC) is the voice of show jumping riders from around the world. IJRC is recognised as the world’s premier riders’ association, representing the interests of all riders within the FEI and sporting institutions across the globe.
JOC – Jumping Owners Club
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Created in 2004 under the impulsion of the FEI, the Jumping Owners Club is an exclusive organisation of international Jumping owners which works towards growing the popularity of the sport around the world. It is the only body which represents the views and opinions of the owners, and works closely alongside the FEI in building the profile and inclusiveness of Jumping.
IJOC – International Jumping Officials Club
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The International Jumping Officials Club (IJOC) works closely with the FEI, National Federations and Organising Committees of International Jumping events, but is totally independent. With representatives from more than 50 nations, the club offers its members the opportunity to exchange ideas, share experiences and improve their knowledge of equestrian sport in general and Jumping in particular, thereby supplying them with the tools to perform their various roles with the professionalism that all the amateur and professional players in our sport expect and deserve.
DRESSAGE
IDRC – International Dressage Riders Club
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The International Dressage Riders Club (IDRC) was founded in 1986 with a mission to serve the prestige of Dressage riders, to assist the governing bodies and the international organisers of Dressage events in improving the image of equestrian sport, to benefit equestrian sport globally and to uphold the spirit of good sportsmanship.
IDOC – International Dressage Officials Club
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The International Dressage Officials Club (IDOC) aims to represent, unite, educate, promote and protect the international Dressage Officials community and to foster higher as well as more consistent standards in Dressage judging.
IDTC – International Dressage Trainers Club
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The International Dressage Trainers Club (IDTC) was founded by the late Hermann Duckek from Denmark with a view to promoting correct dressage training which is effective yet respectful of the sentient animals with which we work. To achieve this goal, the IDTC strives to raise the level of dressage training worldwide and especially in countries where dressage is a developing sport.
EVENTING
IEOC – International Eventing Officials Club
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The International Eventing Officials Club (IEOC) was formed in 1998 by Dr Bernd Springorum (GER) and Frederik Obel (DEN), supported by Jean Mitchell MBE (IRL), to give a voice to Eventing Officials, providing a vital link between them and the FEI. The organisation has over 800 members around the world and all FEI listed Eventing Officials (Judges, Course Designers, Technical Delegates, Stewards, Veterinarians) are entitled to be Members of the IEOC.
VAULTING
IVOC – International Vaulting Officials Club
The International Vaulting Officials Club (IVOC) hopes to preserve the transparency, maintain a good communication flow, and spirit of friendship which has been enjoyed in the tightknit Vaulting community over the years. The Club’s focus rests on ensuring good and fair working conditions for all Vaulting Officials.
OTHER MOUs
WHW – World Horse Welfare
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The mission of World Horse Welfare is to work with horses, horse owners, communities, organisations and governments to help improve welfare standards and stamp out suffering in the UK and
JWI – Just World International
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JustWorld International is a not-for-profit organisation funding education, healthcare, and nutrition programs, transforming the lives of children in impoverished communities. It provides a unique opportunity for equestrians and individuals to learn about, experience, and contribute to a global campaign against poverty. JustWorld is the Official Charity Partner of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the world governing body of equestrian sports.
FITE – Fédération Internationale de Tourisme Equestre
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The Fédération Internationale de Tourisme Equestre was founded in 1975 through the initiative of France, with the assistance of Belgium, Switzerland and Italy. Its aim is to bring together national equestrian tourism organisations from around the world, to represent them, to coordinate their actions and to contribute to the development of all tourist related activities involving the use of equines.
FIP – Federation of International Polo
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The International Polo Federation (FIP) is the international federation representing the sport of polo, officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee.
FIP’s mission is to promote the sport of polo worldwide all while ensuring the spirit of fair play and moral fortitude are maintained. This includes a sporting attitude of gentlemanly behaviour during and after the game, on the playing fields and wherever polo players should meet, so as to form one great world polo family.
CISM – Conseil Internationale Du Sport Militaire
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Founded in 1948, CISM is an international military sport organisation devoted to bringing together armed forces personnel from all nations through sports activities, thus enabling the physical training, military readiness and education for the armed forces. It is the world leading military sports organisation enhancing mutual respect, solidarity and promoting peace through its various activities.
FIHB – Fédération Internationale de Horseball
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In 1999 the Fédération International de Horseball (FIHB) was established with the aim of controlling, organising and enhancing the image and status of the game of Horseball internationally.
The mission of the FIHB is to promote the practice of Horseball worldwide, manage its rules and rankings and ensure and defend the spirit of fair play and the welfare of the horses.
