Department updates in Main Para Dressage

  • 13 Dec 2024
    Para Equestrian Forum 2025 - Registrations are now open

    Following some delays due to technical issues, we are pleased to inform you that the registrations for the Para Equestrian Forum 2025 are now open. The Forum will be held in the Belfry Hotel, Birmingham, England from 25-26 February.

    In order to register, please use the link on the Para Forum webpage. Please note that all registered Para Dressage Athletes and officials have received an invitation to the Forum registration, so they are able to register themselves. Registration deadline for the Forum and the Seminar is 27 January 2025.

    Registration for the Para Forum is CHF 160 (£ 140) per person, which includes all conference costs, lunches and coffee/tea breaks. The GBR NF are kindly hosting a dinner on the evening of 25 February.

    Room rates at the Belfry Hotel:

    • Single Occupancy: £ 125/night, breakfast included (approx. EUR 150)
    • Double Occupancy: £ 80/night per person, breakfast included (approx. EUR 95)

    Please note that the FEI and GBR NF are contributing to the hotel costs to offer a lower price for the participants accommodation. As such, this contribution will only be made for nights that delegates are participating in the Seminars and/or Forum. Any additional nights for personal needs will need to be booked directly with the hotel at their current prices. Those rates are available from 22 February until 28 February. Finally, if you wish to book another accommodation, please feel free to do so.

    Please do not hesitate to contact Chloe.Harty@fei.org should you have any questions.

    We wish you all a wonderful festive season and we look forward to seeing many of you in February!

  • 20 Nov 2024
    FEI Secretary General approves FEI Calendar 2025  

    We are pleased to inform you that the FEI Secretary General has approved the FEI Calendar for 2025 for all disciplines. It can be consulted online in the FEI Database.  

    Should you have any questions related to the FEI Calendar, please do not hesitate to contact calendar@fei.org.

  • 19 Nov 2024
    Save the Date - FEI Para Equestrian Forum

    We are pleased to announce that, with the collaboration of the GBR National Federation and the Para Equestrian Technical Committee, the FEI Para Equestrian Forum will be held in-person from 25-26 February 2025, at the Belfry Hotel near Birmingham (GBR). The Forum will be open to all Para Equestrian stakeholders, and we encourage NFs to share this news with Athletes, Officials, Coaches and other interested parties. Registration for the event will open early in December, when further information will be sent, however we already ask you to please save the date in your calendars.

    The Para Equestrian Technical Committee will be hosting the Forum to discuss topics such as the Para Dressage Strategy, IPC Classification Code Review, Intentional Misrepresentation, Social Licence to Operate and more. The Forum will also be an opportunity to share ideas with Para Dressage stakeholders in advance of the Full Rules Revision cycle which will happen in 2026 for implementation on 1 January 2027.

    Prior to the Para Equestrian Forum, an in-person Classifier Seminar and Level 4 Para Dressage Judges Seminar will be held from 23-24 February at the same venue. The seminar will be published shortly in the FEI Course Calendar and registrations have to be made by the National Federation directly in the FEI Course Calendar. We encourage participants from the seminar to remain for the Forum to maximise discussions.

    To bring the week to an end, the Para Equestrian Technical Committee will hold their annual in-person meeting, to go through all of the topics previously discussed.

  • 5 Sep 2024
    FEI Calendar 2025 deadline - Reminder

    We wish to remind you that in accordance with Art. 112 of the FEI General Regulations, the dates for all 2025 International Events must be entered into the FEI online Calendar through FEI Database before Tuesday 01 October 2024 midnight CEST, with the exception of CSI5* and CSIO5* Events for 2025 which had to be entered before 1 May 2024 and have already been approved as previously indicated in our newsletter dated 22 August 2024.

    At 23:59 CEST on 01 October 2024, the 2025 online Calendar will be blocked. Any modification requested after the deadline will need to be addressed to the FEI by email (calendar@fei.org) using the Calendar Form available on FEI Documents.

    The full Memo can be accessed via the FEI Calendar page (click here).

  • 28 Aug 2024
    FEI selects Ermelo (NED) as host of FEI Para Dressage European Championship 2025

    The Dutch National Equestrian Centre in Ermelo (NED), has been announced as host of the FEI Para Dressage European Championship in 2025, following a decision by the FEI Board, with the endorsement of the FEI Para Equestrian Technical Committee and the European Equestrian Federation (EEF).

    The Championship, which is scheduled to take place from 3 to 7 September 2025, builds on Ermelo’s proven track record in hosting major equestrian events at the Dutch National Equestrian Centre, such as the FEI Dressage European Championships for Juniors and Young Riders in 2009 and national Dressage Championships. More recently, Ermelo hosted the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders & Juniors in 2021 and the FEI Endurance European Championship for Seniors in 2023. The venue has also been hosting the FEI WBFSH World Breeding Championships for Young Dressage Horses for several years.

  • 2 Aug 2024
    Paris 2024 - FEI Paralympic Updates
    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    PARALYMPIC GAMES - PARA DRESSAGE

    GENERAL INFORMATION

    PARALYMPIC GAMES - PARA DRESSAGE

    Definite Sports Entries

    We kindly remind all NFs qualified to take part in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, that the deadline for the Paris 2024 Organising Committee to receive final entries is: 5 August 2024 23:59 Paris time.
    By this date, NPCs must provide their final entries in the Sports Entry system, directly to Paris 2024.
    The final entries can only include the Athlete/Horse combinations listed in the nominated entries list (published on the FEI Paris 2024 hub on Inside.FEI.org) having achieved qualification criteria according to the procedure established by the FEI and approved by the IPC.
    The number of Athletes and Horses entered on the Official Entries by “Sports Entry Form” were agreed on the quota allocation forms signed by NPCs in March 2024.

    Music – Para Dressage Freestyle

    The IPC have confirmed that NPCs must provide the completed Music Submission Form in the Form specified by the Paris 2024 Organising Committee/IPC for each of their Athlete’s FEI Para Grand Prix Freestyle test when entering their Athletes.
    The form is in annex to this newsletter and must be sent to the FEI Para Dressage Department by 16 August 2024 at the latest.

    Compensating Aids and Equipment

    We would like to remind NFs that it remains the Athlete’s responsibility to make sure that the Compensating Aids and Equipment used while on the competition venue adhere to the rules. We urge NFs to verify that all Compensating Aids listed on the FEI Classification Masterlist are correct and up to date for all athletes listed on the Nominated Entries List.
    As a clarification for equipment, the Technical Committee would like to remind all NFs of the FEI Para Dressage Rules, article 8431.2.5 that states “A rein is a continuous, uninterrupted strap or line from the bridle bit to the hand”. Any buckle or extension between the bit and the athlete’s hand is not permitted.
    Please direct any questions concerning Compensating aids to chloe.harty@fei.org.

    Pre-Arrival Testing

    We would like to inform National Federations that an updated version of the Pre-Arrival Testing Guidance document is available on the FEI Cleansport Hub here. An amendment has been made to the sample submission dates in Table 1 to align with information provided earlier in the document.  

    Pre-Arrival Testing is available until 11 August and Elective testing ends 5 working days before the horses’ arrival in Paris.

    Please direct any enquiries regarding Pre-Arrival Testing to caterina.termine@fei.org.

    Equine Health Requirements - FEI HorseApp

    FEI HorseApp In accordance with the Equestrian Freight Manual available on the FEI Paris 2024 Hub FEI Paris 2024 Hub here, certain Equine Health Requirements need to be fulfilled for traceability and biosecurity reasons. 
    Information related to each Horse’s location before, during and after their stay in Versailles must be provided, as well as the Horse’s arrival details into France. 
    These requirements must be fulfilled via the FEI HorseApp and you will find the relevant details on a specific guidelines page here
    Please ensure all relevant persons are aware and that the necessary information is submitted on time as requested by Paris 2024, GL Events Equestrian Sport and the relevant French Ministries. 
    A specific page has been added to the FEI Database for your National Federation Members who have access to manage and consult Horses on the FEI Database (NF Horse Admin access), to allow the relevant follow-up of the requirements. 
    You will need to be logged in with your FEI ID number and password and you can only consult the Horses that are listed as Nominated or Definite with your own Athletes.
    These pages are designed for National Federation Members only, the Paralympic Horses will appear on the lists after the definite entries deadline. 
    Click here for: Log of daily check-ins for Olympic & Paralympic Horses
    Click here for: Event travel details for Olympic & Paralympic Horses 
    The data comes directly from what is entered by your Athletes/Grooms/Owners in the FEI HorseApp, so please contact them directly if data is missing or if you have questions about their location or travel details. If information has not been submitted or you have any queries regarding the requirements laid out in the Freight Manual, please contact: customs.gles@gl-events.com.   
    As a reminder, when a person checks-in a Horse, it geo-localises its position - therefore the Person must be with the Horse when they perform the check-in. 
    For any questions regarding the FEI HorseApp, please contact usersupport@fei.org

    Medical Note

    The FEI aims to provide all NF Medical Team providers with a comprehensive guide to the available medical services for your equestrian athletes and team delegation members at the Paralympic Games. The full guide is accessible in the FEI Paris 2024 Hub.
    The FEI will be on-site with Dr. Franz Kasin, FEI Paris2024 Chief Medical Officer, to assist you throughout the Paralympic Games. We kindly request you to provide your medical representative contact information via Hippobase (see Equine Freight Manual), to allow us to create an FEI Medical WhatsApp group for all NF medical representatives. This group will be used to share updates during the Games. Additionally, an informal meet and greet will be organised before the start of competition, where key venue medical staff will be available to answer any questions.

    Athlete Welbeing

    Kindly click here to view the letter from IPC Medical Manager Judith van der Veen regarding the initiatives set up to support the mental health of athletes and officials at the Paris 2024 Paralympic games. 
    Please ensure the relevant personnel involved with the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games within your organisations receives this information. 

    Equine Freight Manual & Veterinary and Farrier Guide

    We remind you of the Equine Freight Manual and Veterinary & Farrier Guide with all information regarding horse import/export, transport, logistics, stabling, veterinary, farriery and other matters. Both documents are available in the FEI Paris 2024 Hub here.

    Doping & Medication Guide for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games available online

    We would like to remind everyone that the FEI has compiled a Doping & Medication Guide for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, to ensure that both Athletes and Horses competing at the Games will be compliant with the anti-doping rules. Available in English, this guide provides pertinent information regarding, but not limited to: 

    • Essential human and equine anti-doping concepts you need to know
    • What anti-doping will look like in Paris 2024
    • Pre-arrival to-do lists

    Access the full Doping & Medication Guide for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games here. Alongside this essential tool, we would also like to remind you that detailed information on both human and equine anti-doping is available to you in the FEI Clean Sport hub on Inside.FEI.org.

    GENERAL INFORMATION

    Latest documents published on the FEI Olympic & Paralympic Hub

    The following documents are now also available on the FEI Paris 2024 hub:

    • Pre-Arrival Testing

    Summary of useful Paris 2024 links

    FEI History Hub

    When did equestrian enter the Paralympic programme? 
    Visit the FEI History Hub and read up on all the fun facts of past editions of Olympic and Paralympic Games since the inclusion of equestrian sports.

     

  • 24 Jul 2024
    Paralympic Games: Pre-Arrival Testing

    We would like to inform National Federations that an updated version of the Pre-Arrival Testing Guidance document is available, here. An amendment has been made to the sample submission dates in Table 1 to align with information provided earlier in the document.  

    Please direct any enquiries regarding Pre-Arrival Testing to caterina.termine@fei.org.

  • 19 Jul 2024
    Launch of the “Be a Guardian” initiative 

    The FEI will launch the "Be a Guardian" initiative today, calling on community members to embrace their roles as guardians of FEI horses. A full press release will be issued shortly and can be found here.

    The ‘Be a Guardian’ initiative represents a significant shift in the FEI's approach to equine care, emphasising the importance of horse welfare.

    Based on the concept of guardianship, the Equine Ethics and Wellbeing Commission created a comprehensive document highlighting six priority areas and 30 recommendations to improve the welfare of sport horses.

    The FEI has since developed an Equine Welfare Strategy Action Plan to address the priorities identified by the Commission.

    Supported by a CHF 1 million allocation approved by the FEI Board in June 2024, this plan aims to enhance the wellbeing of FEI horses through robust rules, guidelines, educational programmes, and various initiatives.

    The goal is to respect the natural needs of horses in international equestrian sports, fostering a global commitment to equine welfare and ensuring that horses receive the care and respect they deserve.

    We urge our National Federations to embrace this call to action, actively promote this shift in perspective, and recognise the responsibility we all share in being the guardians of our beloved horses. 

  • 26 Jun 2024
    FEI Rules Revision 2024

    The Rules Revision Process 2024 is well underway with the first draft of the proposed changes now available to National Federations and Stakeholders for review and feedback by 21 August 2024 prior to being submitted to the FEI General Assembly for approval in November as per the timeline below: 
    1 March 2024
    National Federations and Stakeholders with whom the FEI has signed an MOU have the opportunity to propose Rules changes as per the FEI Periodical Rules Revision Policy.
    26 June 2024
    The FEI provides National Federations and Stakeholders with the first Draft of proposed Rules changes.

    IMPORTANT
    The 1st Draft of proposed Rules changes Memos as well as the Templates to provide feedback by 21 August 2024 can be found here. ONLY proposals submitted online on the Rules Revision Platform using the respective Templates will be accepted.
    21 August 2024
    National Federations and Stakeholders are given eight weeks to review the first Draft and the proposed amendments in this first Draft and make comments and/or propose any changes in relation to the first Draft.
    16 October 2024
    Final Draft of the proposed Rules changes is provided to National Federations and Stakeholders.                                                                                  
    12 November 2024
    Rules Session at FEI General Assembly.
    13 November 2024
    Voting of Rules at the FEI General Assembly.

    For more information on the FEI Rules Revision processes and timelines, click here.

    If you have any questions please contact the FEI Director Governance & Institutional Affairs at Francisco.lima@fei.org.

  • 25 Jun 2024
    Updated FEI Event Schedule policy regarding Officials

    We would like to kindly remind everyone that all FEI Officials must have “passed” their annual CES Online Assessment to officiate at FEI Events.

    The CES Online Assessment not only ensures integrity at all FEI Events, as well as the validity of the results, it is also testimony to FEI’s commitment in providing services of the highest standard to the athletes, the public and the sport.

    In order to ensure that all FEI Events take place according the FEI Rules and Regulations, and to proactively prevent potential issues from arising during competitions, we have updated the FEI Event Schedule Policy.

    As of 1 August 2024, the following FEI Event Schedule Policy will apply:

    Officials must have “passed” their CES Online Assessment of the current year to be added to schedules of events taking place after the 31 March.

    For information, the officiating/maintenance year runs from the 15 December of each year and until the 15 December of the following year.

    • Every year, from 16 December to 31 March (transition period), Officials with an open function can still officiate without having passed the annual CES Online Assessment of the current year.
    • Every year, from 31 March to 14 December (regulated period), Officials must have passed the CES Online Assessment of the current year to officiate, and to keep their function open.

    You can find all information here on Inside.FEI.org.

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