Horse Welfare is the foundation stone of the FEI, and the collective responsibility of everyone involved in equestrian sport. Just like humans, horses have a right to be safe and treated with respect, and the FEI is committed to ensuring that these principles are upheld at all times. This is why, we encourage everyone to speak up and report any suspicion of horse abuse.

To report any concerns or incidents relating to Horse Welfare, please click on the button below and fill out the online report form.

Equestrian sport should provide a place where everyone involved can experience joy, dedication, achievement and success, in the spirit of good horsemanship. Everyone involved in our sport should be safe and treated with respect. Unfortunately, some individuals may cross the line and display harassing or abusive behaviour, with potentially devastating consequences.

Since 1 January 2019, the FEI has a Safeguarding Policy Against Harassment and Abuse in place in order promote the welfare of our community and an increasingly safe equestrian environment. This policy provides detailed information all around the subject of safeguarding and what constitutes violations to safeguarding.

When violations to safeguarding arise, it is important to recognise them and to speak up.

Should you wish to report an incident, please fill out the FEI Incident Report Form and send it by email to: safeguarding@fei.org.

The use of substances with the potential to affect equine performance, health or welfare and/or with a high potential for misuse are contrary to the integrity of equestrian sport and the welfare of horses. It is crucial that we protect our horses and the integrity of equestrian sport, which is why we strongly encourage you to speak up should you be suspicious of or witness an equine doping violation.

To report any matters of concern in relation to equine anti-doping, please send an email to welfare@fei.org.  

The FEI believes in Fair Play and in Clean Sport. As part of a collaborative worldwide movement for doping-free sport led by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the FEI, in collaboration with the International Testing Agency (ITA), contributes to protect fair competition and athletes' health through education and the promotion of anti-doping programs. Unfortunately, this does not discourage everyone from committing doping violations, which is why it is important you have the courage to speak up, should you be suspicious or witness a doping violation. With your help, we will be able to increasingly keep our sport clean.

Please be aware that the reporting process to the FEI is re-directed to the World Anti-Doping Agency’s Speak Up platform and the International Testing Agency’s Reveal Platform. You can use the platform of your choice to report any concerns in relation to human doping violations.

Please be aware that the reporting process to the FEI is re-directed to the World Anti-Doping Agency’s platform and the International Testing Agency’s Reveal Platform.

• Click here to access Speak Up.
• Click here to access Reveal.

In addition to the reporting forms above, the International Olympic Committee has created an integrity and Compliance hotline, where reports can be submitted in relation to:

• Competition Manipulation
• Integrity
• Harassment & Abuse during the Olympic Games
• Press Freedom Violations in relation to the Olympic Games

We know that coming forward with sensitive information is a big decision, which can be very difficult and is certainly not taken lightly. We applaud your courage to speak up and raise any concerns you have.

By reaching out to the FEI, you have chosen to put your trust in us, and we take that very seriously. The FEI Reporting hub is a secure way for you to report any activity you think goes against the FEI Rules and Regulations.

To the extent permitted by law, and as appropriate, the FEI will handle any report it receives confidentially and discreetly. The FEI may however disclose information on a limited basis when conducting an investigation, when reporting to the ECIU or the relevant bodies or when required to do so under applicable law.”

The Equestrian Community Integrity Unit (ECIU) supports the FEI in the investigation of any potential violation brought to their attention. For the purposes of such review, the ECIU may upon the FEI’s request and approval, conduct specific investigations and collaborate with relevant public authorities.

The role of the ECIU is to perform the following functions:

1. Review and/or investigate (if applicable) any alleged breaches of the FEI Codes of Conduct, FEI Code of Ethics, or any other FEI Rules and Regulations that are referred to the ECIU by the FEI; The ECIU is authorised to appoint third parties to conduct the investigation and/or assist them with conducting the investigation, subject to FEI’s prior approval.
2. May review and/or enquire regarding investigations conducted by the FEI and/or on behalf of the FEI and/or in cooperation with the FEI to ensure that they are reasonable, proportionate, and in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies of the FEI.
3. The ECIU must not disclose any confidential information to third-parties other than persons under appropriate burden of confidentiality and who are required to have the information in order to carry out the discussions regarding the investigation. In particular, the ECIU shall not communicate publicly on any investigation unless agreed by the FEI or required by law to do so.
4. If necessary, propose to the FEI specific expertise that may be needed in support of the investigation.
5. Provide an independent report to the FEI following an ECIU investigation, if requested by the FEI.
6. Report to the FEI President or their designee(s) and in accordance with Article 43.3 of the FEI Statutes if applicable; and
7. Provide a written Report to the FEI General Assembly on the activities of the ECIU.