In Memoriam: Trond Asmyr (NOR) former FEI Dressage and Para-Equestrian Dressage Director

In Memoriam: Trond Asmyr (NOR), 1954 – 2025, former FEI Dressage and Para-Equestrian Dressage Director

The FEI pays tribute to Trond Asmyr, who sadly passed away on 4 January after a long illness. Norwegian-born Asmyr served as the FEI’s Dressage and Para-Equestrian Dressage Director from June 2009 until May 2016.

During his time at the FEI, he attended the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, two editions of the FEI World Equestrian Games™, multiple FEI World Cup™ Finals, and various FEI Championships. He was pivotal in implementing the recommendations of the Dressage Task Force, created after the 2008 Olympic Games, and initiated key improvements to the FEI Dressage Rules on training techniques.

Before joining the FEI, Trond Asmyr was a highly experienced international Dressage judge and had over 30 years of judging experience on the national circuit in Norway. He had been the Vice President of the Norwegian Equestrian Federation and had served on the Federation’s Board of Directors for more than a decade.

After leaving the FEI, Asmyr resumed international judging and, as Level 3 Dressage Judge, officiated at numerous FEI Events.

“Trond was a highly experienced Dressage expert and we are deeply saddened by his untimely passing,” FEI Secretary General Sabrina Ibáñez said. “He was a passionate and dedicated member of the FEI team, bringing clarity to the sport, implementing complex decisions while remaining professional and fair to everyone. This is a big loss to international Dressage and we express our deepest condolences to Trond’s family, friends and the Norwegian equestrian community.”