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THE F.E.I. (FEDERATION EQUESTRE INTERNATIONALE)
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The F.E.I. (Federation Equestre Internationale) is the international
governing body for equestrian sport. With its offices in
Switzerland, the F.E.I. is responsible for the rules and regulations
that govern international equestrian sport. National Sport
Organizations are represented to the F.E.I. through delegates from each
member country. The Bermuda Equestrian Federation is the Bermudian
representative to the F.E.I.
International level events, such as the Olympics, World Equestrian Games and World Cup Finals are run under rules establish and maintained by the Federation Equestre International. The F.E.I. is responsible for international competition in seven disciplines; the Olympic disciplines of Show Jumping, Dressage and Eventing as well as Endurance Riding, Vaulting, Driving and Reining. National sport organizations (including the Bermuda Equestrian Federation) are responsible for selecting and sending teams to compete at the international level in F.E.I. events. For additional information on the F.E.I., visit www.fei.org The Bermuda Equestrian Federation (B.E.F.) is the national governing body for all equestrian sporting activities in Bermuda. It is recognized as the national equestrian federation of Bermuda by the Federation Equestre Internationale and the Bermuda Olympic Association of which organizations it is a member. Competitions sanctioned by the Bermuda Equestrian Federation are required to abide by both the letter and spirit of the Equestrian Federation Rules. The competitions are also required to provide accredited judges, stewards and course designers. World Equestrian Games The World Equestrian Games, held every four years (between Olympic Games), include competitions by national equestrian teams representing their native country in all seven F.E.I. sanctioned disciplines (show jumping, dressage, eventing, endurance riding, vaulting, driving and reining). The next World Equestrian Games will be held in 2002 in Jerez, Spain. Bermuda has competed in Eventing in 1990, 1994, 1998 and has entered in 2002. In Dressage in 1994 and 1998. Three equestrian disciplines are currently medal sports at the summer Olympic Games. They are Dressage,Show Jumping and Three Day Eventing. Bermuda has been represented in Evening in 1984, 1988, 1992 and 2000 and in Dressage in 1992 and 1996. Paralympics The 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta marked the first occasion that equestrian events were included in the Paralympic games. Disabled riders compete in team and individual dressage competition at the Paralympics, in one of four different divisions. The divisions of competition are based on the disabilities of riders, not on their riding ability. These riders compete in both compulsory and kur (freestyle) tests for medals, with scores counting toward team championships. Paralympic riders do not ship their own horses to events, instead being provided with mounts by the host nation. The riders select mounts from the provided pool and have only a short time to rider and accustom themselves to the horse. World Cup Competition The show jumping and dressage disciplines each hold an annual World Cup competition, rotating between different countries each year. Each country is allocated a certain number of representatives to compete at a World Cup competition on behalf of their country. The number of competitors allowed to represent each country is determined by World Cup organizing committees, based on the international ranking of competitors at international level competitions.
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F.E.I. Code of Conduct |
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| 1. In all equestrian sports the horse must be considered paramount. | |
| 2. The well being of the horse shall take precedence over the demands of all interested parties and commercial concerns. | |
| 3. All handling and veterinary treatment must ensure the health and welfare of the horse.. | |
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The highest standards of nutrition, health, sanitation and safety
shall be encouraged and maintained at all times. |
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During
transportation,
adequate provision must be made for ventilation,
feeding,
watering and maintaining a healthy environment during transportation. |
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| 6. Emphasis should be placed on increasing education and training and equestrian practices and on promoting scientific studies in equine health. | |
| 7. In the interests of the horse, the fitness and competence of the rider shall be regarded as essential. | |
| 8. All riding and training methods should take account of the horse as a living creature and must not include any technique considered by the F.E.I. to be abusive. | |
| 9. National Federations must establish adequate controls in order that all persons and bodies under their jurisdiction respect the welfare of the horse. | |
| 10. The National and International Rules and Regulations in equestrian sport regarding the health and welfare of the horse must be adhered to, not only during National and International events, but also during training: such rules shall be regularly reviewed. | |
