International Federation for Equestrian Sports

Also known as FEI, Fédération Équestre Internationale, Federation Equestre Internationale

international governing body of equestrian sports

Key facts

Sport: Equestrian
Category: Sports
Jurisdiction: International
Abbreviation: FEI
Founded: 28–30 May 1921 ; 105 years ago ( 1921-05-30 )
Affiliation: International Olympic Committee ASOIF
Affiliation date: 1921, 1983
Headquarters: Lausanne , Switzerland
President: Ingmar De Vos
Vice president s: Jack C. Huang , Mark Samuel
Secretary: Sabrina Ibáñez
Sponsor: Longines

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The International Federation for Equestrian Sports (French: Fédération équestre internationale, FEI) is the international governing body of equestrian sports. The FEI came into being following the Olympic Congress in Lausanne (SUI) in 1921 from May 28 to May 30. Its headquarters are in Lausanne, Switzerland.

The FEI is responsible for drafting and enforcing regulations within the six disciplines under its jurisdiction. Besides regulation, overseeing all international competitions and Championships, overseeing and cooperating with all affiliated national federations, overseeing and educating officials and registering riders and horses are core tasks of the FEI. As an umbrella equestrian organisation, the FEI focuses on promoting equestrian sport, attracting and cooperating with sponsors, media and fans, and representing equestrian sport on various online and offline channels.