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MINUTES & ANNEXES

London (GBR)

6-10 April 2005

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page COMPOSITION OF THE BUREAU I HONORARY BUREAU MEMBERS II HONORARY DELEGATES III ATTENDANCE LIST IV NFs PRESENT OR REPRESENTED V-IX GUESTS IX-X GENERAL ASSEMBLY 1. ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT 1-2 2. QUORUM 2 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 2004 GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2-3 5. PRESIDENT’S ANNOUNCEMENTS 3 6. ELECTION OF SCRUTINEERS 3 7. APPROVAL OF 2004 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 3 8. ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT 2004 3-4 9. DISCHARGE OF THE BUREAU FOR 2004 4 10. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL CHARGES FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 4 11. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS 4 12. APPROVAL OF BUDGETS 4-5 13. AFFILIATIONS 5 14. SUSPENSION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP 5 15. ELECTIONS 5-6 16. APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS 6-7 17. APPROVAL OF RULES AND REGULATIONS 7 18. STRATEGIC PLANNING MATTERS 7-8 19. COMMERCIAL 8-9 20. SPORTS DEVELOPMENT 9

21. OLYMPIC GAMES 10-12 22. FEI WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES 12 23. JUMPING 12-14 24. DRESSAGE 14 25. EVENTING 14-16 26. DRIVING 16-17 27. ENDURANCE 17-18 28. VAULTING 18 29. PONY RIDERS 18-19 30. CHILDREN 19 31. REINING 19 32. PARA EQUESTRIAN 19-20 33. VETERINARY MATTERS 20-22 34. WELFARE OF THE HORSE 22 35. MEDICAL MATTERS – COMPETITORS 22 36. LEGAL MATTERS 22-23 37. ETHICS 23 38. PUBLIC AND MEDIA RELATIONS 23-24 39. ITEMS RAISED BY NFs (Statutes Art. 012.1) 24 40. FEI CHAMPIONSHIPS 24-25 41. GENERAL ASSEMBLY 25 42. MISCELLANEOUS 25

ANNEX I Financial Charges for the Year 2006 26-28

ANNEX II FEI Consolidated Revised Operating Budget 2005-2006 29

ANNEX III Statutes and Task Force’s Suggestions 30

ANNEX IV Jumping Committee Report 31-32

ANNEX V FEI International Jumping Owners Club Statutes 33-36

ANNEX VI CSI Invitation System 37-38

ANNEX VII FEI World Cup Jumping Report 39

ANNEX VIII Samsung Nations Cup Report 40

ANNEX IX Dressage Committee Report 41

ANNEX X Guidelines for Judges – FEI Freestyle Tests Dressage 42-45

ANNEX XI FEI World Cup Dressage Report 46

ANNEX XII Eventing Committee Report 47-49

ANNEX XIII Driving Committee Report 50-51

ANNEX XIV FEI World Cup Driving Report 52

ANNEX XV Endurance Committee Report 53-54

ANNEX XVI Guidelines for Judges FEI Freestyle Tests Vaulting 55-59

ANNEX XVII Clarifications to the Vaulting Rules 60-63

ANNEX XVIII Pony Committee Report 64

ANNEX XIX Children’s Committee Report 65-66

ANNNEX XX Reining Committee Report 67

ANNEX XXI Veterinary Committee Report 68-70

ANNEX XXII Judicial Committee Report 71-72

ANNEX XXIII Forum – Task Force and Strategic Plan 2006-2010 73-105

ANNEX XXIV Development Workshop 106-111

ANNEX XXV Bureau Meeting with Regional Groups 112-123

ANNEX XXVI Minutes / Report of Regional Groups 124-145

ANNEX XXVII List of Abbreviations 146

- I - COMPOSITION OF THE BUREAU, as per 1 May 2005 HRH The Infanta Doña Pilar de Borbón (ESP) President Mr Freddy Serpieri (GRE) 1st Vice President (Group I) Mr Leopoldo Palacios Jugo (VEN) 2nd Vice President Mr Guilherme de Moraes Sarmento (BRA) Treasurer Dr Douk-Kee Ahn (KOR) Member (Group VIII) Mr Shael Bin Khalifa Al Kuwari (QAT) Member (Group VII) Mr Simon Brooks-Ward (GBR) Member (Strategic Planning) Mr Sven Holmberg (SWE) Member (Jumping) Mr Ernst Holtz (RSA) Member (Group IX) Mrs Katharine E. Jackson (USA) Member (Group IV) Prof Leo B. Jeffcott (GBR) Member (Veterinary) Mr Ken Lalo (ISR) Member (Judicial) Dr Alexandr Machkevitch (KAZ) Member (Group III) Dr Pablo Tomas Mayorga (ARG) Member (Group VI) Mr Richard C.V. Nicoll (USA) Member (Driving) Mrs Diana Maria Ramos Baez Member (Group V) Mr Wayne Roycroft (AUS) Member (Eventing) Mr Frank H. Schreve (NED) Member (Group II) Dr Hallvard Sommerseth (NOR) Member (Endurance) Mrs Mariette Withages (BEL) Member (Dressage)

- II - HONORARY BUREAU MEMBERS as per 1 May 2005 Honorary Presidents H.R.H. The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Great Britain

H.R.H. The Princess Royal, GCVO Great Britain

Honorary Vice Presidents Mr Pedro O. Mayorga Argentina

Count Dieter Landsberg Velen Germany

Prof Vittorio de Sanctis Italy

Dr Noel Vanososte Venezuela

Mr Tsunekazu Takeda Japan

Honorary Members of the Bureau Mr Fritz O. Widmer Switzerland

Mr Jaap Rijks Netherlands

General Manuel Rodriguez Velis Chile

General Saad Khalifa Egypt

Mr Nicholas D. Williams Great Britain

Mr Wolfgang Niggli Switzerland

Mr William C. Steinkraus United States of America

Mr José Alvarez de Bohorques Spain

The Right Hon. The Lord Carew Ireland

Mr Loic-Jean Le Masne de Chermont France

HRH Prince Faisal ibn Abdullah Mohammed Al Saud Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Mr Eric Lette Sweden

Ms Jane Forbes Clark United States of America

Mr Jack D. Pemberton Canada

Mr Olaf Petersen Germany

- III - HONORARY DELEGATES

Lt. Col. Charles M. Adderley 1971 Great Britain

Mr José Alvarez De Bohorques 1987 Spain

Mr Larbi Ben Asissa Kanabi 1990 Morocco

Mr Rashid Bin Ali Al Riyami 2001 Oman

Mr Yahia Bouabid 1986 Algeria

Mr William Brodnax 1993 Virgin Islands

Mr Sandor Butor 1981 Hungary

Mr Wladyslaw Byszewski 1992 Poland

The Right Hon. The Lord Carew 1994 Ireland

Gen. Carlos Delia 1994 Argentina

Mrs Anita Detry 1989 Guatemala

Mr Shozo Hara 1997 Japan

Dr Hanfried Haring 2001 Germany

Dr Bo Helander 1995 Sweden

Gen. Saad Khalifa 1981 Egypt

Count Dieter Landsberg-Velen 1995 Germany

Mr Dumitru Nedela 1984 Rumania

Mr Wolfgang Niggli 2000 Switzerland

Mr Frank O'Reilly 1978 Ireland

Mr Michael Petris 1999 Cyprus

Mr Jaap Rijks 1986 Netherlands

Gen. Manuel Rodriguez Velis 2002 Chile

Mr Ulf Rosengren 1996 Sweden

Prof Vittorio de Sanctis 1994 Italy

Mr Freddy Serpieri 2004 Greece

Mr William Steinkraus 1994 United States of America

Mr Tsunekazu Takeda 1998 Japan

Dr Noel Vanososte 1995 Venezuela

Mr Georges Wagner 1992 Luxemburg

- IV - ATTENDANCE LIST BUREAU HRH The Infanta Doña Pilar de Borbón President

Mr Freddy Serpieri 1st Vice President

Mr Leopoldo Palacios J. 2nd Vice President

Mr Guilherme Sarmento Treasurer

Dr Douk-Kee Ahn Member

Dr Hanfried Haring Member

Mrs Katharine E. Jackson Member

Prof. Leo B. Jeffcott Member

Mr Ken Lalo Member

Dr Alexandr Machkevitch Member

Dr Pablo Tomas Mayorga Member

Mr Richard C.V. Nicoll Member

Mr Olaf Petersen Member

Mr Wayne Roycroft Member

Mr Frank H. Schreve Member

Dr Hallward Sommerseth Member

Mrs Mariette Withages Member

Dr Bo Helander Secretary General EXCUSED Mr Shael Bin Khalifa Al Kuwari Member

Mr Ernst Holtz Member

HONORARY BUREAU MEMBERS

The Right Hon. The Lord Carew

Mr Loïc-Jean Le Masne de Chermont

Gen. Manuel Rodriguez-Velis

Mr Tsunekazu Takeda

Dr Noel Vanososte

CHAIRMEN OF SPECIAL DISCIPLINE COMMITTEES Mr Frank Costantini, Reining

Dr Yolanda Matallana Triviño, Children

Mr Jean-Michael Pinel, Vaulting

Mr Ferdi Wassermeyer, Pony Riders

- V - NFs PRESENT OR REPRESENTED

ALGERIA Nadir Bouzenad Yousef Hamadache ANTIGUA Solveig Nitschmann Norma Prudhon ARMENIA Hayrapet Hayrapetyan Norayr Stepanyan ARGENTINA Dr Gerardo Werthein AUSTRALIA Russel Withers Franz Venhaus AUSTRIA Proxy Germany AZERBAIDJAN Anna Mazurenko Isa Najafov BAHRAIN Khalid Bin Abdullah Al Khalifa BARBADOS Alison Elliot BELGIUM Jacky Buchmann Ingmar De Vos BERMUDA Michael Cherry Paul Pereech BOTSWANA Proxy Kenya BRAZIL Paulo Sergio Tavares Parreiras Roberto Senna BULGARIA Todor Gergov Kroum Rachkov CANADA Don Adams François Ferland CAYMAN ISLANDS Mary Mc Taccart Amanda Maffessanti COSTA RICA Hannia De Wolf Lourdes Fernandez de Miranda COLOMBIA Proxy Dominican Republic CROATIA Proxy Hungary CYPRUS Georges Kyrris CZECH REPUBLIC Proxy Slovakia

- VI - DENMARK Ulf Helgstrand Britta Riis DOMINICAN REPUBLIC José Manuel Ramos Baez Diana Maria Ramos Baez EGYPT Samy Negm El Din EL SALVADOR Bernardo Lopez Davidson Elaine Zander ESTONIA Siim Nommosa Heiti Häal FINLAND Tapani Peltonen Fred Sundwall FRANCE Dominique Faye François Lucas Xavier Mayaud GEORGIA Tengiz Abuladze Vano Kurua GERMANY Sönke Lauterbach Breido Graf zu Rantzau GREAT BRITAIN Philip Billington Andrew Finding GREECE George Frangogiannis HAITI Paula Coles Acedius Saint-Luis HONG KONG Pui Tat Tang HUNGARY Karoly Fugly INDIA VG Patankar Satender Salanki IRAN Mehdi Nikooee IRELAND Avril Doyle Daniel Butler ISRAEL Anat Kirschner Heinz Wolff ITALY Marco Danese Cesare Croce JAMAICA Chatherine Delisser Betty Wates JAPAN Masao Komai Hideyuki Tsuji June Yoneyama

- VII - JORDAN HRH Princess Haya Hussein Ghalia Nooreddin KAZAKHSTAN Sergey Buikevich Yuriy Romanov KENYA Margaret Gray David Gray KOREA Il Hong Kim KYRGYZSTAN Sadyr Mamitov Manas Sultanov LATVIA Agris Blaus Edgars Treibergs LEBANON Ghazi Yehia LIECHTENSTEIN Proxy Italia MALAWI Mary Binks MALAYSIA Lau Choo Seng Mou Soon Yap MALTA Pierre De Backer Ronald Gaerty MEXICO Margarita Van der Graaf MOLDOVA Proxy Romania MOROCCO Abdelaziz Barakat Badre Fakir NAMIBIA Proxy South Africa NETHERLANDS Patricia Bakker Martin Van den Heuvel George L. De Jong NETHERLANDS ANTILLES Daddy Stibbe Ruperto M. Torres NEW ZEALAND Justin Kidd Kevin Hansen NORWAY Kjell Myhre PALESTINE Hassan Bazlamit Nancy Zeitlin PANAMA Rebecca Matalon Gabriela Mizrachi POLAND Marcin Szczypiorski Marek Zaleski

- VIII - PORTUGAL Paulo Branco Manuel Bandeira de Melo PUERTO RICO Hector M. Gandia Jorge Perez QATAR Hamad Bin Ali Al Thani ROMANIA Alexandru Iavorovski RUSSIA Elena Petushkova Gennadyi Sleznev Vladimir Tuganov SAN MARINO Sergio Michelotti SAUDI ARABIA Nawaf Bin Nasser Al Anbar SERBIA & MONTENEGRO Dragan Gardasevic SINGAPORE Ho Nai Yue SLOVAKIA Robert Fekar Silvia Fekarovia SPAIN Alejandro Landaluce Javier Revuelta SOUTH AFRICA Jimmy Dewar SWAZILAND Proxy Malawi SWEDEN Sven Tolling Tomas Torgersen SWITZERLAND Alain Guillet Charles Barrelet SYRIA Samir Darwich CHINESE TAPEI Jack Huang THAILAND Krisana Boonpongsa Kurt Hug TUNISIA Ahmed Bin Younis Bedoui TURKEY Neylan Etiman Armagan Ozgorkey UKRAINE Aleksandr Onishchenko Mikhail Parkhomchuk UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Hussain Al Hammadi Neil Abrahams

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Sherry Frank John Long James Wolf UZBEKISTAN Sarvar Faiziev Shukhrat Rasulov VIRGIN ISLANDS Regine Fitzner Chester Hryniewicz ZAMBIA Proxy Kenya ZIMBABWE Proxy South Africa

GUESTS Susan Jane ANSTEY IAEJ Ronald ARCULLI BOCOG Alex ATOCK ILPH Eric BASSOT FIHB Jacobs BOND 2010 FEI WEG bid HRH PRINCESS BENEDIKTE WBFSH Rune BORG SPC Carlo BOZZO CH-EU-S 2005 Antonio BRAVO Heritage Bank Wei CHANG BOCOG David DISTLER Task Force Winfried ENGELBRECHT-BRESGES BOCOG Manluo FANG BOCOG Timothy FOK BOCOG Michael GOBB 2010 FEI WEG bid Andrew GRIFFITH Development Officer Eventing Wen HAN BOCOG Andrew HIGGINS ILPH Robert HINKLE 2010 FEI WEG bid Patrick HO BOCOG Sven HOLMBERG Task Force David HUNT IDTC Tatiana ILINA Philip JENNINGS MPBtv Nicolas KARIDIS ATHOC Frank KEMPERMAN 2006 FEI WEG Ann KERN-GODAL IPC Jan-Willem KÖRNER IEOA Wenbin LIU BOCOG Susan MACKEN FEI Development Tutor Alastair MARTIN-BIRD MPBtv

- X - Cayetano MARTINEZ DE IRUJO IJRC Bernard MAUREL 2010 FEI WEG bid Kam MING FOK BOCOG Tu MINGDE BOCOG Lucia MONTANARELLA CH-EU-S 2005 Michael MRONZ 2006 FEI WEG Giacomo MUCCIOLI CH-EU-S 2005 Gerry MULLINS FEI Develop. Work-Group Chairman John NICHOLSON WEG 2010 bid Eleonora OTTAVIANI IJRC Margit OTTO-CREPIN IDRC Galina PASHKOVA Helen ROMBACH-SCHWARTZ WEG 2006 John SMALES ILPH Jonquil SOLT IPC Jorge SOUSA MELO Heritage Bank Gerrit-Jan SWINKELS IEOA Annie TAM BOCOG Don TREADWAY AQHA Tony TYLER ILPH Anne VAN NESTE D'IETEREN IPC Wolf VON BUCHHOLTZ 2006 FEI WEG Dan WALL NRHA Bin WANG BOCOG Ulf WILKEN IPC Peter WYLDE Task Force Shu'an YANG BOCOG

International Press

Jenny MACARTHUR Tatiana MOLCHANOVA Yolanda CARSLAW Abigail BUTCHER Alan SMITH Geneviève MURPHY Jean-Yves CAMENEN Bakar GACHECHILADZE Gillian NEWSUM Pamela YOUNG Melvin COX Shabbir I. HUSAIN Beany MCLEAN Julia LONGLAND Gabriele MOHRMANN POCHHAMMER Rosalind TUNNICLIFFE Alison ABRAHAMS

MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY London (GBR), 9-10 April 2005 Page 1

1. ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT

“It is my pleasure to warmly welcome you, Delegates of the National Federations and guests of the FEI and the British Equestrian Federation. The record number of Federations participating in this Assembly demonstrates better than any statistics the vitality of equestrian sport on all continents. Before we begin the 2005 General Assembly proceedings, I would like to thank once more the Argentinean Equestrian Federation for their hospitality in hosting the November 2004 Bureau Meeting in Buenos Aires.

This is the first time since 1986 that the city of London hosts the FEI General Assembly, and I would like to thank the President of the British Equestrian Federation, Philip Billington, and his team who have worked so hard to organise the 22 meetings of the week and help us work in a serene and fruitful atmosphere.

Athens welcomed the Olympic Games with professionalism and grace. Equestrian sports were blessed with state of the art facilities much beyond any of our dreams or requirements. ATHOC and the thousand Greek volunteers must be congratulated on what they accomplished at Markopoulo.

Over these last years, the FEI has made tremendous efforts to reinforce its visibility within the Olympic Movement. We have been present at all conventions organised by the IOC, the General Association of International Sports Federations, the Association of the Olympic Summer Sports Federations, the Sport Accord and a number of other meetings. We have been able to develop a network of friends among the IOC members, in order to defend our position as an Olympic sport.

Despite the overall success of the Olympic Games and the unforgettable Greek hospitality, equestrian sport went through several successive ordeals, the worst of which were the positive medication cases revealed a few weeks after the Games. The FEI will fight with all its energy to ensure a clean and fair sport and to protect the horse. Like a number of international federations before us, we have come to realise that our procedures were no longer appropriate in the fight against doping. I would like to praise the Task Force for their efforts in analysing the extremely complex situation our sport is facing at the moment and for their serious report which was presented to you at the Forum. We were all unhappy with the length of the procedure in the Olympic and other prominent cases in 2004, but are confident that we now have a solid basis on which to put in place effective tools for a quicker resolution of positive medication cases.

We ask you to welcome with an open mind the new Strategic Plan. I would like to thank the more than 50 persons from twenty National Federations who worked for half a year to elaborate the Strategic Plan which is a vital step for the future of our sport. If you agree on the basic principles presented to you at the Forum, I am confident you will approve that we start working on the implementation of the main elements of the Strategic Plan.

Over the last few years, the FEI has made significant efforts in the field of sports development and we are extremely satisfied with the newly introduced Coaching

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page COMPOSITION OF THE BUREAU I HONORARY BUREAU MEMBERS II HONORARY DELEGATES III ATTENDANCE LIST IV NFs PRESENT OR REPRESENTED V-IX GUESTS IX-X GENERAL ASSEMBLY 1. ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT 1-2 2. QUORUM 2 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 2004 GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2-3 5. PRESIDENT’S ANNOUNCEMENTS 3 6. ELECTION OF SCRUTINEERS 3 7. APPROVAL OF 2004 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 3 8. ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT 2004 3-4 9. DISCHARGE OF THE BUREAU FOR 2004 4 10. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL CHARGES FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 4 11. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS 4 12. APPROVAL OF BUDGETS 4-5 13. AFFILIATIONS 5 14. SUSPENSION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP 5 15. ELECTIONS 5-6 16. APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS 6-7 17. APPROVAL OF RULES AND REGULATIONS 7 18. STRATEGIC PLANNING MATTERS 7-8 19. COMMERCIAL 8-9 20. SPORTS DEVELOPMENT 9

21. OLYMPIC GAMES 10-12 22. FEI WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES 12 23. JUMPING 12-14 24. DRESSAGE 14 25. EVENTING 14-16 26. DRIVING 16-17 27. ENDURANCE 17-18 28. VAULTING 18 29. PONY RIDERS 18-19 30. CHILDREN 19 31. REINING 19 32. PARA EQUESTRIAN 19-20 33. VETERINARY MATTERS 20-22 34. WELFARE OF THE HORSE 22 35. MEDICAL MATTERS – COMPETITORS 22 36. LEGAL MATTERS 22-23 37. ETHICS 23 38. PUBLIC AND MEDIA RELATIONS 23-24 39. ITEMS RAISED BY NFs (Statutes Art. 012.1) 24 40. FEI CHAMPIONSHIPS 24-25 41. GENERAL ASSEMBLY 25 42. MISCELLANEOUS 25

ANNEX I Financial Charges for the Year 2006 26-28

ANNEX II FEI Consolidated Revised Operating Budget 2005-2006 29

ANNEX III Statutes and Task Force’s Suggestions 30

ANNEX IV Jumping Committee Report 31-32

ANNEX V FEI International Jumping Owners Club Statutes 33-36

ANNEX VI CSI Invitation System 37-38

ANNEX VII FEI World Cup Jumping Report 39

ANNEX VIII Samsung Nations Cup Report 40

ANNEX IX Dressage Committee Report 41

ANNEX X Guidelines for Judges – FEI Freestyle Tests Dressage 42-45

ANNEX XI FEI World Cup Dressage Report 46

ANNEX XII Eventing Committee Report 47-49

ANNEX XIII Driving Committee Report 50-51

ANNEX XIV FEI World Cup Driving Report 52

ANNEX XV Endurance Committee Report 53-54

ANNEX XVI Guidelines for Judges FEI Freestyle Tests Vaulting 55-59

ANNEX XVII Clarifications to the Vaulting Rules 60-63

ANNEX XVIII Pony Committee Report 64

ANNEX XIX Children’s Committee Report 65-66

ANNNEX XX Reining Committee Report 67

ANNEX XXI Veterinary Committee Report 68-70

ANNEX XXII Judicial Committee Report 71-72

ANNEX XXIII Forum – Task Force and Strategic Plan 2006-2010 73-105

ANNEX XXIV Development Workshop 106-111

ANNEX XXV Bureau Meeting with Regional Groups 112-123

ANNEX XXVI Minutes / Report of Regional Groups 124-145

ANNEX XXVII List of Abbreviations 146

- I - COMPOSITION OF THE BUREAU, as per 1 May 2005 HRH The Infanta Doña Pilar de Borbón (ESP) President Mr Freddy Serpieri (GRE) 1st Vice President (Group I) Mr Leopoldo Palacios Jugo (VEN) 2nd Vice President Mr Guilherme de Moraes Sarmento (BRA) Treasurer Dr Douk-Kee Ahn (KOR) Member (Group VIII) Mr Shael Bin Khalifa Al Kuwari (QAT) Member (Group VII) Mr Simon Brooks-Ward (GBR) Member (Strategic Planning) Mr Sven Holmberg (SWE) Member (Jumping) Mr Ernst Holtz (RSA) Member (Group IX) Mrs Katharine E. Jackson (USA) Member (Group IV) Prof Leo B. Jeffcott (GBR) Member (Veterinary) Mr Ken Lalo (ISR) Member (Judicial) Dr Alexandr Machkevitch (KAZ) Member (Group III) Dr Pablo Tomas Mayorga (ARG) Member (Group VI) Mr Richard C.V. Nicoll (USA) Member (Driving) Mrs Diana Maria Ramos Baez Member (Group V) Mr Wayne Roycroft (AUS) Member (Eventing) Mr Frank H. Schreve (NED) Member (Group II) Dr Hallvard Sommerseth (NOR) Member (Endurance) Mrs Mariette Withages (BEL) Member (Dressage)

- II - HONORARY BUREAU MEMBERS as per 1 May 2005 Honorary Presidents H.R.H. The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Great Britain

H.R.H. The Princess Royal, GCVO Great Britain

Honorary Vice Presidents Mr Pedro O. Mayorga Argentina

Count Dieter Landsberg Velen Germany

Prof Vittorio de Sanctis Italy

Dr Noel Vanososte Venezuela

Mr Tsunekazu Takeda Japan

Honorary Members of the Bureau Mr Fritz O. Widmer Switzerland

Mr Jaap Rijks Netherlands

General Manuel Rodriguez Velis Chile

General Saad Khalifa Egypt

Mr Nicholas D. Williams Great Britain

Mr Wolfgang Niggli Switzerland

Mr William C. Steinkraus United States of America

Mr José Alvarez de Bohorques Spain

The Right Hon. The Lord Carew Ireland

Mr Loic-Jean Le Masne de Chermont France

HRH Prince Faisal ibn Abdullah Mohammed Al Saud Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Mr Eric Lette Sweden

Ms Jane Forbes Clark United States of America

Mr Jack D. Pemberton Canada

Mr Olaf Petersen Germany

- III - HONORARY DELEGATES

Lt. Col. Charles M. Adderley 1971 Great Britain

Mr José Alvarez De Bohorques 1987 Spain

Mr Larbi Ben Asissa Kanabi 1990 Morocco

Mr Rashid Bin Ali Al Riyami 2001 Oman

Mr Yahia Bouabid 1986 Algeria

Mr William Brodnax 1993 Virgin Islands

Mr Sandor Butor 1981 Hungary

Mr Wladyslaw Byszewski 1992 Poland

The Right Hon. The Lord Carew 1994 Ireland

Gen. Carlos Delia 1994 Argentina

Mrs Anita Detry 1989 Guatemala

Mr Shozo Hara 1997 Japan

Dr Hanfried Haring 2001 Germany

Dr Bo Helander 1995 Sweden

Gen. Saad Khalifa 1981 Egypt

Count Dieter Landsberg-Velen 1995 Germany

Mr Dumitru Nedela 1984 Rumania

Mr Wolfgang Niggli 2000 Switzerland

Mr Frank O'Reilly 1978 Ireland

Mr Michael Petris 1999 Cyprus

Mr Jaap Rijks 1986 Netherlands

Gen. Manuel Rodriguez Velis 2002 Chile

Mr Ulf Rosengren 1996 Sweden

Prof Vittorio de Sanctis 1994 Italy

Mr Freddy Serpieri 2004 Greece

Mr William Steinkraus 1994 United States of America

Mr Tsunekazu Takeda 1998 Japan

Dr Noel Vanososte 1995 Venezuela

Mr Georges Wagner 1992 Luxemburg

- IV - ATTENDANCE LIST BUREAU HRH The Infanta Doña Pilar de Borbón President

Mr Freddy Serpieri 1st Vice President

Mr Leopoldo Palacios J. 2nd Vice President

Mr Guilherme Sarmento Treasurer

Dr Douk-Kee Ahn Member

Dr Hanfried Haring Member

Mrs Katharine E. Jackson Member

Prof. Leo B. Jeffcott Member

Mr Ken Lalo Member

Dr Alexandr Machkevitch Member

Dr Pablo Tomas Mayorga Member

Mr Richard C.V. Nicoll Member

Mr Olaf Petersen Member

Mr Wayne Roycroft Member

Mr Frank H. Schreve Member

Dr Hallward Sommerseth Member

Mrs Mariette Withages Member

Dr Bo Helander Secretary General EXCUSED Mr Shael Bin Khalifa Al Kuwari Member

Mr Ernst Holtz Member

HONORARY BUREAU MEMBERS

The Right Hon. The Lord Carew

Mr Loïc-Jean Le Masne de Chermont

Gen. Manuel Rodriguez-Velis

Mr Tsunekazu Takeda

Dr Noel Vanososte

CHAIRMEN OF SPECIAL DISCIPLINE COMMITTEES Mr Frank Costantini, Reining

Dr Yolanda Matallana Triviño, Children

Mr Jean-Michael Pinel, Vaulting

Mr Ferdi Wassermeyer, Pony Riders

- V - NFs PRESENT OR REPRESENTED

ALGERIA Nadir Bouzenad Yousef Hamadache ANTIGUA Solveig Nitschmann Norma Prudhon ARMENIA Hayrapet Hayrapetyan Norayr Stepanyan ARGENTINA Dr Gerardo Werthein AUSTRALIA Russel Withers Franz Venhaus AUSTRIA Proxy Germany AZERBAIDJAN Anna Mazurenko Isa Najafov BAHRAIN Khalid Bin Abdullah Al Khalifa BARBADOS Alison Elliot BELGIUM Jacky Buchmann Ingmar De Vos BERMUDA Michael Cherry Paul Pereech BOTSWANA Proxy Kenya BRAZIL Paulo Sergio Tavares Parreiras Roberto Senna BULGARIA Todor Gergov Kroum Rachkov CANADA Don Adams François Ferland CAYMAN ISLANDS Mary Mc Taccart Amanda Maffessanti COSTA RICA Hannia De Wolf Lourdes Fernandez de Miranda COLOMBIA Proxy Dominican Republic CROATIA Proxy Hungary CYPRUS Georges Kyrris CZECH REPUBLIC Proxy Slovakia

- VI - DENMARK Ulf Helgstrand Britta Riis DOMINICAN REPUBLIC José Manuel Ramos Baez Diana Maria Ramos Baez EGYPT Samy Negm El Din EL SALVADOR Bernardo Lopez Davidson Elaine Zander ESTONIA Siim Nommosa Heiti Häal FINLAND Tapani Peltonen Fred Sundwall FRANCE Dominique Faye François Lucas Xavier Mayaud GEORGIA Tengiz Abuladze Vano Kurua GERMANY Sönke Lauterbach Breido Graf zu Rantzau GREAT BRITAIN Philip Billington Andrew Finding GREECE George Frangogiannis HAITI Paula Coles Acedius Saint-Luis HONG KONG Pui Tat Tang HUNGARY Karoly Fugly INDIA VG Patankar Satender Salanki IRAN Mehdi Nikooee IRELAND Avril Doyle Daniel Butler ISRAEL Anat Kirschner Heinz Wolff ITALY Marco Danese Cesare Croce JAMAICA Chatherine Delisser Betty Wates JAPAN Masao Komai Hideyuki Tsuji June Yoneyama

- VII - JORDAN HRH Princess Haya Hussein Ghalia Nooreddin KAZAKHSTAN Sergey Buikevich Yuriy Romanov KENYA Margaret Gray David Gray KOREA Il Hong Kim KYRGYZSTAN Sadyr Mamitov Manas Sultanov LATVIA Agris Blaus Edgars Treibergs LEBANON Ghazi Yehia LIECHTENSTEIN Proxy Italia MALAWI Mary Binks MALAYSIA Lau Choo Seng Mou Soon Yap MALTA Pierre De Backer Ronald Gaerty MEXICO Margarita Van der Graaf MOLDOVA Proxy Romania MOROCCO Abdelaziz Barakat Badre Fakir NAMIBIA Proxy South Africa NETHERLANDS Patricia Bakker Martin Van den Heuvel George L. De Jong NETHERLANDS ANTILLES Daddy Stibbe Ruperto M. Torres NEW ZEALAND Justin Kidd Kevin Hansen NORWAY Kjell Myhre PALESTINE Hassan Bazlamit Nancy Zeitlin PANAMA Rebecca Matalon Gabriela Mizrachi POLAND Marcin Szczypiorski Marek Zaleski

- VIII - PORTUGAL Paulo Branco Manuel Bandeira de Melo PUERTO RICO Hector M. Gandia Jorge Perez QATAR Hamad Bin Ali Al Thani ROMANIA Alexandru Iavorovski RUSSIA Elena Petushkova Gennadyi Sleznev Vladimir Tuganov SAN MARINO Sergio Michelotti SAUDI ARABIA Nawaf Bin Nasser Al Anbar SERBIA & MONTENEGRO Dragan Gardasevic SINGAPORE Ho Nai Yue SLOVAKIA Robert Fekar Silvia Fekarovia SPAIN Alejandro Landaluce Javier Revuelta SOUTH AFRICA Jimmy Dewar SWAZILAND Proxy Malawi SWEDEN Sven Tolling Tomas Torgersen SWITZERLAND Alain Guillet Charles Barrelet SYRIA Samir Darwich CHINESE TAPEI Jack Huang THAILAND Krisana Boonpongsa Kurt Hug TUNISIA Ahmed Bin Younis Bedoui TURKEY Neylan Etiman Armagan Ozgorkey UKRAINE Aleksandr Onishchenko Mikhail Parkhomchuk UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Hussain Al Hammadi Neil Abrahams

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Sherry Frank John Long James Wolf UZBEKISTAN Sarvar Faiziev Shukhrat Rasulov VIRGIN ISLANDS Regine Fitzner Chester Hryniewicz ZAMBIA Proxy Kenya ZIMBABWE Proxy South Africa

GUESTS Susan Jane ANSTEY IAEJ Ronald ARCULLI BOCOG Alex ATOCK ILPH Eric BASSOT FIHB Jacobs BOND 2010 FEI WEG bid HRH PRINCESS BENEDIKTE WBFSH Rune BORG SPC Carlo BOZZO CH-EU-S 2005 Antonio BRAVO Heritage Bank Wei CHANG BOCOG David DISTLER Task Force Winfried ENGELBRECHT-BRESGES BOCOG Manluo FANG BOCOG Timothy FOK BOCOG Michael GOBB 2010 FEI WEG bid Andrew GRIFFITH Development Officer Eventing Wen HAN BOCOG Andrew HIGGINS ILPH Robert HINKLE 2010 FEI WEG bid Patrick HO BOCOG Sven HOLMBERG Task Force David HUNT IDTC Tatiana ILINA Philip JENNINGS MPBtv Nicolas KARIDIS ATHOC Frank KEMPERMAN 2006 FEI WEG Ann KERN-GODAL IPC Jan-Willem KÖRNER IEOA Wenbin LIU BOCOG Susan MACKEN FEI Development Tutor Alastair MARTIN-BIRD MPBtv

- X - Cayetano MARTINEZ DE IRUJO IJRC Bernard MAUREL 2010 FEI WEG bid Kam MING FOK BOCOG Tu MINGDE BOCOG Lucia MONTANARELLA CH-EU-S 2005 Michael MRONZ 2006 FEI WEG Giacomo MUCCIOLI CH-EU-S 2005 Gerry MULLINS FEI Develop. Work-Group Chairman John NICHOLSON WEG 2010 bid Eleonora OTTAVIANI IJRC Margit OTTO-CREPIN IDRC Galina PASHKOVA Helen ROMBACH-SCHWARTZ WEG 2006 John SMALES ILPH Jonquil SOLT IPC Jorge SOUSA MELO Heritage Bank Gerrit-Jan SWINKELS IEOA Annie TAM BOCOG Don TREADWAY AQHA Tony TYLER ILPH Anne VAN NESTE D'IETEREN IPC Wolf VON BUCHHOLTZ 2006 FEI WEG Dan WALL NRHA Bin WANG BOCOG Ulf WILKEN IPC Peter WYLDE Task Force Shu'an YANG BOCOG

International Press

Jenny MACARTHUR Tatiana MOLCHANOVA Yolanda CARSLAW Abigail BUTCHER Alan SMITH Geneviève MURPHY Jean-Yves CAMENEN Bakar GACHECHILADZE Gillian NEWSUM Pamela YOUNG Melvin COX Shabbir I. HUSAIN Beany MCLEAN Julia LONGLAND Gabriele MOHRMANN POCHHAMMER Rosalind TUNNICLIFFE Alison ABRAHAMS


System which is proving an invaluable asset for National Federations. The huge interest in the development workshop held this morning shows once more how essential this kind of gathering is.

And before I conclude let us pause and remember some of the dear friends who passed away since our last convention.

We lost several eminent champions and horsemen among whom:

Hans von Blixen-Finecke (SWE), individual and team Olympic Champion at the 1952 Helsinki Games, Michel Roche a member of the French Gold medal team Jumping at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, British Show jumping rider Major Ronnie Dallas, Swiss driver Georg Meisterhans, successful Irish rider and trainer, Paul Darragh and Canadian show jumping talent Matthew Mulligan who tragically died at the age of 25 years.

International Swedish Show Jumping Judge Sven Knoch, British Eventing Official International Judge and Chef d’equipe Isabel Reid (GBR), and Austrian Steward General Rudolf Rautschka (AUT).

We have also lost two Committee members, Jean Zlatiev, eminent member of the Judicial Committee and Jonas Borup (FIN), President of the Equestrian Federation of Finland and member of the Finance Committee.

May they rest in peace.”

2. QUORUM

The Quorum (i.e. 64 NFs) was attained. It was recorded that in total 90 NFs were represented, of which 79 were by delegates and 11 by proxy.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 2004 GENERAL ASSEMBLY

The minutes of the 2004 General Assembly held in Paris (FRA) on 20-21 April were approved, including an addition to item 25.2 of the French version of the Minutes in the form of a “Secretariat Note” which had been erroneously omitted.

Secretariat Note: Mr Mehdi Nikooe, listed under “NFs Present or Represented - IRI”, was not a Delegate of IRI NF.

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The SUI NF Delegate referred to the delayed reception of some of the General Assembly documents.

The Secretary General, on behalf of the Secretariat, expressed apologies for this inconvenience caused by technical problems which had arisen at a difficult time.

The SUI NF Delegate requested that the FEI in future rigorously respect the statutory deadline of four weeks before the GA for sending the documents to the NFs.


The General Assembly then approved the Agenda, including the following modifications to the order: a) item 33 (Veterinary matters) would be dealt with before the end of the first day; b) item 19 (Commercial) would be dealt with during the second day; c) the approval of modifications to the FEI Statutes resulting from the recommendations of the Task Force on Doping and Medication Policy would be dealt with under item 15 (Elections), prior to the elections; d) issues arising out of the Task Force presentation in the Forum would be included under item 17 (Approval of Rules and Regulations); and e) the request for three riders on a team at Olympic Dressage competitions would be dealt with under item 21 (Olympic Games). The General Assembly agreed that all decisions it would take during this session would be valid notwithstanding the fact that some of the documents may have been received later than the statutory deadline by the NFs.

5. PRESIDENT’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

No announcements were made.

6. ELECTION OF SCRUTINEERS

The General Assembly approved the Bureau’s proposal to appoint as scrutineers Mr Jacky Buchmann (BEL), Mr Marco Danese (ITA) and Mr Sonke Lauterbach (GER).

7. APPROVAL OF FEI 2004 ANNUAL REPORT

The General Assembly approved the 2004 Annual Report.

8. ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT 2004

8.1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE TREASURER'S REPORT

The Treasurer outlined the highlights of the financial year 2004. He referred to the detailed information that was available in the Auditor's Report and pointed out some highlights such as the increase of revenues, mainly due to the increased IOC contribution from the Athens Olympic Games and higher Organising Dues, as well as the fact that Operating Funds (reserves) stood at an all-time high of CHF 10’083’000.

Referring to the remarkable increase of international events between 1995 and 2004, the Treasurer stated that this positive evolution had a price requiring more staff, office space and computer technology to carry out the tasks assigned to the FEI Secretariat.

The General Assembly acknowledged the Treasurer's Report and approved the allocation of CHF 512’726 to the Operating Fund for 2004.


8.2. APPROVAL OF THE ACCOUNTS AND AUDITOR'S REPORT The General Assembly unanimously approved the financial accounts for the

year 2004 and the Auditor's Report therein as presented.

9. DISCHARGE OF THE BUREAU FOR 2004

The General Assembly gave their discharge of the Bureau for the year 2004.

10. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL CHARGES FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR

The General Assembly approved the financial charges for 2006.

Refer to Annex I.

11. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS

The General Assembly approved the Annual Subscriptions for the year 2006, unchanged from 2005.

12. APPROVAL OF BUDGETS 12.1 BUDGET 2005 (revised) Refer to Annex II. The Treasurer presented an overview of the revised Operating and Capital Expenditure budgets for the year 2005.The original budget had been modified by the Bureau at its November 2004 meeting and again at its April 2005 meeting, following a review by the Finance Committee. The Operating Budget reported an Excess of Revenue over Expenditure of CHF 51’000 and Capital Expenditures of CHF 410,000. The General Assembly approved the revised 2005 Budgets as presented. 12.2 BUDGET 2006 Refer to Annex II. The Treasurer referred to his explanations given last year regarding the need to present the budget for the coming financial year eight months in advance of the beginning of the year.

He also mentioned the new Strategic Plan that had been explained to the Delegates in different meetings during the previous days. He reminded the Delegates that the overall direction, which led to the new Plan had been accepted at the 2002 General Assembly in Morocco. While its financial implications had not yet been assessed in detail (a rough estimate indicated that the additional operating costs would be less than 10% of current such costs), the 2006 budget already included some expenditure items that were part of the recommendations of the working


groups; e.g. regarding the need to upgrade the FEI's Information Technology (IT) capacities. Apart from these considerations, the Treasurer referred to the statistics presented earlier, which showed an almost fourfold increase in international events between 1995 and 2004. Such a development was positive, but carried a price involving increased staff and office costs.

The Operating Budget reported an Excess of Revenue over Expenditure of CHF 28’000 and Capital Expenditures of CHF 547,000. The General Assembly approved the Budget 2006 as presented.

13. AFFILIATIONS

13.1. APPROVAL OF NEW MEMBERS

The General Assembly approved the affiliation of the National Equestrian Federation of Cameroon (CMR) on a provisional basis according to FEI Statutes Art. 005.4.

14. SUSPENSIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP

The Treasurer reported that several National Federations had not paid their Annual Subscriptions as required by the FEI Statutes. As there had been some technical problems concerning the timely production of the corresponding invoices, the Bureau had exceptionally agreed to postpone the deadline for the payment of the 2005 Annual Subscriptions until 30 June 2005.

The General Assembly acknowledged the termination of membership of the BAH NF, in accordance with Art. 007 of the FEI Statutes.

15. ELECTIONS

APPROVAL OF MODIFICATIONS TO STATUTES

Refer to Annexes III and XXV.

The General Assembly agreed to adopt items (1) and (2) on Annex III constituting modifications to the FEI Statutes that result from the recommendations of the Task Force on Doping and Medication Policy. The General Assembly agreed that these items were to come into effect immediately.

15.1 BUREAU MEMBERS

The President introduced this item by informing the General Assembly that she would not be available for re-election at the 2006 General Assembly.


Mariette Withages (BEL), Chairman of the Dressage Committee, was re- elected for a second term (2005-2009); Sven Holmberg (SWE) was elected Chairman of the Jumping Committee (2005-2009); Wayne Roycroft (AUS) , Chairman of the Eventing Committee, was re- elected for a second term (2005-2009); Freddy Serpieri's (GRE) term as Chairman of Group I was extended by one year in order for him to continue as 1st Vice-President of the FEI until the end of the President's term in 2006;

Diana Ramos Baez (DOM) had been elected as Chairman of Group V by a two-thirds majority of her Group and this was approved by the General Assembly;

Leopoldo Palacios, (VEN) outgoing Chairman of Group V, had his term as 2nd Vice President extended by one year; Simon Brooks-Ward (GBR) was elected Chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee (2005-2009).

15.2 FINANCE COMMITTEE

Martien van den Heuvel (NED) was re-elected for a second term (2005-2009) with 68 votes, in the last ballot. Kim Il-Hong (KOR) received 34 votes.

Philip Billington (GBR) was elected for a two-year term (2005-2007) with 59 votes in the last ballot, to replace the late Jonas Borup (FIN). Kim Il-Hong (KOR) received 42 votes.

15.3 JUDICIAL COMMITTEE As the General Assembly had accepted to increase the members of this Committee from five to seven, the following persons* were elected - two new members and two members replacing the late Jean Zlatiev (FRA) and outgoing Francis Michielsens (BEL): Jens Adolphsen (GER); Felipe Amodeo (BRA); Leonidas Georgopoulos (GRE); Helen Huggett (GBR). * Note : Prior to the elections, the Secretary General informed the General Assembly that the candidature of Florence de Freminville (FRA) had been withdrawn.

16. APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS The General Assembly approved the following appointments of Committee Members for the term 2005-2009: Veterinary : Dr Jack Snyder (USA)


Dr Paul Farrington (GBR) Dressage : Dr Vincenzo Truppa (ITA) Jumping : Samantha McIntosh (BUL) Eventing : Jean-Michel Foucher (FRA) Reining : Robert Norman Thompson (CAN) Alain Calbrix (FRA) Pony Riders : Jean Scott Mitchell (IRL) Francis Verbeek von Rooy (NED) Children : Linda Southern Heathcott (CAN) Elaine Zander (BRA)

17. APPROVAL OF RULES AND REGULATIONS

Refer to Annexes III and XXV. The General Assembly agreed to adopt item (3) on Annex III, accepting in principle that changes would need to be made to the General Regulations and Veterinary Regulations in order to implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Doping and Medication Policy. These changes would come into effect according to the applicable provisions of the FEI Statutes, once the relevant provisions were drafted.

18. STRATEGIC PLANNING MATTERS

18.1. REPORT ON COMMITTEES ACTIVITIES

The Chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) stated that he wished to make some further comments to his written report and to the long discussions on the proposed Strategic Plan 2006 – 2010.

The Chairman reiterated that the proposals for the future structure were just that – proposals. They were the framework on which the new plan would be built. The details had to be worked out and the NFs would have ample time to give their input and comments.

The President of the ARG NF asked whether the General Assembly would be voting on the organisation chart as presented during the week or was it still subject to discussion, as he believed that further debate was necessary on the position of the sport within a new professional structure. The Chairman of the SPC reassured the General Assembly that it was the role of the implementation group to put forward concrete proposals for any changes so that there could be full debate and input from the NFs.

The SPC Chairman then asked the General Assembly to accept the principles of the Strategic Plan 2006 – 2010 as well as the necessary resources; this was accepted.


The problems of the Regional group structure had also been discussed by the Strategic Planning Committee and various proposals had been discussed including grouping countries by their activity, creating semi autonomous leagues that would have their own financial responsibilities, and creating sub groups within the existing groups. It was however felt that the current situation first needed to be discussed by the Groups themselves and that the suggestion of semi autonomous leagues was not acceptable.

Finally the Chairman of the SPC thanked the members of his committee for their hard work and support over the past 4 years and he also thanked the NFs for fighting with him and sometimes against him for the improvement of the sport; he then welcomed the incoming Chairman Mr Simon Brooks Ward (GBR) and wished him every success for the future.

19. COMMERCIAL

19.1. PROGRESS REPORT

The Commercial Director introduced Marcus Brugger, the new Marketing Manager who joined the FEI in October 2004. Mr Brugger was in charge of all marketing issues whereas Mrs Lundh’s responsibilities were with television and commercial matters related to all FEI competitions.

It was then explained that four main activities were planned for 2005. First, the FEI brand would be fully implemented, both internally and externally. As the FEI’s position was “at the heart of horsesport”, it was felt that the Federation must become visible, with consistent presence across all disciplines and events. Solutions to make sure that the FEI brand would be featured properly were under development. It was specified that this execution phase would not be carried out at the expense of other stakeholders in the sport. All the FEI wanted was to regain its legitimate space that it was naturally entitled to have. Various branding alternatives for each FEI discipline were presently under study. For jumping for instance, a new FEI branded jump had been created and would be used for the first time in Las Vegas for the FEI World Cup Jumping Final.

The renewal of present contracts and the acquisition of new sponsors were the second key priorities for the year to come. There was a good sign that both Samsung and Gandini would extend their existing partnership with the FEI. Samsung was negotiating a three year expansion post-2005 for the title sponsorship of the FEI Super League and Gandini was discussing a 2 to 4 year extension for the title sponsorship of the FEI Jumping Riders Ranking List.

As far as new sponsors were concerned, there was hope that a partnership with a company for the title sponsorship of the FEI Television Magazine could be signed in 2005.

For the FEI Partner Programme, the Commercial Division was pleased to announce that Heritage, a Swiss private bank, had joined the club. There were four extra specific categories that were presently under consideration


for this format, none of them approached on the traditional arguments of visibility and hospitality but rather business driven.

Work on increasing the television quality of FEI events would be an important activity in 2005 as well. The Commercial Division, through its television arm MBPtv, would always strive to improve the television coverage both quantitatively and qualitatively. It was suggested that it was time to focus on the qualitative aspect.

The main goal was to provide quality TV products. For that, a list of vital points were touched on such as: dates and timing of events, simple format, clear presentation with good graphics, provision of back up services for producers and commentators, improved continuity through branding and long-term contracts with broadcasters.

To achieve those improvements, it was necessary to work on a variety of fronts. First, it was felt necessary to standardize all the various contracts. On that point, the reinforcement of the Legal Department was welcomed. The control of rights and their subsequent placements was of high importance as well. Consequently, it was decided that MBPtv would handle all rights in the future.

The last significant activity for 2005 was the collection of key data. The work initiated with IFM for television coverage and Spotter for the monitoring of the press/internet would be continued. Additionally, a database including key Equestrian information from each NF would be created in the second half of 2005.

20. SPORT DEVELOPMENT

20.1. REPORT FROM 1ST VICE PRESIDENT

The 1st Vice President reported on the very good and interactive workshop on development that took place within the framework of the General Assembly. He expressed his satisfaction on the very good and frank discussions that took place which will contribute in guiding the FEI in the right direction in continuing its efforts to promote development worldwide. However, the 1st Vice President stated that we can not do this alone and despite the valuable work that has already been carried out, development must be granted a more important role and resources than those available until now. He thanked Gerry Mullins and Susanne Macken for their valuable participation in the workshop and overall FEI development programme. For further details on the Development Activity Report, please refer to General Assembly Annex 20.1.

20.2. OLYMPIC SOLIDARITY

The Secretary General referred the General Assembly to the Annual Report 2004 and mentioned that OS matters were also largely covered in the Development Workshop.


21. OLYMPIC GAMES

21.1. 2004 ATHENS OG - REPORT AND PRESENTATION BY ATHOC

The ATHOC Equestrian Manager, Mr Nicolas Karidis, presented a final report thanking the National Federations and all involved for the support of the Athens Games. Special mention was made to Mr Freddy Serpieri, FEI First Vice President for his vision and involvement in these Games without whom the Games would never had happened.

A video of the highlights of the 2004 Olympic Games was presented.

The 2nd Vice President and the FEI Technical Delegate for the Jumping Competitions extended his greatest thanks to the Equestrian Manager for his and his teams’ fantastic work and efforts to prepare and organise these Equestrian competitions in Athens.

21.2. 2008 BEJING OG UPDATE – PRESENTATION BY BOCOG

Executive Vice President and Secretary General of BOCOG, Mr WANG Wei made a presentation on the Equestrian competitions to be held in Beijing including the following points:

1. Efforts made to hold the Equestrian Sports in Beijing He explained that major difficulties had been encountered in regard to establishing requirements for containing equine disease, as the complexity of some issues were far beyond estimation and it was difficult to meet the requirements in the time left for the test event in 2007. Even if a disease free zone was established according to OIE requirements it was still not confirmed if the standards were acceptable to horse owners or whether participating horses can return safely to their home countries.

2. Reason for relocation of sport BOCOG therefore suggested that the solution to the problems would be to relocate the Equestrian sport to the only city in China without risks of equine disease, which was Hong Kong.

3. BOCOG commitments BOCOG explained their commitment by promising the best-ever equestrian in 2008, and explaining that for all Equestrian Teams, Technical Officials and FEI Officials free travel would be provided between Hong Kong and Beijing for Opening and Closing ceremonies. Best broadcasting and media coverage would be guaranteed. Horse transportation would be paid by BOCOG and additional reserve horses as per FEI agreement could be brought to Hong Kong.

4. Planning and preparation for the sport in Hong Kong A video of Hong Kong was presented by Dr Patrick Ho, Hong Kong SAR Government Secretary for Home Affairs. This presentation was followed by a video presentation of the possible equestrian venues by Mr Ronald Arculli, Chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club and President of the HGK NF, including presentation of the Hong Kong Jockey Club and Hong Kong equestrian activities.


It was confirmed that the decision on the issue of relocation would finally be made by the IOC.

The 1st Vice President informed the General Assembly that the Bureau and the Executive Board unanimously agreed to take any appropriate measures needed in order to persuade the IOC and BOCOG to organise equestrian sport in Beijing and not in Hong Kong. In that respect the Executive Board had written a letter to the IOC President asking him to accept the FEI at the IOC Executive Board meeting scheduled to take place on 19 April in Berlin in order to analyse and explain the reasons for not agreeing to the relocation of equestrian sport to Hong Kong.

The 1st Vice President stated that it was the firm conviction of all at the FEI that BOCOG had not followed the IOE’s requirements so that the equestrian competitions could be organised in Beijing and that the reasons for this were not of actual sport or veterinary purposes but clearly political. In this respect the FEI could not accept the motives and needed to fight for equestrian sport to remain within the Olympic family and not come out of this injured.

21.3. OLYMPIC GAMES - DRESSAGE TEAMS – NUMBER OF RIDERS

Following discussions in the Bureau and Group meetings the Secretary General asked the Chairman of the Dressage Committee to explain the background and reasons for the proposed change on Dressage teams from four riders to three riders for the 2008 Olympic Games.

The Chairman explained that Dressage was a fast growing discipline amongst not only larger but also smaller and developing nations. The number of places for Dressage in the Olympic Games was however limited to 50 riders. As a consequence the Bureau and many NFs felt that the only possible solution presently to allow more NFs to participate in the Games was that the teams be reduced from four to three members and in this way allow more nations to participate. The Chairman further stated that it was important that the quality of the competitions was not lowered but a solution should be found to prevent this through the qualification criteria.

The Secretary General then referred to the recent IOC requirements requiring that any changes to the format for the 2008 Olympic Games should be submitted to the IOC no later than the beginning of July 2005 and that this required an early decision should this new format be applicable for 2008. Therefore it was suggested that on the proposal of the Bureau, the General Assembly should vote at this time and take a decision on the principle of having three members in each national team, and that the Special Regulations should be changed accordingly at the next General Assembly 2006.

The representative of the USA NF stated that in his opinion the Statutes did not allow the proposed change to the formula to be voted upon in finality at the 2005 GA and underlined the importance of following the Statutes.

Through the GBR NF, Group II suggested that the decision be referred to the Executive Board to allow the NFs the opportunity to give their views to the


Dressage Committee in time for their May meeting and that the final decision submitted to the IOC was to be made after its meeting in June.

Following these comments the General Assembly first voted if the item should be put on the Agenda in accordance with FEI Statutes Art. 012.5. A majority voted in favour of putting the item on the agenda and not referring it to the Executive Board.

Thereafter the General Assembly voted on the principle of having three members on the team. A strong majority of the NFs agreed to the proposal and it was consequently accepted.

22. FEI WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES

22.1. FEI WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES 2006 – AACHEN

The Organising Committee of the FEI World Equestrian Games 2006 were represented by the Baron Wolf von Buchholtz (GER) and Mr Frank Kemperman (NED). Baron von Buchholtz opened the presentation and thanked the FEI for the opportunity to explain the progress to date of the organisation of the FEI World Equestrian Games.

Mr Kemperman then presented the WEG 2006 organisation chart, the competition sites, the sports programs, the arenas and layout of the Games. Test events would be held in Eventing and Endurance in 2005. Construction of the new grand stands was ongoing and would be completed by the 2005 CHIO.

The city of Aachen would prepare a special cultural program, accommodation would be provided in 1,500 hotel rooms in Aachen and 5,000 rooms within 70 km of the venue. Ticket sales were excellent with 200,000 tickets already sold, including sell outs for the Dressage and Jumping finals.

Six of eight major sponsors had been secured and the final two were expected shortly.

Finally Mr Kemperman explained that a fully computerised system would be used for entries, accreditation, accommodation etc. and that he hoped that all NFs would enjoy the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen.

22.2. FEI WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES 2010

The Secretary General reported that there were three bidders for the 2010 Games: Kentucky (USA), Basse Normandie (FRA) and the United Arab Emirates. The bids were currently being evaluated and the decision would be taken in November 2005.

23. JUMPING

23.1. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 2004

Refer to Annex IV

The Assembly accepted the Chairman’s written report without comment.


As outgoing Chairman of the Jumping Committee, he expressed his appreciation and gratitude to his colleagues the Members of the Bureau for their constructive support and help over the past eight years. His heartfelt thanks also went to the FEI Secretariat and especially to the Manager of the Jumping Department.

Finally, he wished his successor, Mr Sven Holmberg (SWE) the incoming Chairman of the Jumping Committee, every success.

23.2. MODIFICATIONS TO THE RULES

The corrections and changes to the rules as published in Bulletins 6/04 were acknowledged by the General Assembly.

23.3. STATUTES FEI INTERNATIONAL JUMPING OWNERS CLUB

Refer to Annex V

The Chairman drew the attention of the Assembly to the statutes of the FEI International Jumping Owners Club as annexed to these minutes.

23.4. CSI INVITATION SYSTEM

Refer to Annex VI

The General Assembly approved the alterations to the rules for the CSI Invitation system as annexed to these minutes.

The Chairman informed the Assembly that the CSI Invitation System did not apply to the Sun Shine Tour in Spain as entries for this event were unlimited.

23.5. FEI WORLD CUP JUMPING

23.5.1. Acceptance of the Chairman’s Report 2004

Refer to Annex VII


23.5.2. Modifications to the Rules

The corrections and changes to the rules as published in Bulletin 03/04 were acknowledged by the General Assembly.

23.6. SAMSUNG NATIONS CUP AND SUPER LEAGUE

23.6.1. Acceptance of the Chairman’s Report 2004

Refer to Annex VIII


23.6.2. Modifications to the Rules

The corrections and changes to the rules as published in Bulletins 6/04 were acknowledged by the General Assembly.


23.6.3. Grand Prix qualification at Samsung Super League Events

In addition the Assembly approved an alteration to the rules for the Super League reducing the minimum number of riders allowed to qualify for the Grand Prix from 24 to 18. This alteration would come into effect for the 2005 Super League season.

24. DRESSAGE


Refer to Annex IX

The General Assembly accepted the Chairman’s written report without comment. Referring to the report the Chairman stated that the Olympic Games were very successful for Dressage and that the number of CDIs was steadily increasing.

24.2. MODIFICATIONS TO THE RULES

Refer to Annex X

The General Assembly approved the modifications to the Dressage rules as published in BUL 6/04 and the Guidelines for Judging Freestyle tests.

24.3. DRESSAGE WORLD CUP

24.3.1. Acceptance of Chairman’s report 2004

Refer to Annex XI

The General Assembly accepted the Chairman’s written report without comment.

25. EVENTING

25.1. ACCEPTANCE OF CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 2002-2003


The Chairman referred to the Eventing Committee meeting held at the end of February where the following items for the information of the General Assembly had been raised:

Strategic Planning of Eventing

Eventing would be working on the strategic plan for the discipline this year which would include:

A further review of the Name of sport was considered necessary as Eventing was not widely used nor did it refer specifically to the sport, as well as, long & short formats, CCI and CICs needed to be reformulated as the differences were known only to those involved. An independent study would be commissioned to study the naming issue together with the FEI Commercial Division.


Plan to encourage development of the sport at grass roots in order to expand the base and number of countries participating would need to be produced and to be effectively implemented as this was felt as essential if the sport was to progress

Rule changes in the next four years would be kept to a minimum to allow Eventing to consolidate decisions made to date they should not be revisited with the exception of any major safety issue. As of next year, direct reference would be made to the Jumping and the Dressage rules for all rules for the 2 tests with a few necessary exceptions to be included in the Eventing rules.

The Committee was studying for the future an eventual introduction of a new scoring system. The main reason was for general promotion purposes to make the sport more understandable for TV commentators and non-initiated public and to ensure that the sport and individual performances can be more generally appreciated. A consultation period would take place before any decision could be made, with the earliest implementation possible in 2007.

Eventing Officials - Payment TDs Three Star level and above

For 2006, the intention of introducing payment of TDs as a start was to include more professionalism in the sport and take into account the increase in workload and responsibilities of the TD in Eventing. The payment is based on a fixed minimum fee, to be paid by the FEI directly and to be refinanced by an additional fee from OCs or through other options to be decided. FEI would pay the TDs for championships.

25.2. RULES FOR EVENTING -2006 RULES REVISION:

Deadlines for NFs to propose changes for the Eventing rules revision had been extended until end of April.

25.3. SAFETY PROGRAM 2004 AND 2005 - FEI REPORT 2004 AND COMPARISONS / CONCLUSIONS

The Chairman referred the NFs to the compilation of the rider/horse fall data and statistics produced for the 1st time by the Secretariat and published on the FEI website.

A set procedure would be established as well as criteria to examine and interpret yearly statistics as well as address issues like fence types incurring more falls, high number of horse falls at a specific event, Course Designers not up to standard etc, if identified as reoccurring on several occasions. A working group had been designated to review the statistics on a yearly basis and provide recommendations. It was essential to continue to share information with all countries involved in Eventing.

Studies Safety devices

The chairman commented that the necessity of continuous study on new safety developments as per the conclusions of the Hartington’s Safety report, the interest was highly encouraged by the Committee. The FEI recognized Laboratory TRL for these studies would now evaluate the


possibilities of an official test on the use of breakable poles developed and tested in the Netherlands in national competitions for several years.

25.4. FEI EVENTING WORLD CUP

25.4.1. Acceptance of Chairman’s Report 2004

The General Assembly accepted the Chairman of the Eventing Committee’s written report without comment.

Refer to Annex XII

The Chairman added that the FEI Eventing World Cup Finals would be allocated at least two years in advance and that Organisers would organise the finals in principle for two years. Malmö (SWE) would organise the 2006 Final when contracts were finalised during the current month.

26. DRIVING

The Chairman presented his report for 2004 which was approved by the General Assembly. Refer to Annex XIII.

26.1. RULE AMENDMENT

The Chairman requested the approval of the General Assembly for the change in the FEI Rules for Driving, Article 919 – Substitutions.

The Chairman requested the approval of the General Assembly for the change in the FEI Rules for Driving, Article 919 – Substitutions.

The following modified rule text was submitted for the approval of the General Assembly.

Article 919 Substitutions

2. Substitutions during an Event

2.1 Substitution of horses or driver during a Competition is not permitted.

2.2 Competitors in four-in-hand classes may start each Competition with any 4 of their 5 declared entries.

2.3 Competitors in Pair and Tandem classes may *start each competition with any 2 of their 3 declared entries.

*Deleted: Competitors in Pair and Tandem classes may only make one substitution during the entire Event.

2.4 Competitors in Single classes are not permitted to make any substitutions except where the Event includes classification for national teams, when only one substitution per team may be made during the entire Event. The exception referred to applies to Championships and CAIO events only.

The approval was received.


26.2. WORLD CUP DRIVING

The Chairman presented the FEI World Cup Indoor Driving report (refer to Annex XIV) for 2004 for approval. He also expressed his thanks to the outgoing World Cup Director, Mr Max Amman, for all his hard work and dedication over many years.

The General Assembly approved the report.

27. ENDURANCE

The Chairman presented his report (refer to Annex XV) for 2004 which was approved by the General Assembly.


The Chairman requested approval for an amendment to the FEI Rules for Endurance, Article 825 – Qualification Criteria for Championships.


The Chairman requested approval for an amendment to the FEI Rules for Endurance, Article 825 – Qualification Criteria for Championships. Minimum Qualification Criteria Art 825: 825.3 3.1 To be qualified to participate in any Championship or any other CEI 4* ride, a rider/horse as a combination has to have successfully completed a CEI 3* (or above) ride, the combination, in doing so, meeting the parameters and conditions as defined in art.825.4. This minimum qualification must be achieved within 24 months prior to the closing date of nominated entry.

3.2 If the rider/horse has not qualified as a combination per 3.1 above, to be qualified to participate in any Championship or any other CEI 4* ride, a horse has to have successfully completed a CEI 3* (or above) ride, the horse, in doing so, meeting the parameters and conditions as defined in art.825.4. This minimum qualification must be achieved within 24 months prior to the closing date for nominated entry. If the rider/horse has not qualified as a combination per 3.1 above, to be qualified to participate in any Championship or any other CEI 4* ride, the rider has to have successfully completed 3 endurance rides (at least one of them a CEI 3* (or above) ride, the rider, in doing so, meeting the parameters and conditions as defined in art.825.4. This minimum qualification must be achieved within 24 months prior to the closing date for nominated entry.


825.4

The rider/horse must:

1. Successfully complete the ride(s) (as defined in art. 825.3) equal to, or greater than, the published Championship or CEI 4* distance (5kms tolerance allowed).

2. Successfully complete the ride(s) (as defined in art.825.3) in a ride time equal to, or less than, 13 hours 20 mins. per 160 kms distance.

3. Successfully complete the ride(s) (as defined in art. 825.3) in the same time frame as the published Championship or CEI 4*.

Time Frame:

• One Day: A ride which has no single hold time in excess of 120 minutes and has a total of all hold times not exceeding 300 minutes.

• Multiple Day: A ride which has one or more single hold times in excess of 480 minutes.

The approval was received.

28. VAULTING


Refer to Annex XVI

The Chairman of the Vaulting Committee reported that many new nations had been added during 2004 and the significant introduction of a stronger horse score in the Rules.


28.2. CLARIFICATIONS TO THE VAULTING RULES

Refer to Annex XVII

The General Assembly approved the Clarifications to the Vaulting Rules.

29. PONY RIDERS


Refer to Annex XVIII

The Chairman of the Pony Riders Committee expressed his wish for further cooperation between European and overseas nations for Pony events.


29.2. RULES REVISION

The General Assembly approved the new Rules for Pony Riders and Children, to be effective as from 1 January 2006.


Secretariat Note: The Rules will be published at a later stage.

30. CHILDREN


Refer to Annex XIX


The Chairman concluded her report by showing a video of the 2004 Children’s Final.

The FEI 1st Vice President suggested that International Children’s Jumping competitions should be promoted more in Europe.

The Chairman was thanked by the President for a successful Children’s Final in 2004.

31. REINING


Refer to Annex XX

The Chairman of the Reining Committee reported on the rapid growth of the discipline including new nations such as Israel, Dominican Republic and the Czech Republic.


31.2. RULES REVISION

The General Assembly approved the new Rules for Reining, to be effective as from 1 January 2005. (Refer to publication on the FEI website)

32. PARA EQUESTRIAN

Mrs Jonquil Solt, OBE was invited to give a short presentation concerning Para Equestrian to the Assembly.

She described the recent history of the sport and its high hopes for its future within the structure of the FEI.

She confirmed that plans were in place for the full commencement of the discipline, under the management of the FEI, to begin in January 2006 and confirmed that the working group comprising FEI and IPEC personnel was working together to finalise the rules ahead of that date.

She carried the warm greetings to the Assembly of Mr Phil Craven, the IPEC President, and thanked all those delegates who had made themselves known to herself and her support staff who were attending the General Assembly.


She confirmed that should any delegates have any questions or should they need further information they could contact herself and her team at any time.

33. VETERINARY MATTERS

The Chairman indicated that he wished to discuss issues related to Medication Control, the Veterinary Regulations, Infectious Diseases, Veterinary Research and Identification of Horses. He started by mentioning the activities in the Department, such as the Veterinary newsletter, the annual Veterinary meetings which had been held in Paris, the Task Force to which assistance had been provided and the Veterinary courses (planned in USA, SUI, RUS and BRA).

33.1. ACCEPTANCE OF CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 2004

Refer to Annex XXI

33.2. MEDICATION CONTROL REPORT

The Chairman gave the 2004 testing figures: a total of 2237 horses had been tested, of which 1487 within the MCP. The rate of positives had been 3.5% overall, while 4.6% in the MCP. As always substances aimed at the locomotion system represented by far the majority, with sedatives at second place. Clearly the detection of non-equine sedatives had initiated an extended discussion on medication issues, hence the creation of the task force. The Veterinary Committee had taken this discussion very seriously and had come to a distinction between medication and doping by definition. The focus was now on establishment of reliable detection times for first choice equine medication and improving the communication between vets, riders and officials. There was also a question whether additional medication could possibly be permitted and the issue of hypersensitisation would be dealt with.

33.3. APPROVAL OF LIST OF PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES

The Chairman asked the Assembly for approval of the list of Prohibited Substances, which only had two proposed changes:

The threshold for CO2 to be decreased to 36 mmol/ltr in plasma

A new threshold for boldenone to be added to the list of threshold substances.

Both proposed changes were accepted by the Assembly.

33.4. MODIFICATION TO THE RULES

The Chairman had four recommendations which were accepted: 1. The list of Prohibited Substance and Thresholds: a new threshold for CO2 was accepted and boldenone was added to the list of threshold substances.


2. The use of CO2 cryotherapy was prohibited within five days prior to the 1st Horse Inspection. 3. The B-analysis (confirmatory analysis) of positive A-tests would in the new rules again be carried out by the A-laboratory. The B-analysis would possibly be carried out at a fixed date (14-21 days) after the A-report had been received; the PR would be invited to attend and send a witness if required. 4. In Dressage, a re-inspection would be permitted along the same lines as for Jumping.

33.4.1. Influenza vaccination

The Chairman gave a reminder of the new bi-annual requirements for influenza boosters. The year 2005 was used as a transition period in which no sanctions would be used if the horse had not been vaccinated correctly. The Vet Dept. had opened a page with frequently asked questions on the FEI website. An annual review of the requirements by the Veterinary committee was scheduled.

33.5. DISCUSSION ON MEDICATION 2004

The Chairman briefly came back to the substances detected in 2004, which had brought the FEI from a medication discussion into a doping spotlight. The Veterinary Committee took the detection of human anti-psychotic medication very seriously, since these drugs had no legitimate place in the horse at all. He expressed again his satisfaction with the initiation of the Task Force on Medication.

33.6. UPDATE ON VETERINARY RESEARCH

The Chairman indicated that a Veterinary Research Working Group had been established (Drs. Snyder, Kohn and Due) to review proposals for vet research. The current FEI related research programs were: 1. The Medication Consortium between the FEI and some major federations, mostly focusing on medication research, 2. A study in pony measurement, carried out at Cambridge University, 3. The ongoing study of risk factors for Falls in Eventing, 4. The Endurance Field Trial, for which funding had been reserved for a considerable time now, 5. Hypersensitisation in Jumping and 6. Research of Footing in competition arenas. The Footing research was reviewing aspects related to:

the footing structure;

the biomechanical response in horses’ limbs during competition;

detection of sub-clinical injuries in tendons and ligaments;

the hypersensitisation issue.

33.7. UPDATE ON INFECTIOUS DISEASES

The Chairman mentioned a number of equine diseases that had been reported in 2004. Of particular interest was the health status of China in the light of the 2008 Olympic Games; currently an in-depth discussion on


this matter was held between the FEI, BOCOG and the IOC. In addition, the OIE had been involved through a Mission to China in December 2004.

33.8. OTHER MATTERS

The Chairman mentioned the identification of horses issue. As progress in the use of microchips was ongoing and electronic systems were available now to link the chip data from the event venue to a database, it was time to further promote the use of microchips in addition to passport requirements.

34. WELFARE OF THE HORSE

Brig. John Smales thanked the FEI for giving the ILPH the possibility to present its case. He mentioned the formation of the Welfare sub-Committee, which would be having its inaugural meeting during the CCI Badminton. The ILPH was in favour of the use of horses in sport, but against abuse of horses in any way. The tools that the ILPH was using related to training courses, especially in farriery and saddle-making, thereby making the fate of working horses better. Education was the best way to prevent abuse. He explained the training schedule, which ultimately led to the formation of local instructors. The aim was that a self-sustaining system would be working after five years. Currently, courses were given in RSA, MEX, El Salvador, the Fidji Islands and Gambia.

Another tool used was a course book on how to start up an equine charity.

He also mentioned the EU directives on animal transport, which had an impact on transport of slaughter horses. The EU guidelines had recently been improved; however, continuing vigilance was called for.

Brig. Smales underlined that FEI competitions could serve as an example on responsible horsemanship.

35. MEDICAL MATTERS – COMPETITORS

The Secretary General mentioned that the Medical Committee, which is a new Sub-Committee of the Judicial Committee, had not produced a formal report but had held its first meeting.

He mentioned the Medical Committee’s important role in assessing and approving Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) applications which were required of athletes pursuant to the WADA code, a process which had been implemented.

36. LEGAL MATTERS

36.1. ACCEPTANCE OF CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 2004 Refer to Annex XXII

The Judicial Committee Chairman referred to his report and made the following comments.

The Judicial Committee has continued to deal with the high caseload coming out of 2004, with insufficient resources. 2004 saw a total of 78


cases, a significant increase from previous years. New issues were addressed, more riders were represented by counsel than in the past, and more decisions were appealed. Some 60 cases were handled by the Committee by correspondence, which also held 2 meetings, 3 hearings and numerous conference calls.

The beginning of 2005 saw the implementation of the “Fast Track” system aimed at administrative processing and sanctioning of relatively “simple” offences. This positive development will lessen the load on the Judicial Committee and generally enhance the efficiency of case handling. The “Fast Track” system is endorsed by the Task Force on Medication and Doping.

A new full time Head of the Legal Department was recently hired. The strengthening of the department will continue, in order to ensure that it can fulfil its prosecutorial role before the Judicial Committee and Court of Arbitration for Sport, as well as its responsibilities for drafting the formation documents of the FEI, the drafting and review of contracts, and interpreting rules.

The Judicial Committee is now enlarged to seven members (including the Chairman), allowing a three-Member panel to decide a case. This should allow the Committee to better and more swiftly handle surges in the caseload. The Committee will, in accordance with the Strategic Planning Committee’s Working Group on Organizational Structure, act as the sole internal disciplinary body of the FEI, continuing to be completely independent and having only professional, legally-trained members.

Improvements in the overall legal and judicial process should become apparent in the second half of 2005 as a result of the outlined changes.

Finally, beginning with cases arising in 2005, the status of cases before the Committee will soon be available on the FEI website.

The Chairman’s report was accepted without comment.

37. ETHICS

No points were raised under this item.

38. PUBLIC AND MEDIA RELATIONS

38.1. REPORT BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE MEDIA ADVISORY COMMITTEE

In her address, the Chairman of the Media Advisory Committee and the International Alliance for Equestrian Journalists (IAEJ), Mrs Susan Jane Anstey (CAN) emphasized the need for transparency in FEI’s communication, and praised the recent efforts of the Federation in that field.

The Media Advisory Committee had met in Geneva (SUI) in December 2004 to work on a report to the Task Force on Anti-Doping and Medication. The aim of the report was the definition of the communication


flow from the FEI with regard to positive medication cases and ensuing legal procedures.

39. ITEMS RAISED BY NF

No items were raised by the NFs.

40. FEI CHAMPIONSHIPS

40.1. CHAMPIONSHIPS – OFFICIALS

Refer to FEI Bulletin No 6-04 and 1-05

40.2. INFORMATION ON ALLOCATION OF CHAMPIONSHIPS

The following championship allocations were confirmed:

2005 North America – Juniors Eventing USA Lexington 26-31 July New Championship

approved South America – Seniors, Young Riders, Juniors & Children Dressage BRA Cancelled

For information 2006 Europe – Young Riders & Juniors Jumping GRE Markopoulo 07-09 July Allocated Europe – Juniors Eventing IRL Necarne Castle 14-17 Aug. Change of dates

approved Europe – Young Riders & Juniors Endurance CZE Zabreh na

Morave 15-16 Sept.

Location & Dates for information

South America – Seniors, Young Riders, Juniors & Children Dressage BRA TBC TBC Allocated World Cup Final Eventing SWE Malmö August Allocated 2007 World Seniors Driving/2 Open Driving/4/2/1 ponies Open Europe Seniors


Dressage ITA Milan Aug-Sept. SWE Falsterbo TBC Allocation deferred

to EXB June 2005

41. GENERAL ASSEMBLY

41.1. 2006 INVITATION BY MAS NF

The Secretary General reported that the Bureau had accepted the invitation of MAS NF to hold the 2006 General Assembly in Kuala Lumpur, in conjunction with the FEI World Cup Jumping Final.

41.2. 2007

No invitation had been received so far.

42. MISCELLANEOUS

The JAM NF Delegate, Mrs Betty Wates, expressed her concern for the loss of the FEI World Jumping & Dressage Challenge’s Sponsor, PSI. She hoped that a replacement would be found as soon as possible.

There being no other business the President closed the meeting thanking all participants for their attendance and cooperation. She further thanked the GBR NF and its President for their generous hospitality and valuable assistance during the extremely busy General Assembly week.

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Financial Charges for the Year 2006

All amounts in Swiss Francs 1. Calendar Registration Fees

1.1 Applicable for all events as published in the Calendar and

approved by the Bureau CHF 500

Exceptions: Lower level events CHF 300

1.2 Addition to the Calendar approved by the Bureau CHF 1 000

Exceptions: Lower level events CHF 300

1.3 Modification to the Calendar approved by the Bureau CHF 500

Exceptions: Lower level events exempted

2. Change of Horse Name CHF 945

3. Passports

Passport for horses - valid 4 years CHF 157

Passport revalidation stamps CHF 157

Recognition card CHF 157

Passport for ponies CHF 32

Revalidation stamp for ponies' passports CHF 32

Passport duplicate CHF 37

Recognition card for ponies CHF 32

4. Organising Dues

4.1 Organising dues will be charged on the basis of the total amount of prizes in cash and in kind convertible into cash according to the scale shown below:

o 4.5% on amounts up to CHF 149 999

o 4.0% on amounts between CHF 150 000 to 249 999

o 3.0% on amounts above CHF 250 000 to 499 999



o 1.0% on amounts above CHF 1 000 000

[For Endurance – the special rates applied from 2002-2004 are discontinued.]

4.1.1 Organising Dues for multi-discipline events

Organising Dues for multi-discipline events will be based on the “combined prize money of all disciplines”.


4.2 Continental Championships

Same scale as under 4.1 with the following minimum organising dues.

(in Swiss Francs) Seniors Young Juniors Ponies

Riders

Dressage 1 300 1 000 300 300

Eventing 1 300 1 000 300 300

Jumping 1 300 1 000 750 300

Driving 1 300 300

Endurance 1 300

Vaulting 500

Reining 500

4.3 World Championships

Same scale as mentioned under 4.1 with the following minimum organising dues:

• Vaulting CHF 500

• All other disciplines CHF 1 750

4.4 Minimum Organising Dues

The following minimum fees will be imposed for events without prize-money or with a prize amount lower than CHF 8 900:

• For all disciplines CHF 400

• For lower level events CHF 400

5. Medication Control Fee for NFs in Groups I and II

5.1 The medication control fee will be levied on all international events in Groups I & II on the basis of the total amount of prizes in cash and in kind convertible into cash according to the scale shown below:

• 3.5% on amounts up to CHF 100 000

• 2.0% on amounts between CHF 100 000 to 200 000

• 1.0% on amounts above CHF 200 000

5.2 The following minimum fees will be imposed for events without prize-money or with a prize amount lower than CHF 17 150 :

• For all disciplines CHF 600

5.3 Continental Championships

Same scale as under 5.1 with the following minimum organising dues.

(in Swiss Francs) Seniors Young Juniors Ponies

Riders

Dressage 1 300 1 000 600 600

Eventing 1 300 1 000 600 600


Jumping 1 300 1 000 750 600

Driving 1 300 600

Endurance 1 000

Vaulting 600

Reining 600

5.4 World Championships

• Vaulting CHF 600

• All other disciplines CHF 1 750

5.5 The FEI recommends that OCs should charge competitors CHF 12.50 per horse and per event in order to contribute towards the OCs total cost of the MCP levy based on prize-money. NF’s will be invoiced by the FEI for the total amount due.

6. Registration fee for horses and riders

Since 2003: An annual registration fee* of CHF 10 is charged for the registration of a horse or a rider in the FEI central data base for the Eventing discipline.

From 2006: An annual registration fee* of CHF 10 is charged for the registration of a horse or a rider in the FEI central data base for all other disciplines, as of the date of introduction of the new registration procedures for each discipline.

*free registration for horses with a valid FEI passport/recognition card

7. Late Payment Interest

If the invoices are not paid within 60 days from the date of issue, an interest will automatically be charged at the end of each month at the rate of 10% p.a. (Finance Committee and Bureau decision, October/November 1996).

Note:

Definition of “lower level events”:

Discipline Event

Jumping (seniors) CSI 1* and 2*, CSIO 1* and 2*

Jumping (Y,J,P,Ch,V) Category B

Eventing CCI 1* and 2* / CIC 1* and 2*

Dressage CDI 1* and 2* (+Y,J,P,Ch, & V events)

Driving CAI 1* and 2* Category B

Endurance CEI 1* and 2*

Vaulting CVI 1*

Reining Category B

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FEI – Consolidated Revised operating budget 2005 + 2006

CHF

ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET 2003 2004 2004 2005 2006 revised REVENUES Annual Subscriptions 558'000 571'750 559'250 558'000 558'000 TV rights income 256'479 134'000 140'184 254'000 509'000 Commercial rights income 1'392'638 880'000 968'888 1'378'000 964'000 Sponsorship fees (gross) 3'096'948 3'161'730 3'168'224 3'320'000 5'140'000 Franchising fees 852'094 569'000 537'220 604'000 624'000 Organising dues & Calendar fees 2'450'661 2'450'000 2'804'837 2'650'000 2'650'000 Passports and change of names 2'130'210 2'100'000 2'448'505 2'400'000 2'400'000 Bulletin & printed matters 286'275 103'300 137'381 210'000 210'000 MCP levies 1'040'735 1'040'000 1'199'267 1'160'000 1'185'000 Fines & other legal contributions 144'311 150'000 113'731 150'000 150'000 Financial income - net 350'694 200'000 (225'684) 457'000 127'000 Olympic Solidarity & OG travel contrib. 53'846 298'800 272'600 52'000 52'000 IOC Contribution (25%) 1'796’712* 2'540'000 2'334'460 2'334'000 2'334'000 Other 330'704 52'200 111'932 65'000 55'000 TOTAL REVENUES 14'740’307 14'250'780 14'570'795 15'592'000 16'958'000

EXPENDITURE Personnel charges 4'932'312 5'156'420 5'334'552 5'784'000 6'194'000 Premises charges 396'177 383'000 347'214 339'000 351'000 IT & general office charges 271'845 260'100 314'710 296'000 287'000 Mail & telecommunications 293'632 298'200 306'698 329'000 333'000 Travel & related expenses 1'359'287 1'509'200 1'582'311 1'756'000 1'800'000 OG travel & related expenses 320'000 0 22'000 31'000 MCP 834'007 814'000 928'881 934'000 970'000 Veterinary research fund allocation 15'486 60'000 60'000 60'000 20'000 Sponsor prizemoney & expense reimb. 2'390'078 2'325'000 2'372'716 2'475'000 3'190'000 Purchase cups & medals 90'419 58'600 67'979 98'000 92'000 Series related expenses 740'527 706'600 570'272 375'000 314'000 TV expenses 765'200 486'000 492'628 575'000 1'048'000 Marketing agency expenses 128'796 120'000 164'213 208'000 270'000 Marketing and branding 0 230'000 178'851 300'000 250'000 Public Relations 68'646 82'000 61'863 200'000 102'000 Printing 221'811 251'500 200'433 270'000 281'000 Legal & other professional fees 153'608 210'000 245'486 413'000 200'000 Insurance and other 121'375 138'400 109'370 162'000 117'000 Depreciation 172'525 253'000 245'140 370'000 455'000 Development Fund & Challenge 468'257 474'000 474'752 475'000 475'000 Special provisions 0 0 0 100'000 150'000 Provision for losses 36'109 0 0 0 0 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 13'460'097 14'136'020 14'058'069 15'541'000 16'930'000

Excess (Defic.) of Revenues vs Expenses 1'280’210 114'760 512'726 51'000 28'000

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MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ANNEX III London (GBR), 9-10 April 2005 Page 30

Decided by 2005 GA in London 1. Statutes Art 058.1: Judicial Committee – the number of members in the Committee should be increased from 4 to 6 (plus chairman in total 7), all professionals in the field of practicing law. 2. Statutes Art. 039: Veterinary Committee – the Committee should be composed of 6 other members of whom at least 5 shall be from the current list of Event Veterinarians and 1 member of the dissolved MSC. 3. Acceptance in principle of the Task Force´s suggestions for Medication and Doping. Including, but not limited to: New Grading System: Doping, Medication A & B as specified in the report but with amended wording to accommodate for a better match with legally binding terminology. Preliminary Suspension (In case of a Doping offence) following a preliminary hearing after a positive A-sample. The suspension can be either immediately after the hearing pending the final hearing or started after 25 working days following the positive B-sample providing the PR has not finally submitted in writing his defence or immediate suspension of the horse after the preliminary hearing followed by a suspension of the PR after 25 working days following a positive B-sample providing the PR has not finally submitted in writing his defence. Decisions to be taken by the Judicial Committee after preliminary hearing. B-sample analysed in the same Laboratory as the A-sample. PR invited to send a witness.

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Jumping Committee Report 2004

from Mr Olaf Petersen, Chairman

Your Royal Highness, Ladies and gentlemen, The 2004 Olympic Games in Athens will remain in the memories of many for years to come. The outstanding facilities placed at the disposal of the sport demonstrated the ancient association and interest the Greek people have in the horse and equestrian sport in general.

In spite of excellent sport, warm hospitality and efficient organisation regrettably the atmosphere was marred by the three horses that were injured during the Team competition and the Final Individual competition. Even following the Games the sport continued to be touched with a tinge of Greek tragedy by the horses of two medallists testing positive; namely Ludger Beerbaum (GER) gold team medallist and Cian O´Connor (IRL) individual gold medallist. At the time this report was being written both of these cases were still pending.

The outcome of the team and individual medal placing at the Games were nevertheless as follows: Team Gold Germany, Team Silver United States, Team Bronze Sweden. Individual medal placing were Gold Cian O´Connor (IRL), Silver Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) and Bronze Chris Kappler (USA). Immediately following the Games the FEI launched an independent enquiry to investigate the reasons for the injuries to the three horses. The 26th World Cup Jumping Final held in Milan was organised for the first time in Italy. Congratulations to both the organising committee and the ITA NF for hosting an excellent event and for producing perfect conditions for not only the horses and competitors but also for the spectators, sponsors and media. The results at the Final were first Bruno Broucqsault (FRA), second Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER) and third Markus Fuchs (SUI). At the time this report was being written the outcome of the positive doping case of Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum´s horse Shutterfly was still pending. 2004 witnessed the creation of the FEI Arab World Cup League which included eleven events. Shortly following the first number of events is could be seen that this League had began to motivate the entire Arab equestrian would. It could also be seen immediately that both the standard of competition and level of riding had begun to rise beyond all expectation. Once again the Samsung Super League concluded with an excellent Final in Barcelona (ESP) with France taking the honours. Less fortunate was Italy as it was relegated to the Nations Cup series for the 2005 season. To the delight of the Swiss its team was promoted to the 2005 Super League season following its victory in the Nations Cup competition in El Caprichot (ARG).

MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ANNEX IV London (GBR), 9–10 April 2005 Page 32 It is also comforting to know that the equestrian future of children is cared for in that they too have the right to participate over courses designed by world renowned designers during the year and afforded the opportunity to qualify for the Children’s World Final and demonstrate their abilities. Thanks to Mr and Mrs David Saperstein (USA) for making this come true for the children in 2004 at their home in the United States. First place went to Daniel Bluman (COL). For the Jumping Committee 2004 was quite a busy year. Two meetings were held both of which had agenda’s that required considerable discussion and follow-up. Among the items covered in both meetings were:

• Rules for the new Olympic format • Creation of additional requirements for categorisation of CSI events • Numerous alterations to the rules as published in Bulletin 6/2004 • Creation of a Committee to establish criteria for approving timing

equipment • Limiting participation of individuals for the Final Individual competition at

Continental Championships • Introduction of a European Championship for Veteran Riders • Revision of the Memorandum for International Jumping Events • Consideration of alterations to the World Cup Rules as published in Bulletin

3/2004. As Chairman of the Jumping Committee, I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation and gratitude to my colleagues the members of the Bureau for their constructive support and help over the past eight years. My heart felt thanks go also to the FEI Secretariat and especially to Capt. John P. Roche without whom I would have been severely handicapped in the performance of my many duties. Not only during the day-to-day work was he always available with advice and support but I am pleased to admit also that a deep personal friendship has been bonded through my involvement as Chairman of the Committee. Finally, I wish my successor as the incoming Chairman of the Jumping Committee every success.

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FEI INTERNATIONAL JUMPING OWNERS CLUB

CONSTITUTION AND STATUTES

1. TITLE: The name of the club shall be the “FEI International Jumping Owners Club”, hereafter referred to as the Club.

2. OBJECTS:

a. To foster interest in the discipline of Jumping. b. To provide members with information, advice and assistance on matters

connected with the Jumping discipline in general. c. To arrange discussions and meetings. d. To afford members such benefits and privileges as it may be possible to

arrange.

3. CONSTITUTION: Men and women of not less than 18 years of age shall be eligible for membership.

4. MANAGEMENT: The authority and responsibility for the transaction of the business

of the Club for its management shall be vested in a committee, which, in addition to the powers and authorities by these rules expressly conferred on them, may exercise all powers and do all acts in furtherance of the objects for which the Club is established, other than those hereby expressly directed or required to be exercised or done by the Club in General Meeting. Only members of the Committee may negotiate with the FEI.

5. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: The Chairman of the Club, Secretary, Assistant

Secretary, Treasurer and Committee Members shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting, and subject to termination of office by resignation or otherwise, shall remain in such office until their successors are appointed at the next Annual General Meeting following their appointment. The Committee shall have the power to co-opt other members as they deem necessary. The retiring officers and other members of the Committee shall be re-eligible for election.

6. COMMITTEE: The Committee shall consist of not less than five members, including

the Chairman, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer and FEI representative. Three of the members shall form a quorum. Nomination of Candidates for election to the Committee must be received by the Secretary not less than seven days before the Annual General Meeting, with an intimation in writing signed by each Member nominated that he or she is willing to serve. Nominations of Candidates shall be signed by the Member proposing them.

7. MEETINGS OF COMMITTEE: The Committee shall meet whenever summoned by

the Secretary who may convene a meeting of his/her own accord or shall do so by direction of the Chairman, or on a resignation signed by one half of the Committee.


8. DUTIES OF SECRETARY: It shall be the duty of the Secretary to attend in person or by deputy all meetings of the Club and all meetings of the Committee, and to take minutes of the proceedings. Such minutes shall be entered in a book and presented for confirmation at the following meeting.

9. BANKING: All moneys of the Club shall be banked by the Treasurer in the name of

the Club, and no disbursement shall be made there from except in accordance with the forms or form authorised by the Committee.

10.ELECTION OF MEMBERS: Application of Candidates for Membership of the Club

shall be submitted to the Committee by the Secretary and the election of such candidates shall be at the discretion of the Committee. The name and address of the candidate and the names of his proposer and seconder, being members of the Club, shall be stated on each application submitted to the Committee, provided that in the case of a candidate who knows no member of the Club, the Committee shall be empowered to carry out the election after proper enquiries.

11.VOTING AT COMMITTEE MEETINGS: Each Member present at a meeting of the

Committee shall be entitled to exercise one vote. The Chairman shall not vote except in the exercise of a casting vote. The Committee shall vote by ballot if any member present so demands. A vote of one third against any applicant for membership shall exclude him/her from membership.

12.SUBSCRIPTION: Subscriptions shall be set at the A.G.M. for the following year.

13.PAYMENT OF SUBSCRIPTION: Subscriptions shall be annual and shall be paid once

annually by signed Bankers Order by _______________.

14.NEW MEMBERS: Any member who has been notified of his election and who fails to pay his subscription within one month of such notification shall be again requested by the Secretary or Treasurer to pay the same, and, if he/she fails to make payment within fourteen days thereafter, his/her election shall be ipso facto, null and void. No newly elected member shall be entitled to any of the privileges of membership until after the payment of his first subscription.

15.NON-PAYMENT: Any member of the Club who has not paid his subscription within

two clear months of the date on which it became due shall be notified of the fact by the Secretary or the Treasurer and one month thereafter any member who has still failed to pay his/her subscription may, unless sufficient reason be shown to the satisfaction of the Committee, be taken off the Register of Members forthwith. No member whose subscription is in arrears shall be eligible to take part in any activities promoted by the Club.

16.RESIGNATION: Any member wishing to resign his membership shall give notice in

writing of such desire to the Secretary on or before the date of the following A.G.M., otherwise he/she shall be liable to pay his/her subscription for the ensuing year. Also any member ceasing voluntarily or otherwise to be a Member of the Club, shall thereafter cease to have any claims upon the property of the Club, or to


enjoy any of the privileges of membership, but he/she shall remain liable for payment of any of his/her debts due to the Club.

17.USE OF CLUB NAME AND ADDRESS: The name and address of the Club shall not

be given by a member as his/her address for any trade, advertising or business purposes or in connection with any legal proceedings.

18.EXPULSION OF MEMBERS: It shall be the duty of the Committee if at any time

they shall be of the opinion that the interests of the Club so require by letter to invite any member to withdraw from the Club within a time specified in such letter, and in default of such withdrawal to submit the question of his expulsion to a meeting of the Committee to be held within six weeks after the date of such letter. Members of the Committee shall be given at least seven days notice that a question of withdrawal or expulsion is to be discussed at a meeting of the Committee. The Member whose expulsion is under consideration shall be given at least seven days notice of such a meeting and shall be allowed to offer an explanation of his/her conduct verbally or in writing, and if two thirds of the Members present shall then vote for his/her expulsion he/she shall thereupon cease to be a member of the Club.

19.ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: The Annual General Meeting of the Club shall be

held in the month of ________ upon a date and a time to be fixed by the Committee. The Annual General Meeting shall:

a. Receive from the Committee a full statement of accounts duly audited

showing the receipts and expenditure for the year. b. Receive from the Committee a report of the activities of the Club during the

said year. c. Elect the Chairman, Secretary, Assistant Secretary and Treasurer of the

Club. d. Elect the Committee. e. Decide on any solution which may be submitted to the meeting as hereafter

provided.

20.SPECIAL GENERAL MEETINGS: A special General Meeting may be convened by the direction of the Committee, or on a requisition to the Secretary stating the business for which the Special General Meeting is required and signed by not less than (…) members. If the Meeting so requisitioned be not convened within twenty-one days, the said (…) members may convene such meeting. (…) Members shall form a quorum. At least fourteen days notice of all General Meetings shall be given, but the non receipt of such notice by any Member shall not invalidate the proceeding.

21.AGENDA: When members wish a matter to be discussed at a General Meeting the

text of such matter signed by at least two members shall be sent to the Secretary at least seven days before the date of such meeting, so that it may be included in the Agenda. A copy of the Agenda shall be sent to each member at least three days prior to the meeting, but the fact that any member has not received a copy of the agenda shall not invalidate the proceedings. No business which is not


included in the Agenda shall be discussed at the meeting unless every member present is in favour thereof. Should the proposer of any motion fail to move a resolution in respect of the relevant item on the Agenda then any other Member shall be entitled to do so.

22.VOTING: The Chairman shall not vote except in the exercise of a casting vote. At

all General Meetings, except as provided in Rule 25, a majority of votes decide a resolution. At any General Meeting any (…) Members may demand a poll, and thereupon the meeting shall adjourn to a time and a place to be named by the Chairman, and a postal vote shall be given to all Members of the Club. The decision of the Members, as shown by such postal vote, shall be reported to the adjourned meeting, and shall be deemed to be the decision of such meeting.

23.RIGHT TO BE PRESENT: No one can take part in General Meetings unless he/she

has been duly elected as a Member of the Club, and has paid his/her subscription according to these Statues.

24.OBSERVANCE AND INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES: Every Member binds himself

to abide by the Statutes of the Club, and also by any modifications thereof made in conformity with such Statutes, and also to accept as final and binding the decision of the Committee in all cases of dispute or disagreement as to the interpretation of these Statutes.

25.ALTERATION TO STATUTES: Any alteration to these Statutes may be made by a

General Meeting provided:

a. Details of the proposed alteration or alterations are included in the notice of the General Meeting.

b. The resolution proposing such alteration(s) is carried by two thirds of those present and voting at such General Meeting or by two thirds of those voting should a poll be demanded as provided for in Statute 22.

26.COPIES OF STATUTES: Every Member shall be furnished with a copy of the

Statutes and Regulations on election.

27.DISSOLUTION: The Club may be dissolved by a special General Meeting convened by direction of the Committee, or on the requisition of the majority of members. If the resolution of dissolution be duly passed, the Committee shall forthwith liquidate the affairs of the Club. If there be any surplus assets on realisation, these shall be disposed of at the discretion of the Committee.

3 November 2004

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CSI Invitation System CSI 3* and 4* events

Groups I and II Paragraphs 3.5 and 3.6 under section 3 below are new and were approved by the FEI Executive Board in January 2005. These paragraphs also apply for the 2005 season. The following invitation system must be used by all CSI 3* and 4* events in Groups I and II from 1 January 2005: Home Riders

1 The number of home riders must not exceed 50% of the total number of riders invited. The minimum number of home riders must not be less than 35% of the total number of riders invited. The NF/OC decides on the exact percentage for this section, which must be printed in the schedule.

If the home nation does not fill its quota, the remaining places are filled in accordance with the conditions established for invitation of riders in section 3.

Foreign Riders

1 Maximum 15% of the riders invited can be invited as wild cards by the Organising Committee through their NFs (these riders may consist of foreign and/or home riders).

2 The FEI has the right to nominate two riders from developing NFs and / or overseas NFs by the deadline date established for nominated entries. The maximum number of times a rider can be nominated during the same season for this group is three. Vacant places under this section are filled in accordance with the conditions established for invitation of riders in section 3.

3 The remaining participants are invited by the Organising Committee through their NF’s according to the following procedure:

3.1 Participants in this section must be selected from the top 250 on the riders’ world ranking list established by the FEI three months prior to the event. Each Organising Committee must print in the schedule the date of the list which applies for the invitation of riders.

3.2 Seven foreign NFs must be represented by riders in this section.

3.3 In this section specifically named riders can be invited. Nevertheless, NFs are free to send the riders of their choice providing that they are of a similar level. However, if an invited named rider, who is within the top 20 on the riders’ world ranking list, does not accept the invitation another rider will be invited by the Organising Committee in accordance with the conditions established for invitation of riders in section 3.

3.4 If an NF is invited to send participants but decides not to participate, another NF is selected by the Organising Committee in accordance with the conditions established for invitation of riders in section 3.

3.5 Each event is allowed to invite 5 to 6 riders below the 250th place on the World Ranking list. These places are open to riders by invitation. These riders may be required to qualify through the B Tour for the A Tour competitions at the same event. These riders cannot be pay cards. These 5 to 6 riders, if the OC decides to invite them, must be in addition to the 50% foreign riders as indicated above. (FEI Executive Board January 2005).

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3.6 OCs which cannot obtain enough riders from the top 250 on the World Ranking list may invite riders up to the number required by continuing down the World Ranking list until the desired number of riders is obtained. This must be done in decending order. These cannot be pay cards. (FEI Executive Board January 2005).

There are no restrictions on Organising Committees in relation to the invitation of participants for amateur owner competitions and riders specifically invited for small tour competitions only. However, the total number of horses in the small tour must not exceed 100. Depending on the number of home riders competing internationally, the number of home riders may be increased to 60% of the total number of riders at the event. This may only be done upon receipt of a request from the NF concerned and may or may not be granted at the discretion of the Manager of the FEI Jumping Department (effective from 10 April 2005, approved by the 2005 General Assembly).

In exceptional cases the Manager of the FEI Jumping Department may increase the number of invitations of riders outside the top 250 on the riders’ world ranking list. The following fines will be imposed on Organsing Committees not respecting the above procedure: 1st offence CHF 20’000.-; 2nd offence CHF 40’000.- ; at the 3rd offence, the event will not be permitted to take place. These fines will be payable directly by the Organising Commitees concerned to the FEI. JPR/veb 18.02.05

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2004 / 2005

WORLD CUP JUMPING

Report from the Chairman Mr Olaf Petersen

Your Royal Highness,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

One-hundred and fifteen competitions in thirteen Leagues constituted the FEI World Cup Jumping in its 27th season, 2004/2005, ending with the Final in Las Vegas (USA), 21 – 25 April 2005.

The competitions were held as follows on all five continents:

Europe 31 competitions in two Leagues (Western and Central Europe)

America 31 competitions in four Leagues (USA East, USA West, Canada, South America)

Africa 5 competitions in one League (South Africa)

Asia 14 competitions in three Leagues (Japan, Central Asia, South East Asia)

Pacific 23 competitions in two Leagues (Australia, New Zealand)

Arab League 11 competitions in one League

A field of approximately 44 riders is expected to take part at the 27th Final scheduled to be hosted by Las Vegas Events in Las Vegas from 21 – 25 April. This will be the third occasion for the Final to be held in Las Vegas and the first for a combined Jumping and Dressage World Cup Final.

New to the Word Cup was the Arab League with 11 competitions in 7 countries; 2 EGY, 1 BRN, 1 KSA, 2 SYR, 1 QAT, 3 UAE, 1 LIB,

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NATIONS CUP

Report from the Chairman Dr Bo Helander

2004 was another successful year for the Samsung Super League and the Samsung Nations Cup Series. The Super League was used by the majority of countries as their trials for the Olympic Games and although the quality of riders at the final was below previous years it was nevertheless a very exciting competition and proved that spectators and media are more interested in the National Teams than the actual ranking of the riders participating.

Once again France were victorious putting their poor performance in Athens behind them and the Italians were not able to pull off the required miracle and are destined for the Samsung Nations Cup Series for 2005.

The Samsung Nations Cup series was a great spectacle with Sweden and Switzerland changing positions at the top through out the year and it all came down to the final event in Buenos Aires (ARG). In the beautiful setting of El Capricho the Swedes and Swiss battled it out with the Swiss clinching the Super League spot leaving the Swedes for another year in the Nations Cup Series.

2005 will be the last of the current cycle of sponsorship by Samsung and we are confident that Samsung will once again renew their sponsorship through until 2008. Without their significant contribution the Samsung Super League would not have been possible and we would once again like to thank Samsung for their support in the past and looking forward to further our partnership in the future.

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Dressage Committee Report

from Mrs Mariette Withages, Chairman

Your Royal Highness, Ladies and Gentlemen,

The Dressage Committee met three times in 2004, the first time in Bruges (BEL) for its regular annual meeting and also in Aachen (GER) and in conjunction with the Global Dressage Forum in Holland.

The main subjects of discussion have been amongst other things: a new formula for Teams and medals for the Olympic Games, Dressage Riders ranking list, amendments to the Dressage Rules, payment of Judges, CDI Invitation system, Guidelines for Judging freestyles and amendments to Dressage tests. The Dressage Sub-Committee also met twice in 2004 to discuss various issues that have been brought forward to the Dressage Committee.

The Olympic Games in Athens under the basking Greek sun was a success for Dressage. Germany took the Gold medal for the 6th consecutive time and Spain in the silver spot took its first team medal ever in Olympic dressage. USA finished in bronze place. For the Individual medals Anky Van Grunsven, (NED) earned the gold medal with Ulla Salzgeber, (GER) in silver place and Beatriz Ferrer-Salat earning the bronze medal for Spain.

In 2004, the number of CDIO’s increased to 8. A total of 162 International Dressage events have been organised which is a good increase of 23 events from 2003.

The 2004 best horse and rider combination, based on the calculation of the Dressage Riders Ranking list was Anky Van Grunsven / Gestion Salinero (NED) followed by Beatriz Ferrer-Salat / Beauvalais (ESP) and Andreas Helgstrand / Blue Hors Cavan (DEN).

The work with the Dressage Handbook is proceeding well and it is anticipated that publication will be in spring 2006.

During 2004 the first regional FEI Dressage Forum was held in Brazil and the FEI also extended a patronage to and further involvement with the Global Dressage Forum in the Netherlands. Both forums were a tremendous success.

Now in the beginning of 2005 we have seen the first ever FEI Freestyle forum in Germany in cooperation with PSI. The Forum attracted over 150 participants from 22 different countries. A further regional FEI Dressage forum is planned for Australia this autumn.

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Guidelines for Judges

FEI Freestyle Tests

Junior Freestyle In the event of the following movements being deliberately shown the competitor will receive 0 for the whole movement and the scores for choreography as well as the degree of difficulty cannot be higher than 5. 1. More than half pirouettes in walk (i.e. more than 180 degrees)

Final mark for pirouettes 0 (regardless of any other correctly executed pirouettes)

2. Flying changes shown in sequence (of every 4 strides or less) Final mark for all flying changes 0 (regardless of any other single flying changes shown) 3. One counter change of hand in canter is allowed. However if more than one change of

direction is performed, the final mark for canter half-passes, both left and right is 0 (regardless of any other correctly shown individual half-passes)

NB Counter changes of hand in trot are allowed, the angles of which are left to the riders

discretion. 4. If the walk is not shown on one track (on straight or curved lines only), but is only performed

clearly as a lateral movement, it is considered as 0. 5. Travers and renvers are allowed as part of the choreography. However, if any movements, which are not mentioned in Junior level tests, under compulsory

movements, are deliberately shown, the competitor will be eliminated. E.g. Canter Pirouettes, Piaffe, Passage.


Young Rider Freestyle In the event of the following movements being deliberately shown the competitor will receive 0 for the whole movement, and the scores for choreography as well as the degree of difficulty cannot be higher than 5. 1. More than half pirouettes in canter (i.e. more than 180 degrees) final mark for pirouettes, 0.

NB If the “illegal” pirouette was shown only to the left for example, then only the left pirouettes would score 0, regardless of any other correctly executed left pirouettes, and vice versa if it was shown only to the right. In order to obtain a high technical score, half canter pirouettes must be shown from a straight line to a straight line, in canter. Half pirouettes may be shown from half pass to half pass. However, if half pirouettes are shown only from half pass to half pass the score will be insufficient. Half canter pirouettes performed from and into walk, will only be regarded in the harmony and choreography sections.

2. Flying changes shown in sequences of two time and one time. Final mark for all flying changes, 0 (regardless of any other correctly shown four time and three

time sequence changes). Counter changes of hand are allowed. The angles of which are left to the riders’ discretion. 3. If the walk is not shown on one track (on straight or curved lines only), but is only performed

clearly as a lateral movement it is considered as 0. 4. Travers and renvers are allowed as part of the choreography. However, if any movements, which are not mentioned in Young Rider level tests (under

compulsory movements), are deliberately shown, the competitor will be eliminated. E.g. Piaffe, Passage.


Intermediate I Freestyle In the event of the following movements being deliberately shown the competitor will receive 0 for the whole movement, and the scores for choreography as well as the degree of difficulty cannot be higher than 5. 1. More than single pirouettes in canter (i.e. more than 360 degrees) final mark for pirouettes 0.

NB If the “illegal” pirouette was shown only to the left for example, then only the left pirouette would score 0, regardless of any other correctly executed left pirouettes, and vice versa if it was shown only to the right. In order to obtain a high technical score, canter pirouettes must be shown from a straight line to a straight line, in canter. Pirouettes may be shown from half pass to half pass. However, if pirouettes are shown only from half pass to half pass, the score will be insufficient Canter pirouettes performed from and into walk, will only be regarded in the harmony and choreography sections.

2. Flying changes shown in sequence at every stride. Final mark for flying changes 0 (regardless of any other correctly shown three time and two time sequence changes)

3. If the walk is not shown on one track (on straight or curved lines only), but is only performed

clearly as a lateral movement it is considered as 0. 4. Travers and renvers are allowed as part of the choreography.

However, if any movements, which are not mentioned in Intermediaire level, are deliberately shown the competitor will be eliminated. E.g. Piaffe, Passage.


Grand Prix Freestyle In the event of the following movement being deliberately shown the competitor will receive 0 for the whole movement and the scores for choreography as well as the difficulty cannot be higher than 5. 1. More than double pirouettes in canter (i.e. two pirouettes of more than 360 degrees each, in

one continuous movement). Final mark for pirouettes 0. NB If the “illegal” pirouette was shown only to the left for example, then only the left pirouette

would score 0, regardless of any other correctly executed left pirouettes, and vice versa if it was shown only to the right.

In order to obtain a high technical score, canter pirouettes must be shown from a straight line to a straight line, in canter. Pirouettes may be shown from half pass to half pass. However, if pirouettes are shown only from half pass to half pass the score will be insufficient. Canter pirouettes performed from and into walk, or from and into piaffe, will only be regarded in the harmony and choreography sections.

2. Piaffe. In order to obtain a high technical score piaffe must be shown on a straight line with a

minimum of 10 steps straight. If piaffe is only shown in the form of a pirouette, it will be scored as technically insufficient. If a piaffe pirouette is shown in addition to a piaffe with a minimum of 10 steps straight it will be scored technically as usual.

3. Passage. In order to obtain a high technical score, passage must be shown on one track (a

minimum of 20 m). If passage is only shown in the form of a half pass it will be scored as technically insufficient. If passage in half pass is shown in addition to a passage on one track, it will be scored technically as usual.

4. If the walk is not shown on one track (on straight or curved lines only), but is only performed

clearly as a lateral movement it is considered as 0. 5. Travers and renvers are allowed as part of the choreography. However, if any movements, which are not mentioned at Grand Prix level, are deliberately

shown the competitor will be eliminated. E.g. Airs above the ground, cantering backwards etc.

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WORLD CUP DRESSAGE REPORT

from Mrs Mariette Withages, Chairman


The FEI World Cup Dressage Final 2004 was held in Düsseldorf (GER) and proved to be a great success with a high class starting field. Anky van Grunsven won the FEI World Cup Final for a record breaking sixth time with her new star Gestion Salinero. The Dutch rider was the unanimous victor with all five judges, on 83.45 per cent. Edward Gal took runner up position on the Dutch stallion Gestion Lingh. For third place, German rider Hubertus Schmidt produced a harmonious performance with the mare Wansuela Suerte.

The new 2004/2005 World Cup Dressage season for the Central European League started in May with Lipica (SLO) and the last qualifier was held in Kaposvar (CZE) in October. In total there are six qualifiers in this league. For the first time there will be a League final, where the ten best riders on the points standings list will try to earn a place at the Final. The CEL final will take place in Warsaw (POL) 18-20 March.

The Western European League started in October with Aarhus (DEN) back on the World Cup calendar again. Danish rider Andreas Helgstrand and Blue Hors Cavan claimed top position with Germany’s Ann-Katrin Linsenhoff in second position.

Second qualifier was Stockholm (SWE) where again Andreas Helgstrand and Blue Hors Cavan took the leading position with Spanish Beatriz Ferrer-Salat and Beauvalais as runner-up.

Third qualifier out was Maastricht (NED) where German Hubertus Schmidt and Wansuela Suerte narrowly snatched victory over compatriot Heike Kemmer and Bonaparte by a fraction of a point. Just a couple of days later and in a great atmosphere Spain's Beatriz Ferrer-Salat and Beauvalais put on a sparkling performance to win Olympia's inaugural FEI World Cup Dressage Qualifier. British rider Carl Hester and Escapado put on their best performances yet - gaining the runner-up slot in both the Grand Prix and Freestyle.

The qualifier in Mechelen (BEL) just following Christmas showed Carl Hester and Escapado to win their first ever FEI World Cup qualifier and it was the first time a Briton has headed a World Cup Qualifier line up since 1991.

CDI-W Amsterdam (NED) started off the 2005 season with a very strong starting field. Here Edward Gal and Lingh headed the field and Swiss rider Silvia Ikle finished second on her Salieri.

Still to go when this report was written are the qualifiers in Neumünster (GER), s´Hertogenbosch (NED) and the last Western European League qualifier in Düsseldorf (GER) which will be very exiting as many riders are trying to earn a place at the final which will be held in April (20-23) in Las Vegas (USA) - only the second time the Final has been held outside Europe, and the first ever time the Dressage and Jumping finals will be contested at the same time and venue. We are very much looking forward to this very exciting event and wish riders and the organizer the best of success.

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EVENTING COMMITTEE REPORT

from Wayne Roycroft (AUS), Chairman


Highlights for 2004

Olympic Games: The Athens Olympic Games was the culmination of many years of hard work for the organising committee, the officials and the athletes. The organising committee for the equestrian games did a magnificent job of supplying an excellent venue that worked so very well.

For Eventing, the new format without Roads and Tracks and Steeplechase successfully showcased the sport with an exciting, close competition. The highlight was the good pictures and the favourable reports world wide from cross country day.

The competition remained close throughout with the first show jumping competition deciding the team placings and the second show jumping competition deciding the individual winners.

We were all so disappointed with the problem that occurred in the first round of the show jumping competition, in hindsight the ground jury made the correct decision, unfortunately when this decision was so strongly questioned everybody involved was so determined and driven to see a fair outcome, this I believe caused the problem, I know that everyone concerned in this whole procedure acted honestly and with integrity for the best interest of the sport.

Eventing Development Program: Special effort for the east European countries managed by Mr Andrew Griffiths (GBR). We are very grateful that the FEI Development Funds are available to support positive initiative in countries needing our assistance, and to have these dedicated and knowledgeable Development Officers supporting this program.

Courses for Eventing Officials: The Eventing Committee has continued its efforts to develop the sport and increase the technical knowledge of Officials by organising seminars and courses each year for Judges, Technical Delegates and Course Designers. In 2004 a number of FEI courses for Eventing were organised in different parts of the world.

The second Top Eventing Officials Seminar was held in Pratoni del Vivaro, (ITA) in March 2004. This meeting was a great success and we thank the Italian Federation for their cooperation and the use of their facilities. The seminar was organised with invitations to officials, riders and representatives from all parts of the world.


2004 FEI World Event Rider rankings:

The winners of the 2004 World rankings were Kimberly Severson USA with 516 points, followed by William Fox Pitt GBR with 487 points, followed by Andrew Nicholson (NZL), 3rd with 438 points.

2004 FEI Eventing World Cup:

See separate report under point 25.4.1

World Eventing Breeding Championship for Young Horses:

As in 2002 and 2003, the Selle Français (SF) won again the 2004 World Breeding Championships for Young Horses in Le Lion d’Angers (FRA). Nicolas Touzaint (FRA) and Joker d’Helby won the CCI** 7 years championship, (the same combination won the 6 year old championship in 2003). Michael Jung (GER) with Birkhof’s Grafenstolz (TRAK) won the 6 year old Eventing Championship.

My congratulations to all the winners.

Standing Committee: The Standing Committee met two times last year, major issues were:

• The Athens Olympic Games

• The continual work on rules, new dressage tests, safety reports etc, including reviewing new rules to improve safety (yellow flags), and new protocol for communication between Riders and Officials.

• The rules for both CCI without roads and tracks and steeplechase and CCI with roads and tracks and steeplechase.

Sadly will be leaving the Committee this year Mr Giuseppe Della Chiesa (ITA) and Mr William Henson (GBR), representing the Organisers, to be replaced by Mr Jean-Michel Foucher (FRA).

My huge gratitude to Bill Henson for his untiring work and support through difficult times and I know his continued support.

Giuseppe Della Chiesa has given his technical expertise over the past five years, his dedication and time given to the technical detail leading up to the Athens games helped enormously to have the competition site completed to a high level and on time.

Safety Program: the Safety Program continues and is now managed in house by the FEI Eventing Department in line with the procedures established initially with British Eventing to produce interesting and useful statistics to keep improving the safety of rider and horse. Finally some useful comparative statistics have been produced and are available on the FEI Web-site. Hopefully next year we will be able to isolate trends and start understanding the implication of certain development in Eventing which will lead to different approach to the sport.

My warmest gratitude to my fellow Committee members for their tireless voluntary work. To all the members of the FEI Secretariat, Fabienne Diserens, Nathalie Desscan and Diana di Clemente, to each of you, my personal thanks.


I would like to personally thank Catrin Norinder, the FEI Olympic and Eventing Manager and her total support for me and the sport, thank you.

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DRIVING COMMITTEE REPORT 2004

from Richard Nicoll (USA), Chairman

The Single Horse Championships held in Astorp, Sweden, and the Four in Hand Championships in Kesckemet, Hungary both had record numbers of Nations competing, and our hats must go off to both the organizing committees, and all the volunteers involved in these very exciting and well-run events.

The medal results for both these Championships are provided below.

The Top Driver Award Series continues to show growth in all divisions with the North American Challenge series growing in popularity. Our congratulations to all the Top Drivers. Thank you also for generosity of the sponsors, without whom these events would not be possible. The list of the Top Drivers is printed below.

Sadly due to a lack of response the East European series, will be dropped this year.

This past year has seen a great deal of work being done in getting the revised rule book into print and the final result has met with general approval. A special thank you must go out to Jack Pemberton, and Simon Rosenman both from Canada who have done an enormous amount of work getting the 2005 FEI Driving Rule Book finalised. This coming year we will also see a revamped Guidelines for Organizers and Officials publication, that will help clarify many points in the organizing and running of events.

During the 2005 Driving season the new Test 8 will be in use. This new dressage test will provide increased challenge for the drivers and has created much discussion among officials on the judging of specific movements.

The FEI World Cup Driving series has had another very successful season, with the drivers creating heightened excitement, to the delight of the enthusiastic crowds. The final held in Göteborg, Sweden was equally as exciting. A thank you must go out to all the organizers for their support in presenting this thrilling developing sport to the general public. The 2004/5 season will be the last for Max Amman the World Cup Director, and we would like to thank him for his tireless work for initiating and organizing this series.

On a final personal note I would like to thank all those throughout the world driving community who have provided invaluable input to myself, the Committee and the sport. I would particularly like to thank Ian Williams and his staff at the FEI office for all their support in the past year.

We all look forward to another exciting year, with the upcoming Pony Championships in July at Catton Hall, in England. The competition year draws to a close with the Pair Horse Championships in September, Walz-Salzburg, Austria.

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Best wishes to all competitors, organizers, officials, sponsors and supporters, for a safe, successful and enjoyable Driving season.

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WORLD CUP DRIVING 2004

Report from Mr Max E. Ammann, Director

For the third time in a row Michael Freund won the overall standings of the FEI World Cup Driving and thus remains the only driver who ever won this annual Indoor Four in Hand Championship.

Freund won all his four World Cup Competitions in Stuttgart, Stockholm and the two in Vigo. Freund also competed twice as a non World Cup Wild Card in Leipzig, where he won and in Göteborg, where he was beaten by Tomas Eriksson.

Boyd Exell was runner up in the Final Standings, ahead of Christoph Sandmann, Tomas Eriksson and Gert Schrijrers. For the first time two Hungarian drivers had qualified: Josef Dobrovitz who was second in Vigo I and Jozsef Bozsik.

Due to the rough economical situation two events, Geneva and Bordeaux had to renounce the organisation of the Driving World Cup. Both shows had practically every year lost money and with the tough sponsor situation, they had to cut back drastically. And they did it by dropping the weakest parts, such as show numbers, dressage or driving.

As to the qualification for the Indoor World Cup at the outdoor CAIO’s and CAI’s it was decided to limit the number, ie: not all Top Driver Award events also count as World Cup Qualifiers. In 2001, with the foot and mouth disease we only had 6 summer events, but in 2002 there were 14, all counting as qualifiers for the World Cup.

In the 2003 summer season there were 15 Top Driver events, of which 9 counted towards the qualification for the World Cup.

In the current 2004 summer season, 11 events (World Championship, two CAIO’s and eight CAI’s) count towards the World Cup qualification. In the Indoor Season 2004/2005 Hannover will join the World Cup. Vigo, however is doubtful. Construction on a new hall (for 10,000 spectators) has started and with all the work and the machines there seems to be no space for the extra tents Driving needs.

The season will most likely consist of Hannover, Stuttgart, Stockholm, Mechelen, Leipzig, ‘s Hertogenbosch and Göteborg.

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ENDURANCE COMMITTEE REPORT 2004

from Dr Hallvard Sommerseth, Chairman

Your Royal Highness, May I present my report for 2004. This was, again, a year of growth for the discipline of Endurance around the world. A total of 299 FEI Endurance events took place. This represents an increase of 26% over the total number of events in 2003. It also represents an increase of some 264% over the number of events that took place just four years earlier in 2000. In 2004 we introduced a new Nations Cup Series with competitions being held in France, Great Britain and Italy. It is planned to extend this series in the coming seasons into regions outside of Europe. The year 2004 saw the full revision of our rules which have now been introduced in January 2005. During the year my Committee also reviewed the Endurance Championships Qualification Criteria which had been introduced following the Seminar in Paris in 2003. As a result of that review and in conjunction with input from National Federations the wording of the criteria was amended and is now introduced for all Championships from January 2006 and onwards. This amended wording provides greater protection for the horse and requires a higher standard of horsemanship and experience to achieve qualification. We have introduced a new system to ‘Star Rate’ our ride officials using a similar rating structure which was introduced to Endurance Events a few years ago. 2005 will see the gradual implementation of the new system which will become compulsory in 2006. The new system will ensure that only those officials who have sufficient experience and knowledge will be able to officiate at the various levels of competition from 1* through to our 4* Championships. It is hoped to introduce a similar system of *Rating for our Endurance Veterinarians at some time in the future. I was able to attend the FEI Veterinarian Conference in February in Rome and also attended an International Veterinarian Seminar held at Newmarket in June. At both of these, part of the discussions involved the review of existing practices within endurance and the possible future research into specific areas

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of Endurance Competition and how we can continue to better protect our competition horses. Our biggest region for growth in 2004 was South America and I would like to pay tribute to our Regional Development Officer Elizabeth van Schelle who has worked extremely hard throughout the region. I was excited to visit Argentina, at the time of the Bureau meeting there in November, to witness the very successful trial run for the Pan American Championships which will be held there for the first time in 2005. My Committee and I will continue to work towards creating a safe and competitive sport of Endurance and, whilst accepting the evolvement of the discipline in terms of speed and professionalism, my committee will not accept any reduction in terms of welfare and protection of our competition horses. Hallvard Sommerseth Chairman Endurance Committee

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Guidelines for Judges

FEI Freestyle Tests

Vaulting Committee Report 2004

from Mr Jean-Michel Pinel (FRA), Chairman

Junior Freestyle


In the event of the following movements being deliberately shown the competitor will receive 0 for the whole movement and the scores for choreography as well as the degree of difficulty cannot be higher than 5. 1. More than half pirouettes in walk (i.e. more than 180 degrees)

Final mark for pirouettes 0 (regardless of any other correctly executed pirouettes)

2. Flying changes shown in sequence (of every 4 strides or less) Final mark for all flying changes 0 (regardless of any other single flying changes

shown) 3. One counter change of hand in canter is allowed. However if more than one

change of direction is performed, the final mark for canter half-passes, both left and right is 0 (regardless of any other correctly shown individual half-passes)

NB Counter changes of hand in trot are allowed, the angles of which are left to the

riders discretion. 4. If the walk is not shown on one track (on straight or curved lines only), but is only

performed clearly as a lateral movement, it is considered as 0. 5. Travers and renvers are allowed as part of the choreography. However, if any movements, which are not mentioned in Junior level tests, under

compulsory movements, are deliberately shown, the competitor will be eliminated. E.g. Canter Pirouettes, Piaffe, Passage.


Young Rider Freestyle In the event of the following movements being deliberately shown the competitor will receive 0 for the whole movement, and the scores for choreography as well as the degree of difficulty cannot be higher than 5. 1. More than half pirouettes in canter (i.e. more than 180 degrees) final mark for pirouettes, 0.

NB If the “illegal” pirouette was shown only to the left for example, then only the left pirouettes would score 0, regardless of any other correctly executed left pirouettes, and vice versa if it was shown only to the right. In order to obtain a high technical score, half canter pirouettes must be shown from a straight line to a straight line, in canter. Half pirouettes may be shown from half pass to half pass. However, if half pirouettes are shown only from half pass to half pass the score will be insufficient. Half canter pirouettes performed from and into walk, will only be regarded in the harmony and choreography sections.

2. Flying changes shown in sequences of two time and one time. Final mark for all flying changes, 0 (regardless of any other correctly shown four

time and three time sequence changes). Counter changes of hand are allowed. The angles of which are left to the riders’

discretion. 3. If the walk is not shown on one track (on straight or curved lines only), but is only

performed clearly as a lateral movement it is considered as 0. 4. Travers and renvers are allowed as part of the choreography. However, if any movements, which are not mentioned in Young Rider level tests

(under compulsory movements), are deliberately shown, the competitor will be eliminated. E.g. Piaffe, Passage.


Intermediate The World Vaulting Championships, which took place in Stadl Paura (AUT) from the 5th to the 8th August 2004 in an exceptional atmosphere and with an audience always filling the stands, was without doubt the high point of this year’s Vaulting calendar. A total of 23 nations represented by 11 teams and 76 individual competitors participated in this event. The Wild Card system, introduced in 2004, has allowed countries such as Japan and South Africa to take part in this Championship, and they are most welcome!

As a team, the Germans captivated the audience with the quality of presentation and beauty of the performance. In the Individual Championship for men, the last minute return of title holder Matthias Lang (FRA) for one last battle, gave much spice and excitement to this competition. In the women’s category, Nicola Ströh (GER) took the title after a close battle with her colleague and friend Rikke Laumann (DEN), rewarding her iron will and persistence.

The Organising Committee of Stadl Paura, led by Erich Breiter (AUT) and Frank Spadinger (AUT) worked very hard with the organisation of this Championship, which remains without doubt one of the major events in Vaulting.

Two FEI seminars for Vaulting Judges were organised in 2004. The first seminar took place in Stuttgart (GER) in February, directed by Mr Dietmar Otto (GER). Much thought was given to the presentation of the new rules; the discussions were of a very high standard and led to a broad consensus. The main theme of the second seminar in Budapest (HUN) in October, directed by Mrs Helma Schwarzmann (GER), was the explanation of the new rules. Both seminars, thanks to the commitment of their directors, were very successful with large audiences.

Last but not least, the much increased importance of the mark given to the horse stands out in 2004. Thus the importance, specific preparation and the large contribution of the horse to a top performance, gets the recognition it deserves.

I Freestyle Inpersonally wish to thank the event of International Equestrian Federation and the following movements being deliberately shown President for the competitor will receive 0 for the whole movement, and the scores for choreography as well as the degree of difficulty cannot be higher than 5.support they have given to the development of the sport. Also, many people, athletes, parents, volunteers, owners, organisers, sponsors and so on, have worked hard for the success and development of Vaulting, and to them I give my warmest thanks. 1. More than single pirouettes in canter (i.e. more than 360 degrees) final mark for pirouettes 0.

NB If the “illegal” pirouette was shown only to the left for example, then only the left pirouette would score 0, regardless of any other correctly executed left pirouettes, and vice versa if it was shown only to the right. In order to obtain a high technical score, canter pirouettes must be shown from a straight line to a straight line, in canter. Pirouettes may be shown from half pass to


half pass. However, if pirouettes are shown only from half pass to half pass, the score will be insufficient Canter pirouettes performed from and into walk, will only be regarded in the harmony and choreography sections.

2. Flying changes shown in sequence at every stride. Final mark for flying changes 0 (regardless of any other correctly shown three time and two time sequence changes)

3. If the walk is not shown on one track (on straight or curved lines only), but is only

performed clearly as a lateral movement it is considered as 0. 4. Travers and renvers are allowed as part of the choreography.

However, if any movements, which are not mentioned in Intermediaire level, are deliberately shown the competitor will be eliminated. E.g. Piaffe, Passage.


Grand Prix Freestyle In the event of the following movement being deliberately shown the competitor will receive 0 for the whole movement and the scores for choreography as well as the difficulty cannot be higher than 5. 1. More than double pirouettes in canter (i.e. two pirouettes of more than 360

degrees each, in one continuous movement). Final mark for pirouettes 0. NB If the “illegal” pirouette was shown only to the left for example, then only the

left pirouette would score 0, regardless of any other correctly executed left pirouettes, and vice versa if it was shown only to the right.

In order to obtain a high technical score, canter pirouettes must be shown from a straight line to a straight line, in canter. Pirouettes may be shown from half pass to half pass. However, if pirouettes are shown only from half pass to half pass the score will be insufficient. Canter pirouettes performed from and into walk, or from and into piaffe, will only be regarded in the harmony and choreography sections.

2. Piaffe. In order to obtain a high technical score piaffe must be shown on a straight

line with a minimum of 10 steps straight. If piaffe is only shown in the form of a pirouette, it will be scored as technically insufficient. If a piaffe pirouette is shown in addition to a piaffe with a minimum of 10 steps straight it will be scored technically as usual.

3. Passage. In order to obtain a high technical score, passage must be shown on one

track (a minimum of 20 m). If passage is only shown in the form of a half pass it will be scored as technically insufficient. If passage in half pass is shown in addition to a passage on one track, it will be scored technically as usual.

4. If the walk is not shown on one track (on straight or curved lines only), but is only

performed clearly as a lateral movement it is considered as 0. 5. Travers and renvers are allowed as part of the choreography. However, if any movements, which are not mentioned at Grand Prix level, are

deliberately shown the competitor will be eliminated. E.g. Airs above the ground, cantering backwards etc.

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Clarifications to the Vaulting Rules

RULES FOR VAULTING EVENTS 6th Edition, effective 1st January 2005

The Bureau and General Assembly accepted the following rule clarifications : Article 731.6 General - to replace with : 6. Each of the six vaulters must show all the Compulsory exercises and at least one exercise in the Free Test. See Article 737.5, Article 738.2 and Article 739.2. Article 732.1 Compulsory 1* Test - second paragraph to replace with : The second section: Vault-on (no score) followed by Flag (completes into bench position) Stand (begins from bench position) Swing with open legs Dismount, swing with closed legs, to outside Article 734.4 Free Test - to replace with : 4. A Free 1* Test may include single, double and triple exercises, with a maximum of 6 static triple exercises. For the maximum of 6 triple exercises, the mounts, dismounts and transitions of the third person are not counted. Article 741 Reserve Vaulter - paragraph 1 & 2 to replace with : 1. If a vaulter can no longer continue his performance because he has been injured, the reserve vaulter may substitute for him after the exercise in which the original vaulter was injured. However, once used, he must finish the competition. The Ground Jury may request a verification after the test. However, only one change is allowed. 2. In competitions with several tests, the reserve vaulter, after notification to the Ground Jury, may be used in the next test, provided that the reserve vaulter is a member of the team and nominated as such before the beginning of the competition and has properly entered the arena with his team. However, only one change is allowed. Appendix F Technical Exercises - 1. Jump Force (condition) to replace with : 1. Jump Force (condition) May be shown as a mount or as a ground jump. 1.1 Roll-up mount from the inside to rearways seat on the horse’s neck. Description Deviations from the optimal quality

- Jump to roll rw -

- From the jump, the body is turned and the roll movement is initiated, lifting the center of gravity as high as possible over the surcingle


- Following the impulsion the axis of the roll movement is nearly horizontal and nearly parallel to the shoulder axis of the horse

- A vertical axis of the roll movement which entails dislocation towards the outside of the horse

- During the entire roll movement, the vaulter’s shoulders, hips and the roll axis are parallel (see above)

- Legs are stretched during the roll movement

- Lack of stretch of the legs

- Landing after the roll is in an upright rearways seat on the horse’s neck with both legs in front of the surcingle

- Landing other than in a correct rw seat

-Leaning to one side -Outside leg behind in front of the surcingle (not on horse’s shoulder)

Deductions: - Steps in ground jump - 1 point - Landing with outside leg behind in front of the surcingle - 1 point Essence: Harmony with the horse Coordination of roll movement Height of the centre of gravity Appendix F Technical Exercises - 3. Suppleness to replace with : 3.1 Needle - sideways, facing inside or outside; on the back of the horse, one hand on top of a grip, other hand flat on top of the back/pad.

Description of movement Inferior Exercise Quality

- Supporting foot is on the horse

- Other leg stretched as high as possible

- The line of the upper body and the raised leg should come as close to the vertical as possible

- Shoulder axis and hip axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the horse

- To be held for 4 canter strides Appendix F Technical Exercises - 4. Balance to replace with : 4.1 Reverse Stand with free arm movement. - Description of position movement and Inferior Exercise Quality according to Appendix E7, Requirements Compulsories Individual, Exercise stand, - to be held for 4 canter strides.


Appendix F Technical Exercises - 5. Strength (condition) to replace with : 5.1 Shoulder stand rearways with closed and stretched legs

Description of movement Inferior Exercise Quality

Both hands on the grips

Left or right shoulder rests on horse’s back/pad

The body’s center of gravity lies vertically over the shoulder resting on the horse’s back

Deviation from the vertical axis

Hips stretched

Legs stretched, closed and parallel

Deviation from stretched hip position, and/or legs not stretched

Body tension throughout Lack of body tension

Shoulder axis and hip axis parallel to the horse’s shoulder axis

Deviation from defined shoulder and hip axis or distortion in relation to the horse’s shoulder axis

To be held for 4 canter strides Essence: Harmony with the horse Balance and Posture Appendix G Scoresheet for Team 1* Competition - to add : Remarks (right/left rein)


GUIDELINES FOR JUDGES 4th Edition, effective 1st January 2005

B. Compulsory Exercises - 3.3 Flag - 1st paragraph of Deductions to replace with : Deductions: 1 point off for: - Right leg is stretched down before it is raised. - Return to kneel after the Flag (except in 1* competition). - Return to seat astride (1* competition) after the Flag. B. Compulsory Exercises - 3.9 Swing rearways (Team 1* test) - 2nd paragraph to replace with : Dismount to inside: reverse ¼ mill through to inside seat facing forward, vaulters releasing the grips, landing with nearly closed legs and continues in the same direction as the horse. Deductions : Up to 1 point off for: - Not closed legs. B. Compulsory Exercises - 3.10 Swing frontways (Team 1* test) - add : Deductions : Up to 1 point off for: - Closed legs. C. Technical Exercises - 2.3.1 Needle - to replace with : Sideways, facing inside or outside; on the back of the horse, one hand on top of a grip, other hand flat on top of the back/pad. Basic score 4 - The angle between the legs is 90° or less. Basic score 7 - The angle between the legs is 150° or less. Basic score 10 - The angle between the legs is 180°. Deductions up to 1 point - The line of the upper body and the raised leg is broken (at 180°). Deduction of 2 points - Position of hands other than described.

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PONY COMMITTEE REPORT

from Mr Ferdi Jörgen Wassermeyer (GER), Chairman


The highlight of the year 2004 was the European Championships for Jumping, Dressage and Eventing in Jaszkowo (POL).

The Team Championship in Jumping saw 64 competitors from 16 nations represented and 12 nations had sent full teams. The competitions ran smoothly and were fair and good. The introduction of a rest day on the Saturday was very successful. The Team competition was won by GBR followed by SWE and FRA. The individual jumping title went to GBR.

In Dressage the Team gold was won by GER, followed by NED and GBR. The individual gold medal was won by GER followed by NED and GER again. GER also won the gold medal in Eventing followed by GBR and IRL. The individual title was also won by GER.

The FEI Pony Committee held its annual meeting on the occasion of the FEI European Pony Championships and among the items discussed were:

Replacement of members. The members felt that it was important that both dressage and eventing were represented on the committee and it was agreed to recommend to the FEI Bureau and General Assembly the appointment of Ms Jean Mitchell (IRL) and Mrs Francis Verbeek von Rooy (NED) to replace Dr Mandi (HUN) and Mr McPherson (BEL) as from 2005.

The Committee have made some minor amendments for the Rules for Pony Riders and are submitting these for the approval of the General Assembly. The Pony Riders Committee recommends that the enforcement of the Rules is to be from 1 January 2006. A new Dressage test for pony eventing CCIP2*, was introduced in the beginning of 2005.

As a conclusion, I would like to thank the Committee members, as well as the FEI Secretariat in Lausanne who have supported me in the past year.

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CHILDREN’S COMMITTEE REPORT 2004

from Dr Yolanda Matallana-Triviño (COL), Chairman

Your Royal Highness, Members of the Bureau, and Delegates of the General Assembly, 2004 was an excellent year for equestrian sport involving children. Nearly 650 children from 41 countries participated in the FEI Children’s International Jumping Competition. In Dressage, 212 children took part in the FEI World Dressage Challenge supported by PSI. The Children’s Committee would like to introduce Reining and Endurance competitions for Children, according to the same format as the FEI Children’s International Jumping Competition and the FEI World Dressage Challenge, and will work to that end with the President of the relevant Technical Committees. The FEI Children’s Committee held its annual meeting on 27 November in Simi Valley, California (USA). The main topic discussed was the 2004 FEI Children’s International Jumping Competition, which had been organised for the tenth consecutive year. In 2004, 28 countries organised category A competitions, and 31 countries organised category B. An excellent Children’s Final, organised for the ninth time, was held from 22 to 28 November at Hummingbird Nest Ranch, in Simi Valley, California (USA). The facilities and horses provided, as well as the level of riding of the competitors, were of an excellent standard. The courses for the 2004 season were designed by Leopoldo Palacios (VEN) and for the Final by Mr Guilherme Nogueira Jorge (BRA). Five continents and 13 countries were represented at the Final, with Colombia and the United States of America taking the podium. The FEI Children’s Jumping Final represents a unique opportunity for children from many different cultures to meet and share their common passion for the horse. As in past years, the sport provided the backdrop for the participants to overcome the language barrier and create a camaraderie unique to young people. The riders who participated at the Final represented the following countries: Group I : France (1), Romania (1) Group II : Germany (1) Group III : Russia (1) Group IV : Canada (2), United States of America (16) Group V : Colombia (2) Group VI : Argentina (1), Brazil (2), Paraguay (1) Group VII : Lebanon (1) Group VIII : New Zealand (1) Group IX : South Africa (2)

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FEI Groups in which competitions were held in 2004 are indicated as follows: Group I : 5 (BEL, FRA, GRE, ISR, ROM) Group II : 2 (GER, LTU) Group III : 2 (IRI, RUS) Group IV : 5 (BER, CAN, HAI, JAM, USA) Group V : 9 (COL, CRC, DOM, ESA, GUA, MEX, PAN, PUR, VEN) Group VI : 8 (ARG, BOL, BRA, CHI, ECU, PAR, PER, URU) Group VII : 3 (LIB, KSA, UAE) Group VIII : 5 (AUS, TPE, HKG, JPN, NZL) Group IX : 2 (RSA, ZIM) As of 25 March 2005, 48 National Federations had confirmed their participation for the 2005 FEI Children’s International Jumping Competition, and a total of 50 countries were expected to take part. The FEI Children’s Committee is pleased to note the participation of five new countries this year.

March 2005

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REINING COMMITTEE REPORT

from Mr Frank Costantini (USA), Chairman


Following a quiet year in 2003, FEI Reining really took off in 2004. The establishment of the FEI Reining Masters stimulated a huge growth in Reining events and the enthusiasm for 2005 is even greater.

The final of the FEI Masters saw a huge crowd in Oklahoma City (USA) where riders from 16 different nations took part in a thrilling competition with over US$ 100,000 in prize money.

This year’s final will be in Manerbio (ITA) a venue that will also host the FEI European Reining Championships and this excellent venue will, I am sure, bring even greater interest to FEI Reining.

The FEI Reining Committee will continue its work on development in 2005 to ensure high quality participation at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen (GER) and we are always available to help and assist new NFs willing to start our exciting sport.

Finally I would like to thank the FEI for its support and look forward to working together in the future.

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VETERINARY COMMITTEE REPORT

from Prof Leo Jeffcott (GBR), Chairman

Your Royal Highness, Bureau members and Delegates to the General Assembly The Veterinary Committee has been as busy as ever this year dealing with many of the complex issues surrounding doping and medication control that have evolved in recent months. The Veterinary Department has also been at full stretch with so many projects on the go at the moment. Despite this Frits Sluyter and his team in the Veterinary Department have provided considerable support to the Committee throughout the year. We have also received enormous help and advice from the Medication Subcommittee, the team of FEI Testing Veterinarians and the Director of the Central Laboratory (LCH) in Paris.

Medication & Doping Matters

The Committee welcomed the establishment of the Medication Task Force in November 2004. Since then it has had considerable input into the deliberations and meetings of this important group. This has been particularly from Dr Andrew Higgins (Chairman MSC), Dr Frits Sluyter (HOVD) and Prof Jack Snyder (now a member of the Vet Committee). We are fully behind the thrust of the Task Force and believe it will help restore the credibility of equestrian sport in the eyes of the public and will limit future possibilities for doping.

It has been another hectic year for the FEI Medication Control Programme. A total of 2237 horses were tested worldwide with an overall positive rate of 3.5%. In Groups I and II under the MCP scheme 1487 horses were tested with a positive rate of 4.6% (an increase from 3.3% in 2003). Most positives were associated with medication for orthopaedic problems, sedatives and analgesics. However, the detection of human antipsychotics and tranquilisers has seriously damaged the image of equestrian sport, and this has been compounded by the positive medal winners at the Athens Olympics.

An important addition to this year’s Vet Committee meeting was an open discussion session with the International Riders Club (with representatives from Jumping, Dressage and Eventing) and the International Treating Veterinarians Association. Much of the discussion focussed on medication and doping issues. There had been difficulties in the past in communication between these organisations, but it was soon appreciated there was much of common ground and a need to work much closer together in the future.

A number of recommendations in relation to the FEI Medication Programme come from the Veterinary Committee to this General Assembly. These include:

1. Prohibited Substance List to be amended as follows: a) a threshold for Boldenone (only for entire males) be included in the list of

threshold substances b) the existing threshold for CO2 in plasma be reduced to 36 millimoles per litre (This

is very much a horseracing issue)


2. Medication with cryotherapy during competition It is recommended that the technique of cryotherapy should not be permitted within 5

days of the start of competition. [This is in line with the existing Rule for treatment with Shockwave Therapy] 3. B-sample analysis a) it is recommended once a sample has tested positive the B-analysis be carried out

in the same laboratory that analysed the A-sample. b) this should be done automatically between 14 and 21 days after the A-sample has

tested positive. c) the Person Responsible should always be invited to have a witness present at the

B-analysis if it is so desired.

Revision of the Veterinary Regulations

The Veterinary Committee are currently reviewing the 9th Edition of the Veterinary Regulations and making a series of recommendations for change. These will be circulated to the Technical Committees and the National Federations in the near future. This is not expected to be a major review on this occasion, but some important amendments in relation to medication issues and Horse Inspections will be included. The 10th edition will come into effect on Jan 1, 2006.

At the General Assembly last year we received approval to introduce twice yearly boosters for influenza vaccination. Although this rule came into effect on 1 January 2005, this year is being treated as a transition year so that owners and vets can be sure that their horses are appropriately vaccinated from 1 January 2006. It is only after this that the sanctions previously approved by the Bureau and General Assembly will come into effect.

Horse Inspections (VR Art.1011)

There were three areas that the Committee wished me to report on:

a) Dressage – The Dressage Committee had asked the Vet Committee to consider including the possibility for a re-inspection in the Horse Inspection protocol for Dressage competitions. This was in line with the provision made for the Jumping discipline last year. The Committee unanimously endorsed this request and the General Assembly are requested to approve the recommendation.

b) Reining – The Committee had been concerned for some time about the performance of horses at Reining Horse Inspections and it was agreed to ask the Reining Committee for a progress report.

c) CICs in Eventing – There have been difficulties in providing a clear system for veterinary surveillance at CICs. This has led to confusion and difficulties for vets, organisors and competitors. It was resolved to meet with the Eventing Committee again to sort this matter out.


Veterinary Research

A small Veterinary Research Working Group was established to review and coordinate FEI veterinary research with Prof Jack Snyder (USA) leading the group, assisted by Prof Catherine Kohn (USA) and Dr Michael Due (GER). Current topics include:

a) Medication Research Consortium – this is a group of NFs that together with the FEI and LCH are working on providing vets with reliable withdrawal times for commonly used drugs in equine sports medicine.

b) Pony Measurement – a project had recently been carried out in the University of Cambridge that investigated the accuracy of height measurement and a variety of factors that might influence the reliability of the technique. The results and a series of recommendations from this have been forwarded to the Pony Committee.

c) Falls in Eventing – a large three year epidemiological study (part funded by FEI) had investigated risks of falls in Eventing. A summary of the important practical details is being prepared for Course Designers and the Eventing Committee.

d) Hypersensitisation in Jumping – further studies on thermography and forensic testing are being carried out to help reduce this practice of abuse in equestrian sport.

Conclusion

Finally, I should like to thank the two members of the Committee, Prof Catherine Kohn (USA) and Dr Michael Due (GER) who have served so effectively for the last four years. I also thank Dr Roland Devolz, past Chairman of the MSC for his loyal service on the Subcommittee for the last 15 years.

This coming year will be another challenge for the Veterinary Committee with the implementation of some of the Task Force recommendations, the introduction of the new Parequestrian discipline, final revision of the Veterinary Regulations, continuation of the research programme and the continued surveillance of infectious disease around the world.

24 March 2005

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JUDICIAL COMMITTEE REPORT

from Mr Ken Lalo (ISR), Chairman

During 2004 and through the 2005 General Assembly the FEI Judicial Committee held two frontal meetings and some 10 other meetings by means of a conference call. The Judicial Committee also held three oral hearings and decided some 60 additional cases by correspondence. During the period the Judicial Committee had to deal with an increasing number of medication control cases for horses, the number of cases having increased from an average of some 40 – 45 cases per annum to 51 cases during 2003 and 78 cases during 2004. A vast number of these cases were prolonged as a result of the increasing tendency of riders to seek representation by legal counsels and to raise an array of procedural and legal arguments. The Judicial Committee also dealt with an increasing number of other cases involving interpretation of FEI rules and other disciplinary matters. This was combined during the latter part of 2004 with an on-going process at the FEI Secretariat aimed at rebuilding its Legal Department in order to better address the almost doubling number of medication cases and an increasing litigious environment. This process resulted in the establishment of the position of a full time Head of Legal Department and the hiring of Mr. Alex McLin for that position following a lengthy period during which a designated group selected by the Executive Board sought worthy candidates. Mr. McLin brings with him a relevant legal experience and is currently assisted by one part time secretary. The FEI through Mr. McLin will continue to receive the advice of its outside Swiss counsel. The process of rebuilding the department and the personnel changes resulted in prolongation of the legal process during the interim period, but is likely to show an improvement in case processing and in the service provided by the Legal Department (and as a result by the timing of Judicial Committee decisions) as from the middle of 2005 onwards. The developments of recent periods have proved that the role of the Legal Department cannot be ignored and that the Department must be professionally and sufficiently staffed to allow the organization to maintain orderly and timely response to legal cases involving the sport. The Judicial Committee started the year with five members and, regrettably, has lost its beloved and hard working member, Mr. Jean Zlatiev (FRA), who passed away during the late spring of 2004 and will be greatly missed. The Judicial Committee has made recommendations, initially to the Strategic Planning Committee looking at the future of the FEI and later to the Task Force, to have a 7 – 9 member Committee, allowing any three members selected by the Committee to comprise a legal panel authorized to take decisions. This would allow the Committee to better and more timely deal with the increasing caseload and provide a response within the shorter and more suitable time frame recommended by the Task Force.

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The Judicial Committee drafted the correspondence and documentation to be used by the Legal Department for the processing of the cases to be handled administratively in accordance with the “fast track” procedure for positive medication cases for horses which came into effect as part of the 21st edition of the General Regulations on 1 January 2005, following a recommendation by the Judicial Committee over two years ago. The response from the Secretariat and Legal Department to the process is excellent and it will provide a fast and suitable response to many relevant cases. The "fast track" system was endorsed by the Task Force that has fine tuned the category of cases that would be considered relevant for this system. The Judicial Committee estimates that over one-half of the current case load may be handled under this new system which would make the work of the Legal Department much more effective and enable the concentration of time and resources on the investigation and processing of more difficult cases. In discussions with other organs of the FEI the Judicial Committee continued to stress that it is a disciplinary committee which judges cases and therefore it must maintain its independence and cannot act as a prosecutor, a role which the FEI Legal Department must assume with assistance of outside counsel. In order to maintain a clean sport and enable separation of “coincidental” offenders from those that intend to obtain an unfair advantage in competition, the FEI has to adopt a “prosecutor’s” role in more cases, obtain expert evidence and allow a decision based on a complete factual background rather than a partial portrayal of the relevant facts by the rider. This may be better achieved with the current strengthening of the Legal Department of the FEI. The Judicial Committee continues to support a more transparent system. Traditionally there were no publications regarding judicial cases until the end of the appeal period (or where a joint press release was agreed). The Judicial Committee is in favour of early publication regarding the process and believes that it may counter any unfounded speculation about cases. A clear message must be presented and facts and statistics disclosed. The FEI should provide clarity about the testing and legal processes, explaining rules and decisions and should use decisions as an educational tool. There is presently more cooperation between the Legal and Communications Departments and a more regulated system for reporting on medication cases. The Judicial Committee will greatly miss Mary Parker Hunter, the retiring Legal Manager. The Judicial Committee wishes the best of success to Alex McLin in the role of Head of Legal Department.

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FORUM – SUMMARY OF DISCUSSIONS

1. TASK FORCE

Mr Sven Holmberg (SWE), Chairman of the Task Force presented the recommendations for the Doping policy to the Forum.

Following the conclusion of his presentation, the Chairman responded as follows to the queries presented to the Task Force:

The functions of the enlarged Judicial Committee would be solely judicial and not advisory.

The FEI would spend time and resources to communicate the differences between medication and doping

The Bureau would decide on the dates for implementation and adoption of the policy, however, the establishment of the RLODs for the medicine box would only be ready in April 2006.

The recommended Task Force Policy would not influence current cases. The on-going cases would need to be judged with the current rules.

2. STRATEGIC PLAN 2006-2010 WORKING GROUPS

Six working groups were established by the Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) to cover the first chapters of the 2006-2010 Strategic plan. More than 50 persons representing 20 NFs had contributed their time and expertise to these working who chaired by the following person: 1. W. Group A Structure of the FEI George de Jong, (NED) - Calendar Michael Stone (FEI) - Judicial Process Ken Lalo, (ISR) 2. W. Group B Development, Col Gerry Mullins (IRL) 3. W. Group C General Marketing & Comm. Christophe Troendle (FEI) 4. W. Group D General Welfare & Veterinary Sven Tolling (SWE) 5. W. Group E Information Technology Ingmar de Vos (BEL) 6. W. Group F Olympic Games Dr Bo Helander (FEI)

During the Forum, the various Chairmen of the Strategic Plan Working Groups presented their recommendations. Working Group A, had already presented their recommendations on the FEI new structure during the Group Meetings in London.

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2.1. JUDICIAL PROCESS

It was felt that there was no alternative but to adopt the proposal. A strengthened Legal department would ensure that the judicial process appear without reproach.

2.2. CALENDAR

The FEI needed to protect its properties. On the other hand, good strong products would not require date protection for long period of time as they would attract the top riders anyway.

Establishing permanent dates two years in advance for higher level events such as CIOs, CSI5* & 4* and CDI3* in regions such as Group III would be very difficult. The FEI would need to show flexibility.

2.3. DEVELOPMENT

The Chairman of Strategic Plan Working Group B emphasised that it was the responsibility of NFs to take ownership of FEI initiatives and show the ability to self help.

To a query regarding financing for the regional coaching courses, the Sports Director responded as follows:

1) Applying NFs should first establish a budget.

2) NFs should then contact their NOC, apply for the course and produce, as well as account for, the budget.

3) If accepted, the NOC pays in turn for the organisational costs, the travel expenses of the tutor and his/her per diem.

4) Other funding can be arranged through sponsorship or through the FEI Development fund. (The latter is limited and is mainly used for coaching fees.)

2.4. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The Chairman confirmed that in the cross point data bank, the international entry system provided for the OCs/NFs could indeed include information on riders, owners, breeders, etc. as well as persons requiring accreditation. He further emphasised that the security of the whole system would need to be looked into carefully.

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1. DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP Chairman: Freddy Serpieri (GRE), FEI 1st Vice-President Speakers: Gerry Mullins (IRL), Chairman of the FEI Development Working

Group Susanne Macken (IRL), FEI Tutor FEI Michael Stone, Sports Director FEI Jacqueline Braissant, Project Manager Mr Freddy Serpieri, FEI 1st Vice President, opened the workshop by welcoming the audience. He reiterated the 3 main goals that the FEI Development Working group had set: 1) Creation of a structure for coaching with an FEI Universal Syllabus 2) Creation of a Basic Structure that can be used by Developing National

Federations to organise their sport 3) Establishment of Progressive Regional Competitions and Championships The 1st Vice President reported that the Creation of a FEI Coaching System had now been reached. In 2004, 6 Level I courses for coaches, financed by Olympic Solidarity, have been organised in Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, South Africa and Swaziland. In total, coaches from 16 countries took part. The questions that have arisen now are: What is going to happen after these courses ? What is going to change for these coaches ? It is a fact that the most advanced NFs have already answered these questions by putting in place a local structure while other less-advanced NFs have not. Mr Serpieri informed the audience that this workshop was meant to explain and demonstrate the importance for a NF to develop its proper equestrian sports structure which will help to reach our 3rd goal: the establishment of regional competitions and championships. Gerry Mullins made a presentation on the FEI Coaching System and National Equestrian Structures. He explained clearly the importance of putting in place the minimum structure requirements suggested by the FEI Development Working Group, i.e.

President

Treasurer / Marketing Vice President

Secretary General

Riding Clubs (Riders)

Technical Member (Sport)


He then described the FEI Coaching System, the aims of which are: - A System using an agreed universal syllabus for the on-going education and

improvement of coaches in all equestrian disciplines in developing NFs. - A coaches certification given jointly by the NF and the FEI. - A System based on FEI regional courses for coaches at various levels and

conducted by FEI appointed Tutors. - A System supported by FEI coaching materials. - A System (oriented towards competitions) under the direction of FEI

appointed Tutors who train coaches at various levels: (i) Introduction to Coaching; (ii) Level I; (iii) Level II; and in the future FEI Tutors will identify Regional Tutors who will in their turn continue the system in their area and develop equestrian sport through a Coaching System ensuring continuity, self sufficiency and improvement of standards

FEI Tutors identifie candidate Coaches for Level II Course

FEI Tutors identifie potential Tutors for

Level II courses

FEI INTRODUCTION

FEI INTRODUCTION

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Gerry Mullins explained the benefit of such a system which will raise the profile of coaching by using modern training methods, by developing a consistent level in giving similar courses in all areas. It will ensure a professional approach to coaching at all levels and in all aspects. Gerry Mullins also explained a means to obtain Olympic Solidarity funding for the organisation of courses for coaches and summarized the funding procedure as follows:


Budget must be organised prior to course: - A proper protocol must be established with NOC - Application - Produce a budget - Accounting for budget NOC covers: - Organisational costs of course - Travel expenses of tutor - Per diem of Tutor Other funding may be used: - Sponsorship - FEI Development Fund in some cases. Gerry Mullins explained that at the moment, the ongoing coach education programme is available on a regional basis. As soon as there will be Regional Tutors, the coach education’s programme will be dispatched to a national level. He stressed that the development of the sport is in many ways the responsibility of the coach and in addition is very much dependant upon proactive NFs. The regions which are in receipt of development aid have the responsibility to show progress. Gerry Mullins also reported to the audience that the FEI Development Working Group’s 3rd objective, i.e. the Establishment of Progressive Regional Competitions and Championships will be looked into. Currently, the most known series are the FEI World Jumping & Dressage Challenge, The Caucasus Cup (Jumping) and the Africa Cup (Jumping). The idea is to develop style competitions and clinics linked to competitions as well as regional championships. In this respect, NFs are kindly invited to make suggestions to the FEI Development Department.

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The second speaker, Susanne Macken (IRL) shared her experience as trainer in HAI, ANT, BAR and Curaçao and now as FEI Tutor in the Caribbean NFs starting from her “pilot” course for coaches in 2003 in Trinidad until her official regional Level I course in Barbados in December 2004. Susanne Macken explained that many similar problems exist within the Caribbean Islands: - The equestrian sport is considered elitist - Dressage and Jumping do not work together - Difficulties to run national shows due to finances, climate, horses - Difficulties to organise Inter-Island and International shows because of

travel, costs, veterinary regulations - Few horses - Political difficulties in some islands Susanne Macken pointed out that all problems are surmountable. Where there is a will there is a way. This should be the aim and goal of the coaches that have done Level I. Why move on to Level II coach if you do not have competitors and shows on that standard ? The stepping stones must be achieved not in going straight to the Pan American Games, but NFs should build up a competition’s structure stepping gradually from National Championship to FEI Jumping & Dressage Challenges, Central American & Caribbean Games and finally Pan American Games. This scheme will give more opportunities to compete and gain experience. In this respect, Susanne Macken invited NFs to be more motivated and be pro-active. With reference to her first pilot course in Trinidad in 2003, Susanne Macken emphasized the importance of having a timetable taking into account the heat, the various levels of the standards of the coaches and the existing system in the area. For example, the mounted police represent a key element for equestrian sport in Trinidad. She also mentioned the necessity to introduce to coaches the FEI Rules and Regulations and FEI-approved equipment. The official regional course for coaches in Barbados in December 2004 was very well organised and revealed the similar problems as those found in Trinidad. However, after a few months, progress was obvious: - An increase in the number of shows organised in Barbados, Cayman,

Trinidad and Antigua - Dressage and jumping riders working more closely having established

cooperation with the racing spheres as far as facilities are concerned - There will be a Level I course for coaches in June 2005 in Bermuda - Haiti has joined the FEI World Dressage Challenge In conclusion, Susanne Macken stressed that Level I coaches must have shown that they want to help the sport nationally before attending a Level II course. Level I coaches are more important than Olympic Coaches at this stage as they coach the base. With no base, there is no sport. NFs must use their coaches and Dressage, Jumping and Eventing must work together. A mix with racing, polo, etc. is a must in such small communities. The importance of a good communication and cooperation between the NF, the NOC and the Sports Ministry is essential. Here is where the interest is explained Susanne Macken: in this country, money lies with polo and racing and they already have their own,


well-established system of veterinarians, farriers, stables and infrastructure. A good sport structure in NFs is the guarantee that the training by FEI coaches will work. Before concluding, the Chairman of the FEI Development Working Group, Gerry Mullins explained that in order to make the whole FEI development programme work, responsibilities must be shared and clearly defined i.e. : Responsibility of Group Chairpersons: - Conduct, promote and co-ordinate FEI initiatives - Know the needs of the Group - Communication with FEI Development and NFs - Publication of Annual Report/Bulletin Responsibility of NFs : - Take ownership of FEI initiatives - Know what support is available - Show the ability to self help - Show the ability to implement FEI initiatives We all must continue to make our FEI coaching courses the BEST they can be.

1.1. OPEN DISCUSSION

The question concerning the financing of courses for coaches by Olympic Solidarity created a lot of discussion. Many NFs expressed their concern about their lack of success contacting their NOC and if successful, their low chances in getting funding. The FEI was asked to intervene with Olympic Solidarity to improve the situation.

Michael Stone informed that the FEI is aware of the difficulties of NFs to approach their NOC and agreed that it is not always possible to receive a funding from Olympic Solidarity as our sport is sometimes considered as elitist. However, there are other ways to find money, i.e. through sponsors and be creative in finding cheap solutions for coaches’ accommodations, meals, facilities, etc. The FEI Development Project Manager informed the attendees that she will meet with OS in order to improve the situation.

It was also mentioned that if NOCs are difficult to approach, on the other hand, it also happened quite often that NFs, after having received an OS funding do not go back to the NOC after the course with the requested reports and accounting breakdown. This does not contribute to good relations and a good image of our sport.

Concerns were expressed with regard to the future of coaches after a Level I course. Gerry Mullins responded that once back home, Level I coaches should give a presentation to their NF on the course and be prepared to give a little of their time in return to the NF. On the other hand, coaches should expect recognition from their NF, who has made use of them and integrate them in a coaches’ structure.

JAM mentioned that NFs having organised a course for coaches should share their experience with others.


On a remark from MAS and INA on the slow and confused FEI procedure in organising courses for coaches, it was answered that NFs should contact their Group Chairman for the coordination of courses within Group members prior to addressing the FEI. This would facilitate the work of the Development Department.

The Representative from CHI, Gen. Rodriguez Velis reported that the Level I course that took place in Chile was very well organised. He underlined the importance of having good coaches and informed that the CHI NF had already organised numerous meetings with their coaches.

Wayne Roycroft, Chairman of the Eventing Committee thanked the FEI Development Department for their very useful coaching programme and the Development Officer Andrew Griffiths for the Eventing development programme in Eastern Europe as well as José Ortelli for the one in South/Central America.

The Representative from TUR, Neylan Etiman stressed the importance to collaborate with Jockey clubs whenever possible.

Jonquil Solt, IPEC expressed the interest of Paraequestrian to be part of the FEI Coaching System.

Mary McTaggart, President of CAY NF expressed her concern that some NFs were reluctant to share costs pertaining to a coaching course. She encouraged NFs to see not only the cost but the huge benefit that the coaching system brings to NFs.

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BUREAU MEETING WITH REGIONAL GROUPS

8 April 2005

1. GROUP IX

Report from Mary Binks (MAW), Group’s representative in the absence of the Group Chairman

Royal Highness, Ladies’ and Gentleman,

May I introduce the Delegates of Group IX, Jimmy Dewar; Sec. General of the South African NF, David Gray Chairman and Maggie Gray vice Chairman of the NF of Kenya and myself, Mary Binks Delegate for Malawi.

We are here today without our Group Chairman, Ernst Holtz, who sadly is not well enough to attend. He sends his apologies and all his best wishes for the success of this AGA. Even though there are few of us here, we carry the proxies of Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe so more than 60% of our group is represented at this years AGA.

The number of competing riders in our Group is increasing slightly, but there is a definite increase in the number of indigenous African riders and spectators at our events. We are targeting these areas for great efforts by the NFs within the Group, international exchanges are on the increase despite the great distances and expense involved. At the FEI Supported-Africa Cup Show Jumping Competition in Swaziland last weekend, there were 7 national teams 2 more than last year. Other international team events were held in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia in Show Jumping, Dressage and Endurance. Individuals also competed outside their own nations. Our Group is beginning to show a growing strength at higher levels. At the Paralympics: South Africas’ Phillipa Johnson won 2 silver Medals. At the World Cup Finals in Milan: Dominey Alexander qualified for the final competition.

Group IX riders participated in:

The World Endurance Championships in Dubai

The World Vaulting Championships in Austria

The FEI Children’s Jumping Finals in California

The FEI/PSI World Challenge Finals where a South African (Andrea Harrison) won the Adult Dressage Finals

3 South African riders are currently competing at top level in Europe in three disciplines.

Two FEI Coaches Courses were held in Group IX last year in South Africa and Swaziland. All the nations in the Group fully support this initiative, as the best


way forward for our sport. 2 further courses are being negotiated: by South Africa with their Olympic Committee for 2005 and by Kenya for 2006. Experienced trainers in our region are very interested in helping the system by becoming FEI Tutors. Some of them lack formal qualifications, so we hope the Development Department will take this into consideration and investigate ways to include them.

We hope and request that during this transitional period, the FEI will continue to send trainers in various disciplines, particularly to the less developed nations, until the local coaching systems are fully operational. After that it will still be necessary for local coaches to have refresher courses to stay abreast with the evolution of our sport.

In an affiliated discipline, our group will submit a revised set of rules for tent Pegging to the FEI, for their consideration and if thought fit, acceptance.

One administrative issue we wish to raise concerns passports. Some 3 years ago the FEI agreed that for international competitions within our Group, the SANEF/Group IX Passport would be recognized as acceptable documentation. This works well in the 3 Olympic disciplines but many foreign officials in Endurance do not accept this. We ask that the SANEF/Group IX Passport is accepted within our Group by this growing discipline.

The FEI WORLD CHALLENGES in Dressage and Jumping Continue to be of major importance in our group. It is the only means for most of us to measure our standards in a Global way. So in dressage we ask that the rules be amended within the quota so that riders from FEI countries which do not host a challenge, be allowed to compete for final qualification in another country. In this way the Judges time could be better filled and more countries would be able to participate.

In Show Jumping the return to the use of the larger Arena this year was met with great dismay. The Goal posts were moved 25 meters with no warning. We view this not as evolution but a retrograde step. Many countries especially built 45 X 65 meters arenas or improved footing or built permanent obstacles in larger areas as the 45 X 65 was thought to be the new standard. This is not just an issue for Africa. Many participating countries will no longer be able to compete and aspiring countries have had their goals wiped out by this new requirement. We beg the FEI to reconsider and allow the smaller arena from 2006 onwards as the standard. This will enable maximum benefit for the accurate riding required but more importantly the maximum number of Federations will be able to participate.

Finally as we all realize, communication is essential for our Group’s relationship with the FEI. In its efforts to make things easy the FEI has relied more and more on the WEB. This is a good thing as information is readily available. However for many countries with less sophisticated systems this poses major difficulties – one cannot stay connected long enough to get the information required. We ask that it be possible, that in application by a Federation, a hard copy of certain documents – even at our own expense be sent by FEI to ensure those Federations can get the information that is necessary for them.


Thank you for your attention and please accept great appreciation from all the Member Nations of Group IX for the support and generosity of the FEI. And particularly for sending Jacqueline Braissant of the Development Department to our Annual Group meeting; this help has enabled us to improve horse sport in Sub Saharan Africa.

Comments from the Bureau

The President thanked MAW NF Delegate, Mrs Mary Binks, for her presentation and asked the 2nd Vice President to answer the question related to the size of the arena for the FEI Challenge.

The 2nd Vice President explained that the objective was to improve the sport outdoor and it was difficult to do so with a 65 m arena. He added that the exercise included in the coaching system book did not fit in a 65 m2 arena.

He concluded by saying that if building 90 m2 arena would be impossible for certain countries, this new rule might have to be looked at again.

2. GROUP VIII

The Group VIII Chairman, Dr Douk-Kee Ahn (KOR), presented his report to the Bureau and summarised the main points from the Group meeting held the previous day.

2008 Olympic Games, Beijing

Group VIII expressed its strong concern regarding the possible move of the three equestrian disciplines to Hong Kong and strongly emphasised their consistent single opinion that the equestrian competitions should remain in Beijing, together with the other sports. The Chairman strongly emphasized the importance of introducing equestrian sport to the public for popularisation and for further development of the sport to reach greater universality and that the FEI should present a strong position towards BOCOG and the IOC in order for equestrian to remain in Beijing.

The 1st Vice President commented that the Executive Board was firmly against moving equestrian competitions to Hong Kong and had written to the IOC in regard to this matter. However the decision will finally be taken by the IOC.

Dressage Teams

The Group VIII Delegates strongly supported the Bureau decision to reduce the number of riders on the teams for Dressage at the 2008 Olympic Games from four to three. The Delegates felt that this was a good proposal to encourage riders to fulfil their dream of participating in the Olympic Games and to encourage the universality of Dressage. Group VIII further recommended to the Bureau that the added ten qualifying spots for Dressage should be given to individual riders, irrespective of regional consideration.


The Chairman further requested that it be made possible to have a Regional Jumping qualifying event for the 2008 Olympic Games in Asia and wished that the FEI should appoint as many regional officials as possible for regional or international Games held in the region.

Finally the Chairman stated that it was an honour for the region that the 2006 FEI World Cup Final in Jumping and the 2006 General Assembly had been awarded to Malaysia.

Having withdrawn its application for the 2006 General Assembly the TPE NF Delegate concluded the report from Group VIII by asking the Bureau to support its bid for the 2008 General Assembly.

3. GROUP VII

The EGY NF Delegate, Gen. Samy Negm El Din, thanked the FEI for giving the Group the opportunity to present its report.

An increasing number of Arab riders had been competing at international FEI events all around the year. There was also an increased number of FEI Officials in the countries of the Group. This positive development was very encouraging for the Group; it meant a significant progress since last year. However still more needed to be achieved. The Delegate asked the FEI to continue with its support so that further progress could be made and the goals set be achieved. The Group requested that every effort be made by the FEI so that its riders have the possibility to participate at qualifiers for the Olympic Games and the WEG.

The Group suggested to organise a Group VII Children’s Championship.

The Group’s further concern was the little opportunities Judges of the Group had to officiate in Europe and other parts of the world. The Group considered that it was of great importance that Judges be allowed to do so in order to gain experience. The EGY NF Delegate asked the FEI to help in this matter.


The Jumping Committee Chairman confirmed his satisfaction with the progress achieved in the World Cup Arab League. As to the Group’s request to increase the number of riders in the World Cup Final from two to three he suggested to await the results of the 2005 Final which would than be considered by the Jumping Committee.

4. GROUP VI

The Chairman of Group VI referred to the Strategic Plan and questioned whether the motivation to become a member of a technical committee would not be affected by the new structure. He underlined the importance of the sport, which should be safeguarded in the new structure.

With regards to the South-American championships for children, he underlined that these should be held on “own” horses; borrowed local horses would decrease the quality level of the event in his opinion. The President commented


that competition son borrowed horses decreased the costs and had a good effect on health regulatory issues.

The Chairman mentioned the possibility to organise an amateur Owners Championship, in addition to the current championships in the area.

Courses in South America had been a great success in 2004, especially the split up of the course in two groups.

The Chairman underlined the wish of his Group to come to teams consisting of three riders; this would have a beneficial effect on the universality of the sport and open up possibilities for more riders to participate in the Olympic Games.

5. GROUP V

Representing Group V during its presentation to the Bureau were Mrs Margarita Van Der Graaff (MEX), Mrs Diana Ramos (DOM), Mr Ruperto Torres (AHO) and the FEI 2nd Vice President, Mr Leopoldo Palacios (VEN).

Mrs Ramos speaking on behalf of the Group thanked the Bureau for the opportunity of presenting the Group’s views to the Bureau. She emphasized that Group V fully supported the proposal of reducing the number of Dressage riders on teams at the Olympic Games from four to three. At the same time she requested that the Pan Am Games in Dressage be accepted for the next Olympic Games as a qualification event for two teams and three individuals. She appreciated that as the Dressage competition level at the Pan Am Games was not of the required level for riders to obtain their certificates of capability for the Olympic Games; these could be obtained once NFs had obtained their eligibility.

The Group reported of rumors that the Central American and Caribbean Games would be held in Bogotá (COL). The Group was opposed to the hosting of the Games at this venue as it lay 2800 meters above sea level. It was felt that this would create respiratory problems for the horses. The FEI was, therefore, requested for its assistance in establishing the venue for these Games.

The 2nd Vice President thanked the FEI staff for its assistance during the past year and also the Development Committee for its support. He emphasised that Group V supported fully the position of Group VI in relation to the Strategic Plan in that too much emphasis was being placed on commercial issues and not enough on sport.

6. GROUP IV

6.1. PAN AMERICAN GAMES – QUALIFICATION EVENT FOR DRESSAGE

The USA NF Delegate explained that the Group fully supported the proposal to include the Dressage competitions in the Pan American Games as a Qualification event for the Olympic Games in the future. The possibility of organising a regional or continental championship in the Americas (Group IV, V & VI) was not practical for cost reasons and distance problems in these Groups.


6.2. SANITARY ISSUES – MOVEMENT OF HORSES BETWEEEN NFS IN THE REGION

Group IV had endorsed and welcomed the suggestion made by the PAEC to form a taskforce coordinated by the FEI, to work with the Government Veterinarians on finding solutions to the movement of horses within these three Groups. Such an initiative would eventually be beneficial for encouraging competition opportunities.

6.3. OLYMPIC GAMES NUMBER OF RIDERS IN DRESSAGE

Group IV expressed its support to the proposal to reduce the number of riders in Dressage teams at the 2008 Olympic Games from four to three, on the condition that a reserve rider and horse per team be allowed.

6.4. 2008 OLYMPIC GAMES, BEIJING

Further to rumours regarding a possible relocation of the equestrian competitions of the 2008 Olympic Games, Group IV expressed its support to the FEI to maintain equestrian sport in Beijing. All efforts would be made by the Group to assist the FEI in this endeavour.

7. GROUP III

7.1. REPORT FROM CHAIRMAN, DR ALEXANDR MACHKEVITCH (KAZ)

The meeting of the representatives of Group III took place in the morning and several challenging issues were discussed. The following conclusions were made.

The geographical position of our countries supposes both European and Asian experience the combination of which could be used to solve many problems. In the world there are many successful examples of the successful unification of federations according to geographical features, common targets or level of development.

One of the key tasks is the programme for improving the system of competitions within the group. At the moment we have reached the optimal co-ordination of schedules of national and international competitions. The importance of raising their status has been understood and achieved through the invitation of top international riders and increased prize-money as well as the involvement of a greater number of sportsmen and horses of Group III in international competitions. In 2004 our federations hosted large international Dressage and Jumping competitions (Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan). The BLR NF hosted four international competitions and two FEI seminars in 2004. The riders from Belarus took part in the Olympic Games in Athens (GRE), the World Cup Final in Düsseldorf (GER) and a series of other international competitions. Ukraine has organised two international competitions in Jumping and Dressage (CSI-W, CDI 3*). Over the last year, the rapid development of equestrian sport in Russia led to the organisation of 19 international competitions, including two World Cup Dressage, CSIO 4* Chernyakovsk. The riders from Russia took part in the Olympic Games in Athens. The development programme of


Eventing for the countries of Group III is under way two international competitions of Eventing took place last year. We would like to ask the FEI about organising a seminar on Management of Eventing which will become a component in the program of development of this discipline. In the near future, we plan to organise a series of competitions in the countries of Group III. The general idea has been accepted leading to a Final in one the countries. We would like to give to this competition the status of the Championship of the Euro-Asian countries and a level not less than four stars. In Central Asia there were 3 CSIO-W 3* held in Bishkek, Tashkent and Almaty, as well as two CDI 3* in Almaty. The second Championship of the Central Asia will take place in this year in Kazakhstan.

The organisation of the European Dressage Championship in Moscow is interpreted by us as a vote of confidence from the FEI as a positive evaluation of equestrian sport development in Russia and its potential opportunities. And, of course, this event will serve as an incentive to the development in our countries.

We share and understand the geographical principle of riders’ participation in regional competitions, however the experience of EU CH 2003 showed that participation of the “not from Europe” riders did not infringe upon the interests of European riders and gave a unique opportunity to NFs geographically outside of Europe to compete at a European level of sport.

As you know, riders from Asian countries face big hardships when competing in European countries because of long distances, financial expenses and veterinary rules. The forthcoming EU CH in Moscow is a unique opportunity for riders from the Asian regions to take part in the largest European Competitions, because in this case, difficulties connected with horse transportations will be limited.

The participation of just one rider from Kazakhstan in such a prestigious competition, having met qualification requirements, would make a considerable contribution to the development of sport and would give an unprecedented experience and stimulus to the riders of the whole region and Group III. Moreover, this possibility could represent not only a major step forward in our sport, but could be politically significant as well.

In this connection we kindly ask you to consider this possibility.

In 2004 the National Federation of Tajikistan was created and its team took part in the competitions (Tashkent – CSIO-W) in Uzbekistan for the first time. Most likely this federation will express its desire to enter the FEI in the near future.

One of the main problems of our group is the lack of opportunities for the participation of our riders in competitions CSI 3*, CSI 4* Group I and II. The invitation system of riders in these competitions offered by the FEI, is, in our opinion, unsatisfactory and requires amendments. Riders of our countries are deprived opportunities to participate at the above-stated competitions; the opportunity of our sportsmen to receive qualification for participation in the European and World Championships, and Olympic Games is thus reduced to a minimum. We ask the FEI to make the


invitation system of riders to competitions at the level of CSI 3*, CSI 4* in Group I and II as follows:

to reserve participation of 5 (6) horsemen from the countries not included in Western Europe,

to give to the countries of Group III, three places as a quota,

to transfer the right of distribution of invitations to fill the quota (and/or those 5 extra places) to the Development Department of the FEI (as an independent party).

Many countries of our group, due to geopolitical, economical and other reasons are very far from the world of equestrian sport. We are particularly referring to Asian and Caucasian countries.

However, 10 Jumping competitions were held in Baku in 2004. “Cup of Caucasus” was held in Tbilisi, Georgia, where riders from Armenia and Azerbaijan successfully competed and showed good results. Federations of the Caucasian request the approval of conducting in their countries, FEI World Cup competitions CSI-W and the organization of the Caucasian League.

We agreed to hold more competitions on borrowed horses thus allowing these countries to retain a sport potential of mainly riders and trainers. This will raise motivation and involve them in real international equestrian sport. A maximum use of development programmes, as suggested by the FEI and Olympic Solidarity programmes of the IOC will allow us to strengthen our practical and theoretical base of equestrian sport. We would like to thank the FEI for introducing the coaching programme the first steps of which is a seminar planned in July 2005 and the Eventing development project for Eastern Europe 2005-2008. We agreed to encourage a maximum number of judges from our group to participate in all these programmes and competitions in 2005.

A definite factor curbing the development of equestrian sport in the Asian countries of our Group is the veterinary rules of the European Union prohibiting the import of horses from Asian regions. We agreed about the cooperation of the countries situated in the European part of our group in spending the quarantine period in those countries. That will greatly reduce this problem. This complicated question demands integrated solutions.

One of the major issues in sport development is the involvement of sponsors. Political and economical trends leading to the integration of our countries in different spheres, surely affects sports and its economic base.

In today’s world, there is a tendency among those countries in Group III having similar strong economies and political situations as well as a common history, to cooperate and work together, thus separating themselves from the rest of the group. Other countries in Group III suffer from significant differences due to geographical factors, distances and varying levels of equestrian sport in what are, in fact, the former USSR Republics. This great diversity of interests has revealed the need for the restructuring of Group III. We can not forget the fact that the National Federations of the European countries of Group III (Russia, Belarus,


Moldova and Ukraine) have a higher level of sport development and European interests. At the same time Central-Asian, Caucasian and Asian National Federations (Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Pakistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia) are similar and therefore closer to one another by their economic development and level of equestrian sport.

7.2. REPORT FROM RUS NF PRESIDENT, MR GENNADIJ SELEZNIOV

The newly appointed President of the RUS NF, Mr Gennadij Selezniov, gave an up-date on the preparation of the CH-EU Dressage and reassured the Bureau that the OC had successfully achieved the first phase of the organisation and the second phase was well under way. Mr Gennadij Selezniov informed that there were new elections in the RUS NF and that he had been elected as Chair of the OC for the EU-CH-D. He gave his promise that the Championship would be held in the best possible conditions and hopes that the weather will be as good as well.

7.3. OLYMPIC TEAM FORMULA FOR DRESSAGE

The FEI 1st Vice President asked the Group to give its position with regard to the Olympic team formula for dressage. Dr Elena Petushkova (RUS) answered that Group III was in favour of a team of 3 combinations.

7.4. PARTICIPATION OF KAZAKHSTAN IN EU-CH-D

In response to the request of the Group Chairman seeking participation of one Kazak rider in the EU-CH-D in Moscow, the Secretary General said that it was the first time that a KAZ rider had requested participation at a European Championship. He pointed out that a lot of aspects must be studied, KAZ not being part of Europe. He also mentioned that the same response would apply for the problem of “invitations”.

7.5. FEI STRATEGIC PLAN 2006-2010

Dr Elena Petushkova (RUS), RUS NF Vice-President, expressed the view of the Group with regard to the new FEI structure. She stressed that the information had been received very late and had not allowed the Group to really study the proposal. She felt that there were good things in the new structure; however a consultation time should have been given to NFs before making a decision. She expressed the concern of the Group that in the chart, Development should be at the level of Sports, Commercial, Finance & Administration or even higher.

The SPC Chairman responded that the proposed new structure is a general idea and that 2005 would be an “advisory” year. He reassured that all proposals would be taken into consideration.

Dr Petushkova stressed that if a decision would be made at the GA, it would be a definite and fixed decision, accepting the new structure without possibility of change.

The President pointed out that the FEI need an approval in principle in order to go ahead with the project and start studying the feasibility of the new structure before making a decision. She confirmed that all details


would be taken into consideration for amendments. Dr Petushkova insisted that her concern was not about changing details but about the possibility of change in the concept itself. She felt that the Sport in this new structure appears as having less importance than in the past.

The Secretary General emphasized that a decision at the GA would only be taken on the principle of a change of structure within the FEI.

8. GROUP II

8.1. INTRODUCTION

Mr Frank Schreve (NED), the Chairman of Group II, introduced Mr. Philip Billington, President of GBR NF, and Mr. Ulf Helgstrand, President of DEN NF.

8.2. OVERALL SUMMARY

Mr Frank Schreve confirmed that they wished to raise three main points with the Bureau. Further he confirmed that Group II had had a number of meetings to discuss certain areas of concern over the future of Equestrian Sport. He confirmed that in excess of 80% of the Group II member nations had contributed to these meetings.

Mr Philip Billington then stated that Group II was well aware of the importance of matching quality with universality within equestrian sport. With regard to the proposed changes to the number of team members at the Olympic Games in Dressage he confirmed that there were alternatives available.

He stated that Group II members felt that the period of time for discussion, October 2004 to April 2005, had not been sufficient to fully explore these alternatives. Further, he stated the possible ‘knock-on’ effects, such as change in numbers, might bring both to other Championships, and to other disciplines.

He tabled a request to modify the plan by postponing the actual decision being taken at the General Assembly and suggested that the FEI Executive Board should decide at a later date based upon submissions made from National Federations to the Dressage Committee.

8.3. MEDICATION

Mr. Ulf Helgstrand raised the second point with regard to the proposed changes concerning Medication. He confirmed that Group II was very pleased with the recommendations. He wished to stress the importance of the public perception of the differences between ‘Doping’ and ‘Medication’ and confirmed the wish that these should be kept very separate.


GROUP I

8.4. INTRODUCTION

The Group I Chairman, Mr Freddy Serpieri (GRE), introduced his Group’s representatives, Mrs Dominique Faye (FR), Mr Cesare Croce (ITA), Mr Paulo Branco (POR) and Mr Alain Guillet (SUI).

8.5. DRESSAGE

Seventeen NFs of the Group had attended the Group meeting held on the previous day. One of the main topics discussed had been the request for a team to consist of three riders at Olympic Dressage competitions. As there were two different opinions within the Group on this proposal the Chairman wished the two views be presented to the Bureau.

The ITA NF Delegate, representing fourteen NFs in favour of the change to three riders, explained that there were numerous reasons for such a change, increasing universality in the discipline being the most significant. The change would enable the use of the Olympic quota for Dressage by many more countries thus fulfilling an important Olympic criteria.

The FRA NF Delegate, Mrs Dominique Faye, representing four NFs in favour of four riders to a team, conveyed the FRA NF’s view saying that the FRA NF was not taking a negative stance but merely wished that careful consideration and appropriate reflection be given to all aspects of a possible change before any decision were taken. The FRA NF was simply suggesting that time be made for discussion and the hearing of counter proposals among NFs, and that regular debate within the Dressage Committee take place.

The Chairman reported that in conclusion the Group had agreed to recommend a vote on this issue at the forthcoming General Assembly.

8.6. DOCUMENTS FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY

The SUI NF Delegate, Mr Alain Guillet, expressed concern about the late reception of some of this year’s General Assembly agenda annexes and in particular documents which required the Assembly’s approval. He recalled that according to the Statutes art. 012.3 the annexes needed to be sent out to the NFs four weeks prior to the General Assembly. The SUI NF Delegate requested that the FEI in future rigorously respect the statutory deadline and if need be put in place a system which would assure that delays be avoided in future.


The Veterinary Committee Chairman explained that the reason for sending out only shortly before the General Assembly the proposal for modifications to the Veterinary regulations was that these were destined for approval at the 2006 General Assembly and had been sent at this time for information only.


The Secretary General, on behalf of the Secretariat, expressed apologies for the delay in sending out some of the documents. This had been caused by technical problems which had arisen at the Department of Finance & Administration at a difficult time, and by the fact that some Technical Committees had met this year later than usual and thus had provided documents arising from meetings for the General Assembly after the deadline. Circumstances had also necessitated an earlier date for the General Assembly than originally decided. He gave assurance that the Secretariat would make every effort to provide the NFs with all documents necessary for a General Assembly in line with the deadlines set.

8.7. ENDURANCE

The POR NF Delegate, Mr Paulo Branco, expressed his NF’s satisfaction regarding the considerable improvement achieved in Endurance over the past year. He pointed out that with the discipline’s growth it was necessary to have a stricter qualification system so as to avoid too great a number of horses not finishing the Endurance ride.

Mr Branco then referred to the Prize giving ceremony of the 2005 World Endurance Championship in Dubai (UAE) at which the OC had taken it upon itself and without informing the FEI the initiative to eliminate the winner on the grounds of a suspected prohibited substance having been administrated to the winning horse, and had so changed the order of the winning riders. Mr Branco requested that the FEI ensure that such situations do not occur in future.

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Present Austria: Mrs. Elisabeth Max – Theurer PRE, Belgium :Mr. Jacky Buchmann PRE, Mr. Igmar de Vos S.G., France : Mr. Francois Lucas , Mme Dominique Faye, Greece : Mr. George Frangoyiannis 1st Vice PRE, Hungary: Mr. Karoly Fugli S.G. Israel : Mrs . A. Kinshnek S.G. , Mr. Heinz Wolf, Vice President, Italy: Mr. Cesare Croce PRE, Mr. Marco Danese, Malta: Mr. P. de Baker S.G., Portugal : Mr. E. Netto de Almeida PRE, Mr. M. Bandeira de Mello S.G., Mr. P. Branco Vice President, Rumania : Mr. Alexandru IAVOROVSKY PRE, S. Marino: Mr. Sergio MICHELOTTI PRE, Slovakia: Mr. R. Fekar S.G., Spain:Mr. Alejandro LANDALUCE S.G., Switzerland: Mr. Charles BARRELET, Mr. Alian GUILLET S.G., Turkey: Mr. Armagan OZGORKEY PRE, Mrs. Neylan Etiman Absent, The Czech Republic, excused, and have given a proxy for Slovakia.

Part of the Meeting Mr. Guilherme Sarmento FEI Treasurer Mrs. Mariette Whitages FEI Bureau Member, Chairman Technical Dressage

Committee Mr. Michael Stone FEI Sports Director Mrs. Catrin Norinder FEI Eventing and Olympic Manager Capt. John Roche FEI Jumping Manager Mrs. Eva Salomon FEI Dressage Manager Approval of the Agenda

Τhree points have been added on the Agenda. 1.Working Equitation – WAWE, (ITA) 1. Endurance (POR – Results of World Championships and Qualification System. 2. European Children’s Championship (TUR)

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The Suisse NF wanted to be added to the minutes of Amsterdam that they were excused for not being present. The Chairman read the letter sent by Anna Maria Kolarova, from the CZE NF, concerning the regrouping of regional Groups, which states the opinion of their NF for this matter. He said that this point, not being on the Agenda would not be discussed this time, although it is an on going matter at the FEI, to find a better system on the restructuring of the Groups.

Proposals of the Italian NF on: a. General Regulations b. Show Jumping c. Eventing

GENERAL REGULATIONS

- Eliminating the organising dues for those events for which FEI requests any “franchising fees” (e.g.: World Cup Final, European Championships, WEG, etc.), leaving the MCP due unvaried.

- Specifying in the Rules that the prize money established for determining the CSI categorisation and

the application of the organising dues + MCP must be considered before government taxes (gross amount) and not the net amount.

- Since last year the fines imposed by FEI to the riders are invoiced directly to the relevant NFs (B

1/2004) who are bound therefore to get the due amounts from the concerned rider independently. We suggest these invoices be not considered as those for which late payment interests are due in case the payment is 30 days after the date of the invoice.

– Τhe FEI Treasurer, Mr. Guillherme Sarmento explained the impossibility to accept this proposal. Organizing dues are charged in all events of the FEI regardless if it is a Championship or a Game or a regular normal event. The Fei gives the liberty to the Organizers to decide the level of amount of the price money to be distributed. On the other hand, the franchising fee is the right to organize a determined event, generally belonging to a serie or a championship, which also involves the commercial rights that this Organizer can commercialise. – He also explained why it is impossible for the FEI to invoice Organizing dues and or MCP in a net basis. Each country has its own fiscal and tax system and also, each Organization, in its own Country, can have a different tax status or benefit that would be impossible to be accessed and controlled by the FEI worldwide. – Further he added, most of the invoices that the National Federations receive from the FEI are related to services (shows/events/championships) that are performed, in the majority of case by third parties – the Organizers. The NF has to invoice the Organizer to collect the invoice (payment) that the FEI has charged. This system has worked properly for many years. From the FEI point of view, it seems natural that all the invoicing must be done through the National Federations. More than the Organizers, the riders/competitors/person responsible are directly connected with the NF. NF’s have a much closer and frequent relationship with riders. The fines that have been imposed are done only in events were the competitors have been entered through their NF’s. SHOW JUMPING

- Elimination of the enclosed and vigilated FEI Area for CSI* (VR Art. 1005.2.5 Annex XII -B1/2004)

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- We are not in favour of this as this level of event needs control. The Manager of the FEI Jumping Department explained that it would not be in the interest of the welfare of the horse to eliminate the restricted area for CSI1* events and consequently this would not occur.

- Authorising at CSI** the participation of horses competing in their country of residence with their national passport, as happens currently for CSI* events, considering that CSI** have become assimilated to CSI* for all other ruling (e.g.: fees and calendar addition).

- This is now in force. The manager of the FEI Jumping Department explained that as there were conflicting opinions among NFs on this issue there would be no change to the current rules.

- At the present time, the rules (SJR, arts. 261.5 and 273.1) say that in the Grand Prix run over 2 rounds the rider not starting in the 2nd round cannot be placed. In the practice, in most of the cases this rule is not applied and the rider not starting in the 2nd round is placed right after the last classified rider of the 2nd round. We suggest this ruling, therefore, to be modified according to the current practice.

- This will be discussed by the Jumping Committee in April. The Manager of the FEI Jumping Department reported that this matter has been placed on the agenda of the FEI Jumping Committee for discussion on the occasion of its next meeting.

EVENTING:

Revision of the criteria for the Olympic qualification. The general concept should be to maintain the participating teams in conditions of sporting fairness. Consequently, all the Nations participating with one team should have the possibility to have the same number of starters (not as in Athens where there were some teams composed of 5 riders and some others composed of only 3 or 4 riders). Therefore, in case of the qualification through the Ranking, we propose that when a Nation reaches the minimum number of riders allowing the team participation (3 riders) , the same Nation is entitled to participate with a full team (5 members). The Eventing Manager Mrs. Catrin Norinder, said that the Eventing Committee feel that this suggestion concerning the qualification system would reduce the number of NFs participating.

This item was reviewed during the Group I meeting in London and it was agreed after

much discussion that the Qualification procedure for the Olympic Games needed to be

updated but not according to the above proposal. Group I then unanimously agreed to

recommend to the Eventing Committee to reduce the number of team members for the

Olympic Games to 4 with a reserve rider as for the other 2 Olympic disciplines, as this

would avoid the problem raised by the ITA NF above.

The rules about the events’ addition or change of date in the FEI calendar compel the OC to ask the authorisation to the Organising Committees of the clashing events. In case of the eventing discipline, the addition of an event on a close date does harm the relative OC, not being possible for eventing horses to compete at top level competitions without the due rest between one competition and the next. We propose, therefore, that in case of late addition (after the closing deadline for the calendar) or change of date, not only the clashing events’ OCs should be asked for their consent, but also those OCs organising their events the week after and the week before the requested date. For the same above mentioned reasons, adding a rule forbidding the change of formula to a CCI within the 3 months preceding the date of competition. Mrs. Catrin Norinder said that it is very difficult to make special rules for Eventing with regards to the calendar however we will discuss this.


The problem was discussed by the group and it was concluded that the FEI Secretariat needed to look into to the calendar matter as the problem could also apply for Endurance. Addition of dates the week before and after could be solved by imposing a “distance “ rule.

At the present, FEI requests the NFs the payment of an annual fee of 10 CHF per eventing rider participating at an international competition. Since it is not easy for the NFs to apply this ruling, we propose to abolish this fee and to raise the same amounts increasing the price of the FEI passport for eventing horses, which are currently released directly by FEI.

Mrs. Norinder answered that this is a registration fee and we do not want to connect it to the passport as it covers horses at all levels. The ITA NF was reminded that the registration fee was not related to the passport and as of next year the registration would be extended to the Jumping discipline also. The system implemented was the only practical one for the time being which offered enough transparency for the NFs, riders and Organisers.

Working Equitation – WAWE The NF of ITA, said that in some countries (in Europe : FRA- G.B. POR – ESP – ITA) a sporting discipline has been practiced for many years deriving from the work of the horse in the field with cattle, called Working Equitation. Different types of competitions developed for this discipline namely Dressage, Speed, Handling and Cow trials. Moreover all European Countries have recently approved a common International ruling. Last January the European Championships of the discipline was run in Italy, near Rome. On that very occasion, the WAWE (International Association for Working Equitation) was constituted and to it a adhered the National Associations responsible for the Working Equitation in the following Nations: BRA – GB- MEX – POR – ESP and ITA. Its first aim is the acknowledgment of the Sporting discipline and the Associations representing it within each member Country. The second aim is to propose to FEI the acknowledgment of this discipline, even only within the FEI Groups were the discipline is practiced as it happened with the Horse-ball. The Chairman acknowledged this request and will put it forward to the Bureau. Modifification of the Olympic Rules in Dressage The FRA NF, believes that one should not rush for a decision at this point and ask the NFs to vote on an item which has not been explained enough and that the procedures have not been kept. They believe that there has not been given time enough to the NFs to discuss this matter and therefore a vote would be considered premature. The Chairman of the Dressage Committee Mrs. Mariette Whitages explained once more that the discussions on the changement of the number of riders on an Olympic Team has been discussed in all levels since a very long time and especially in Group I at the last Group Meeting in Amsterdam, where the whole matter was presented by her in details. The only changement is that now the I.O.C. has asked to be given an answer by June 2005, for the number of riders on an Olympic Team, whether it will be formed by 4 or 3. In order to give this answer to the IOC one should have the approval of the G.A. if there is a changement from 4 riders to 3 riders, and therefore this G.A. is the last date that the decision can be taken, otherwise it will be postponed for the O.G. of 2012. This is the reason that it is brought to the Group for discussion and asked for a vote from the NFs. Mrs Whittages pointed out that there is no doubt in her mind that having an Olympic Team with 3 riders, would help enormously the universality of the discipline, as this would give a bigger possibility to smaller NFs to participate with a team in the Olympic Games and consequently there would be more place free for individual riders therefore more counties to participate. She also stated that the decision on three riders would not diminish the quality of the Sport as anyhow the top twenty riders will always be able to participate in the Olympic Games.


On the question put forward by the AUS NF. What would happen with the reserve horse the answer was that there would not be a problem and that all efforts are done so that the reserve horse would be present and in the Olympic stables. The Chairman asked for a vote for this point and the outcome was: 13 NFs voted for three riders in an Olympic Team and 4 NFs ( FRA – SWI – AUS – ROM) voted for 4, explaining the reasons why. The Chairman asked also for a vote whether the NFs would agree to discuss this point at the General Assembly, and have a vote. This was unanimously accepted

Point 6 – 8 of the Agenda will be discussed during the Joint Meeting of Group I & II

BEL New invitation system. . The new invitation system for CSI*** and CSI****, applied since the beginning of 2005, is rather a complex system requiring the management of together the Organising Committees, NFs and FEI. In case this ruling is not applied in the correct way, rather heavy fines to Organising Committees are established by the ruling (20.000 CHF on the 1st offence, 30.000 CHF on 2nd offence and suspension on the 3rd offence). Considering the complexity of the system itself and the difficulty in its application, we propose to adopt a transitory ruling for the first year only (2005) according to which the OC receive a Warning on 1st offence and economic fines from the 2nd offence on. - The Manager of the FEI Jumping Department informed the Group that it would be extremely

difficult not to apply the rules for the CSI invitation system strictly as the FEI needed to exert its authority due to some organisers resisting the implementation of the new rules.

Elections The SWI NF, asked the procedure for the elections at the General Assembly for candidates who are members of NFs of Group I. The Chairman said that we can not impose to any NF what they should vote for, but we can only ask the NFs of Group I to support their candidates. 2008 O.Games The Chairman gave a full report to the Group about the situation as it stands today with BOCOG who would like to change the location of the Olympic Equestrian Games for Beijing to Hong Kong. He also mentioned that unanimously the Bureau and the Executive Board decided to write a letter to the IOC President Dr. Jacques Rogge and ask for an appointment with the Executive Board of the IOC and explain the reasons why the FEI does not agree to go to Hong Kong and believes that BOCOG has taken this decision not based on true sports evidence but for political reasons.

Endurance POR Mr. Paulo Branco for POR NF, expressed the opinion that the Endurance World Championship this year, was very well organized, although, there was a serious problem at the prize giving ceremony, with a doping case. He considers that the FEI should not accept such things to happen. He also believes that there is an upcoming problem with the Universality of the Discipline, as the way the qualification system is now, to many horses which are not capable to participates in such events are


qualified. One / third of the horses, finished the course. He believes that the qualification system should be different. The Chairman proposed to Mr. Branco to contact the FEI Endurance Manager, Mr. Ian Williams, and discuss this matter with him. Organization of the FEI 2006 – 2010 The Chairman the Group that the proposed new structure of the FEI will be explained and discussed at the Forum and the General Assembly, as well as at the Joint Meeting of Group I and II, with the idea that if the G.A., approves, next year during the G.A. in Kuala Lumpur, hopefully the new structure will start its implementation. European Children Championship – TUR The TUR NF. Informed the Group, that this year they tried to organize the European Children’s Championship, but unfortunately they found a lot of difficulties as there was sever reactions from many NFs who did not want to participate. This was also discussed at the Joint Meeting of Group I and II in Amsterdam. Finally they renounced for this year, but they would be prepared to organize it for 2006, providing that there are enough NFs participating, in order to hold a European Championship.

Miscellaneous The SWI NF, pointed out that the papers for the G.A. arrive too late to the NFs, and some of them are even given upon arrival the G.A. This is unacceptable and of course does not give the time to the participants to be accordingly prepared for discussions and decisions. The Chairman agreed on this and asked the representative of the SWI NF to present this point to the Bureau. Next Meeting The Next Group I meeting will be held in Israel, as previously decided, on November the 12th, 2005.

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Mr Tapani Peltonen FIN Breido Count of Rantzau GER Mr Hanfried Haring GER Mr Philip Billington GBR Mr Andrew Finding GBR Ms Avril Doyle IRE Mr Daniel Butler IRE Mr Kjell Myhre NOR Mr Marcin Szczypiorski POL Mr Marek Zaleski POL Mr Sven Tolling SWE Mr Tomas Torgeresen SWE Mr Martien van den Heuvel NED Mr George de Jong NED Ms Patricia Bakker NED

Ms Mariette Withages BEL Dressage Comm. Mr Sven Holmberg SWE FEI Task Force

IN ATTENDANCE: Count Dieter Landsberg-Velen GER Lord Patrick Carew IRE

Mr Gerrit-Jan Swinkels NED Mr Jan-Willem Korner NED Mr David Hunt GBR 1. Opening of the meeting and approval of the agenda The chairman, mr F. Schreve opens the meeting and welcomes those present. 2. Approval of the minutes of the meeting in Amsterdam, January 15, 2005

The following conclusion under point 9 undergoes a slight alteration. On behalf of Group II mr Schreve concludes that the communication by the FEI was handled pretty well. He emphasises that it is not the intention to criticise the FEI, etcetera.. The minutes are approved of without any further comments.

3. Present status of the recommendations and decisions made by group II during the meeting in Amsterdam

Regarding 4. Olympic Games 2004 Athens


The FEI has given the minimum standards for the Olympic venues, to be accosted for by OCs. Ugrading of the facilities is up to the organising committees of the Olympic Games. Stabling of reserve horses has been brought to the attention of the IOC.

Regarding 10. Progress report on the FEI Strategic Planning Committee

The investigation leading to the end result is a general statement of Group II known to the FEI. The issue of those who plan and those who implement is been taken care of in the Strategic Committee.

4. Composition of Dressage Teams for the Olympic Games The procedure of possible change from four riders to three in a dressage team has suddenly been accelerated, set for modification for Bejing 2008. The new deadline was set by IOC. The IOC in general strives for globalisation. They do not however specify how. Analysis of IOC shows we are weak on universality. Group II does not want to be forced into making a decision quickly, but first include input from NFs and the Dressage Riders Club. Officially we are already too late; reaction was to be given in January 2005. Within the FEI the final proposal was scheduled to be made in the FEI Dressage Committee in May 2005. The IOC agreed to have a final decision of the FEI in July 2005. Due to the only 50 places available it is discussed whether to reduce the number of teams (countries) or the number of riders within the team. Within this it must be decided upon whether or not consistency is required in numbers in a team at European Championships, World Championships and Olympic Games. In other disciplines this may have consequences for the composition of teams.

Group II understands that it is of great importance that there is a good balance between the quality of the Olympic Games and that new possibilities have to be found to guarantee universality. In our opinion there are several alternatives to be looked at before a final decision can be taken in this matter. Besides changing the total team concept of four riders with a drop score, we also could consider the possibility of reducing the number of teams and keeping the same team concept. All the consequences for the future of the dressage sport must be considered. This also includes the effects on World Championships, Continental Championships, the position of the reserve horse, media, public and commercial items. The effect of taking away a drop score in dressage changes not only the Olympic Dressage Competition but might have effects on the other Olympic disciplines in the future.

It is decided upon that Philip Billington will present the item in the General Assembly, coming from a relatively neutral country in this matter. Group II has concluded that a complete proposal must be prepared by the FEI Dressage Committee with all the pros and cons before a decision can be taken, if the Olympic team formula should have three or four riders in the future. Group II proposes:

• there be no decision made at the General Assembly on the composition of Dressage Teams for the Olympic Games,

• General Assembly mandates the Executive board to make a decision in June 2005 based on a sound and balanced proposal form the FEI Dressage Committee and allow the Dressage Committee to advise them on it.

• The FEI Dressage Committee to prepare its final proposal during its committee meeting in May 2005

As decided in October 2004 National Federations will have time until the Dressage Committee meeting in May 2005 to give their input on this matter.

5. Preparations Olympic Games 2008

The Executive Board visited Beijing in December 2004. The background being the possibility of having to move the venue from Beijing to Hong Kong. FEI wants to stay in Beijing so we can be part of the main event and remain within the Olympic framework. The Olympic Games are owned by IOC. The FEI has given IOC its opinion and decided to fight till the bitter end. IOC has not yet decided. April 19th a decision is expected to be made. A presentation will be made with an


explanation of what they would do if it is moved to Hong Kong. A third possibility is Shanghai. In the opinion of FEI it is not a runner.

Group II supports the executive committee and the bureau in their striving to maintain Beijing. A decision is expected to be made on 19 April 2005.

6. Progress FEI EU Working Group

There has been a productive meeting with the European Working Group. Jacky Buchman (chairman) and Ingmar de Vos have proposed to put it up in the joint meeting. Bo will make some comments. The Working Group proposes a professional co-ordination role of the FEI. It has been decided that Bo Helander, supported by Frits Sluyter and the legal department that has been dealing with these matters a long time, will take up on this responsiblilty. Group II advises to also involve the international breeders organisation (WBFH). A person in Brussels is desired as well as contacts on the breeding and agricultural side. We need to work on our national and international network. The proposal of the FEI working group will be discussed in the joint meeting.

It is concluded that Group II endorses the proposal.

7. FEI Medication Control & Doping Task Force

The group believes that in a short time an excellent job has been done by Sven Holmberg and his Task Force.

The Task Force proposes to increase the amount of members on the FEI Judicial Committee from four to six, enabling it to operate simultaneously. It is recommended members be solicitors. In the executive board and bureau Frank Schreve has suggested we communicate to outside world that we have got a hold on the matter again, streamlining our regulations. We must use publicity, the General Assembly is a suitable moment for this. It is important to clarify the difference between doping and medication. The Task Force has been working on a list of substances considered to be doping and on one considered to be medication. Ken Lalo is still working on it, as litigation determines the sanction to the offence under doping. So far it can be concluded that competing or not competing makes the difference, not the use of the drug in itself, reducing the relevance of the recipe of the substance. A consequence is that it opens the possibility to using a drug a while, then stopping once the horse competes (again). The competitor therefore must be acquainted with the rules he/she accepts when entering competition. Explicit regulations could be handed out on how to act when it occurs. We must also in detail describe to the media how it is going to work, as they will not swallow it without a debate.

It is decided that Group II make a statement on how the matter is to be handled. Ulf Helgstrand will present the matter to the bureau.

8. Progress FEI Strategic Planning 2006-2010 This plan for the future of international equestrian sport has developed quickly. The six working groups are: Group A Structure of the FEI George de Jong Group B Development Gerry Mullins Group C General Marketing & Communications Chirstophe Troendle Group D General Welfare and Veterinary Sven Tolling Group E Information Technology Ingmar de Vos Group F Olympic Games Bo Helander

a. Final Report on structure of the FEI Hanfried Haring was pleasantly surprised that the executive board accepted the proposed changes on the FEI structure so wholeheartedly, even though some are quite profound.


The required action with regard to IT, brought up by Group E must be initiated immediately. Surely, every NF has IT, but not as we desire it to be. Ingmar de Vos has done a wonderful job. The final reports will be presented in the Forum on April 8th.

b. Protection of dates FEI Calendar The protection of dates along with the calendar gave a broad discussion. The FEI should be able to protect its best products (read Championships, Super Leagues and World Cups). Organiser representatives attending the meeting point out the importance of being able to plan at least two years ahead, maintaining the flexibility of changing. They also indicated that in their opinion the FEI must strive for a free market. There will be a limited number of protected dates (e.g. for the Super League) but only for a certain amount of time.

9. Preparation of the joint meeting of Group I and II Group II decides to present the following items to the bureau: - Dressage changes in Olympic rules – Philip Billington

- Final Report from the Medication and Doping Control Task Force – Ulf Helgstrand

- Future restructuring of the FEI – Frank Schreve

10. Miscellaneous No items are brought up here. 11. Date and place of the next meeting

Israel has invited Group I and II for the next meeting and has made a programme. The decision is yet to be made. Bearing in mind it must be held where countries are willing to go, the countries present were asked if they would. The impression is that the majority of the group is willing to go to Israel. The date would be 12 November 2005. The group requests a special accreditation is arranged for well in time, ensuring a smooth entry and departure.

Group I and II meetings : Israel, 12 November 2005

MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ANNEX XXVI London (GBR), 9-10 April 2005 Page 134 GROUP I & II JOINT MEETING, London, 6 April 2005

1. Opening of the meeting and approval of the agenda. Other than the opening it is decided that the agenda will be the following:

2. FEI Strategic Planning 2006-2010 3. Final report of Task Force on Medication & Doping Control (Sven Holmberg) 4. European Working Group (Jacky Buchmann) 5. Conclusions of different groups 6. Coaching System Announcement 7. Miscellaneous 8. Date next meeting

2. FEI Strategic Planning 2006-2010 Dr Haring, chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee reports. A year and a half ago six working groups were formed: Working Group A – Structure of the FEI George de Jong Working Group B – Development Gerry Mullins Working Group C – General Marketing & Communications Christophe Troendle Working Group D – General Welfare and Veterinary Sven Tolling Working Group E – Information Technology Ingmar de Vos Working Group F – Olympic Games Bo Helander The final report of the Working Group A on the structure of the FEI has been mostly accepted by the Executive Committee and the Bureau and will be discussed by the groups. Other groups will report in the Forum. One remark is made by Dr Haring that not all is new that is presented in this report. The Strategic Planning has the same goal as the General Assembly, but requires clear instructions as to what should be in it. In the summary all items are presented. As for the presentation of the report of the Working Group A, George de Jong will present the FEI Structure 2006-2010. The judicial part will be done by Ken Lalo and the FEI Calendar by Michael Stone, both during the Forum. After the presentation by George de Jong the following questions were asked and remarks were given.

Why take away power from committees to give to staff? The professionals need to have the first responsibility and implement. The committees in their advisory capacity will provide the arguments and therefore still be heard. It also makes quick(er) decisions possible. It is questioned if the role of Chairman of the Board and President go well together in one person. It is requested to look into better representation of women in order to represent a large(r) part of our “clients” and asked to shorten


the time frame of decision at every level. Why does the Board have a vote in the General Assembly? Availability and suitability are required here. It is a dual role, but the Supervisory Board is not so much a day-to-day activity, where the Executive Board is. As for the votes: the 20 votes of the present Bureau have a great impact on the General Assembly. It is felt that the 7 votes of the Board will have less impact. To be considered if in the future the votes of the Board in the Assembly must be taken away. As for women; in relation to the sport, we definitely need more women, but this cannot be forced and role models are required.

Mrs Doyle proposes that if we wish to get rid of voting by the Bureau, we do it now. First rules must be fixed (e.g. for a dual role President), then one must be found, not the other way round. All roles are evolving, demanding more of both the rules as well as the people. Awareness is the first step, then appeals must be made to fit the grown awareness.

3. Final report of Task Force on Medication & Doping Control (Sven Holmberg)

Sven Holmberg provides an update on the findings and conclusions of his Task Force.

• The idea is that a horse should be able to perform without performance enhancing drugs. To be able to distinguish this new definitions have been made separating medication from doping. This includes a grading of levels with grey zones.

• It will take time for people and media to get adjusted to the term medication instead of doping (assuming that is what it is). The sport must decide on what is considered to be negative or positive, based on scientific background.

• Authorities have done research. It should enable riders and owners to treat their horses (e.g. in between performance).

• Different labs might come up with different answers, which is not desirable. It should be possible to do the A & B sample test in the same lab. The procedure should include a B sample analysis within 10 days, being done automatically, not only on request/in appeal.

• A list of substances in the same style as the WADA code has been made. A preliminary hearing can be done by the Judicial Committee, being in accordance with WADA rules. Provisional suspension should start running automatically, after so many days (25).

• Each case should be published, this also being used as a sanction. There should be clarity in what the next step of the procedure will then be. One spokesman should be appointed, communicating to the media.

• Both legal as well as technical advice should be looked for from professional (outside) sources.

• The Medication Advisory Commission will consist of the current number plus three veterinarians, all involved in the sport.

• Transparency, as also used in the structure plan, is something that must stand out in the medication analysis too.

The following questions were asked and remarks made.

Regarding the 10 days time frame between the A & B sample done in same lab it is asked whether or not the A & B sample testing can ben done simultaneously. As for the sanctions: disqualification and a fine are options; if there is no offence, of course there


is no sanction. But if there is a doping offence, there should always be a disqualification. The order should be: sanction automatically demanding a suspension. Since not understanding the difference between doping and medication could create a very negative media coverage for the equestrian sport, it is proposed to provide clarity in formulating towards the public. Definitions have already been discussed extensively and agreed upon. The Horse Racing Association is working in the same direction. Different horses with different performances may require different definitions and/or treatment. It is perfectly alright to treat horses with medication when they are not performing or either not have it shown whilst performing. Medication, infringements and doping must be clear. It must be prevented that accidental treatments lead to automatic disqualifications. In the horse racing there is more acceptance to the sanctions.

4. European Working Group (Jacky Buchmann)

The FEI has a secretarial role, where the EU Working Group proposes a more active role in co-ordinating. After the meeting this was discussed with the Executive Committee. Mr Bo Helander will be personally responsible and supported by Frits Sluyter, who has been dealing with these matters a long time. Also, a legal director has been appointed. He will be joining this group. It is requested we collaborate with the breeders, which we do, as is stated in the minutes of the European Working Group. A person is needed in Brussels, as well as contacts with the breeding and agricultural side. We need to work on our network. Legislation been enforced recently. Conclude that we endorse the fact that more attention is given to EU matters, the secretariat takes on the responsibility. The treasurer has accounted for it in the budget. EU Legislation with input from the FEI has been in place for two years already. It is the breeders who are looking into the new possibilities in this field and we should be seeking to communicate with them on this matter. Some newly proposed regulations are not practical.

5. Conclusions of different groups

1. COMPOSITION OF OLYMPIC DRESSAGE TEAMS A request will be made tomorrow to postpone the decision on the numbers of riders in a dressage team. In July IOC will be advised/answered. In the meantime universality will be kept in mind with this matter. It was made unanimously. The different modalities will be dealt with. Group I has decided on the matter and is in favour of 3 riders in a team, where Group II still wishes to remark on the matter within this joint meeting at this General Assembly.

6. Miscellaneous

None

7. Date and place of the next meeting

12 November 2005, in Israel

MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ANNEX XXVI London (GBR), 9-10 April 2005 Page 137 GROUP IV Meeting in London, 6 April 2005 PRESENT: Kate Jackson (Chairman Group IV), John Long (CEO USEF), Jim Wolf (Ex Director USEF), Betty Wates (Vice President Equestrian Federation of Jamaica), Trina DeLisser (Delegate Jamaica), Paula Coles (Secretary General Federation Equestre Haitienne), Gen Acedius St. Louis (President Federation Equestre Haitienne), Francois Ferland (Delegate Equine Canada), Don Adams (CEO Equine Canada), Sherry Frank (Assist Director USEF), Paul Pereech (Delegate Bermuda), Alison Elliot (President Barbados Equestrian Association & Proxy for Trinidad & Tobago Equestrian Association), Regine Fitzner (Delegate USVI), Mary McTaggart (President Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation), Amanda Maffessanti (Delegate Cayman), Michael Cherry (President Bermuda Equestrian Federation), Norma Prudhon (Secretary General Antigua Horse Society) and Solveig Nitschmann (President Antigua Horse Society). Chairman, Kate Jackson, opened the meeting at 0900 and thanked everyone for attending. She informed the meeting that Jacqueline Braissant would be coming to talk about the Challenge & Coaches Course, Mariette Withages to come and talk about dressage numbers and qualifications. Fritz Sluyter was schedule to talk about Veterinary Issues and Horse ID issues. PAEC MEETING: Kate said it was very important that everyone attend the PAC meeting in the afternoon. John Long will be giving a presentation on Strategic Planning Committees and a proposal for the restructuring of the FEI. In addition there will be a presentation on the Pan Am Games. At the PAEC Board meeting this AM new chairman Bernardo Lopez Davidson (ESA) was elected. The Board was very opposed to the idea of creating a regional championships to qualifying for the Olympics as opposed to using the Pan Am Games. Kate to propose that the Pan Am Games should be used as an Olympic Qualifier at Prix St. George level. All three Groups are total in agreement with this. Aim to qualifying two teams and three individuals. PARALYMPIC PRESENTATION by Jonquil Solt on the Paralympics she is on the International Paralympic Equestrian Committee. There was a video presentation as well as a question and answer period at the end. Further information, DVD’s and leaflets were available at their table downstairs in the foyer. The Chairman thanked Mrs. Solt for her presentation. COACHES COURSE: Jacqueline Braissant spoke on the FEI System of Education for coaches in developing countries. Kate asked if it was the intention of the FEI to develop a coaching certification for all levels. Jacqueline said that this was the goal in the future. One course in BAR last year and BER are having one this year, she said there should be a year between the levels. Discussion took place on various aspects of the Coaching System. Bermuda’s Course will be held at Intro and Level One and will be held June 22nd – 26th five day course. Response has been good. Jacqueline said the object of the Course is to teach people how to teach not how to ride.

MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ANNEX XXVI London (GBR), 9-10 April 2005 Page 138 CHALLENGE: Jacqueline said is running well. PSI no longer sponsor. Final will be held as scheduled. Looking for a new sponsor as would like to keep the final. Size of the arena had been discussed it was decided that the size should be 90X45 instead of 65x45. Development working group to discuss further as some countries did not have enough room for a 90x45 arena. Discussion took place and various points were discussed.

• Perhaps new groups will have to be formed for those with the smaller arena and those with the larger arena

• It was suggested that Children should not be a part of a Dressage Challenge Team, Children need to compete again children.

• It was suggested that the Team selection for both the jumping and dressage be such that the highest scores after the fact should count for the team

• How can a country compete in the Dressage Challenge with less than 10 participants.

Jacqueline to discuss with Mariette again. The Chairman thanked Jacqueline very much for coming to the meeting. Review of Action Items from previous meeting:

• Kate has spoken to Leopoldo – Pan Am Confederation arm of the FEI created to deal with PASO – doesn’t have much activity on its own. It was mentioned that veterinary facilities should be a consideration when countries are bidding for Games or championships.

• Quarantine issues Fritz to come and speak this morning. • Added classification of a super challenge. Alison advised that the Challenge

group had not met yet. • Brazilian Americas jumping championships. Last communication was in

November nothing since. Little motivation for the Americas to do it as it did not qualify for anything.

• ID of horses Fritz to come and speak this morning. • FEI Drug testing presentation by the task force formed by the FEI at the forum • Global representation on Technical Committees to be enlarged • Agreement from PSI to publish rules before the Challenge competition final

(PSI have now withdrawn their sponsorship) • FEI Ranking system (horse & Rider Ranking) no response

NF Reports ANTIGUA Solveig Nitschmann, President

• Two persons sent to Barbados for Intro & Level One coaching course in December.

• Team Trials for CEA Jr. Jumping Competition held in January • Bi Annual Antigua & Barbuda Horse Society General Meeting in January. New

Committee voted in. • Antigua & Barbuda National Dressage Challenge held as a copy of the FEI World

Dressage Challenge. Hope to come back to FEI World Dressage Challenge in 2006.

• Hosting CEA Junior Jumping Competition in July. • Have organized a reliable contact to the local press. • Professional farrier to fly from Guadeloupe to hot shoe horses • Pending: Availability of Government hay to stables.


• Application to PASO for support for the 2008 Olympic Games for Emily Ward who rides to Antigua and is based in Holland

• New coach from Ireland resident in Antigua, best had so far. TRINIDAD Alison Elliot read out report from Rossi Bridgelal (President) Rossi regrets immensely Trinidad’s absence from the GA.

• December hosted the final leg of the CEA Junior Jumping Competition. • Two representatives went to Barbados for the Coaches Course. • Greta Wrigley gave week long Dressage clinic in preparation for the FEI World

Dressage Challenge. Best ever results. • Colombian Jumping Coach Jorge Verswyvel brought in by Trinidad and

Barbados. • Trinidad has withdrawn from the FEI Show Jumping Challenge due to the lack

of safe and suitable place to hold the competition. Hope to compete again in 2006.

• Hope to host an adult Show Jumping competition. With agreement of other CEA countries may evolve into the CEA Adult Show Jumping Competition.

• Have noticed the increased activity of our group. Look forward to continued growth.

BARBADOS Alison Elliott, President

• Successful hosting of the regional coaches course in December. • Hosted CEA Junior Jumping Competition and the FEI World Dressage Challenge

in March having requested April. • FEI World Dressage Challenge very successful with Barbados winning the team

event. • Upset that PSI has withdrawn their sponsorship from the FEI Challenge. Akoele

Roachford will represent Barbados in the senior level and Rose Gemell will be competing in the Childrens competition in Dressage.

• New size of the Jumping Arena has practically knocked Barbados out of the competition.

• Sending a Young Rider to the German Friendships this year. • Next year investigating the CAC Games for Dressage team and a Show Jumper.

Mindful of the Pan Am Games the following year. • Athletes exploits did not go unnoticed by the national Sports Council of

Barbados. Equestrian was awarded twice with Akeole Roachford being voted outstanding senior sportsperson and Kyle Holder junior sports person. Great achievement for what is perceived as a minority’ sport.

BERMUDA Michael Cherry, President

• Two coaches sent to Barbados for the Coaches Seminar • Bermuda doing in June have received info from BAR • Hosting CEA Jr. Jumping Competition in May • Did Dressage Challenge finished third in the Team. Bermuda Children placed in

the first four overall in Group 10. • FEI World Jumping Challenge our show jumper Patrick Nisbett finished 2nd in

the region and will be going to the final in 2005 • One of our FEI Candidate Course Designers did an extensive trip in

November/December lots of experience course designing in Florida, the UK and


in Germany. Same young lady also a qualified farrier and finished up in February in Cayman.

Coffee Break CANADA Don Adams, CEO

• Will have five CDI’s this year. • Coaches Clinic with (name?) at the end of April. Anyone in Group IV invited. • Certifiying Officials • CCI2* Bromont in June, doing a number of CIC**’s • Coaching symposium Eventing and Show Jumping with Lesley Law and George

Morris. Group IV invited to attend. Contact Don Adams if interested • Holding a number CSI’s, CAI-B, 1 - CEI3* 4- CRI-B • Other activities trying to develop Sport Participation Programme. Working with

educators and some universities. To be knowledgeable about horses, not teaching riding.

• Revamping the Coaching Programme. Canada currently has a Level 1 through 5. Wondering if the FEI is moving in the same direction.

• Forming an Endurance and Driving Committee. • Para Equestrian committee already integrated • Working on Horse ID • World Cup Las Vegas – will have one dressage rider and two show jumpers this

year CAYMAN Mary McTaggart, President

• Cayman Islands are still in the recovery progress since Fabian, and will be for many years.

• Have been able to continue with plans and competed in the CEA Junior Jumping Competition

• Congratulated Bermuda on their overall victory in 2004 • Sent one candidate to the FEI Coaching Course in Barbados run by Susanne

Macken • Susanne was sent by the FEI to Cayman to do an FEI assessment to see if

ready to compete in the FEI Challenge Competition. She gave jumping lessons and visited various facilities on the Island. Cayman now able to take part in the Challenge at Category B Jumping.

• Jorge Verswyvel came to coach and train for the months of January and February. He helped through the CEA show in January.

• Started their 1st jumping league which has created a lot of interest • Greatest problem is the quality of the horses as many people refuse to buy and

own their own and are relying on the use of the Riding School ponies. • CIEF mini ponies in schools for educational purposes • Started Riding for the Disabled on a small scale. • One rider in the USA at University working towards the 2006 Young Riders

Competition in Dressage. • Grateful to the USEF for making this easy for them. • Playing Horse Ball on a small scale. Lot of fun and taken a lot of pressure off

the serious competition. All ages groups involved.

MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ANNEX XXVI London (GBR), 9-10 April 2005 Page 141 HAITI Paula Coles, Secretary General

• Haiti has had four competitions in Jumping, including the FEI Childrens competition.

• FEI/PSI Dressage Competition Haiti very proud that they were able to compete • New Riders Association

JAMAICA Betty Wates

• Jamaican Federation has only 68 paid up members • Anthony Pasmore has completed his third year as President, however remains

on the Management Committee • New President is Laurence Heffes, as businessman who is very involved in

horse racing and whose daughter also riders. • Competed in the FEI World Dressage Challenge, very pleased in the amount of

children competing. Judges were very pleasant • At each PSI final has had a child representing Jamaica ,this year no exception.

Justin Vaz will be there. • FEI Childrens Jumping will be followed immediately by the FEI World Jumping

Challenge. • Young rider Julian Hyde has been competing in Florida and has done very well

on leased horse. He plans to continue his training over the summer in Canada under Mac Cone. His eventual goal, depending on sponsorship, is CAC Games.

• Looking forward to attending the Coaches Seminar in Bermuda. Missed the one in Barbados due to clash of dates with FEI Childrens jumping competition

• Jamaica would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to Mrs. Kate Jackson, Group Leader extraordinare.

US VIRGIN ISLANDS Regine Fitzner, Delegate

• Three riders competing in the USA • Proposed Clinic for local Virgin Islanders to be held this fall on the Island of St.

Croix. • CAC Games 2006 – training and traveling for team members preparing for

games. Expect to have a full team of jumpers for the up coming Games in Columbia help with their training expenses is needed. Riders will be competing on the US mainland and are: Gigi Hewitt, Tucker Stern, Stephanie Angus and the fourth person is not named at this time.

• The Virgin Islands Equestrian Federation is dedicated to assist young riders and give them the opportunity to compete outside of their home country in the World arena.

• Group IV Meeting to be held in St. Croix on the 26th – 27th October USA John Long

• Athens medals still not resolved yet. • Elite portion of the sport in the US has had no connect with domestic

programmes so going through a series of organizational changes to connect them.

• All sport under one area in the Federation, headed by Jim Wolf • Run the Federation a little bit more business like • 6m dollars in sponsorship commitments over the next four years


• Sponsorship comes from the fact that there is a growing interest in horse sport in the US

• Between 1996-2005 it appears that the number of horses has doubled • Proposal working group will make is that the Bureau will dissolve and that there

will be a board and exec committee will operate as one with only 7 people on it. The FEI needs to be more transparent, it needs to have conflict of interest policies in place, so that everybody understands how the rules are going to be played and that everybody understands what decisions are going to be made and how these decisions were taken. At present sometimes it is very difficult to understand how some decisions were taken.

• Display for the State of KY bidding for the WEG. If this is approved it will be the first time WEG has been held outside of Europe. Looking forward for Group IV support.

Sherry Frank

• The US hosted the FEI Childrens Jumping final in November last year • There were 16 countries plus the US. The Organizers have asked to do again.

This is a Category ‘A’ competition. Every country can qualify a rider to participate.

• The US hosted the first reigning Masters competition in December. Bid to host again in 2006 in Las Vegas

• NAYR championships move this year from the traditional site in Chicago to Lexington VA Horse Centre.

• Hosting FEI Dressage Judges course next year in California • US invitation still stands for any Federation who would like to send Dressage

judges to US National courses. Jim Wolfe

• WEG important to think of KY bid • Olympic Show Jumping Medals still waiting for final results • World Cup Las Vegas for Show Jumping and Dressage. • Rolex Kentucky 3Day event will be aired on TV again this year • Hosting Dressage National Championships in Gladstone in conjunction with Para

Equestrian National Championships BARBADOS ADDENDA Alison Elliot Qualifying for the CAC Games

• Still having problems getting basic information CAC Games • In the last week has been receiving more information back • Nothing written. Information only coming from Colombian Federation • Not an FEI Festival • Bring up at the PAEC meeting this afternoon Michael to attend to at the PAEC

meeting. MARIETTE WITHAGES Mariette (Chairman of the FEI Dressage Committee) said that the committee was going to propose at the General Assembly that there should only be three members on a dressage team. There were four members now. Reason being that there was a weakness in number of countries that compete in Eventing and Dressage there are not enough. The proposal of three instead of four would help countries to have more teams and more individuals. She explained the situation as follows:


• The stronger countries don’t want to give the fourth rider up. • Many Groups have countries doing well and a chance in the future to have

more countries from this Group who might qualify. • One group of countries was going to propose that there should not be a vote

and that the decision be referred to the Executive Committee..

• Would like in the General Assembly to vote for three on the team. Everyone Country has a chance to vote.

• Confirmed that under new plan an NF could take the fourth horse to Beijing, trot up 4 and then select 3 for the team.

• All horses will be on the premises in Beijing. Reserve horse would not be counted in the 50 horses.

• Quality must not go down. • Better to have good individuals than a so-so team • We need to think Globally. Many countries trying to compete and at present

they do not have the right to dream. • Qualifying procedures were discussed and information would be more available

after the meeting at the General Assembly. • There were 10 Teams in Athens. Under new proposal there could be either

have 11 or 12 teams and the rest made up of individuals. The Chairman asked the Group to make an effort to attend other Group Meetings. FEI Course in Bermuda - Michael asked those present to indicate how many would attend HAI (2), CAY (0), ANT (2), USV (1), BAR (1), TRI (1) JAM (3). ISSUES FOR THE BUREAU To be presented by John Long on the 8th April at 11:25am

1 Want PanAm Games to be a qualifier at PSG Level. This to qualify 2 Teams and 3 Individuals from the Pan Am Countries.

2 Horse Identification.

3 Veterinary Sanitary Issues.

4 Group IV support Dressage Team of 3. Looking forward to voting on number in team. Trot up 4 horses - discuss accreditation.

5 Group IV feels strongly that the Olympics be in Beijing.

Meeting concluded at 12:40pm.

MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ANNEX XXVI London (GBR), 9-10 April 2005 Page 144 GROUP VIII Report from Chairman, Dr Douk-Kee Ahn (KOR) Her Royal Highness, Distinguished Bureau Members, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great pleasure that we take this opportunity to report the summary or agendas discussed in our Group VIII meeting, The subjects of discussion were reviewed in various points of view with brief consideration for development of equestrian sport. The following are summary of agenda considered necessary to report to the distinguished Bureau, Subject 1 Equestrian competitions at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games In connection with the place of equestrian games in the 20C8 Beijing Olympic Games, we have been expressed consistent one single opinion that the equestrian games of Beijing Olympic Games have to be held in Beijing, the city of Olympic Games awarded by IOC. It is not only an ordinary game of World Equestrian Championship but an universal sports festival together with all other Olympic family in the place of city holding Olympic Games at every 4 year which is also very important occasion to introduce our sports to the public for popularization and development of equestrian spans afterward, which is all uncountable interest for all of universal equestrian society, It is confirmed again in the meeting that the FEI should present a definite answer to the BAGOOC that equestrian games have to place in Beijing, the city of Olympic Games awarded and let them have a confidence why universal equestrian family prefer to have this games in Beijing for development of equestrian sports of the world, Subject 2 Qualification of Dressage rider for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games In connection with the conclusion of the FEI Bureau Meeting to revise me principle guideline to changes number or qualifier for team dressage to 3 from: 4 riders under current practice were very appreciated by all delegates in the meeting. The revision of current rules for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games shall encourage most of dressage riders let them have a dream of Olympic rider and will contribute for popularization and development of Dressage riding in this regard, we discussed details about an utilization of 10 qualifier seats increased due to change of current practice. There were many ideas to utilize the increased qualifier seats and reviewed various aspect for development of dressage riding. Thereafter our conclusion reached that we recommend to the FEI Bureau meeting that the newly increased total 10 seats be allocated to 10 individual riders without regional consideration.

MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ANNEX XXVI London (GBR), 9-10 April 2005 Page 145 Subject 3 Selection trial for qualification of show jumping for the Beijing Olympic Games in somewhere in Asian region is an agenda proposed in the last Group VIII meeting by NF of China and Korea. The subject has been discussed again and the basic idea or this proposal is accepted in the meeting and is quite meaningful for many riders base in Asia and Oceania region. We are aware that many practical problems have to be cleared in advance in order to realize it. Subject 4 Appointment of 2006 World Cup final and General Assembly The place or the world Cup Final too appointed to Malaysia IS a great honour of our region. Regarding hosting of the FEI General Assembly applied for by two NFs at same time in our Group, however was a shame that was caused by lack of communication. On the other point of view, it is good indication and testimony that equestrian activity in our region became very positive equestrian activity in our region. Subject 5 Technical Advise and training program for the competition officials In connection with the appointment of competition officials for regional and or international games holding in our region, we are in opinion that qualified person by the FEI have to be utilized as many as possible in order to upgrade standard of equestrian sports in our region.

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List of Abbreviations

AIEOC Association of International Equestrian Officials Club AIDEO Association of International Dressage Event Organisers AJO Association of Jumping Organisers AOCAI Alliance of Organisers Concours Attelage International AOCCI Alliance of Organisers Concours Complet International ASOIF Association of Summer Olympic International Federations ATHOC Athens Olympic Games Organising Committee EBU European Broadcasting Union ELDRIC Endurance & Long Distance Rides International Committee EPPA European Public Policy Advisors EQUIS Equestrian Information System EU European Union FEA Fédération Equestre Africaine FIHB Fédération Internationale de Horse Ball FMD Foot and Mouth Disease GA General Assembly GAISF General Association of International Sports Federations GR General Regulations ID Identity IDJC International Dressage Judges Club IDRC International Dressage Riders Club IDTC International Dressage Trainers Club IEOA International Equestrian Organisers Alliance IF International Federation IJRC International Jumping Riders Club ILPH International League for Protection of Horses IOC International Olympic Committee IOE/OIE International Office of Epizootics IPC International Paralympic Committee IPEC International Paralympic Equestrian Committee MCP Medication Control Program NF National Federation NOC National Olympic Committee OC Organising Committee OIE Office Internationale des Epizooties PAEC Pan American Equestrian Confederation PERA Professional Event Riders Association PASO Pan American Sports Organisation SPC Strategic Planning Committee UFECA Union of Equestrian Federations on the African Continent VR Veterinary Regulations WADA World Anti Doping Agency WEG World Equestrian Games WEVA World Equine Veterinary Association

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