ANNUAL REPORT 2008

ANNUAL REPORT 2008

FOREWORD BY THE FEI PRESIDENT

Ultimately and in whatever we do the sheer quality of the athletic performances and stories that this sport, which we hold so dear, delivered in all our disciplines in 2008 was exceptional. We should be proud of the fact that we delivered the platform for moments as sensational, entertaining and emotional as the mighty Shutterfly conquering Gothenburg, with his beautiful pilot Meredith for Germany; for Ian Millar’s crowning moment, in Hong Kong, proving that persistence pays off; for the blessed moment when Hinrich Romeike reminded us all and the world, that the pinnacle of sporting achievement is still at the feet of the amateurs and professionals in equal measure and the vision of Anky triumphing to the sound of a 1,000 camera shutters; and the roar of horsesport fans all around the world; the image of thousands of new faces, from the Asian region, thronging the course at Bea’s River and crowding the stands at Sha Tin. And of extraordinary performances throughout the Paralympics, and of Augustin Vita for Argentina taking the Silver in the Endurance World Championships and indeed spectacular performances throughout all our disciplines.

From a structural perspective, 2008 saw us continuing the vital work of developing Headquarters and populating it with creative, energetic, driven but accountable individuals who are now empowered to deliver the policy of the General Assembly and your committees. But along with the people we needed the tools to make the servicing of our stakeholders needs effective. And we achieved that too. We have an operations manual that gives ownership, understanding and accountability for all the decisions that are made. We have an IT system, which is giving us the power to communicate with our internal audience. We have a commercial stream that is providing the funding to allow us to fund our regeneration and in particular here I would like to mark the success of our partnership with HSBC in Eventing and the continuing commitment of Rolex in Jumping. While, in the early months of 2009, we formed a new partnership with the UAE based company Meydan for the top level FEI Nations Cup, a new beginning for the oldest and most prestigious team competition.

That is why we are here, to ensure the delivery of that platform, the platform that shows the best of us, us as a family at all Development programmes rolled out over the course of the year and we secured a new building, which will be a flagship levels of the international ladder. for our sport, one that will stand tall amongst all International Throughout the year we were assisted in the delivery of those Federations and represent our image and values as a leading events by exceptional organisers and wonderful partners who sport business. were joined in their mission by gifted athletes, both human and equine. The list of thanks and acknowledgements is too The Executive Board and your Bureau is also populated by people long to record here but the work of BOCOG and the Hong who want to listen and want to help and now within our statutes Kong Jockey Club should be singled out for particular praise and processes we will in all possible circumstances say ‘Yes’. not only for the quality of the event but for the circumstances My honest opinion is that now you have faces in the FEI staff, the faces are people who are professionals not only in the in which it was achieved.

horse world but individuals that could add value to any other industry they chose to work in. During 2008 I was happy to see a rising trend of communication and interaction between the National Federations and the FEI and during the General Assembly, in the fantastic setting of Buenos Aires, the National Federations, through their actions gave the FEI the greatest gift by showing that they now have direct relationships with the relevant members of staff that now, even from great distances, they are able to move around HQ from office to office. We now have advanced methods of communication with our National Federations and other organisations but we can never rest, assured that we have communicated enough or that we have done enough, we always have to strive for better and we are. What this all means is that we now have a strong foundation on which we can move forward. In 2009 we still have issues to address but as we seek to deal with these we come closer to the point when this organisation will be the modern sport business, which we intended, built on a bedrock of sustainable, transparent and accountable policies guided by the traditions and values of the horse world which we all hold so dear. In closing I would like to express my personal gratitude to both the Volunteer Body as well as the Executive for the dedication and support that they give to this sport that we all hold so dear. On a global level these are challenging times but we can be assured that we have the strongest possible team in both the Volunteer Body and the Executive working to uphold the values and traditions of horsesport in a modern and dynamic setting.

HRH Princess Haya

CONTENTS FOREWORD BY THE FEI PRESIDENT, HRH PRINCESS HAYA

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR 2008 Olympic Games Paralympic Games FEI World Championships FEI Continental & Regional Championships FEI World Breeding Championships For Young Horses Top Ten Final FEI Children’s International Jumping Final Rolex FEI World Cup™ Final, HSBC FEI World Cup™ Final & FEI World Cup™ Finals HSBC FEI Classics Samsung Super League With FEI FEI General Assembly

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REPORT BY THE FEI SECRETARY GENERAL

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FEI CORPORATE ACTIVITIES FEI COMMITTEES Audit and Compliance Committee Nominations Committee Athletes Committee Jumping Committee Dressage Committee Eventing Committee Driving Committee Endurance Committee Vaulting Committee Reining Committee Para-Equestrian Committee Children & Pony Committee Veterinary Committee Medical Committee FEI Tribunal

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FEI REGIONAL GROUPS

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SPORT DEVELOPMENT

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FEI SEMINARS AND COURSES

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OTHER ACTIVITIES FEI Commercial Department Public Relations

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FINANCIAL RESULTS

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RESULTS AND STATISTICS FEI Championships and Games : Participation and Results International Events Organised by the National Federations (NFs) Number of Events by Discipline

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FEI BUREAU AND STAFF

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IMPRESSUM

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OLYMPIC GAMES

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR 2008

1 The FEI President was among the 268 torchbearers on the second day of the Olympic Torch relay in Beijing 2 Team USA (Mclain Ward,Laura Kraut, Beezie Madden and Will Simpson) win their third Olympic gold medal in Jumping 3 Nadine Capellmann and Elvis VA, part of the highly decorated German gold-medal winning Dressage team 4 HRH The Princess Royal actively encouraging the bronze-medal British Eventing team 5 Member of the winning German team, and winner at the test event in August 2007, Frank Ostholt & Mr Medicott during the cross country phase 6 The scene was set – Panda resting in the heat of the day… 7 Heike Kemmer and Bonaparte, team gold and individual bronze, prepare for their Olympic Grand Prix Test with the help of the entire German team 8 Colour and poise were also on the list of festivities that accompanied the Olympic equestrian programme

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1 1 The individual Eventing Olympic medallists: Gina Miles (USA), silver; Hinrich Romeike (GER), gold; and Tina Cook (GBR), bronze. 2 A tropical typhoon swept over Hong Kong on the days before the opening ceremony but this did not stop the training - Mark Todd (NZL) prepares his comeback 3 The décor kept a keen watch on the athletes every move 4 The German Dressage team embrace on the top spot of the podium 5 During the Prize-Giving ceremony for the Team Jumping Competition. The medals were presented by HSH the Sovereign Prince Albert II, HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, and Carlos Arthur Nuzman. The flowers were presented by Alex McLin 6 Great Britain’s Kristina Cook & Miners Frolic earn individual and team bronze for their concerted efforts in the dressage, cross country and jumping phases of the Eventing competitions

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1 The art of cooling down 2 A historic third place for Denmark, their first team Dressage medal at Olympic Games: Andreas Helgstrand, Nathalie zu Sayn-Wittgenstein and Anne van Olst 3 The equestrian events in Hong Kong attracted many new and curious crowds alongside the usual equestrian enthusiasts 4 HRH Princess Haya in conversation with the Whitaker brothers and Tim Stockdale from Jumping Team GBR 5 Travelling through time and space, Martin Atock, Managing Director for Peden Bloodstock, ensured a speedy transfer for the horses from the airport in Hong Kong to the Olympic facilities 6 Laura Kraut and Cedric help Team USA take gold and retain the Olympic Jumping team title for another four years 7 Australia’s Clayton Fredericks and Ben Along Time, part of the silver-medal winning team, and seventh individually 8 Sweden’s Rolf-Goran Bengtsson riding Ninja had to settle for individual silver at the end of a thrilling jump off

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1 Ian Millar (CAN) and In Style lead Canada to Olympic silver, marking a record-breaking ninth Olympic participation 2 FEI President from 1994 to 2006, H.R.H. The Infanta Doña Pilar De Borbon with members of the Spanish delegation 3 HRH The Prince of Orange and his wife Princess Màxima of the Netherlands 4 Anky van Grunsven and Salinero hold on to their Olympic title for another four years and lead the Netherlands to team silver 5 Heike Kemmer and Nadine Capellmann wave to the crowds having confirmed Germany’s stronghold on Dressage gold. 6 Gold medallist Eric Lamaze and Hickstead contribute wholeheartedly to producing a historic silver victory for Canada, 40 years since their gold medal in Mexico 7 USA’s Gina Miles and Mckinlaigh, overcame the Great Wall to take individual Eventing silver 8 HRH Princess Haya and the IOC President Jacques Rogge watch the final of the Jumping team competition 9 The 2008 team Eventing medallists: Australia (silver), Germany (gold) and Great Britain (bronze)

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1 1 The Netherlands silver medal winning team (Anky van Grunsven, Imke Schellekens-Bartels and Hans Peter Minderhoud) and Germany’s Isabell Werth 2 The German team composed of Isabell Werth and Satchmo, Heike Kemmer and Bonaparte and Nadine Capellmann and Elvis VA on a welldeserved lap of honour 3 Hinrich Romeike of Germany, double Olympic Eventing Champion 4 Prince Philippe, HRH the Duke of Brabant was a keen spectator at Sha Tin 5 The 2008 Olympic individual medallists in Jumping: Rolf-Goran Bengtsson (SWE) / Ninja - silver; Eric Lamaze (CAN) / Hickstead - gold; Beezie Madden (USA) / Authentic - bronze 6 The FEI President congratulates HRH Princess Benedikte of Denmark, whose daughter Nathalie Zu Sayn-Wittgenstein won bronze with the Danish Dressage team and Mrs Werth, mother of individual silver and team gold medallist Isabell Werth 7 The Chinese Dragon was omnipresent at the showgrounds, a mythical creature in East Asian culture, it has long been a potent symbol of auspicious power in Chinese folklore and art 8 No stone was left unturned, preparations were thorough and intricately carried out

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PARALYMPIC GAMES 1 Britta Naepel (GER) receives her gold medal following a stunning performance during the Grade II individual championship. She then followed this up with a bronze medal performance in the freestyle competition and team silver 2 Germany’s Hannelore Brenner doubles her earnings with a second gold medal (to add to her team silver), here celebrating her success following the prize-giving ceremony for the Grade III individual freestyle competition 3 Double silver and team bronze for grade IV athlete Ann Cathrin Lubbe (NOR) and the magnificent Zanko 4 Great Britain’s four time Paralympian, Anne Dunham was at the top of her game, receiving two gold (team and individual) and one silver (freestyle) 5 Norway’s Jens Dokkan leads his team to bronze, taking individual grade Ib silver on the way 6 Croatia’s Slavin Hudina who placed fifth in the Grade Ia freestyle test proved that with a bit of help, such as the Christopher and Dana Reeve Funding, a lot could be achieved

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7 Lauren Barwick (CAN) receives her grade IV freestyle gold medal from HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, having already been awarded the individual silver for the individual championship test 8 Two historic bronze medals for Laurentia Tan, the first ever equestrian medal at a Paralympic Games for both Singapore and Asia 9 Truly exceptional, Lee Pearson (GBR) achieves the ultimate - 100 % success for the third edition running, and can now claim a total of 9 Paralympic gold medals to his name 10 Double gold for Philippa Johnson (RSA), here receiving her freestyle grade IV gold medal from IPC President Sir Philip Craven 11 Grade Ia double gold (team and freestyle) and silver (individual championship) medallist Sophie Christiansen (GBR) during her winning freestyle performance 12 A historic achievement for Marcos Alves from Brazil here receiving his second bronze medal from the 2008 Paralympic Games, for the Grade Ib individual freestyle competition 13 Germany’s Bettina Eistel during the Grade III individual championship for which she was awarded bronze

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FEI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

1 1 The individual bronze medallist Boyd Exell of Australia at the FEI World Four-in-Hand Driving Championship in Beesd during the marathon featuring a typically Dutch atmosphere 2 Jan van der Borek (NED) claimed the word title at the FEI World Single Driving Championship in Jarantòw (POL) 3 The Czech audience erupted as home grown Petr Eim secured individual gold at the FEI World Vaulting Championships in Brno (CZE) 4 Grade II Driver USA’s Meghan Benge is awarded gold at the FEI World Para-Equestrian Driving Championships 5 Jaws claims another victim - Austria’s dramatic silver medal winning performance at the FEI World Vaulting Championships in Brno (CZE) 6 The start of the FEI World Endurance Championship held in Terengganu, Malaysia 7 Chester Weber of the USA, was in the lead following the Dressage after the ride of a lifetime, but the Four-in-Hand World title would slip from his reach, claiming the silver instead 8 Individual (grade I) and team gold medallist at the FEI World ParaEquestrian Driving Championships, Jacques Poppen (NED) pictured here with his wife Eva 9 The Netherlands IJsbrand Chardon (NED) set out to impress the home crowds at Beesd and certainly did, winning gold and also helping the Dutch team to gold at the FEI World Four-in-Hand Driving Championship

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11 10 10 Presentation to the individual winner at the FEI World Endurance Championship in Terengganu (MAS). Winner Maria Alvarez Ponton (ESP) receives her trophy from Queen Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Zahirah (left) and the Chief Minister of Terengganu Yab Dato Ahmad Said 11 Stepping up onto a podium is bound to cause a little euphoria. In this case it’s the individual podium at the FEI World Single Driving Championship in Jarantòw (POL): Anne Violaine Brisou (FRA) – silver; Jan van der Borek (NED) – gold; Jan Moonen (NED) – bronze 12 The team medallists at the FEI World Reining Championship in Manerbio (ITA): Italy – gold; USA – silver; Germany – bronze 13 The top female reiner at the FEI World Reining Championship in Manerbio (ITA): Sylvia Rzepka (GER) rode top score during the team competitions and finished fifth in the individual ranking 14 Rudi Kronsteiner (AUT) aboard Smart Spook, winners of the FEI World Reining Masters Final in Oklahoma

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FEI CONTINENTAL & REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

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2 1 The three medal winning junior Dressage teams at the North American Junior and Young Rider (NAJYR) Championships in Parker, Colorado. Southwest USA won gold (blue ribbon), Midwest USA won silver (red) and California took the bronze (yellow) 2 The NAJYR Championships Young Rider Dressage team gold medallists – California 3 The individual medallists at the FEI European Jumping Championship for Children in Athens: Francesca Arioldi (ITA) – gold; Graham Gillespie (GBR) – silver; Vicky van de Poel (BEL) – bronze 4 The fluid and fabulous Austrian team settle for second place at the FEI European Vaulting Championships for Juniors in Brno (CZE) 5 Germany claims its first Junior European title at the FEI European Vaulting Championships in Brno (CZE) 6 Germany’s Nina Stegemann riding Mr Hale Bob on her gold winning spree, both team and individual, at the FEI European Pony Championships in Avenches (SUI) 7 The Swiss Young Rider team (Alexandra Fricker, Philipp Zuger, Janika Sprunger and Julie Delaporte) celebrate victory in Prague at the FEI European Jumping Championships for Juniors and Young Riders 8 Sienna Myson-Davies riding Tambourine wins double gold as individual and Great Britain team member at the FEI European Eventing Junior Championship for Juniors at Thirelstane Castle (GBR)

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9 Reining was inaugurated at the 2008 North American Junior & Young Rider Championships at Parker, Colorado (USA). The winners, team USA, hoist Chef d’Equipe Guy Vernon in celebration 10 The North Mexico Young Rider team of Jose Alberto Martinez, Eduardo Vazquez, Alfredo Miguel and Javier Berganza after winning the silver medal at the NAJYR in Parker, Colorado. The silver medal was the best finish for a Mexican team since winning gold in 1996 11 Thirteen year old Graham Gillespie from Scotland wins silver at the FEI European Jumping Championship for Children in Athens (GRE) 12 Ferhat Yavas (TUR) wins in front of his home crowd at the Balkan Dressage Championships in Istanbul 13 Opening ceremony at the Balkan Dressage Championship in Istanbul (TUR) 14 George Whitaker and The Colour of Money double the stakes, individual and team Jumping gold at the FEI European Pony Jumping Championships in Avenches (SUI) 15 Diederik van Silfhout riding Ruby (NED) wins the gold medal in the Individual Freestyle Test for Young Riders at the FEI European Dressage Championships for Young Riders in Azeitao (POR) 16 Sanneke Rothenberger on Paso Doble (GER) on their way to winning individual gold in the Junior Individual and Freestyle tests of the FEI European Dressage Championships for Juniors in Azeitao (POR)

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17 The German veteran team take gold at the FEI European Jumping Championship for Veterans in Barcelona (ESP) 18 Agnes Stolth from Sweden, wins the Nordic Pony Championship in Drammen 19 The delighted Dutch Young Riders as they are awarded team gold at the FEI European Dressage Championships for Young Riders in Azeitao, Portugal (from l. to r.): Marrigje van Baalen, Cindy van den Berg, Lotje Schoots and Diederik van Silfhout, with team coach Tineke Bartels in front 20 The Individual Dressage podium from the FEI European Pony Championships in Avenches (from l. to r.): Antoinette Te Riele (NED) – silver; Sonke Rothenberger (GER) – gold; Elin Aspnas (SWE) – bronze 21 The French riders dominated the competition by finishing first and second in the Individual competition and winning the team title at the FEI European Endurance Championships for Juniors and Young Riders in Oviedo, Spain 22 The USA’s Area VI Jennifer Brannigan and Cooper won individual and team gold in the Young Rider CCI** at the NAJYR Championships in Parker, Colorado (USA) 23 The winners from the FEI European Eventing Championship for Young riders in Kreuth (GER): Julia Krajewski (GER) – silver; Emily Llewellyn (GBR) – gold; Ben Hobday (GBR) - bronze 24 Southern California’s 15-year-old Lucy Davis and Mister Mind posted the only double clear round to lead her team to the Junior Jumping gold medal at the NAJYR at Parker, Colorado (USA) 25 Spain’s Manuel Anon riding L’Oreal D’Utah is crowned the new Junior European Jumping Champion at the FEI European Jumping Championships for Juniors and Young Riders in Prague (CZE)

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FEI WORLD BREEDING CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR YOUNG HORSES 1 The winners from both the 7 and 8 yrs category at the FEI World Championships for Young Endurance Horses in Compiegne (FRA) 2 Dramatic makes the most of it and is rewarded with gold in the 6 yrs category at the FEI World Championships for Young Dressage Horses in Verden (GER) 3 William Fox Pitt riding Oslo, champion of the 6 yrs category at the FEI World Championships for Young Eventing Horses in Le Lion d’Angers (FRA) 4 Maaike Bijlsma (NED) riding Jonan Heins is awarded gold for the 6 yrs category at the FEI World Championships for Young Jumping Horses in Lanakan (BEL)

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TOP TEN FINAL 1 Victory went to France’s Michel Robert riding Kellemoi de Pepita at the Rolex Top Ten Final (from l. to r.): Edwina Alexander (AUS), Gerco Schröder (NED), Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER), Marcus Ehning (GER), Jos Lansink (BEL), Michel Robert (FRA), Steve Guerdat (SUI), Eric Lamaze (CAN), Ludger Beerbaum (GER), Albert Zoer (NED)

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FEI CHILDREN’S INTERNATIONAL JUMPING FINAL 1 The host team , Colombia, during the opening ceremony 2 The indivdual medallists: Shannon Smith (RSA) – silver; Chloe Aston (GBR) – gold; Andresa Quadros (COL) – bronze. Shannon Smith (RSA) also won the Best Style Award and her borrowed horse Triunfante owned by Jaime Cuellar (COL) won the Best Horse Award 3 Chloe Aston (GBR) riding Chanel, winner of the FEI Children’s International Jumping Competition Final in Bogota (COL) 4 Marie Pin (FRA) winner of the Farewell competition

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ROLEX FEI WORLD CUP™ FINAL HSBC FEI WORLD CUP™ FINAL & FEI WORLD CUP™ FINALS

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2 1 Anky van Grunsven and Salinero celebrate their undisputed victory as champions of the 2008 FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final in s’Hertogenbosch (NED) 2 Germany’s Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum, winner of the 2008 Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping final with Shutterfly in Gothenburg, Sweden 3 Australia’s Clayton Fredericks riding Ben Along Time claim the 2008 HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing Final in Deauville (FRA) 4 Wild card Christoph Sandmann wins the Final in front of an enthusiastic home crowd in Leipzig (GER)

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HSBC FEI CLASSICSTM 1 Germany’s Frank Ostholt was close to gold on a couple of occasions (2nd place at Luhmühlen presented by E.ON Avacon and a 3rd place at Les Etoiles de Pau) but he nevertheless walks away with the handsome sum of US$50,000 for being third overall in the HSBC FEI ClassicsTM standings 2 Andrew Hoy (AUS), fourth at Luhmühlen presented by E.ON Avacon and sixth at les Etoiles de Pau finishes the season in 12th place 3 Bettina Hoy (GER) and Ringwood Cockatoo claim victory at Les Etoiles de Pau in France and slot into 5th place on the overall HSBC FEI ClassicsTM standings for 2008 4 William Fox-Pitt was well on his way to victory by the time he won in Luhmühlen, having already taking third place at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials 5 Australia’s Andrew Nicholson finished overall eighth with a fourth place at Les Etoiles de Pau and an eighth place at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 6 Mary King (GBR) just missed out on prize money coming overall sixth with a third place at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials and an eighth place at Les Etoiles de Pau 7 William Fox-Pitt (GBR), victorious in Luhmühlen presented by EON Avacon and the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials was the overall winner of the inaugural season of the HSBC FEI Classics™ and thus recipient of the US$150,000 prize money 8 Phillip Dutton (USA) aboard Connaught, winners of the very first leg of the HSBC FEI ClassicsTM, the 2008 Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event 9 Nicolas Touzaint and Hidalgo de L’Ile won the second leg of the 2008 HSBC FEI ClassicsTM at the Mitsubishi Motors Horse Trials in Badminton and claimed the second spot on the overall standings

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SAMSUNG SUPER LEAGUE WITH FEI 1 Team Netherlands wins the Samsung Super league with FEI in St Gallen (SUI) 2 Horst Kohler, Bundespresident , Kurt Gravemeier, German Chef d’Equipe and Klaus Pavel President of Aachen Horse Show with the Samsung Trophy 3 Presentation to the winning British team in Rome (from l. to r.): Michael Whitaker; Robert Smith; John Whitaker; Tim Stockdale; and chef d’Equipe Derek Ricketts 4 Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum with Checkmate 4 members of the winning German Team in Rotterdam 5 Tim Gredley with Omelli, riding for Great Britain, the winners of the Aga Khan Trophy at the Royal Dublin Show (IRL) 6 Anna-Maria Jakobs & Georgenhof’s Lausejunge part of the winning German Team in Hickstead (GBR) 7 Ludger Beerbaum receives CHF 50,000 as winner of the leading rider for the Samsung Super League with FEI season 2008 8 Ludo Philippaerts on Cavalor’s Winningmood with two clear rounds led Belgium to their first ever Samsung Super League victory at La Baule, France 9 The overall winning German team, with Chef d’Equipe Sonke Sonkssen, Sven Holmberg, FEI 1st Vice-President, Mr Hay-Keong Yang, President of Samsung Electronics Europe and Mr Jeonghwan Kim, President Samsung Electronics Spain

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FEI GENERAL ASSEMBLY Buenos Aires (ARG), 17-22 November 1 Buenos Aires and the blossoming Jacarandas provided an inspiring backdrop for the busy FEI General Assembly week from 17-22 November 2 Christian Paillot, Vice President of the French Equestrian Federation, presents the FEI President, HRH Princess Haya with the Candidature Book for the Basse Normandie bid for the 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games 3 It was a busy week of meetings, including an entire day devoted to the Group Meetings with the Bureau 4 Tango and Argentina, inseparable... 5 Thursday 20 November was devoted to Forums and Sessions covering a wide range of topics such as Communications, WebTV, Eventing Safety, Developing NF structures and pictured here, guest speaker Giles Morgan, HSBC Group Head of Sponsorship, presenting HSBC’s Eventing sponsorship within the global commercial landscape 6 The FEI President presents outgoing Bureau Members Kate Jackson (Chair Group IV 2004-2008) from the USA and Ernst Holtz (Chair Group IX 2000-2008) with a commemorative plaque 7 The FEI President presents Jenny Ellis (GBR) with the first ever Best Groom Award 8 The Extraordinary and Ordinary General Assembly was held on Friday 21 November with a live webcast available on the FEI website for the first time ever 9 Part of the Development Session held on 20 November, Mexico NF contributed with a presentation on the Creation of Development Conditions

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SECRETARY GENERAL’S REPORT

equestrian events in Hong Kong, and in particular, the great work carried out by BOCOG, the Equestrian Company and the Hong Kong Jockey Club. The world’s specialists pored over this project for two years and the world’s athletes both human and equine benefited from state of the art conditions and a great backdrop in which to showcase the sport, a feat never accomplished to such a high level at an Olympic Games. The wealth of all this knowledge and research will serve as a legacy for future Games, beginning It’s been a hectic and exciting year for the FEI and equestrian with the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore 2010. sport at large, and as we come to look back on it, one which I am sure will be remembered as a turning point. Equestrian sport is In Eventing, Germany won team gold and practicing dentist growing: for some disciplines at a rapid pace, while for others, it Hinrich Romeike, won both individual and team gold - in doing is a steadier increase. Nonetheless, the general trend indicates so underlining that equestrian sport, at the very highest level, that there are more fans and more events around the world. is still accessible to the true amateur. In Dressage, Anky van While we welcome the positive effects of this trend, more than Grunsven rewrote the record books by winning the individual ever, the FEI is aware and acting on the need to provide a solid gold medal for the third time in a row. While in Jumping, and multifaceted framework within which the sport can grow Canadian silver team medallist Ian Millar proved that you’re and prosper in the best possible conditions, whether that be never too old to win an Olympic medal, becoming the oldest in the developing equestrian nations or in countries where the Olympic medallist at the age of 61. sport is more established. Nevertheless, the Games did also present challenges. It was This means tackling and providing long term solutions to clear from issues that arose in Eventing and Dressage that some of the challenges the sport faces today such as ensuring some questions of procedure and the roles and responsibilities Clean Sport, Horse Welfare, and Eventing Safety, as well of officials and technical committees do need to be reviewed as progressing on Transport and Quarantine issues. It also and this is a process that is now underway. means leading the sport with its future in mind by establishing cohesive Development and Education programmes, as well Adverse analytical findings resulting from the HKJC as providing more commercially attractive products while laboratory’s testing protocols allowed us to intervene administrating the sport effectively with pertinent web and promptly to maintain a level playing field, but also shed print platforms, IT solutions and proactive measures to engage light on the progress that still needs to be made in this area. Indeed, these incidents have renewed our determination to with youth and the next generations of fans and athletes… further clarify equine medication and drug control policies. At the closing ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games, IOC The establishment of the FEI Anti-Doping and Medication President Jacques Rogge described this latest edition as truly Commission at the General Assembly in Buenos Aires was an exceptional, and I can only echo these words when it comes to the important milestone in striving for Clean Sport.

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The 2008 Paralympic Games unfolded to reveal a new era for Para-Equestrian; greater attendance – over 30,000 spectators attended over the five days of competition – media coverage, television broadcast, diversity in terms of participation, quality of competition, and professionalism. For the FEI this was a particularly symbolic achievement as these were the first Games since Para-Equestrian joined the FEI in 2006. To see so clearly the benefits of having able-bodied and disabled sport governed by one organisation is confirmation that integration is the way forward. Both the Olympic and Paralympic Games were a healthy reminder that development programmes are building the appropriate pathways to the upper echelons of the sport. Host nations China and Hong Kong fielded a Jumping team, a Dressage and Eventing rider, as well as two Para-Equestrian Dressage riders; Brazil fielded teams in all three disciplines and won its first medals in Para-Equestrian Dressage; while Singapore won the first medals in Para-Equestrian for Asia. The year was also dotted with other highlights such as the FEI World Endurance Championships in Malaysia. It is a matter of great satisfaction for a senior world championship to be held in the Far East. We recognise that in order for the global community to be in a position to host international events, we must actively address the issues of transport and quarantine and are doing so through a multi-year strategic plan focused on providing tangible solutions for organisers and athletes. These are some of the success stories emerging from comprehensive programmes and development tools such as the World Challenge series- which first began in 1979 with Jumping but was extended to Dressage in 1982, the grants provided by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation for Para-Equestrian athletes as well as the FEI

Eventing Development Programme in eastern Europe and South America. You will be aware of the heightened sense of public and media concern over the accidents and fatalities in Eventing in both our human and equine communities. I want to underline our real sense of determination to facilitate an active approach to Eventing Safety and ensure good communications with all our stakeholders and, of course, the public so that we may all understand and be involved in the extensive work being undertaken to address these issues. It’s been an exceptionally busy year at HQ, with new key hires and the restructure of the Olympic and non-Olympic departments as well as major IT developments part of the FEI21 project. In terms of commercial activities, we’ve continued to pursue and enrich our existing partnerships while also developing new relationships, all of which are proving to be highly beneficial for the sport. In 2008 we witnessed, at all levels and in all equestrian disciplines, the passion that makes this sport so unique; but we were also reminded of where progress is still needed, and it is especially the latter that we must address openly and proactively together with the greater FEI family of stakeholders. The future lies ahead, and as we embark on the FEI Year of Youth in 2009, I am confident it will be a bright one...

Alexander McLin

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FEI COMMITTEES

AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE The Audit & Compliance Committee was formed in 2007 to replace the former Finance committee and met three times throughout the course of 2008. The purpose of the committee is to have a direct oversight responsibility for Compliance with Statutes; Compliance with Internal Regulations; Compliance with Policies and procedures; Compliance with Swiss law; Internal Control and risk evaluation; and External Auditors.

“The Athletes” Committee embodies, represents and empowers the values of equestrians, human and horses worldwide through a proactive relationship between all disciplines and the FEI.” The Committee also discussed the terms, the eligibility criteria as well as the voting process for incoming membership on the Athletes’ Committee and agreed to help organise by 2009 riders clubs for the nonOlympic disciplines.

JUMPING COMMITTEE Main items/activities included: - Audit of Policies. The committee has audited a number of policies and has made suggestions when felt necessary on Travel policy, FEI Personnel Guide, FEI Operations Manual and IT - Compliance with Statutes and Regulations - Identification of Risks

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE The Nomination Committee met twice in 2008 during its first full year of monitoring the nomination process. It measured candidate experience against job specifications and forwarded all names to the Bureau for further review. In a self assessment, the Committee concluded that its role must change to meet the goals of the Strategic Plan. Specifically, the Committee should be given the task to recommend specific individuals for open positions. Further, in its report in Buenos Aires at the General Assembly, it concluded a better communication and education plan must be implemented for NF’s to become more integrally involved in the election and governance process.

ATHLETES COMMITTEE The Athletes’ Committee met during the Technical Spring Meeting held in Interlaken (SUI) in 2008 and produced its mission statement:

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Jumping Committee met three times in 2008, first in Interlaken (SUI) during the Spring meetings, followed by an extraordinary meeting in Brussels (BEL) in July and the fall meeting in September at the FEI Headquarters in Lausanne. Main items/activities - Rule Revision for the FEI Rules for Jumping Events 23rd edition presented to the General Assembly in November 2008 and approved; effective on 1 January 2009. - Restructuring of the stewarding system for all disciplines according to the guidelines approved by the Bureau at the 2008 Spring Meetings in Interlaken. These guidelines include the introduction of Discipline Regional Stewards General, comprehensive reporting and education systems, with the reappraisal of all stewards currently on the FEI list followed by refresher courses for stewards - Revision of the format of the FEI Nations Cup series and introduction of a new formula for 2009 - FEI World Cup™ Jumping – reorganisation of Leagues - The qualification procedure was established for the 2010 Youth Olympic Games (SIN). - A Latin American working group has been working on issues related to import/export of horses and to furthering development of the sport in the region. - Thermography- A number of international events were selected at which testing for hypersensitisation of limbs was carried out. - Initiative to establish guidelines for the purchase of horses

- Education of Officials – the streamlining of Educations systo assist NFs in developing countries tems to have one integrated system for all the FEI disciplines - Further to discussion held with the IJRC, the number of with ongoing evaluation and external verification of procepoints for the Rolex Rankings available at CSIO5* Top Level dures Events were increased. - Recommendations for allocation of the 2011 FEI European - The Eventing Calendar and the new partnership with HSBC and the FEI series Jumping Championships and the FEI World Cup™ Jumping - Development - review of the Eventing programme in Eastern Finals 2011-2012-2013. Europe and the development plan for South America in the lead up to the Pan American Games DRESSAGE COMMITTEE The Dressage Committee met twice over the course of 2008. - Long term strategy to improve communication on Eventing Main items/activities included: - Rule Revision for the FEI Rules for Dressage Events 23rd edition presented to the General Assembly in November 2008 and approved; effective on 1 January 2009 - Preparation of a new education system for Dressage Judges to be introduced in 2009 which would be based on recertification through exams as well as evaluation of performance at events - Conducted an evaluation on Judges performances at events throughout the course of the year - Devised new Dressage tests for 2009 - Began cooperation with the University of Sydney and Prof. Leo Jeffcott regarding a study into objective assessment of training for Dressage - Implemented new procedures for the appointment of officials (2009 onwards) for FEI Dressage Championships and Finals - Noted the significant increase of international events, both at senior and Junior/Yong Rider level over the past five years - Following the resignation of the Dressage Committee at the General Assembly in November 2008, a Dressage Task Force was set up to operate for one year during which candidacies for the new Dressage standing committee would be evaluated and assessed.

EVENTING COMMITTEE Over the course of 2008, the Eventing Committee met twice, initially at the Spring meeting in Interlaken (SUI), followed up with a meeting in Paris (FRA) in October. These meetings addressed, among others, the following: - Rule Revision for the FEI Rules for Eventing 23rd edition presented to the General Assembly in November 2008 and approved; effective on 1 January 2009 - The Eventing Safety Programme based on 3 objectives: - Monitoring of the sport through data gathering and how this ties in to the greater FEI IT Project in terms of producing statistical data and trends. This also involved the introduction of national safety officers to act as a liaison with the FEI for reporting of falls and riders - Research into cross country fence safety devices and rider protection. It was proposed to use deformable structure/ frangible technology at all events as of 1 January 2009 to encourage creativity and then to adjust the technology after a trial period following a review at the end of 2009 - Training and education: the review of the education of officials to include a greater part on safety; the development of riders and trainers education systems for cross country

DRIVING COMMITTEE The Driving Committee met on Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 April, within the framework of the Spring Meetings held from 6-10 April in Interlaken (SUI). Main items/activities included: - Rule Revision for the FEI Rules for Driving Events 10th edition presented to the General Assembly in November 2008 and approved; effective on 1 January 2009 - Championships - Reported on the success of the two World Championships: the Singles in Jarantow (POL) and the Four In Hand in Beesd (NED). Also noted the success of the special format at R.I.D.E in Deauville (FRA) - Clinics – two judges courses were held, the first in Warendorf (GER), the second in Burges (BEL) and during which officials came together to go through the rule revision in detail in preparation of the smooth application of changes from 2009.

ENDURANCE COMMITTEE The Endurance Committee met on Sunday 6 and Monday 7 April, within the framework of the Spring Meetings held from 6-10 April in Interlaken (SUI). Main items/activities included: - Rule Revision for the FEI Rules for Endurance Driving Events 7th edition presented to the General Assembly in November 2008 and approved; effective on 1 January 2009. This was a complete revision of the rules, to address in particular: - the welfare of the horse with, for example, the introduction of the Horse Logbook system - provide a framework for fair and equal competition for the rapidly growing worldwide Endurance community - Education of Officials – a two year programme, for which sponsorship was secured through Hydra Properties, which will revise and format all the courses for Endurance Judges (Levels I and II), Technical Delegates and Stewards.

VAULTING COMMITTEE The annual FEI Vaulting Committee Meeting took place in Interlaken (SUI) on Monday 7 March during the Spring Meetings. The two main areas discussed were the Management Planning of the Sport and the Rules & Guidelines revision. Under Management Panning the Committee divided their aims and objectives for 2008 into: - Professionalising the discipline - Education of Officials - Development

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Among the subjects covered under the various headings was the development of an entirely new Education system to align with the process begun within the FEI for other disciplines and a Coaching Programme specifically responding to the requests of developing NFs. The Education system would be tested in 2009 and come into effect in 2010. The Coaching programme would follow the existing methods and structures used in the Development Department coaching programmes and 2010 was also the aspired commencement date.

CHILDREN & PONY COMMITTEES

The Children’s & Pony Rider’s Committees both held their final meetings in Interlaken (SUI) on April 8th. The decision to dissolve these two Technical Committees was in line with a desire expressed during the earliest meetings of the strategic planning committee that cross-disciplinary issues be dealt with across the age groups and no longer be limited to specific age categories. The Pony Riders Committee had principally focussed on the three Olympic disciplines and riders from 12 to 16 years of age, while the Children’s Committee had focused predominantly on Both the Vaulting rules and their Guidelines required an Jumping and somewhat on Dressage for riders from 14 to extensive overhaul and the objective was to render the Rules 16 years of age. more user friendly while ensuring all relevant supplementary detail was transferred to the Guidelines. Work throughout The wish within the FEI was that a greater number of 2009 would be ongoing to ensure the Guidelines would disciplines would receive attention in terms of their become an actual Handbook as of 2010. youngest competitors and the issues concerning them. It was also hoped that greater resources could be dedicated to youth as a whole (i.e. 12-21) as opposed to continuing REINING COMMITTEE The Reining Committee held two meetings during 2008, to focus on age specific issues as had traditionally been the beginning with Interlaken (SUI) during the Spring meetings, brief of these two Technical Committees. Having worked then on the occasion of the FEI World Reining Championship independently of one another in the past, the April meeting was timetabled in such a way that both Committees came in Manerbio (ITA) in September. together in the afternoon to give their input as to the future direction a Youth specific orientation should take and the FEI Main items/activities included: - Rule Revision for the FEI Rules for Reining Events 3rd edition President, Secretary General and Development Directors all presented to the General Assembly in November 2008 and visited during this time. approved; effective on 1 January 2009 - Events and Championships: VETERINARY COMMITTEE - Noted the steady increase of international events as well as The Veterinary Committee met on Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 the successful hosting of the first continental Championship April, within the framework of the Spring Meetings held from for Young Riders in North America and the potential for 6-10 April in Interlaken (SUI). extending this to Europe - The emergence of European teams on the international Main items/activities: circuit, exemplified by the world title going for the first time - Rule Revision for the FEI Veterinary Regulations 11th edition, to a European team, namely Italy presented to the General Assembly in November 2008 and - Education programme and Officials. approved; effective on 1 January 2009 - Horse Movement Group Objectives - Facilitate testing & certification protocol PARA-EQUESTRIAN COMMITTEE The Para-Equestrian Committee met once on the occasion - Increasing acceptance of model health certificate - Pro-active approach of NFs and OCs of the Spring Meetings in Interlaken (SUI) on 8 April. - Emerging disease situation incorporated - Treatment & Anti-doping: update of detection times and Main items/activities included: the Medicine Box; the education of riders, trainers and vets; - Rule Revision for the FEI Rules for Para-Equestrian reviewing reference labs and supporting Latin America Events 1st edition, effective on 1 January 2009. The main in setting up reference laboratories; production of the objective behind the rule changes were to provide greater competitors guide to anti-doping in five languages; biopportunities for National Federations to host Paraannual meeting with MCP testing vets; further development Equestrian Events. of the electronic web-portal for treating vets - Education of officials: numerous courses for classifiers, - Research on the following: footing project; fatigue and judges and trainers were held. metabolic compromise; Prof. Jeffcott’s Equitation Science - Preparation of new Dressage tests project; follow up of pilot study - competition intensity - Development: funding from the Christopher Reeve Foundation was distributed to three nations. Greater diversity at the - Progress on protocol for event checks in terms of hypersensitisation Paralympic Games, as well as medals awarded to new nations such as Brazil and Singapore was indicative of the success of - Vet Event supervision and service provision – develop protocols for minimum standards at events these endeavours and the potential for future development. - Clarification of vaccination rules - Hong Kong 2008

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MEDICAL COMMITTEE The Committee has continued to function as the TUE Committee for the FEI. Keeping informed about the WADA prohibited list and reviewing WADA rules and requirements is one of the primary responsibilities of the Committee. Rider safety has been a critical issue this year. The Committee supported rule changes in Eventing to increase safety, namely elimination following a fall. The medical committee is working to establish a standard of medical care and documentation that should be provided at FEI competitions. The IOC medical commission.

FEI TRIBUNAL The FEI Tribunal met on Tuesday 8 April, within the framework of the Spring Meetings held from 6-10 April in Interlaken (SUI), as well as holding monthly meetings by teleconference. Some figures and cases from 2008 as well as trends and goals are outlined below. 2008 Figures: • 21 Final Tribunal Decisions (19 horses; 2 riders); - 13 within 28 days benchmark - 8 outside benchmark (4 to 9 weeks) • 20 Fast Track decisions (1-3 weeks) • 15 hearings - 10 in person - 5 by conference call - 13 preliminary hearings and decisions (provisional suspensions) • 3 open case before the Tribunal • 5 appeals pending before CAS - 2 against Interim Decisions

Goals for 2009: Many objectives laid out in 2007 and 2008, among others, the establishment of the Internal Regulations of the Tribunal, the development and implementation of electronic case processing, the implementation of faster processes for Olympic Games and WEG, as well as cooperation with WADA on Code revision have been met. The following goals remain priorities for 2009: - Consistent communication regarding cases, policy and new rules - Fine tuning of the EADMC Rules to clarify questions concerning Persons Responsible and minors - Improving consistency among Panels - Considering cases against others involved in the management of the competition horses (vets, owners…) - Educating Persons Responsible 2009 – 2011 Strategic Objectives: - Review of the entire doping control system - Strategy towards more immediate decisions (at major events) - Education of riders and others involved in the sport - Further consistency among decisions.

REGIONAL GROUPS THE NATIONAL FEDERATIONS AFFILIATED TO THE FEI ARE DIVIDED INTO NINE REGIONAL GROUPS IN ORDER TO PROMOTE AND COORDINATE THE DEVELOPMENT AND ACTIVITIES OF EQUESTRIAN SPORT WITHIN THE GROUP AREA AS WELL AS FACILITATE COMMUNICATION. equestrian sport and the policies to be delivered to improve National Federations may vary in size, experience and the standing of equestrian sport in the Olympic family. scope but the notion of a family is embedded in the very fabric of horsesport as is the importance and need for the stronger federations to assist the smaller ones to ensure GROUP III a prosperous future in both the traditional and emerging - Reported the significant participation of four countries at equestrian nations. the 2008 Olympic Games, namely Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Azerbaijan; This was the first time Azerbaijan took part in the Olympic Games and the first time since 1992 that Russia was represented in all three Olympic disciplines as GROUPS I & II well as the Paralympic Games, - Decided to keep the second weekend in June free from major international events in order to give NFs the chance - discussed an opportunity to organise in 2011 (in Russia) the largest equestrian competition in the three Olympic to organise National Championships. This decision was disciplines within the Group. The event would have 4-5* brought to the Bureau in a bid to make it a worldwide rule, level status and would be held every two years from 2011. - discussed the influence of EU regulations on horsesport in It would also ensure that the countries of the group have Europe, particularly Council Regulation (EC) No. 1/2005 greater opportunities to qualify for the Olympic Games, regarding the “Protection of Animals during Transport” and - noted the importance of development and educational established a permanent EU working group, programmes in the region as most countries are involved in - asked the FEI to review the costs of staging Championships the FEI Coaching System, to secure that the organisation of Championships is affordable for more NFs. In view of the current economic - reported on the successful FEI Course for Coaches level 1 held in Central Asia for the first time in Almaty (KAZ), while situation, this item becomes even more relevant, plans to host a similar course in Kyrgyzstan are underway, - requested the FEI to report on the situation of paycards and the effectiveness of the measures taken. The OCs who break - discussed a Regional Show Jumping Nations Cup series, - discussed the Caucasian Jumping World Cup League. the rules must be named so that the NFs can intervene, - intensely discussed the consequences from the positive cases during the Olympic Games in Hong Kong. Various GROUP IV measures were decided for the area of Groups I and II, - reported on the continued progress in the preparations particularly additional tests of the horses placed 1st to towards the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, 3rd in all Jumping competitions that give points for the to - discussed regional development and the USEF Programme words the Rolex Rankings. A working party on Clean Sport for providing clinicians to member islands through the was established which shall elaborate proposals in close implementation of coaches programmes, now also cooperation with the FEI Clean Sport Commission. The extended to groups V and VI. Coaches will be asked for a working party met on 19 December and will present the three to four year commitment and will help prepare and results, following another discussion on 8 March, to the support riders for the Dressage Challenge, the Caribbean Bureau at its spring meeting 2009, Games, and the Central American Games. The latter serving - concerned themselves with the situation in the Dressage as a marker of progress, discipline, but without coming to a satisfying solution, - noted the new Para-Equestrian programme in Barbados - established a working group to deal with the future of NF and how NFs in the region that have already developed

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similar programmes can provide support and assistance from their experience, - noted the benefits to be gained from the implementation of the coaches programme for the Pan American Games and the 2 star level of Eventing which would qualify a country for the Olympic Games provided individual Certificate Of Capability for horse and rider are completed at a CCI***, - addressed a plan for possible scholarship programmes for young riders to train in the US or Canada, while also envisaging to extend this on to adults, - reviewed the Dressage Challenge and suggested that a rotating panel be used so that the challenge could be expanded and as a result have more nations participate.

GROUP V - Discussed the Central American and Caribbean Games to be held in Puerto Rico in 2010 and confirmed the inclusion of equestrian and support of NFs, while the Dressage Tests were changed and approved by PAEC General Assembly in Buenos Aires, - reviewed Eventing and Dressage at the Pan American Games 2010, namely to lower Eventing from 3 to 2 stars with the possibility to qualify for the Olympics while Dressage should also remain a qualifier for the Olympics, noting that the Dressage teams should consist of 4 riders instead of 3 so as to be in line with other Olympic Qualifiers, - reported on the FEI and USEF Eventing Program for the Americas, - discussed the FEI SIEC Jumping Series Program, - discussed NF competition structures with levels linked to a rider license system, as well as ways to solve NF administrative funding and budgets constraints, - reiterated the need for an FEI standing Development Committee, - remarked the need for regional recognition through an awards ceremony at the General Assembly, - expressed a need for greater promotion of FEI events in the region,

- reviewed the promotion of officials, - noted the improved communication within the Group and suggested a minimum of three Group meetings per year, - created a Technical committee to work with the group chair.

GROUP VI - Noted the great opportunity for Group members to attend the General Assembly as it was in Buenos Aires and to meet the FEI President and discuss initiatives in their respective countries, - reported on the number of Level I and II courses organised throughout the year, - discussed the need to develop the discipline of Para Equestrian in the region, - reported the need for each National Federation to assume more responsibility in searching for possible candidates for FEI positions, - noted the outstanding development of Endurance within the region with Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay performing at international level while other countries were improving with targeted training for youth, - reported on the successful CSI for Children and Juniors on borrowed horses held in Quito, Ecuador attended by 25 athletes from 12 countries.

GROUP VII - Worked toward solving the cross-border issue in Saudi Arabia in order to ease the customs and transportation for horses to travel through KSA borders and participate in other events in the region, - reported numerous courses organised by NF Oman for promoting and developing the sport, - reported increased Youth level competitions in Syria, UAE and Qatar, - succeeded in forming a Technical Committee which provides guidance and support for all Group VII Member Nations and will consist of experts from specialised fields within the equestrian sport, - worked towards streamlining the veterinary regulations

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for uniformity, in order to provide better transportation of horses with minimal delay, noted the efforts of NF KSA through the OIE Middle East Representative, Dr. Ghazi Yehya to approach the USDA officials for reassessing their import rules especially for WEG 2010 in Kentucky based on evidence provided by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) which concludes that KSA is AHS free, reported steps taken to encourage events for all ages, ie. Juniors, Young Riders and Children in order to prepare for the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games, encouraged organisers to host more 4* competitions to provide Group VII competitors with greater opportunities for eligibility to WEG 2010 and Olympic Games 2012, planned the organisation of a Teenager Series Final in Jumping in 2010.

GROUP VIII - Discussed the need to position the Asian Games as a Qualifier for Olympic Games, - proposed the organisation of the Asian Equestrian Games one year before the Olympic Games, with the possibility of acting as an Olympic Qualifier as well. All countries in the Olympic Qualifier Group would be invited and various disciplines would be hosted. Suggested hosting different categories of events so as to provide greater opportunities for the developing equestrian countries, - discussed the preparation for the forthcoming 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games with regards to the disciplines included, the level of events, quarantine and horse travel arrangements and qualification and eligibility criteria, - expressed the need to create new procedures for FEI rulemaking so that the diversity of the sport across the globe is represented, - discussed the development of equestrian sports in Asia with special emphasis on countries in close proximity of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Myanmar by conducting more competitions on borrowed horses; finalising veterinary protocol within Asian countries to facilitate the movement of horses to attend international events; developing Endurance and Tent Pegging and other regional equestrian disciplines; and dividing the AEF into purposeful development zones.

GROUP IX - Expressed thanks to the FEI for the positive support of both Olympic and non-Olympic Technical Committees and the Development Department. This resulted in an increased tempo of regional participation and development, - reported on the growth and success in many disciplines. Eventing, Vaulting, Endurance and Para-Equestrian made great strides during the year. The agreed system for Jumping World Cup Qualification will be beneficial; - discussed the need to rise to the obstacles presented by current regional restrictions on the movement of horses especially quarantine and veterinary requirements. These made it very difficult for sub-Saharan Africa to develop sport horse breeding and integrated regional and global sport,

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- supported the FEI initiative to involve the NFs and Groups more in decision-making processes with a stronger role of the Groups through more efficient communication and increased use of current technology to increase Group cohesion and pride in each other’s achievements, - noted the serious importance of the World Challenges in Jumping and Dressage to the region and the Group’s success in the Jumping finals. Thanks were recorded to NF Chile for hosting the Jumping Challenge Finals, - discussed the impact of the Coaching Course and its benefits towards improving standards in the Olympic disciplines but also the need to include specialised coaching for Endurance, Vaulting and other disciplines.

SPORT DEVELOPMENT

SPORTS DEVELOPMENT 2008 ACTIVITY REPORT

337 coaches from 39 nations. The number of FEI coaches has seen a significant rise of 30% since last year.

For the last year, the Development Department has seen a change in the Federations’ behaviour. The result of FEI Tutors delivering courses for coaches and simultaneously advising NFs is now visible. Many NFs have seen the importance of putting in place a technical sports structure ensuring sustainable development for the future. The design of a technical structure template will be one of our major objectives in 2009.

An FEI course for Regional Tutors took place at Sociedade Hipica Paulista, in Sao Paulo (BRA), on 16-21 December under the moderation of Liam Moggan from Coaching IrelandTM. The purpose of the course was to gather the Regional Tutors appointed in 2007, i.e. Javier Jeri (PER), Jaime Morillo (ECU), Luis Barreiro (ECU), Juan-Carlos Nuñez (URU), Carlos Vasconez (ECU) and a newcomer, Besides this, the following major activities have taken Marcello Artiaga de Castro (BRA) to reinforce their place in 2008. competencies on the occasion of an FEI Level 2 Course for Coaches simultaneously conducted by Gerry Mullins, FEI Senior Tutor. FEI Development Advisory Group The Group met in Lausanne on 15 January to discuss the 2008 objectives and in Geneva on 25 June. Among others Basic Development Courses for Officials the following items were discussed: Several development courses for Officials were organised in: – Coaching Certification Value Ukraine – Establishment of competition structure in Developing Jumping Judges, CDs and Riders Stephan Wirth (GER) NFs – example of Ukraine Ukraine – Clarification of FEI coaching System Mission Statement Dressage Judges and Riders Kay Knoll (GER) – Establishment of Working Group for the design of Level 3 Mauritius – Goals, means and expectations for 2008-2010 Jumping Judges and CDs Mary Binks (KEN) South Africa EDUCATION Eventing CDs David Evans (GBR) FEI Coaches Education Russia Lies de Backer (BEL) As expected, the FEI coach Education and Certification Veterinarians System is evolving very well and especially with the Brazil appointment of regional tutors in South America. Veterinarians Jack Snyder (USA) A new categorisation and financing procedure for CES (Coaching Education System) courses has been put in place. National and Regional courses are now available. This has made the system less expensive for NFs and therefore raised the number of courses and coaches.

Advanced Training for Officials The following judges took advantage of the Advanced Training programme for Officials: six from Jumping and two from Vaulting.

Training Courses for Riders (clinics) In total 26 courses were delivered in 2008: 22 Level 1 and four Clinics for riders (flatwork Jumping & Dressage) were Level 2 courses. The statistics show that the FEI has educated conducted by Denis Soyer (BEL) in JAM, TRI and CAY who are

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Eventing Development Programme – Central/South America (Supported by the IOC-IF Development Assistance programme) ISR I Galit Juli FEI I Judge CSI4* La Coruña/CSI3* Nördlingen A South American participation at CYP I George Kyrris FEI C Judge CSI4* Hachenburg/CSIO4* Athens the Olympic Games was one of the PER VI Aranela Jimenez Veiga FEI I Judge CSI3* Dinard objectives of the 2005-2008 Eventing MEX V Malù Arrambide FEI C Judge CSI3* San Sebastian/CSI5* Estoril Development Programme in Central/ COL V Dorane Wilcox FEI C Judge CVIO Vienna South America. The competition circuit BRA VI Luciana Marques Ferrara FEI C Judge CVIO Vienna firmly established in 2006 has enabled NFs of ARG, BRA, URU, CHI to compete gradually increasing their activity levels following the hurricane at 3* level in view of qualifying for the 2007 Pan American two years ago where the majority of facilities were lost. Games in Rio and then for the OG. As a result a team from Brazil and Individuals from Chile took part at the OG in Hong TAILOR-MADE PROGRAMMES Kong with more or less success. Eventing Development Programme - Eastern Europe (Supported by the IOC-IF Development Assistance Programme) 2008 has marked the end of the 2005-2008 IOC Development In Central America, the activities of the Development Officer Programme to assist IFs. We hope this programme will be and his team of technicians were focused on developing, up-dating and up-grading cross-country courses (1* and 2* extended to the next quadrennial 2009-2012. level), running clinics for low level riders, conducting basic The following activities have been achieved by the FEI seminars for officials and organisers and officiating at local shows. NFs of COL, ESA, GUA, MEX, PUR, VEN, have declared Development Officer, Andrew Griffiths and his team. their interest for developing this discipline locally and then Russia: In Moscow the CCI* and CCI** had very good entries with the objective to participate in the next Regional Games (approx. 80 in the 1* star and 40 in the 2* star classes). A huge to come: Central American Games 2009, Central American effort was put into the ground work between June and August & Caribbean Games in Puerto Rico 2010. to prepare the CCI***, so that the standard of the going took a huge leap forward. An improvement in presentation is all Eventing Development Programme – Group IX that is required to bring this venue up to the equivalent of (Supported by Justice for Athletes’ Foundation) top Western European standards. The standard of riding has The programme started in 2007 has enabled South Africa also improved greatly. There will be a need in the next few to upgrade some of its existing cross country sites and build years for more 1* and 2* competitions to feed competitors new ones. Events have progressively moved to FEI standard into the normal 3* pattern of CIC***W in June and CCI*** and CCI*/** and CIC*/** were safely held in Shongweni in August, as well as the 3* in Belarus. Also more foreign and Oaksprings. The programme has now been expanded coaching would improve the riding standard further. to Swaziland. NF

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In Bulgaria standards of riding are also improving, but the biggest success there has been the improvement in course building standards. The course builder (Sancho) has really benefited hugely from working alongside British course builder Peter Wilson, and Sancho has also benefited from his trip to Great Britain. Riders are now attempting to enter events abroad (e.g. Poland), and in the future there may be a need for an Autumn 1 and 2 star event with ultimately a 3 star.

The new CCI*/CIC** course at Northern Farm, Johannesburg with its truly European standard of design and presentation was particularly well received by the riders. The site is remarkable, with lush grass on excellent going guaranteed (subject to excessive heavy rain) at any time of year due to controlled flood irrigation. Entries were fairly small at 13 in each class and now that the International classes are becoming established then entries should increase from this National base. The course will be upgraded to 3* next year and will become one of the 3* events in the country to allow South Africa to hopefully qualify a team for the WEG 2010 and the 2012 Olympics.

Slovakia has got off to a good start with a CCI* in Motesice last year and this year a CCI* and CCI**. However calendar clashes have restricted the entries. The OCs are aware of this problem and are attempting to negotiate with neighbouring federations to resolve this. The Motesice OC is enthusiastic and ran a very good competition which will definitely The involvement of Peter Kay from Swaziland in the course develop over the next few years. building and learning course design, will hopefully be put to good use at the new event in Swaziland and assisting Estonia had a successful 1* competition in Kurtna with entries elsewhere in South Africa. rising to 29 and with riders from five countries. The hope here is to get a Baltic circuit of events going over the next few years, and A course for course builders with David Evans was organised Lithuanian riders at Kurtna are hoping that it might be possible to in South Africa and was very inspiring for the whole Group IX establish a competition in Lithuania to tie in with competitions in Eventing community. Finland and Estonia.

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Thanks to Justice for Athletes, the NFs of Malawi and Swaziland took part in their Culture, Education, Sportsmanship and Ethics Programme (CESEP) which consists of asking youth from around the globe to participate in a dialogue with teachers, coaches and mentors about drug-prevention, fair-play, ethics in sport and sportsmanship. Both NFs received a contribution of USD 5’000.- for their riding programme for underprivileged children. Vaulting Development Programme – Group IX The progress Vaulting has made and the opportunities it has provided for many young people from the southern African region is undeniable and in terms of top end competition, both at the FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen 2006 and the FEI World Vaulting Championships in

1 1FEI Tutor, Juan Carlos Nuñez (URU), giving a Level 1 Course in Lima (PER) 2 Concentrating hard; Patrick Phiri on Days of Kings finishing 7th in the Zambian Elementary Class 3 FEI Tutor, Jean-Philippe Camboulives (FRA), giving a Level I Course in Tallinn (EST) 4 Zone 10 winner of the Preliminary Class, Tyler Lopes (BER) with Playboy receiving his prizes from FEI judges Jayne Ayers (USA) & Annette Fransén Iacobaéus (FIN) 5 Smiles all round in Hong Kong following an overall 11th place in the Category B Jumping Challenge 6 Lara Knickel from Namibia with Fighting Fund jumping to 6th place in the Namibian Category B Jumping Challenge 7 Indonesian Rashi Radinal and his mount Blue Angel finishing in 1st place in the Category A, Zone 9 Jumping Challenge 8 Group picture with all the coaches and FEI Tutor, Peter Strijbosch (NED) in the Level I Course in Istanbul (TUR) 9 FEI Tutor, Gerry Mullins (IRL), giving a jumping session in a Level I course in Tehran (IRI)

the Czech Republic in 2008, South Africa was represented by a team and individual participants. Much of this success can be traced to the dedicated individuals in the field such as Barbie Gertenbach, FEI Development Officer as well as the volunteers and the experienced coaches, trainers and vaulters who have given their time and knowledge at various riding clubs in Malawi, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Mauritius and other countries in the region to provide them with the tools to their own future success. The Inter Africa Vaulting Cup… In terms of competition and fuelling even greater interest in the region, the rapid growth of the Inter Africa Vaulting Cup is testimony to the capacities of Vaulting as a development sport. The Lipizzaner Hall at Kyalami Equestrian Park in

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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South Africa was the venue for the third edition held in 2008 from 22-24 March, and in terms of team numbers, participating countries and number of grades offered, the increase has been phenomenal – with just 12 competitors from two countries in 2006 to 86 from five participating nations in 2008.

riders, six trainers and five judges participated in a three-day competition followed by extensive discussion sessions with the Course Director.

Activities & Outcomes Overall participation was excellent, culminating in three riders competing at the Paralympic Games in Hong Kong in September. The support provided by Hungary and by the Norwegian NF and Chef d’Equipe in respect of the Paralympic Games was essential, reflecting true international spirit which merits recognition.

FEI Contribution to FEI World Cup Shows (CSIs-W and CDIs-J-YR-W) The FEI contribution’s procedure to CSI-Ws in Central European and Central Asia League was revised. FEI contribution was only given upon presentation of a proposal meant to improve the show and at the same time make the local riders also benefit from FEI assistance. Bulgaria, Slovakia and Uzbekistan complied with the new procedure and received the 2008 contribution.

CPEDI** Bischwiller, France, 20-22 June 2008 The CZE squad decided to attend this event instead of Hartpury. On advice they opted to ride the lower level tests A total of 18 teams took part in this latest edition, which they performed well. representing clubs from South Africa, Mauritius, Zambia, Malawi and Swaziland. CPEDI ***Hartpury College, GBR, July 2008 Two riders & their trainer from CRO competed well at this event which was seen a good preparation for the Paralympic Ensuring Sustainable Development for the Future… The FEI Vaulting Department and the FEI Development Games. Department are currently working on a development plan specifically in response to the interest and enthusiasm PE Development Course, Kaposvar, Hungary August 2008 within this region; the main objective being to support Seven countries participated in a course aimed at helping initiatives already undertaken in such a way as to ensure the countries develop competitive PE sport. Hungary is still at a sustainable growth and development of the discipline. very basic PE level but keen to develop and Kaposvar is seen as an excellent centre to facilitate this. Para Equestrian Development Programme (Supported by the Christopher Reeve Foundation) Paralympic Games, Hong Kong, September 2008 The Christopher Reeve Foundation (CRF) supported a development Two riders from CRO & one rider from SVK, all Grade 1a, programme in Croatia, Czech Republic and Slovakia. participated highest placing: CRO 5th & 6th, SVK 7th out of 13 competitors were regarded as very good considering Each NF was offered USD 6,000 to assist in travel expenses, the difficulties these two nations had experienced in even accommodation and entry fees related to participants’ getting to Hong Kong. attendance at specified courses/events: Note: as publicised on the FEI Website, this is the second CRF funded Development Programme for Para Equestrians. The following participants were nominated and accepted: A total of six riders from five countries who have been - CRO: 2 Trainers & 3 riders (2 x Grade 1a, 1 x Grade II) members of the two CRF squads participated in Hong Kong - CZE: 4 Trainers, 3 riders (2 x Grade III & 1 x Grade II) - SVK: 2 Trainers & 2 Riders (only 1 trainer & rider (Grade 1a) and enabled South Africa to enter for the first time a team in an equestrian event. participated).

The Courses/Events in 2008 included: BEL Trainers Course, Waregem, February 2008 All trainers and one rider (as interpreter) attended and participated in this three-day course which included presentations from PE Trainers, Classifiers & Judges plus a special one day session on Freestyle to music by Mariette Withages. It was highly rated by all attendees including particularly the eight CRF trainers.

In Dressage only Lipica (SLO) received the FEI contribution for their CDI for Juniors. Development of NFs Sports Structure The NFs of BUL, CHI, CRC, ISR, PER, UKR, URU have developed, revised or are underway to develop a technical sports structure with the help of FEI Advisors.

CZE National Event, Prague 25-27 April 2008 Four CRF riders (including 1 from SVK), one additional young COMPETITIONS promising CZE rider, five CRF trainers plus 12 CZE rider/ FEI World Jumping Challenge trainer observers participated in a course/event aimed at The progression of the FEI World Jumping Challenge is not introducing new riders to PE. quite so forth coming as that of the Dressage Challenge. As the level of riding in the developing nations improves many CRO National Event, Bjelovar, Croatia, 28 May- 1 June 2008 are finding that the Challenge format doesn’t hold as much Focus was on test riding and competition preparation. Five appeal for their riders anymore. Many National classes of a

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similar level are offered by NFs and thus the appeal to travel for the single Challenge Competition is no longer there. Also, many NFs have reported that the gap between the FEI Challenge and the FEI International Competition is just too vast and have suggested a third level in order to bridge this gap to appeal to those riders now slightly ahead of the current Challenge Level.

improvement on previous years that had started to see a steady downfall since 2005. The winners of each zone were as follows: Zone 1: Brazil Zone 2: Colombia Zone 3: Venezuela Zone 4: United Arab Emirates Zone 5: Belarus Zone 6: Estonia Zone 7: Namibia Zone 8: Thailand Zone 9: New Zealand Zone 10: Bermuda

In general we have received good reports from Foreign Judges concerning facilities and riding ability. The introduction of the trotting poles has been warmly welcomed by some NFs, but others have found it has reduced the level too much. From a statistics point of view, we are in general receiving better results than last year, more clear rounds and fewer eliminations. The main concern for the Jumping Challenge at the moment is stagnation, and NFs are keen to have the Brazil were the overall winners totalling a team score of opportunity to take the Challenge forward and bring back 210.22%. Hot on their heels were South Africa clocking up a total of 207.36% followed by the Ukraine in 3rd place with the rider interest within the competition. 200.81%. These results reflect the trend reported by the FEI Note: In Estonia, 70 % of the riders having competed in Judges of a gradual improvement in Level. Last year the highest the FEI World Jumping Challenge Category A (1.20) in 2007 team score was 207.40% achieved by Mexico in Zone 2. Last had also taken part at CSIs*or CSIs** and only 12 out of year Brazil’s overall total was just 193.16% and they finished 28 have completed the Jumping Challenge course clear or well out of the top 10; a great improvement in an area that with penalties! Estonia has entered the FEI Coach Education has seen a significant focus on FEI Coaching and Tutoring over the last 24 months. Mexico dropped from 1st place last year Programme in 2007. to 17th place this year. South Africa have remained constant; second overall in 2007 and 2008! Final in Chile For the first time in its history, the FEI World Jumping Challenge had a Final entirely organised by one of its member Federations. The following horse and rider combinations gained the This Final was organised in Chile from 13-16 November, just highest score in each of their levels: before the FEI General Assembly in Buenos Aires and had 20 riders out of the 10 Challenge zones. The format used was: Prix St. George: Martine Lambert & Aladin Vdk (RSA) 64.75% • Warm-up competition Advanced: Mauro Pereira Junior & Tulum Comando Sn (BRA) 67.69% • 1st and 2nd qualifying competitions Medium: Roberta Foster & Royal Diadem (BAR) 72.26% Elementary: Volha Kresava & Panevezhas (BLR) 73.61% • Consolation Competition Preliminary: Tyler Lopes & Playboy (BER) 71.90% • Semi-Final • Final with change of horses The competition was highly exciting and with a great With the new format and increased competitor numbers we atmosphere. Michelle Künzle from Namibia was the overall are happy to welcome some new countries into the Calendar winner, and she was joined on the podium by Simon Arango for 2009, pushing our total number of zones up from 10 to 11. (COL) and Malih Dana (LIB) respectively. Some changes have been made for 2009 in order to encourage the growth one step further. All classes are now open to riders over the age of 16 and both Preliminary and Elementary are FEI World Dressage Challenge This year saw the introduction of the new format for the open to our younger riders in the age group of 12 to 15. With Dressage Challenge. There are now five tests being used, 2009 being the FEI Year of Youth separate rankings will be ranging from Preliminary Level through to Prix St. Georges created to highlight the achievements of the riders in the 12 to Level. The option of the ‘Extra Competition’ has been removed 15 age group. With the various new processes introduced this from the format. Both of these changes have been met with year we hope to be able to report another significant increase in the number of competitors at the end of this year! support from the majority of National Federations. However, we have seen so far that some countries do not yet have the level to be competing in the Prix St. Georges, but on the whole the judges have been complimentary about the gradual improvement in riding and organisation. When we look at the statistics we can see that the introduction of the new format has increased participation levels significantly. The last five years have seen an average number of competitors of just below 920, however this number shot up by over 22% in 2008 to reach a total of 1121; a stark

40 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008

FEI DEVELOPMENT FUND Expenditure by Discipline in 2008 (all amounts in Swiss Francs) 160’000 150’000 140’000 130’000 120’000 110’000 100’000 90’000 80’000 70’000 60’000 50’000 40’000 30’000 20’000 10’000 0

JUMPING

DRESSAGE

2001

EVENTING

2002

2003

DRIVING

ENDURANCE

2004

2005

VAULTING

2006

VETERINARY

2007

PARAEQUESTRIAN

GENERAL / COACHING

CSI-WS

CDI-WS

2008

FEI DEVELOPMENT FUND Total Expenditure by Discipline 2001-2008

2001

2002

2003

60’544.12

53’238.73

18’969.00

34’412.27

27’235.86

30’224.50

8’674.90

17’293.85

8’352.65

15’217.13

31’887.00

36’732.00

44’297.38

49’836.46

66’276.72

120’473.17

107’900.15

123’024.95 0.00

JUMPING

17’470.00

DRESSAGE EVENTING

2004

2005

59’711.39

2006

27’697.82

28’667.15

2007

2008

18’934.05

46’089.83

DRIVING

1‘410.00

6’416.00

29’411.21

7’402.56

2’500.00

580.00

0.00

ENDURANCE

8’905.00

18’219.13

10’648.75

7’617.72

4’167.50

7’400.45

5’760.25

0.00

VAULTING

3’095.00

7’426.10

3’245.74

10’597.25

---

7’508.90

12’321.15

7’884.90

0.00

26’905.00

11’700.00

---

3’711.80

19’145.02

9’176.65

4’318.35

---

---

---

---

8’120.00

11’448.75

15’548.60

VETERINARY PARA-EQUESTRIAN GENERAL/COACHING

33’054.00

57’166.25

21’807.06

62’495.12

90’280.71

94’609.22

147’736.18

119’077.77

CSI-Ws

97’000.00

90’000.00

81’000.00

70’000.00

79’000.00

71’000.00

72’000.00

10’624.02

CDI-Ws

---

40’000.00

50’000.00

40’000.00

50’000.00

25’000.00

20’000.00

5’000.00

211’790.00

377’820.92

332’645.73 *

337’855.00 *

332’309.45 *

399’797.76 *

413’629.83 *

346’785.55 *

Totals

* Including external funds (IOC, JFA, CRF). In 2008: CHF 137’092

FEI DEVELOPMENT FUND Total Expenditure 2001 - 2008 450’000

399’797.76*

377’820.92*

400’000

413’629.83* 346’785.55*

350’000

332’654.73*

337’885.00*

332’309.45*

2003

2004

2005

325’000 300’000 275’000 250’000 225’000

211’790.00

200’000 175’000 150’000 125’000 100’000 75’000 50’000 25’000 0 2001

2002

2006

2007

2008

* Including external funds (IOC, JFA, CRF). In 2008: CHF 137’092

42 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008

FEI COURSES FOR COACHES (Source of Financing) 16

PASO / ODEPA Olympic Solidarity FEI National Federations

14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 2005

2006

2007

2008

Number of Courses

FEI DEVELOPMENT FUND Expenditure by Group in 2008 80’000

75’348.41

70’000 60’000

62’654.15

58’661.95

50’000 37’979.73

40’000

32’105.99

30’000 18’591.78

20’000

18’560.93 12’422.70

12’254.55

10’000

10’624.02 5’000.00

2’491.35

0 GROUP I

GROUP II

GROUP III

GROUP IV

GROUP V

GROUP VI

GROUP VII

GROUP VIII

GROUP IX

GENERAL

CSI-Ws*

CDI-Ws**

*Central European + Central Asian League **Central European League

FEI WORLD DRESSAGE CHALLENGE - Participation by level 2001 - 2008 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

Prix St. George

2007

2008

Advanced

Total Others*

*Others : Children & Novice (2001-2007) / Preliminary, Elementary & Medium (2008)

FEI WORLD JUMPING CHALLENGE Participation Cat A. and B 2001-2008 600

523

528

500 400

489

363

446

391

359

397

300

321

274

100

47

45

47

44

31 2002

38 2003

38 2004

40 2005

COUNTRIES CAT. A

302

287

200 0

390

435

42 40 2006

COUNTRIES CAT. B

35 35 2007

RIDERS CAT. A

31 31 2008

RIDERS CAT. B

FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 43

2008 FEI SEMINARS AND COURSES COURSE

VENUE

DATE

DIRECTOR PARTICIPANTS

NFS REPRESENTED

DRESSAGE FEI Course for National, Candidate Vejer de la Fronterna 5-8 March International and International Judges (ESP)

Mariette Withages (BEL) Stephen Clarke (GBR)

60

ALG, AUS, AUT, BEL, BLR, BUL, CRC, CZE, DEN, DOM, ESP, EST, FIN, FRA, GER, GBR, ITA, LTU, LUX, MEX, POR, RSA, RUS, SWE, SUI, UKR

FEI Course for Judging Young Horses Deloen Springs, FL (USA)

15-17 March

Stephen Clarke (GBR) Linda Zang (USA)

6

CAN, USA

FEI Course for National, Candidate Sao Paulo (BRA) International and International Judges

16-18 April

Mariette Withages (BEL) Stephen Clarke (GBR)

35

ARG, BRA, CHI, ECU, MEX, URU, VEN

FEI Course for National, Candidate Seoul (KOR) International and International Judges

18-19 May

Mariette Withages (BEL)

38

HKG, IND, JPN, KOR, MAS, SIN, TPE

63

ARG, AUS, GBR, INA, JPN, KOR, NOR, PHI, SIN, SWE, TPE, USA

FEI Course for National, Candidate Kuala Lumpur (MAS) 3-5 December International and International Judges and FEI Forum

Mariette Withages (BEL)

FEI Course for National, Candidate Lisbon (POR) International and International

13-15 December Mariette Withages (BEL) Stephen Clarke (GBR)

28

ARG, AUS, AUT, BRA, ESP, FIN, FRA, GBR, HUN, ITA, MEX, NED, PER, POR, USA

FEI Course for National, Candidate London (GBR) International and International Judges

16-17 December Stephen Clarke (GBR)

30

CAN, DEN, FIN, GBR, LUX, MEX, NZL, PER, SVK, RSA, SWE,

Hanno Dohn (GER) Jan Willem Körner (NED) Francis Michielsens (BEL) René Billardon (FRA)

84

BEL, CZE, DEN, ESP, EST, FIN, FRA, GBR, GER, GRE, HKG, IRL, ISR, ITA, JPN, KEN, KOR, LTU, NED, NOR, POL, SVK, SWE, TPE, UAE, USA

JUMPING FEI Refresher Seminar for Candidate Amsterdam (NED) International and International Judges

26-27 January

FEI Intro & Level 1 PILOT course for National Course Designers

Vejer de la Fontera (ESP) 19-23 February

Werner Deeg (GER) Frank Rothenberger (GER)

26

AUT, DEN, ESP, FRA, GER, NED, POR, SUI

FEI course for Candidate International Judges

Doha (QAT)

29 January 2 February

Nai Yue Ho (SIN)

27

EGY, IRI, IRQ, KOR, KSA, LIB, QAT, UAE, THA

FEI course for International Judges

Doha (QAT)

2-4 February

Nai Yue Ho (SIN)

4

BRN, IRQ, KOR

FEI course for Candidate International Judges

Hastings (NZL)

4-6 March

Sven Holmberg (SWE)

3

NZL

FEI course for Candidate International Judges

Astana (KAZ)

1-3 July

Sven Holmberg (SWE)

14

GEO, KAZ, KGZ, KOR, MDA, NOR, UKR, UZB

FEI course for International Judges

Astana (KAZ)

1-3 July

Sven Holmberg (SWE)

11

CRO, ITA, JOR, KAZ, KGZ, KOR, LAT, RUS

FEI course for Candidate International Judges

Nanjing (CHN)

28-30 October Nai Yue Ho (SIN)

31

CHN, THA, TPE

FEI Intro & Level 1 course for National Course Designers

Pattaya (THA)

23-27 October

Werner Deeg (GER) Paul Weier (SUI)

13

IND, KOR, MAS, PHI, SIN, THA

FEI course for Candidate Tokyo (JPN) International Judges and Refresher

29 October 1 November

Sven Holmberg (SWE)

13

JPN, KOR

FEI course for Candidate International Judges

30 October 1 November

Hanno Dohn (GER)

15

ANT, DEN, GBR, GER, NED, TUR

FEI Refresher Seminar for Candidate Lyon (FRA) International and International Judges

1-2 November

Francis Michielsens (BEL)

14

FRA, GER, ITA

FEI course for Candidate International Judges

Lyon (FRA)

3-5 November

Francis Michielsens (BEL)

9

BEL, FRA, LIB, POR

FEI course for International Judges

Lyon (FRA)

5-7 November

Francis Michielsens (BEL)

9

FRA, GER, POR

Warendorf (GER)

FEI Intro & Level 1 course for National Alexandria (EGY) Course Designers

9-13 November Werner Deeg (GER) Rob Jansen (NED)

21

EGY, FRA, KSA, SUD, SYR

FEI Intro & Level 1 course for National Istanbul (TUR) Course Designers

18-22 November Werner Deeg (GER) Stefan Wirth (GER)

15

BUL, SWE, TUR

FEI Level 2 PILOT course for International Course Designers

Istanbul (TUR)

24-26 November Werner Deeg (GER) Rob Jansen (NED)

12

GBR, GER, IRI, SWE, TUR

FEI Intro & Level 1 course for National Course Designers

Jakarta (INA)

16-20 December Werner Deeg (GER) Olaf Petersen (GER)

21

HKG, INA, MAS

44 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008

COURSE

VENUE

DATE

DIRECTOR PARTICIPANTS

NFS REPRESENTED

EVENTING FEI Course for Eventing Judges, Technical Delegates & Course Designers, Level 2

Barroca d’Alva (POR) 29 February 2 March

Anthony McPherson (BEL)

20

ARG, BEL, FRA, GBR, GER, NOR, POR, SUI, SWE, VEN

FEI Course for Eventing Judges, Technical Delegates & Course Designers, Level 2

Lexington, KY (USA) 24-27 April

Anthony McPherson (BEL)

24

AUS, CAN, USA

FEI Course for Eventing Judges, Technical Delegates & Course Designers, Level 2

Malmö (SWE)

23-25 May

Anthony McPherson (BEL)

21

FIN, FRA, GBR, GER, IRL, SWE, USA

FEI Course for Eventing Judges, Technical Delegates & Course Designers, Level 2

Melbourne (AUS)

6-9 June

Anthony McPherson (BEL)

29

AUS, JPN, HKG, NZL, THA

FEI Course for Eventing Judges, Technical Delegates & Course Designers, Level 2

Blair Castle (GBR)

21-24 August

Anthony McPherson (BEL)

14

BRA, FRA, GBR, GER, IRL, NZL

FEI Course for Eventing Judges, Technical Delegates & Course Designers, Level 1 & 2

Minsk (BLR)

20-22 June

Michael Tucker (GBR)

18

BLR, BUL, GBR, POL, RUS, SWE

FEI Course for Eventing Judges, Technical Delegates & Course Designers, Level 2

Kreuth (GER)

25-28 September Anthony McPherson (BEL)

14

AUT, CZE, ESP, GER, NOR, ROU

FEI Course for Course Designer

Stow-on-the Wold (GBR)

31 January 1 February

Richard Nicoll (USA)

3

GBR, IRL, SWE

FEI Course for Candidate International and International Judges

Vesces (HUN)

1-2 March

Franz-Josef Vetter (GER)

8

AUT, DEN, ESP, HUN, SVK, USA

FEI Seminar Senior for Judges I & O and Trainers

Warendorf (GER)

4-6 April

Diana Brownlie (GBR)

16

AUS, AUT, BEL, CZE, GER, HUN, LUX, NED, SUI, SWE, USA

FEI Seminar

Brugge (BEL)

16-19 October

Richard Nicoll (USA) Diana Brownlie (GBR) Mark Wentein (BEL)

46

AUT, BEL, CAN, DEN, ESP, GER, FIN, FRA, GBR, HUN, IRL, ITA, NED, ROU, SWE, USA

FEI Course for Candidate International and International Judges and Stewards and Endurance Vet

Ontario (CAN)

10-11 February

Ruth Carlson (CAN)

8

CAN, GUA

FEI Course for Candidate International Judge Level I

Abu Dhabi (UAE)

10-11 February

Ian Williams (GBR)

50

AUS, EGY, GBR, IND, IRQ, LIB, NZL, OMA, PAK, SRI, SUD, UAE, USA, YEM

FEI Course for Candidate International and International Judge Level I/II and Technical Delegate and Endurance Vet

Doha (QAT)

26-28 February Allan Renner (AUS) Halvard Sommerseth (NOR)

20

ARG, BRN, DOM, GER, KSA, POL, QAT, UAE

Elizabeth J. van Schelle (BRA)

6

CHI, URU

FEI Course for Candidate Spruce Woods (CAN) 28-29 June International and International Judge and Stewards and Endurance Vet

Ruth Carlson (CAN)

9

CAN, ITA, USA

FEI Course for Candidate Costa Azul (URU) International and International Judge and Stewards and Endurance Vet

12 May

Elizabeth J. van Schelle (BRA)

34

ARG, URU

FEI Course for Candidate International Oatridge (GBR) and International Judge Level I/II and Chief Stewards and Endurance Vet

13-14 August

Carol Bunting (GBR)

18

BEL, DEN, GBR, IRL, NED, UAE, USA

Hallvard Sommerseth (NOR)

24

BUL, FIN, HUN, JOR, KSA, ROU, TUR, UAE

FEI Course for Candidate International Bogota (COL) and International Judge Level I and Stewards and Endurance Vet

16-18 September Elizabeth J. van Schelle (BRA)

27

COL, VEN

FEI Course for Candidate International Pinamar (ARG) and International Judge

2 October

Elizabeth J. van Schelle (BRA)

19

ARG, ECU, URU

DRIVING

ENDURANCE

FEI Course for International Judge Santiago (CHI)

FEI Course for Candidate International and International Judge and Endurance Vet

17 March

Sfantu Gheorghe (ROU) 14-16 August

FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 45

COURSE

VENUE

FEI Course for Candidate International Pattaya (THA) and International Judge

DATE

DIRECTOR PARTICIPANTS

NFS REPRESENTED

8-9 October

Ian Williams (GBR)

29

IND, MAS, SIN, THA, UAE

VAULTING FEI Seminar for Candidate International and International Judges and Coaches

Ostende (BEL)

8-10 February

Erich Breiter (AUT)

47

ARG. AUT, BEL, BRA, COL, FIN, FRA, GER, GBR, HUN, ITA, NED, NOR, POL, RUS, SWE, SUI, USA

FEI Course for Candidate International and International Judges and Trainers

Sao Paolo (BRA)

3-8 December

Erich Breiter (AUT)

8

ARG, BRA

Leuven (BEL)

11-13 January

Allen Michels (USA) Jan Boogaerts (BEL)

31

BEL, CZE, FRA, GER, ITA, NED, SWE, SUI

FEI Course for National, Candidate Oklahoma City (USA) 27 January International and International Judges

Brain Dygert (USA)

15

CAN, ITA, USA

FEI Course for National, Candidate International and International Judges

REINING FEI Course for National, Candidate International and International Judges

Parma (ITA)

18-20 April

Allen Michels (USA)

18

BEL, ITA, SWE DEN, GER, HUN, LAT, LTU

Taïwan (TPE)

5-6 January

Chris Meaden (GBR)

10

TPE

FEI Event Vet course

St. Petersburg (RUS) 28-29 April

Lies De Backer (BEL)

29

BEL, ESP, FRA, GBR, GER, ITA, KSA, NED, NOR, THA, TRI, POL, POR, SUI, UAE

FEI Event Vet course

Geneva (SUI)

10-12 December Lies De Backer (BEL)

30

BLR, GER, RUS, SRB

Inyokern (USA)

17 April

Elizabeth van Schelle (BRA)

6

CAN, USA

FEI Seminar for General Stewards Pinamar (ARG) Endurance

1 October

Elizabeth van Schelle (BRA)

22

ARG, CHI, ECU, URU

FEI Seminar for General Stewards Saerbeck (GER) Driving

14-15 November Jan Devaere (BEL)

18

BEL, FIN, GER, POL

FEI Seminar for General Stewards Werribee (AUS) Dressage

9-12 December Jacques van Daele (BEL)

14

AUS, NZL

PARA-EQUESTRIAN FEI Course for promotion of International Classifiers

VETERINARY

GENERAL STEWARDING FEI Seminar for General Stewards Endurance

TOTAL

59 Courses

1307 Participants

84 NFs

COACHES FEI Level I course

Mexico (MEX)

22-25 January

Cedric Triolet (FRA)

15

GUA, MEX

FEI Level I course

Athens (GRE)

24-27 January

Kathy Amos Jacob (FRA)

15

BEL,GRE,SLO,TUR

FEI Level I course

Quito (ECU)

28-31 January

Carlos Vasconez (ECU)

14

COL, CHI, ECU, PER, PAN, VEN

FEI Level I course

Montevideo (URU)

24-28 March

Juan Carlos Nunez (URU)

14

ARG, PAR, URU

FEI Level I course

Recife (BRA)

14-18 April

Jaime Morillo (ECU)

14

BRA

FEI Level I course

Zagreb (CRO)

22-25 April

Kathy Amos Jacob (FRA)

14

CRO

25-28 April

JP Camboulives (FRA)

14

BLR, EST, LAT, LTU

FEI Level I course supported by OS Tallinn (EST) FEI Level I course

Riga (LAT)

3-6 May

JP Camboulives (FRA)

14

LAT, RUS

FEI Level I course

Santiago (CHI)

26-30 May

Javier Jeri Leigh (VEN)

14

CHI

FEI Level I course

Istanbul (TUR)

27-30 May

Peter Strijbosch (NED)

14

TUR

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COURSE

VENUE

DATE

DIRECTOR PARTICIPANTS

FEI Level I course

Kostroma (RUS)

23-26 June

Susanne Macken (IRL)

10

RUS

FEI Level I course

Mexico (MEX)

10-14 August

Cedric Triolet (FRA)

14

ARG, CHI, DOM, MEX

FEI Level I course supported by OS La Paz (BOL)

18-22 August

Javier Jeri Leigh (VEN)

12

ARG, BOL, PER

FEI Level I course supported by OS Almaty (KAZ)

18-21 August

Kathy Amos Jacob (FRA)

14

BLR, KAZ, KGZ

FEI Level I course supported by OS Manilla (PHI)

24-28 August

Susanne Macken (IRL)

13

PHI

FEI Level I course supported by OS Seoul (KOR)

26-29 August

Lars Meyer zu Bexten (GER)

9

HKG, KOR

FEI Level I course

1-5 September

Juan Carlos Nunez (URU)

14

PER

FEI Level I course supported by OS Taiwan (TPE)

2-5 September

Lars Meyer zu Bexten (GER)

15

TPE

FEI Level I course

21-24 September Susanne Macken (IRL)

13

RUS

FEI Level I course supported by OS Tehran (IRI)

24-28 November Gerry Mullins (IRL)

14

IRI

FEI Level I course

San josé (CRC)

24-27 November Lars Meyer zu Bexten (GER)

14

CRC, GUA, HON

FEI Level II course

Bogota (COL)

22-28 September Peter Strijbosch (NED)

8

COL, CRC, ECU, PER

FEI Level II course

La Aurora (GUA)

30 Sept - 4 Oct JP Camboulives (FRA)

12

CRC, ESA, GUA, PUR, VEN

FEI Level II course

Istanbul (TUR)

4-9 November

Gerry Mullins (IRL)

12

CYP, GRE, JOR, LIB, TUR

FEI Level II course

Sao Paulo (BRA)

16-21 December Gerry Mullins (IRL)

7

BRA

TOTAL

26 Courses

Lima (PER)

Tjumen (RUS)

337 Participants

NFS REPRESENTED

439 NFs

OTHER ACTIVITIES COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES AND PUBLIC RELATIONS INTENSIFIED OVER THE COURSE OF 2008 WITH NEW PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND INCREASED COMMUNICATION TO THE FEI FAMILY AND THE PUBLIC.

COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES

greater opportunities for the viewers with live coverage, video Many new initiatives saw the day in 2008, while existing on demand and highlights when they want it (rather than when the broadcasters chose to broadcast it) as well as rich partnerships were further enhanced and developed. bespoke, behind the scenes content and the opportunity to interact with the FEI in a way that no other media can provide. Television Production and Distribution Review The FEI Commercial Department commenced an extensive The platform is expected to be launched in Spring 2009. review of FEI media operations relating to television production and distribution in November 2007 using specialist advice from external consultants to assist with this process. The review finished in February 2008 and a best practice tendering model was launched in June 2008 commencing with research of the market place for leading television production and distribution service providers. Four companies were shortlisted, and it was the MBPtv / IMG partnership that secured the contract. FEI Partners 2008 was both about new beginnings and final farewells. The partnership offered on the one hand MBPtv’s experience It marked the end of a long standing and fruitful partnership and proven track record along with a fresh approach to between the FEI and Samsung. This long term cooperation, programming, while on the other hand, IMG’s heavyweight which evolved over 20 years including the past six seasons as standing in international rights sales and distribution. title sponsor of the Samsung Super League with FEI – the top FEI Nations Cup Series, demonstrated the FEI’s ability to provide successful products for the sponsor, and in this FEITV The way audiences are consuming television is changing case, a viable commercial product which has yielded excellent with the emergence of digital and broadband television, and returns upon investment. as a result they now have far more control and power as to what they watch and when they watch it. In response to the The partnership has been an important stepping-stone for emergence of broadband television as a platform for sports equestrian sport and restored both the passion and pride to rights holders such as the FEI, the Commercial Department this great team sport, raising both the standard and the public launched in April 2008 a competitive tender for a service appeal as never before. As this relationship drew to a close, the provider. Five companies were shortlisted and it was the London FEI embarked on a revision of the format of the top level FEI Nations Cup series as well as the search for a new sponsor. The based company Perform, that was awarded the contract. search came to an end, at the beginning of 2009, when the The platform, known as FEITV, offers the FEI and horsesport UAE based company Meydan became the new title sponsor for the opportunity to reach new audiences that traditional the top level FEI Nations Cup series, and thus providing a new television media could not. This is of particular importance beginning to the oldest and most prestigious team competition. to those disciplines that have typically not found favour with broadcasters to the extent that they would have liked, and It was also a case of new beginnings, as HSBC became the furthermore, for the traditionally covered disciplines, it allows global sponsor of Eventing. The partnership in 2008 included

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the HSBC rankings, the HSBC FEI Classics™, and the HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing Final. FEI Licensing In autumn of 2008, FEI and Atari launched My Horse and Me 2, the sequel to 2007’s successful equestrian sports and lifestyle video game. My Horse and Me 2, now featuring the three phases in Eventing – Dressage, Cross Country and Jumping is packed with exciting new features, brand new graphics and animations, with an engrossing storyline to give fans the most complete equestrian experience and the most realistic horse simulation ever seen in a game. The FEI The FEI World Cup™ Eventing began just 5 years ago, and are proud to be associated with Atari and the success of My in just these few years, the Eventing landscape has expanded Horse and Me as this is a great way of introducing the sport in considerably. The development of the discipline in Eastern an innovative way to both the younger and gaming audiences. Europe has been phenomenal, and having HSBC onboard will undoubtedly further this trend. What may have seemed unlikely The partnership with Heritage Gloves which began in 2006 some years ago is about to happen in 2009, as Poland will be was extended and will continue throughout 2009. The hosting the HSBC FEI World Cup™ Final. Additionally on the list FEI is delighted to be associated with such a high quality of events for 2009, HSBC will also be the title sponsor of the manufacturer as Heritage Gloves. HSBC FEI European Eventing Championships in Fontainebleau. The newly created HSBC FEI Classics™ series, which unites the top end of the sport culminating in the greatest annual prize money ever awarded in the discipline has been met with roaring success, and the riders have been really supportive and genuinely inspired by the new series. HSBC further consolidated their commitment to the sport of Eventing with the sponsorship of the HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing Final in 2008, to be extended to the entire series for 2009.

PUBLIC RELATIONS The partnership with Rolex, which includes the TV magazine “Equestrian World”, the Rolex Rankings and the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping is now well established. The Rolex FEI World Cup™ Final, in Gothenburg was a huge success and it is testimony to the great collaboration with Rolex that whether it be in terms of the sport, the public interest or the media impact, the Final has been described as one of the most thrilling events seen on the international circuit for a very long time. A milestone in the history of Indoor Jumping and a solid building block for the future. Meanwhile, the partnership with Alltech, title sponsor of the Alltech FEI World equestrian Games was further enhanced with the announcement of the sponsorship for the Alltech FEI European Jumping and Dressage Championships in 2009 in Windsor.

The activities surrounding press coverage and media support for the 2008 FEI Championships and FEI Series was run in the usual fashion, with the addition of the HSBC FEI Classics™ series. The main focus for the first 8 months, however, was primarily in the delivery of a special communications campaign in the build up to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. A comprehensive information service was organised in connection with the Olympic and Paralympic Games, including the development of dedicated websites (www.fei.org/ olympics and www.fei.org/paralympics), containing extensive historical information with a comprehensive summary of each edition of the Games, historical photo galleries, full results, statistics and, of course, all the information related to the current edition of the Games, qualification procedures, lists of participants, timetables, information on the anti-doping

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testing procedures for horses and riders and all the news related to these events. A large selection of photographs were used to illustrate the news, in photo galleries and in the online photo catalogue made available free of charge for editorial use by the professional media. The photo galleries were updated twice a day with photographs of the competitions but also of the atmosphere, fans, cooling facilities, and transport to the Cross Country venue. The photo pages were among the most viewed after the homepage and the results pages.

It was remarkable to see that the visits came from three times as many countries as participating in the Olympic Games (42 nations were represented in the Olympics) and also from more countries than there are National Federations.

The FEI took part in an FEI Olympic Sports benchmark study which was carried out in eight countries - China, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, UK and USA – and took into account the four or five major print sources, focusing on national sources or sports sources if they exist in the country. During the Olympic and Paralympic Games reports were This survey does not include the entire coverage published on sent out after each horse inspection and competition. the 2008 Olympic Games, but provides a snapshot of the press Live feed of start lists, results, individual judges’ marks for impact of each sport in eight of the most important markets. Dressage and medal count was provided by BOCOG and integrated into www.fei.org/olympics. This, along with the Equestrian sports gained an average score overall, placing it in information service ensured that the website was always 15th position (out of 28 sports on the Olympic programme) up-to-date and could be used as a reliable tool. BOCOG in terms of global volume, 19th in percentage per day of did not provide such a feed for the Paralympic Games and exposure and 20th in terms of photo visibility. therefore the IT work related to publishing the results and start lists on the internet was done manually by a The countries where the sport had the best results were: member of FEI staff in Hong Kong which allowed www. - Germany, where it finished 3rd in terms of global volume with an average of 8,1% of space occupied during the fei.org/paralympics to always be up to date and for the competition; FEI to provide the same communications service for the - Great Britain where it finished in 7th place Paralympics as for the Olympics. - Sweden where it finished 14th. The key facts and figures concerning these websites are as follows for the month of August for www.fei.org/olympics The fact that the equestrian competitions took place in Hong and www.fei.org and for September for www.fei.org/ Kong and not in Beijing may have negatively impacted the exposure, particularly in countries that do not traditionally paralympics: report on equestrian sport.

www.fei.org/olympics

www.fei.org – as a comparison

www.fei.org/paralympics

127,868 visits (82.5%)*

155,035 visits

12,445 visits (8%)*

56,592 unique visitors (71.5%)*

79,193 unique visitors

7,089 unique visitors (9%)*

423,932 page views (47%)*

905,817 page views

42,598 page views (5%)*

* as compared to www.fei.org for the same category

The geographical distribution of the visits was as follows (same period as specified above): www.fei.org/olympics

www.fei.org – as a comparison

Visits from countries/territories

143

159

Most visits 1

Germany (25,365)

Germany (24,407)

Most visits 2

USA (11,834)

USA (18,687)

Most visits 3

Australia (9,786)

UK (10,053)

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2008 and beyond… The FEI Communications Department grew with the arrival of the Director of Communications in September 2008 and has since then begun an intense review of its operations, structure and communication strategy, with for example, the review of FEI publications and online tools for the media, the FEI Family and the public as well as proactive and targeted communication with the media and stakeholders. Many new initiatives and campaigns will be active in 2009, such as the Year of Youth (August 2009 – August 2010) in the build up to the first ever Youth Olympic games in 2010, a campaign which will require valuable the input and enthusiasm of all the member federations. Clean Sport will also feature heavily on the agenda for 2009, with the FEI leading the debate.

Behind the scenes The 2008 Annual Report pays tribute to all those working behind the scenes, away from the spotlight but invariably necessary for the spotlight to shine. A fitting theme as 2008 was marked by innumerable contributions behind the scenes, from the success of large scale events to the dedicated volunteers around the world.

FINANCIAL REPORT BALANCE SHEET at 31 December (all amounts in Swiss Francs)

ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents Term deposits with banks Marketable securities Accounts receivable (net of provision of CHF 534’141 (2007: CHF 464’597) Prepaid expenses and other receivables

Fixed Assets (net) Building Furniture and equipment Fixtures and fittings Computer hardware Computer software

TOTAL ASSETS

2008

2007

24 035 441 13 371 121 3 555 815 4 572 991 1 027 411 46 562 779

4 426 001 17 914 450 5 812 541 3 978 945 2 145 819 34 277 756

1 86 183 114 584 79 613 21 367 301 748 46 864 527

0 101 795 148 534 109 266 18 958 378 553 34 656 309

1 744 410 1 182 604 1 100 894 0 4 027 908

1 070 863 782 314 992 059 9 635 000 12 480 236

1 371 240 43 118 1 414 358

1 040 706 48 505 1 089 211

7 635 180 692 583 301 756 8 009 711 13 975 271 567 623 203 591 10 036 546 41 422 261

0 633 649 218 492 10 260 436 0 0 103 573 9 870 712 21 086 862

46 864 527

34 656 309

LIABILITIES AND FUNDS Current Liabilities Accounts payable Accrued expenses Provisions and other Advances on purchase of Fixed Asset

Other Liabilities Sponsorship funds received in advance Olympic Solidarity contribution

Funds Designated - IOC Contribution Fund Designated - Development Fund Designated - Veterinary Research Fund Designated - Friends of FEI fund Designated - Building Renovation Fund Designated - Building Maintenance Fund Designated - Other funds Operating Fund, as per statement of changes in Operating Fund balances

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUNDS Note: In 2008, the FEI received a donation of 18.7M CHF from its President to purchase a building in Lausanne for its future headquarters. In addition, the President donated 13.7M CHF for the renovation of the building. These funds will be managed through the “Fund for Building Renovation” which has been created on the Balance sheet. The building was recorded in the FEI’s assets at the value of 1 CHF.

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SOURCES OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES for the Year ended 31 December (all amounts in Swiss Francs)

2008

2007

9 780 031 5 090 157 4 223 731 2 624 024 1 831 005 1 085 797 95 473

7 382 999 4 738 666 4 123 682 2 707 310 1 684 285 1 064 763 101 558

TOTAL REVENUES

24 730 218

21 803 263

Expenses General Administrative expenses Commercial / Marketing expenses Veterinary related expenses Communications expenses Event costs Development Fund and Challenge Other funds

12 986 792 6 534 716 1 459 718 773 219 582 216 579 764 22 200

11 507 404 4 905 142 1 529 196 751 200 487 413 453 801 114 337

22 938 625

19 748 493

1 791 593

2 054 770 1 400 000

Revenues Commercial / Marketing revenues Event revenues Revenues from NFs Olympic revenues and other funds received Veterinary Revenues (testing) Other revenues Revenues from Communications

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

Result before extraordinary expenses Total extraordinary expenses Loss on portfolio Result after extraordinary expenses

1 496 447 295 146

Extraordinary revenues

PROFIT (LOSS)

54

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654 770 6 100 000

295’146

6 754 770

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN OPERATING FUND BALANCES for the Year ended 31 December (all amounts in Swiss Francs)

Operating Fund Balance - At beginning of Year Attribution to the Friends of the FEI Fund Excess of income (expenditure) for the year from activities Fundraising - Friends of the FEI Fund Donation of funds for renovation of building Excess of income (expenditure) for the year Attribution to the Friends of the FEI Fund Attribution to the HRH Building Fund

2008

2007

9 870 712

15 365 942

0 165 834 0 13 700 000

(6 150 000) 654 770 6 100 000

165 834

6 754 770 (6 100 000)

(13 700 000)

Operating Fund Balance - At end of Year

10 036 546

9 870 712

Notes to the financial statements 1. These financial statements are subject to approval by the FEI General Assembly. 2. FEI receives in the year of the Olympic Summer Games a Contribution from the International Olympic Committee (IOC). It is considered that these proceeds, which are only received once every four years, represent a core financing of FEI both for the year of the Games and the succeeding three years. The contribution is allocated initially to the IOC Contribution Fund. In the year of the Games, a unique amount is first credited to revenues from the Fund equal to the net costs incurred by FEI for its participation at the Games. The balance is credited to revenues in four equal annual amounts commencing in the year of the Games. Any contributions received after the initial contribution are added to the balance of the Fund and also credited to revenue over the remaining years of the quadrenium. 3. Designated funds represent funds which require internal approval for their use. 4. Operating funds are those funds of the FEI that have not been designated for any particular purpose and that are freely available for the use of FEI. 5. FEI financial statements are audited by PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Lausanne, Switzerland.

FEI FUND BALANCES in millions of Swiss Francs 12 11 10

10.1

9 8 7

9.6

9.9

10.1

2007

2008

9.3 8.7

8.3

6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

Operating Funds

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RESULTS AND STATISTICS

2008 OLYMPIC GAMES Hong Kong (CHN) 09-20 August Jumping Seniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st

1st

USA McLain Ward / Sapphire, Laura Kraut / Cedric

CAN Eric Lamaze / Hickstead

Will Simpson / Carlsson Vom Dach, Beezie Madden / Authentic 2nd CAN Jill Henselwood / Special Ad, Eric Lamaze / Hickstead

2nd SWE Rolf-Goran Bengtsson / Ninja

Ian Millar / In Style 3rd * NOR Stein Endresen / Le Beau, Morten Djupvik / Casino

3rd USA Beezie Madden / Authentic

Geir Gulliksen / Cattani, Tony Andre Hansen / Camiro Total NFs: Total competitors:

31 77

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

16 42

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

15 71

Finished the comp teams:

35

* Pending medication case

DRESSAGE Seniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st

1st

GER

Heike Kemmer / Bonaparte, Nadine Capellmann / Elvis Va

NED Anky Van Grunsven / Salinero

Isabell Werth/ Satchmo 2nd NED Hans Peter Minderhoud / Nadine, Imke Schellekens-Bartels / Sunrise

2nd GER

Isabell Werth/ Satchmo

3rd GER

Heike Kemmer / Bonaparte

Anky Van Grunsven / Salinero 3rd DEN Anne Van Olst / Clearwater, Nathalie Zu Sayn-Wittgenstein / Digby Andreas Helgstrand / Don Schufro Total NFs: Total competitors:

22 47

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NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

11 14

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

11 45

Finished the comp teams:

27

EVENTING Seniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st

1st

GER

Peter Thomsen / The Ghost Of Hamish, Frank Ostholt / Mr Medicott

GER

Hinrich Romeike / Marius

Andreas Dibowski / Butts Leon, Ingrid Klimke / Abraxxas Hinrich Romeike / Marius 2nd AUS Shane Rose / All Luck, Sonja Johnson / Ringwould Jaguar

2nd USA Gina Miles / McKinlaigh

Lucinda Fredericks / Headley Britannia, Clayton Fredericks / Ben Along Time Megan Jones / Irish Jester 3rd GBR Sharon Hunt / Tankers Town, Daisy Dick / Spring Along

3rd GBR Kristina Cook / Miners Frolic

William Fox-Pitt / Parkmore Ed, Kristina Cook / Miners Frolic Mary King / Call Again Cavalier Total NFs: Total competitors:

24 70

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

11 17

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

13 55

Finished the comp teams:

66

16 72

Finished the comp teams:

46

2008 PARALYMPIC GAMES Hong Kong (CHN) 07-12 September DRESSAGE Combined Teams TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1st

GBR Sophie Christiansen / Lambrusco III (Grade Ia), Anne Dunham / Teddy (Grade Ia) Lee Pearson / Gentleman (Grade Ib), Simon Laurens / Ocean Diamond (Grade III)

2nd GER

Britta Naepel / Cherubin 15 (Grade II), Angelika Trabert / Londria 2 (Grade II) Steffen Zeibig / Waldemar 27 (Grade II), Hannelore Brenner / Women Of The World (Grade III)

3rd NOR Jens Dokkan / Lacour (Grade Ib), Mariette Garborg / Luthar (Grade II) Ann Cathrin Lubbe / Zanko (Grade IV), Sigrid Rui / Nanof (Grade IV) Total NFs: Total competitors:

28 73

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

16 27

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

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DRESSAGE Grade Ia INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

FREESTYLE RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st

GBR Anne Dunham / Teddy

1st

GBR Sophie Christiansen / Lambrusco III

2nd GBR Anne Dunham / Teddy

2

nd

3rd SIN

3rd SIN

Laurentia Tan / Nothing To Lose

Total NFs: Total competitors:

10 13

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

GBR Sophie Christiansen / Lambrusco III

13

Laurentia Tan / Nothing To Lose

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

13

Finished the comp teams:

-

DRESSAGE Grade Ib INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

FREESTYLE RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st

GBR Lee Pearson / Gentlemen

1st

NOR Jens Dokkan / Lacour

2nd GBR Ricky Balshaw / Deacons Giorgi

2

nd

3rd BRA

3rd BRA

Marcos Alves / Luthenay De Verney

Total NFs: Total competitors:

11 15

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

GBR Lee Pearson / Gentlemen

15

Marcos Alves / Luthenay De Verney

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

15

Finished the comp teams:

-

DRESSAGE Grade II INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1

FREESTYLE RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

st

GER Britta Naepel / Cherubin 15

1st

nd

CAN Lauren Barwick / Maile

2nd GBR Felicity Coulthard / Roffelaar

2

3rd DEN Caroline Cecile Nielsen / Rostorn’s Hatim-Tinn Total NFs: Total competitors:

15 18

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

CAN Lauren Barwick / Maile

3rd GER Britta Naepel / Cherubin 15 18

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

18

Finished the comp teams:

-

DRESSAGE Grade III INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

FREESTYLE RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st

GER Hannelore Brenner / Women Of The World

1st

DEN Annika Lykke Dalskov / Alfarvad April Z

2nd GBR Simon Laurens / Ocean Diamond

2

nd

3rd GER Bettina Esitel / Fabuleux 5 Total NFs: Total competitors:

10 12

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

GER Hannelore Brenner / Women Of The World

3rd DEN Annika Lykke Dalskov / Alfarvad April Z 12

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

12

Finished the comp teams:

-

DRESSAGE Grade IV INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

FREESTYLE RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st

1st

2

nd

RSA

Philippa Johnson / Benedict

2

NOR Ann Cathrin Lubbe / Zanko

3rd AUS Georgia Bruce / V Salute Total NFs: Total competitors:

10 15

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NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

nd

RSA

Philippa Johnson / Benedict

NOR Ann Cathrin Lubbe / Zanko

3rd AUS Georgia Bruce / V Salute 15

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

14

Finished the comp teams:

-

2008 FEI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS World Driving Four-in-Hand Championship / Beesd (NED) 03-07 September DRIVING Seniors - Four-in-Hand TEAM RESULTS DRIVER

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS DRIVER / HORSE

1st

1st

NED Ysbrand Chardon, Mark Weusthof, Koos De Ronde

NED Ysbrand Chardon / Argus-Isovlas Paganin-Sovlas Tango-Tomasson D-Zidane

2nd GER Christoph Sandmann, Michael Brauchle, Ludwig Weinmayr

2nd USA Chester Weber / Boy W-Grumus-Jamaica-Para-Rolex W

3rd HUN Jozsef Dobrovitz, Zoltan Lazar, Laszlo Juhasz

3rd AUS Boyd Exell / Bill 22-Lord Minster-Santana-Scampolo 49-Selleen

Total NFs: Total competitors:

20 59

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

16 16

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

4 55

Finished the comp teams:

41

World Driving Single Championship / Jarantòw (POL) 27-31 August DRIVING Single TEAM RESULTS DRIVER 1

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS DRIVER / HORSE

st

FRA

nd

GER Thorsten Zarembowicz, Dieter Lauterbach, Christoph Dieker

2

3rd SUI

1st

Anne-Violaine Brisou, Michael Sellier, Yannick Cherel

20 66

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

Anne-Violaine Brisou / Kephren De Mesengu

3rd NED Jan Moonen / Spike

Michael Barbey, Eric Renaud, René Rahm

Total NFs: Total competitors:

NED Jan Van Den Broek / Oscar

2nd FRA

17 18

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

3 63

Finished the comp teams:

48

World Endurance Seniors Championship / Terengganu (MAS) 06-09 November ENDURANCE Seniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st

1st

UAE

Majid bin Mohd Al Maktoum / Spenda Crest Kanolflage

ESP

Maria Lavarez Ponton / Nobby

Mohd Ahmed Ali Al Subose / Koum Des Jamets Mubarak Khalifa Bin Shafya / Zakah Zahara 2nd ARG Agustin Vita / Baraka Ibn Al Tamah

2nd QAT Atta Mohammed Beer / Epson De La Bruskaie Faleh Nasser Saleh Abugnaim / Leonardo Mohammed Sultan Al-Suwaidi / Lasan

3rd UAE

3rd BRN HH Sh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa / Basic Instinct

Sultan Ahmed Sultan Bin Sulayem / Tazoul El Parry

Ghazi Mohd Al Doseri / Mexico Yousif Ali Al Taher / Ganda Koy Veronika Munger / Jannick CH, Anna Lena Wagner / Puschkin Total NFs: Total competitors:

32 126

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

22 14

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

10 48

Finished the comp teams:

21

World Reining Seniors Championship / Manerbio (ITA) 11-14 September REINING SENIORS TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE st

1

ITA

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1st

Davide Brighenti / Dualin For Me

USA Jordan Larson / Lena Gallo

Dario Carmignani / ARC Magic Enterprise Martin Gamper / Rs Oregon N Jack Gennaro Lendi / Playing It Out 2nd USA Pete Kyle / A Bueno Poco Dunit

2nd ITA

Dario Carmignani / Arc Magic Entreprise

3rd ITA

Gennaro Lendi / Playing It Out

Craig Schmersal / Mr Dual Rey Jordan Larson / Lena Gallo Tom McCutcheon / Ruf Hearted Jac 3rd GER

Sylvia Rzepka / Doctor Zip Nic Daniel Lein / Dealin Gin Emanuel Ernst / Legends Diamond Doc Oliver Stein / Smart Little Lenic

Total NFs: Total competitors:

17 47

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

10 7

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

7 19

Finished the comp teams:

40

-

Finished the comp teams:

12

World Vaulting Seniors Championship / Brno (CZE) 31 July-03 August VAULTING Seniors & Combined Teams TEAM RESULTS LONGEUR / HORSE 1st nd

2

GER

Alexander Hartl / Adlon 59

AUT Klaus Haidacher / Eliot 8

3rd USA Lasse Kristensen / Leonardo Total NFs: Total competitors:

22 121

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

16 -

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

VAULTING Seniors Male INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / LONGEUR / HORSE 1st nd

2

CZE

Petr Eima / Ilonka Höemberg / Apollo 306

GER

Kai Vorberg / Kirsten Graf / Picasso RS V.D. Wintermühle

3rd GER

Daniel Kaiser / Gerhard Kluger / Merkur 125

Total NFs: Total competitors:

22 50

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

50

NFs with Individuals only: NFs with Individuals:

15

Finished the comp teams:

-

27

NFs with Individuals only: NFs with Individuals:

15

Finished the comp teams:

-

VAULTING Seniors Female INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / LONGEUR / HORSE 1st

GER

Nicola Ströh / Jennifer Trampler / Lanson 16

2nd AUT Sissi Jarz / Ilonka Höemberg / Pitucelli 3rd GER

Anja Barwing / Alexander Hartl / Magic Dream

Total NFs: Total competitors:

22 27

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NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

World Para-Equestrian Driving Championship / St Martin Greven (GER) 26-29 June PARA-EQUESTRIAN DRIVING Seniors - Combined Teams TEAM RESULTS DRIVER / HORSE 1st NED Adriaan Struyk / Orlando (Grade I) Jacques Poppen / Nienke (Grade I) Liske Van Somereon / Gaston F (Grade II) 2nd USA Meghan Benge / Jack 354 (Grade II) Diane Kastama / Jasper 187 (Grade I) Mary Gray / Rannoch (Grade II) 3rd GER

Josef Sauerwald / Don’t Confess (Grade II) Bernhard Bucker / Kurbaum’s Flocke (Grade II) Heiner Lehrter / Cholin S (Grade I)

Total NFs: Total competitors:

5 15

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors

5 -

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

-

Finished the comp teams:

4

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

1 14

Finished the comp teams:

-

2

Finished the comp teams:

-

PARA-EQUESTRIAN DRIVING Seniors - Grade I INDIVIDUAL RESULTS DRIVER / HORSE 1st NED Jacques Poppen / Nienke 2nd USA Diane Kastama / Jasper 187 3rd GER

Heiner Lehrter / Cholin S

Total NFs: Total competitors:

6 14

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors

14

PARA-EQUESTRIAN DRIVING Seniors - Grade II INDIVIDUAL RESULTS DRIVER / HORSE 1st USA Meghan Benge / Jack 354 2nd GER

Hubert Markett / Jesko 13

3rd GER

Josef Sauerwald / Don’t Confess

Total NFs: Total competitors:

6 12

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors

12

NFs with Individuals only:

World Reining Masters Final / Oklahoma City (USA) 04 December REINING Seniors - Open Division INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1st

AUT Rudi Kronsteiner / Smart Spook

2nd NED Jordan Larson / Lena Gallo 3rd USA Craig Schmersal / Mr Dual Rey Total NFs: Total competitors:

17 20

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

20

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

19

Finished the comp teams:

-

13

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

12

Finished the comp teams:

-

REINING Seniors - Restricted / Open Division INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1st

AUT Rudi Kronsteiner / Smart Spook

2nd NED Rieky Young / Gunners Pearl 3rd CZE

Pavel Orel / Cielo San Lewis

Total NFs: Total competitors:

13 13

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

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2008 FEI CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Europe / Azeitao (POR) 14-20 July DRESSAGE Young Riders TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE Grand Prix Freestyle

1st

1st

NED Lotje Schoots / Reine B, Diederik Van Silfhout / Ruby

NED Diederik van Silfhout / Ruby

Cindy Van Den Berg / Mix, Marrigje Van Baalen / BMC Don Cardinale 2nd GER Kirsten Sieber / Charly, Kathleen Keller / Wonder FRH

2nd GER

Kirsten Sieber / Charly

Lina-Sofie Bockmann / Wolkenstein III, Anna-Kristin Dornbracht / Gryffindor 3rd DEN Anna Kasprzak / Blue Horse Future Cup, Mette H. Schultz / Dawina 25

3rd POR Freire Boaventura / Derby-L

Camilla B. Rasmussen / Ratzo, Thit V. Jensen / Blue Horse Hertug Grand Prix St-George 1st

NED Lotje Schoots / Reine B

2nd NED Diederik Van Silfhout / Ruby 3rd GER Kirsten Sieber / Charly Total NFs: Total competitors:

14 40

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

9 6

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

5 15

Finished the comp teams:

31

DRESSAGE Juniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE Grand Prix Freestyle

1st

1st

GER Sanneke Rothenberger/ Paso Doble, Louisa Luttgen / Dreamy

GER Sanneke Rothenberger / Paso Doble

Esther Rolfs / Rewano, Felicitas Muller Thea / Highway 2nd NED Marjolein Cho Chia Yuen / Cho’s Peper, Angela Krooswijk / BMC Roman Nature

2nd GER

Felicitas Muller Thea / Highway

Michelle Van Lanen / Incredible, Jarissa Van Silfhout / Trappel 3rd DEN Camila Orlof / Maneur, Rikke Bollingtoft / Domingo Kilen

3rd NED Michelle Van Lanen / Incredible

Camila Blicher / Flying Diamond, Carina N. Torup / Distintive Grand Prix St-George 1st

GER Sanneke Rothenberger / Paso Doble

2nd GER

Louisa Luttgen / Dreamy

3rd NED Angela Krooswijk / BMC Roman Nature Total NFs: Total competitors:

15 47

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

11 5

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

4 15

Finished the comp teams:

42

Europe / Praha (CZE) 16-20 July JUMPING Young Riders TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st

1st

SUI

Alexandra Fricker / Granny Smith, Philipp Züger / Liatos II

SUI

Philipp Züger / Liatos II

Janika Sprunger / Salvador, Julie Delaporte / Sir Singular 2nd NED Jack Ansems / VDL Groep Santana B, Maikel Van Der Vlenten / VDL Groep Paramal Douche

2nd GER

Thomas Weinberg / Escobar 20

3rd GER

Christoph Brüse / Audrey D

Michel Hendrix / Triple, Wesley Heydens / Pavarottie H 3rd GBR Ryan Prater / Whisker, Gemma Plumley / Lutine Du Charmoie Hannah Paul / Sirius, William Whitaker / Sarlino Total NFs: Total competitors:

23 76

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NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

14 19

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

8 65

Finished the comp teams:

51

JUMPING Juniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st

1st

GBR Matthew Sampson / Indy 28, Louise Saywell / Cyprianus Z

ESP

Manuel Anon / L’Oreal d’Utah

Marla Lovett / Emily 46, Daniel Neilson / High Tone Z 2nd DEN Chrstoffer Lindenberg / Caselo, Kasper H. Hansen / Silver

2nd SUI

Stefanie Lauber / Chrescada

3rd SUI

Martin Fuchs / Karin II CH

Thomas Majlund / Carlos Cantus, Thomas Hougaard / La Kendra 3rd GER

Alexander Kernebeck / Quick Star 11, Katrin Eckermann/ Carlson 46 Andreas Kreuzer / Lissabon N.W., Patrick Stühlmeyer / Feuerfunke

Total NFs: Total competitors:

28 100

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

18 29

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

10 82

Finished the comp teams:

71

Europe / Athens (GRE) 10-13 July JUMPING Children TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st

1st

GBR Lauren Edwards / Mr Bon Ami, Graham Gillepsie / Ara 12

ITA

Francesca Arioldi / Baldo Della Loggia

Olivia Dales/ Arabella IV, Chloe Asta / Cathleen 16 2nd ITA

Giampiero Garofalo / Ombre Della Baia, Stefania Fida / Manitou d’Or

2nd GBR Graham Gillepsie / Ara 12

Filippo-Marco Bologni / Coriana, Francesca Arioldi / Baldo Della Loggia 3rd TUR

3rd BEL

Yusuf Huysal / Arthur Van De Helle, Omer Ersin / Ucaranda T

Vicky Van De Poel/ Whisper

Melanie Cosar / Charcolle Z, Derin Demirsoy / Trendy B Total NFs: Total competitors:

13 49

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

9 13

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

4 28

Finished the comp teams:

36

Europe / Kreuth (GER) 25-28 September EVENTING Young Riders TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st

1st

GBR Emily Llewellyn / Pardon Me II, Ben Hobday / Uptons Who

GBR Emily Llewellyn / Pardon Me II

Dani Cuomo / Ballin Willow, Georgie Spence / Skylight 2nd GER

2nd GER

Juliy Krajewski/ Lost Prophecy, Benjamin Winter / Wild Thing Z

Juliy Krajewski/ Lost Prophecy

Franziska Roth / Dictus J, Antje Deparade / Komtess 77 3rd ITA

3rd GBR Ben Hobday / Uptons Who

Federico Riso / Well Measured, Mattia Luciani / Flying Brinkmann Sara Breschi / Riva Ruel, Stella Benatti / Monarc Du Parc

Total NFs: Total competitors:

16 57

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

9 13

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

7 43

Finished the comp teams:

34

Europe / Thirlestane (GBR) 15-17 August EVENTING Juniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st

1st

GBR Sienna Miyson-Davies/ Tambourine, Libby Soley / Kachemire Le Beau

GBR Sienna Miyson-Davies/ Tambourine,

Amy Hawley / Helpful Harry II, Willa Newton / Neelix 2nd IRL

2nd GBR Libby Soley / Kachemire Le Beau

Ruth Robinson / Tamino 22, Alex Donohoe / Golden Orphan Timothy Dennehy / Decent Gamble, Poppy De Courcy-Wheeler / Bantry Flipper

3rd GER

Franca Lüdeke / Parlando 23, Marie Kraack / Sinestro 2

3rd FRA

Frédérique Whitaker / Garie De La Tuilerie

Michael Terigi / Limor-L, Lyn Lisette Kailing / Highlight 82 Total NFs: Total competitors:

15 78

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

13 27

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

2 64

Finished the comp teams:

54

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Europe / Oviedo (ESP) 26-28 September ENDURANCE Young Riders & Juniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st

1st

FRA

Andréa Pulicani / Spiga, Lisa Riou / Iaquib Armor

FRA

Lucie Marin / Lamiah El Oued

Laetitia Gonçalves / Jasmina Des Ayssade, Jean Daniel Aiello / Chari’a d’Alauze 2nd BEL

Laura Houassin / Quick Des Sauvlons, Marlies Houassin / Nadji Des Sauvlons

2nd FRA

Andréa Pulicani / Spiga

3rd BEL

Selena De Wasseige / Kalah Grey

Fanny Guerisse / Mourad RLA, Julien Van Cauter / Amira S 3rd SUI

Anna Lena Wagner / Tessa IV, Indergand Sasia / Swwann Noémi Tonet / Huzout d’Ax, Nora Wagner / Temir

Total NFs: Total competitors:

15 64

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

10 26

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

5 36

Finished the comp teams:

35

10 -

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

-

Finished the comp teams:

74

16

NFs with Individuals: Finished the competition individuals:

9 15

Finished the comp teams:

-

37

NFs with Individuals: Finished the competition individuals:

9 15

Finished the comp teams:

-

Europe / Brno (CZE) 31 July-03 August VAULTING Open Juniors - Combined Teams TEAM RESULTS LONGEUR / HORSE 1st

GER

Jennifer Peiler / Letitia

2nd AUT Maria Lebrmann / Libretto 3rd SVK

Jana Majdlenova / Rony

Total NFs: Total competitors:

17 74

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

VAULTING Open Juniors - Individual Male INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / LONGEUR / HORSE 1st

SVK

Tomas Sator / Jan Tribula / Celtic Z

2nd GER

Viktor Brüsewitz / Lars Hansen / Gustafsson

3rd GER

Christoph Hassenberg / Dorothe Glesen / Larengo

Total NFs: Total competitors:

17 16

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

VAULTING Open Juniors - Individual Female INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / LONGEUR / HORSE 1st

GER

2nd GER

Sarah Kay / Jennifer Peiler / Rouven Pia Engelberty / Kirsten Graf / Eddy The Eagle

3rd AUT Pia Maria Stepanek / Manuela Barosch / D’Artagnan Total NFs: Total competitors:

17 37

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

Europe / Avenches (SUI) 24-27 July DRESSAGE Ponies TEAM RESULTS LONGEUR / HORSE

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st

1st

GER

Katharina Weychert / Dornik B, Carlotta Hassenbürger / Dulcia

GER

Sönke Rothenberger / Deinhard B

Florine Kienbaum / Going East, Sönke Rothenberger / Deinhard B 2nd BEL

Noemie Goris / Alexandre Dumas, Julie Van Olst/ Haasendonck S Sultan

2nd NED Antoinette Te Riele / Golden Girl

Alexa Fairchild / Neerveld’s Blamoer, Jorinde Verwimp / Tonkawa SD 3rd NED Lotte Jansen / Oosteind’s Rocco, Danielle Outvast / Domino

3rd SWE Elin Aspnas / Tim

Anne Meulendijks / Boticelli, Antoinette Te Riele / Golden Girl Total NFs: Total competitors:

15 46

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

10 7

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

5 15

Finished the comp teams:

9

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JUMPING Ponies TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st

1st

GBR James Smith / Mr Nice Guy, George Whitaker / The Colour Of Money

GBR George Whitaker / The Colour Of Money

Emma Stocker / Peron III, Pippa Allen / Spot The Lady 2nd NED Shanice Roozeboom / Sambo Lino, Robin Van De Wetering / Liberty’s Magic Ball

2nd GER

Maurice Tebbel / Giovanni

Fabienne Roelofsen / Fred, Frank Schuttert / Golden Eye 3rd GER

3rd DEN Jessica Vinter Jensen / Nikolina

Anna-Elisa Schäfer/ Mic Dundee The Gun, Josch Löhden / Bubbles Lollipop Laura Klaphake / Jerome, Maurice Tebbel / Giovanni

Total NFs: Total competitors:

14 60

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

13 10

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

1 26

Finished the comp teams:

32

EVENTING Ponies TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st

1st

GER

Nina Stegemann / Mr Hale Bob, Pia Münker / Biggi 30

GER

Nina Stegemann / Mr Hale Bob

Jenny Tönjes / Aircraft 7, Ben Leuwer / Friedrichshof 2nd GBR Gina Ruck / Ice Cool Bailey, Eliza Stoddart / Killacoran Blue

2nd FRA

Chloé Deschamps / Mon Nantano De Florys

3rd GER

Pia Münker / Biggi 30

Ella McEwen / Catherston Nutsafe, Althea Bleekman / Nightgirl 002 3rd ITA

Umberto Riva / Latino Express, Francesca Malaspina / Brainstormer Domiziana Cardinali / Jylland, Emilie Ryan / Milford Russet

Total NFs: Total competitors:

13 49

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

10 9

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

3 44

Finished the comp teams:

39

North American Young Riders & Juniors Championships /Parker, CO (USA) 29 July-03 August DRESSAGE Young Riders INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

Grand Prix Freestyle 1st

1st

USA Katie Johnson / MIillenium, Brianna Dutton / Tibet Region 7

USA Laura Noyes / Syncro Region 8

Christine Stephenson / Charly 285, Thomas Walker / Grundsteins Legacy 2nd USA Brianna Dutton / Tibet

2nd USA Laura Noyes / Syncro, Julie McKean/ Stravinsky Region 8

3

rd

Region 7

Meagan Davis / Cachet, Alexa Rice / Maarten 3

CAN Amy Jager / Jive, Jaimie Holland / Fleurina Ontario

rd

USA Chelsea Pederson / H.S. With Honors Region 6

Jade Deter / Mastermind, Danielle McKinnon / Noma Tender

Grand Prix St-George 1st

USA Katie Johnson / MIillenium

Region 7

2nd USA Brianna Dutton / Tibet Region 7

3rd USA Chelsea Pederson / H.S. With Honors Region 6

Total NFs: Total competitors:

2 34

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NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

2 2

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

15

Finished the comp teams:

32

DRESSAGE Juniors INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

Grand Prix Freestyle 1st

1st

USA Morgan Heinrichs / Orlando, Cassy Fitch/ Kilroy Region 5

USA Morgan Heinrichs / Orlando Region 5

Brittney Kasic / Wadi Draa, Brandi Roenick / Pretty Lady 2nd USA Mckenzie Jenkins / Tsarina Bint RII

2nd USA Hans Baertsch / Rubinstar GB, Layne Sandercott / Cedrick Region 4

3

rd

Region 3

Amy Hacker / Discoverer, Lauren Gorton / Don Perry 3

USA Ari Lopez / Corlander II, Samantha Billings / Lauris Region 7

rd

USA Mackinzie Pooley / Jonkara Region 7

Courtney Blaine / Oletty Is Dutch Treat, Mackinzie Pooley / Jonkara

Grand Prix St-George 1st nd

2

USA Brandi Roenick / Pretty Lady

Region 5

USA Ari Lopez / Corlander II

Region 7

3rd USA Mckenzie Jenkins / Tsarina Bint RII Region 3

Total NFs: Total competitors:

2 35

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

2 2

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

32

Finished the comp teams:

14

JUMPING Young Riders TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st

1st

USA Hannah Selleck/ Bauer, Paige Dotson / Friponnier II CH Region 10

2nd MEX Jose Alberto Martinez/ Napoleon, Eduardo Vazquez / Cassilo 2 North

3

rd

2nd USA Karl Cook / Notories Utopia Region 10

Alfredo Miguel / Copernico, Javier Berganza / RMW Power Point 3

USA Taylor Coe / Carlos 365, Maggie Hines / CR Centino

Region 7/9

rd

3 32

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

USA Paige Dotson / Friponnier II CH

Region 10

Alexa Wisz / Wimula, Meagan Nusz / Pikeur Xtatic

Total NFs: Total competitors:

USA Hannah Selleck/ Bauer Region 10

Sophie Benjamin / Marga, Karl Cook/ Notories Utopia

3 2

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

19

Finished the comp teams:

20

JUMPING Juniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st

1st

USA Alex Lawler / Toyster Gold, Annie Laurie Cook / Tucker Region 10

2nd CAN Stephanie Lewis / Tanuki, Braden James / Starlet Alberta/ Ontario

3

rd

2nd USA Aley Russel / Saint Diego Region 4

Taylor Bland / Swanky, Rachel Schnurr / Magic Jumper

MEX Raul Gonzalez / Corint 2, Paulina Pastrana / Cobra Stanford South

USA Lucy Davis / Mister Mind Region 10

Savannah Carr / Quiana, Lucy Davis / Mister Mind

3

rd

Total NFs: Total competitors:

3 33

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

3 3

MEX Martin Guerra / Latino 125 South

Miguel Angel Iglesias / Vida Loca, Martin Guerra / Latino 125

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

17

Finished the comp teams:

27

EVENTING Young Riders TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE st

1

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

USA Jennie Brannigan / Cooper, Tiana Coudray / Ringwood Magister Area VI

Julie Norman / Bradley, Caitlin Romeo / Spirit Of The Outback

3rd USA Erin Hoverson / Bounce, Katie Ruppel / Kouros De Rouville Area VIII, X

USA Jennie Brannigan / Cooper Area VI

Maxance McManamy / Beacon Hill, David Koss / Candy

2nd USA Karen Shull / Just My Style, Katlyn McMorris / Clifton Peekachu Area I, IV, V

1st

2nd USA Karen Shull / Just My Style Area I, IV, V

3rd CAN Stephanie Rhodes-Bosch / Port Authority

Conor Rollins / Powerball, Maggie Sharp / Mr Golly Gosh

Total NFs: Total competitors:

2 16

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

1 1

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

1 11

Finished the comp teams:

10

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EVENTING Juniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st

1st

USA Callie Judy / Irish Odyssey, Hannah Brielle Ross / Fantasia Area IV

2nd USA Lindsay Crnkovich / Right Back Atcha, Catherine Ruggiero / The Aviator Area VII, X

USA Callie Judy / Irish Odyssey Area IV

Jessa Lux / Car Tanga, Edith Lee / Ballycormac

2nd USA Lindsay Crnkovich / Right Back Atcha Area VII, X

Andrew Dimer / Cold Harbor, Elino Mac Phail / Woodstock

3rd CAN Sarah Talaga / Vena, Marissa Wolfe / The Maestro

3rd CAN Sarah Talaga / Vena

Jacqueline Bradshaw / Wizard Of Oz, Julia Norman / Sauvignon Total NFs: Total competitors:

2 29

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

2 2

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

25

Finished the comp teams:

25

REINING Young Riders TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1

st

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1st

USA Carlie Thompson / Paid By Corona, Lakshami Mahajan/ Backcinch

USA Carlie Thompson / Paid By Corona

Jason Kvols / Sunny Spotacular, Lacey A. Vernon / Duncans Dun It 2nd CAN Darcy Wilson / Miss Cielo Chex, Stephanie Gruhle / Great Captain Jac

2nd USA Jason Kvols / Sunny Spotacular

Kelly Truesdell / Slide Over Hollywood, Kylie Wasiuta / Watch Tiger Jack 3rd USA Lacey A. Vernon / Duncans Dun It

Total NFs: Total competitors:

2 9

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

2 1

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

8

Finished the comp teams:

8

Americas Young Horses Championship / Monterrey (MEX) 16-28 October JUMPING 5 Years INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1st

MEX Nicolas A. Pizarro-Suarez / Wisdom ELC VDL

2nd BRA

Edueardo Menezes / Granuja

3rd MEX Juan Carlos Alvarez / Puertas Dardo Total NFs: Total competitors:

7 54

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

54

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

14

Finished the comp teams:

-

52

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

14

Finished the comp teams:

-

39

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

14

Finished the comp teams:

-

JUMPING 6 Years INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1st

MEX Antonio Maurer / Havana

2nd BRA

Edueardo Menezes / Cascaya

3rd MEX Inigo Reynoso / Boromir Total NFs: 15 7 Total competitors: 52

42 NFsTotal withcompetitors: teams: Number of individual competitors:

JUMPING 7 Years INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1st

MEX Antonio Maurer / Nickel

2nd MEX Nicolas A. Pizarro-Suarez / Desperado 166 3rd GER

Frank Sloothaak / Allegra LS LA Silla

Total NFs: 15 9 Total competitors: 39

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NFsTotal withcompetitors: teams: 42 Number of individual competitors:

2008 FEI REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Balkan Championships / Istanbul (TUR) 22-24 August DRESSAGE Seniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st

1st

GRE

Eleni Myrat / Hitrol, Altani Emmamouil / Nostradamus 14

TUR

Yavas Ferhat / Kommandeur

Chara Pouli / Wandango 14, Stelios Stavroulakis / Rigoletto 2nd ROU Sorin Alexandrescu / Siker, Bianca Raducan / Micele

2nd ROU Sorin Alexandrescu / Siker

Ramona Colea / Destoinic 3rd BUL

3rd GRE

Svetlozar Kaschiev / Gevrior, Hristo Georgiev / Dagestan

Altani Emmamouil / Nostradamus 14

Veselina Sokolova / Neptun, Ali Fetu Mehmet / Accessoire Total NFs: Total competitors:

4 15

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

4 -

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

15

Finished the comp teams:

15

DRESSAGE Juniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE st

1

TUR

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1st

Zeynep Ulgezen / Lancelot, Yasemin Kap / Royal Kid

GRE

Ioulia Koudouni / Donnergroll

2nd GRE

Anastasia Verouti/ Davidoff S1

3rd TUR

Zeynep Ulgezen / Lancelot

Alp Karliova / Risander, Elif Gulex / Davidoff 2nd GRE

Ioulia Koudouni / Donnergroll, Alexandros Zourlas / Gordon S2 Anastasia Verouti/ Davidoff S1, Anna-Maria Papagiannakou / Laousse

3rd BUL

Odre Keks / Fjord De Sissy, Srefan Gatcheva / Livia Cvetelina Kapralova / Secreto, Eli Sokerova / Adler

Total NFs: Total competitors:

3 12

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

3 -

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

12

Finished the comp teams:

12

10

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

10

Finished the comp teams:

-

DRESSAGE Children INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER/HORSE 1st

TUR

Melanie Cosar / Dalas

2nd TUR

Asli Savaskan/ Chelsia

3rd GRE

Helena-Katerina Imirziadi / Graffiti 65

Total NFs: Total competitors:

3 10

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

Balkan Championships / Plovdiv (BUL) 04-07 September JUMPING Seniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1

st

TUR

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

Sencer Horasan / Lavaro, Hulki Karagulle / Allblesse Van T Vlasmeer

1st

ROU Aurel Cojocariu / Duende

Ogan Sengel / Kindy, Sencer Can / Il Vien Du Val Pepin 2nd ROU Aurel Cojocariu / Duende, Valentin Velea / Peter

2nd TUR

Sencer Can / Il Vien Du Val Pepin

3rd TUR

Hulki Karagulle / Allblesse Van T Vlasmeer

Ionel Bucur / Patima, Radu Ilioi / Cirak 3rd BUL

Ivaylo Lyubenov / Gigantik, Valentin Valkov / Quick Bach Anton Datsinski / Karentos, Asparah Atanasov / Jessica De Bois

Total NFs: Total competitors:

5 18

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

5 -

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

14

Finished the comp teams:

12

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JUMPING Young Riders TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st

1st

GRE

Karolina Vogdanou / Marlon, Vassilios Basdras / Big Brother

GRE

Karolina Vogdanou / Marlon

Costas-Spyridon Asimakis / Liberto De Safray, Dimitrios Mandrinos / Jonky De Baussy 2nd TUR

Kaan Kizilkaplan / Lizarazu, Mert Emiroglu / Kinando

2nd TUR

Mert Emiroglu / Kinando

3rd TUR

Günes Sarmat / Centurio

Izzet Aborezi / Ines, Günes Sarmat / Centurio 3rd ROU Luca Ruxandariu / Contradiction, Alexandru Vrancean / Acord’s Ass Ana Stefanescu / Lepanto 27 Total NFs: Total competitors:

3 11

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

3 -

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

9

Finished the comp teams:

11

JUMPING Juniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st

1st

GRE

Grigoris Marinakis / Loulou De Quesnay, Nikolaos Liakouris / Bonfire Van Vrihern

SRB

Irena Ilic / Winston

Emmanouella Errera-Fotiou / Consulting, Evdoxia Sakellaridis / Kali De La Hague 2nd BUL

Mishel Dimitrova / Demon, Katrin Alexandrova / Drakon

2nd TUR

Dilara Yurttutan / Judika CH

3rd BUL

Mishel Dimitrova / Demon

Slavi Terziev / Gama, Viktoria Karoleva / Guandy 3rd TUR

Dilara Yurttutan / Judika CH, Emre Balouglu / Bally Hoo 3 Yarkin Altindag / Amazing, Batuhan Buladoglu / Tito

Total NFs: Total competitors:

5 18

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

5 -

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

14

Finished the comp teams:

4

JUMPING Children TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st

1st

TUR

Derin Demirsoy / Gold Of Gram, Melani Cosar / Chercolle Z

TUR

Yusuf Huysal / True Illusion

Omer Ersin / Ucaranda T, Yusuf Huysal / True Illusion 2nd GRE

Dimitrios Basdras / Neksia, Antonia-Agapi Pontiki / Mirabelle Du Theil

2nd TUR

Omer Ersin / Ucaranda T

3rd GRE

Antonia-Agapi Pontiki / Mirabelle Du Theil

Christina Kavalieratou / Proloussa, Panagiotis Frantzis / Life Time E 3rd ROU Stefan Leonte / Valeska, Norbert Vranceanu / Wodan Van Het Oosterhof Claudiu Floristean / Zvon, Cristian Ceaucescu / Ronja Total NFs: Total competitors:

4 16

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

4 -

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

13

Finished the comp teams:

16

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

3 7

Finished the comp teams:

-

5 10

Finished the comp teams:

-

Balkan Championships / Sancrai (ROU) 04-06 July EVENTING Seniors INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1st

BUL

Svetlin Ivanov / Sakramento

2nd ROU Constantin Bogdan Irimia / Luptator 3rd BUL

Andrei Sashev / Mig

Total NFs: Total competitors:

3 7

NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

7

Balkan Championships / Sancrai (ROU) 12-14 September ENDURANCE Seniors INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1st

ROU Szabolcs Vajda / Shira

2nd ROU Emoke Peter / Tango 3rd ROU Nora Biermann / Printesa Total NFs: Total competitors:

5 19

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NFs with teams: Number of individual competitors:

19

NFs with Individuals only: Finished the competition individuals:

2008 FEI WORLD CUP™ FINALS World Cup™ Final Dressage / ‘s-Hertogenbosch (NED) 27-30 March DRESSAGE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1st

NED Anky Van Grunsven / IPS Salinero

2nd GER

Isabell Werth / Warum Nicht

3rd FIN

Kyra Kirklund / Max

Total NFs:

9

Total competitors:

15

World Cup™ Final Jumping / Göteborg (SWE) 24-27 April JUMPING INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1st

GER

Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum / Shutterfly

2nd USA Rich Fellers / Flexable 3rd GER

Heinrich Hermann Engemann / Aboyeur W

Total NFs:

19

Total competitors:

39

World Cup™ Final Eventing / Deauville (FRA) 18-21 September EVENTING INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1st

AUS Clayton Fredericks / Ben Along Time

2nd GBR Pippa Funnell / Ensign 3rd GER

Frank Ostholt / Air Jordan 2

Total NFs:

13

Total competitors:

37

World Cup™ Final Driving Four-in-Hand / Leipzig (GER) 17-20 January DRIVING INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1st

GER

2nd FRA

Christoph Sandmann / Erwood-Gerlof 1-Haut Marnais-Rambo 156 Benjamin Aillaud / Conver VI 9 6793-Favroy 290-Magus-Vandor

3rd NED Ysbrand Chardon / Casper-Maxi-Thormars H-Kelvin Total NFs:

5

Total competitors:

7

2008 FEI CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL JUMPING FINAL Children’s International Final / Bogota (COL) 08-15 December JUMPING INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1st

GBR Chloe Aston / Chanel

2nd RSA

Shannon Smith / Triunfante

3rd COL Andresa Quardos / Circe Total NFs:

15

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Total competitors:

32

2008 FEI WORLD BREEDING CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR YOUNG HORSES World Breeding Championship for Young Horses / Verden (GER) 31 July-03 August DRESSAGE 5 Years INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1st

GER

Nadine Pfister / Desperado Old

2nd GER

Anna-Sophie Fibelkorn / Imperio 3

3rd GER

Helen Langehanenberg / Silberaster Old

Total NFs:

17

Total competitors:

42

Number of individual competitors:

42

Finished the competition individuals:

15

Number of individual competitors:

40

Finished the competition individuals:

15

DRESSAGE 6 Years INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1st

GER

Jana Freund / Dramatic

2nd DEN Dorthe Sjobeck Hoeck/ Polka Hit Nexen 3rd GER Total NFs:

Jessica Süss / Diamantenbörse Old 18

Total competitors:

40

World Breeding Championship for Young Horses / Lanaken (BEL) 18-21 September JUMPING 5 Years INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1st

NED Marcel Willems / Donna Fortuna

2nd GBR Simon Crippen / Wembley III 3rd BEL Total NFs:

Brecht Bille / Hunter’s Scendix 31

Total competitors:

219

Number of individual competitors:

219

Finished the competition individuals:

39

202

Number of individual competitors:

202

Finished the competition individuals:

39

153

Number of individual competitors:

153

Finished the competition individuals:

40

Number of individual competitors:

56

Finished the competition individuals:

48

JUMPING 6 Years INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1st

NED Maaike Bijlsma / Vedor

2nd FRA

Clément Boulanger / Osibelle De Baucy

3rd BEL

Donnat Brondeel / Breemeersen Adorado

Total NFs:

31

Total competitors:

JUMPING 7 Years INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1st

NED Michael Greeve / Ubalia

2nd NED Willem Greve / Uceline 3rd NED Gerben Morsink / Zekina Z Total NFs:

30

Total competitors:

JUMPING Sire INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1st

BEL

Judy-Ann Melchior / Levisto Z

2nd GER

Alois Pollmann-Schweckhorst / Chacco-Blue

3rd GER

Alois Pollmann-Schweckhorst / Clinton H

Total NFs:

13

Total competitors:

56

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World Breeding Championship for Young Endurance Horses / Compiègne (FRA) 22-24 August ENDURANCE 7 Years INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1st

FRA

Vincent Dupont / Nita Lotoise

2nd FRA

Melody Theolissat / Noura Des Pacouillis

3rd FRA

Olivier Baeyens / Jaya De Bozouls

Total NFs:

15

Total competitors:

49

Number of individual competitors:

49

Finished the competition individuals:

26

42

Number of individual competitors:

42

Finished the competition individuals:

18

ENDURANCE 8 Years INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE 1st

FRA

Sandrine Lance / Mediatik Larzac

2nd FRA

Guy Dumas / Mohac

3rd GER

Sabrina Arnold / Beau 36

Total NFs:

8

Total competitors:

World Breeding Championship for Young Eventing Horses / le Lion d’Angers (FRA) 16-19 October EVENTING Studbook results TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

STUDBOOKS RESULTS

1st

1st

GER

Kai Rüder / Saaten-Unions Charlie Weld

HAN - Hannover

SWE Linda Algotsson / Lilli Pop K SWE Malin Larsson / Versatels Walter Von Der Volgenweide FRA

Benoit Parent / Economy

ITA

Giovanni Ugolotti/ Didi Le Grand

2nd GBR Pippa Funnell / Billy Landretti

2nd ISH - Irish Sport Horse

GBR Polly Stockton / Westwood Mariner IRL

Sarah Ennis / Sugar Brown Babe

IRL

Sam Watson / Marlboro Man

NZL

Andrew Nicholson / Mr Cruise Control

3rd NZL

Lucinda Fredericks / R Lillibet

NZL

Andrew Nicholson / Tristar II

3rd Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain

GBR Daisy Dick / Mopani Total NFs/Studbooks:

16/10

Number of team competitors:

44

finished the competition teams:

39

EVENTING CIC1 * (6 Years) INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

STUDBOOKS RESULTS

1st

1st

2

nd

GBR William Fox-Pitt / Oslo

2

GBR Pippa Funnell / Billy Landretti

3rd GER

16

Number of individual competitors:

ISH - Irish Sport Horse

3rd HAN - Hannover

Kai Rüder / Saaten-Unions Charlie Weld

Total NFs/Studbooks:

SF - Selle Français

nd

35

finished the competition individuals:

31

EVENTING CCI2* (7 Years) INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

STUDBOOKS RESULTS

1st

SWE Malin Larsson / Versatels Walter Von Der Vogelweide

1st

GBR Ruth Edge / Nick Of Thyme

2nd KWPN - Koninklijk Warmbloed Paardenstamboek Nederland

2

nd

3rd GBR Pippa Funnell / Redesigned Total NFs/Studbooks:

22

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HAN - Hannover

3rd UNKNOWN Number of individual competitors:

66

finished the competition individuals:

53

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS ORGANISED BY NATIONAL FEDERATIONS (NFs) (GAMES, CH, CIO, CI - SENIORS, Y, J, P, CH) 1998 - 2008

COUNTRY

Netherlands Antilles

ABBREV. AFFILIATION GROUP 98

AHO

1986

5

0

99

00

01

02

03

04

05

06

07

08

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Algeria

ALG

1963

7

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

1

0

7

3

Andorra

AND

1998

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Antigua

ANT

1997

4

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Argentina

ARG

1928

6

5

10

9

7

12

23

27

44

79

59

55

Armenia

ARM

1999

3

n.a.

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

0

Australia

AUS

1950

8

24

38

42

59

81

79

68

98

94

75

118

Austria

AUT

1928

1

25

26

28

20

40

40

50

50

65

65

115

Azerbaijan

AZE

1997

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

Barbados

BAR

1994

4

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Belgium

BEL

1921

1

27

24

34

30

56

52

0

57

62

69

73

Bermuda

BER

1976

4

0

0

0

0

0

0

68

0

0

0

4

Belarus

BLR

1993

3

3

3

2

2

2

4

1

4

9

10

4

Bolivia

BOL

1959

6

0

0

0

0

0

0

6

2

3

2

2

Botswana

BOT

1993

9

0

0

0

0

1

2

2

4

4

4

2

Brazil

BRA

1935

6

14

13

14

29

49

45

1

43

68

63

52

Bahrain

BRN

1985

7

0

0

0

4

3

7

43

16

12

13

12

Brunei

BRU

2001

8

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

0

0

0

1

1

0

0

0

Bulgaria

BUL

1928

3

3

3

3

3

5

6

0

7

7

5

9

Canada

CAN

1950

4

11

18

13

27

96

40

6

46

48

57

53

Cayman Islands

CAY

2004

4

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

0

1

2

0

0

Chile

CHI

1935

6

4

0

4

5

9

4

0

16

14

28

20

China

CHN

1983

8

0

0

1

0

1

1

9

0

0

0

5

Congo Democratic Republic

COD

1980

9

0

0

0

0

1

1

1

2

1

2

2

Colombia

COL

1947

5

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

8

5

10

7

Costa Rica

CRC

1973

5

0

0

1

1

1

1

2

2

3

3

3

Croatia

CRO

1992

1

1

2

1

2

1

2

3

2

2

2

1

Cuba

CUB

1937

5

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Cyprus

CYP

1982

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Czech Republic

CZE

1993

1

6

12

11

5

14

19

16

24

32

30

42

Denmark

DEN

1921

2

5

8

6

9

21

12

32

38

31

39

32

Dominican Republic

DOM

1979

5

0

0

2

0

0

2

3

2

5

5

2

Ecuador

ECU

1957

5

0

2

0

2

0

0

3

2

3

3

4

Egypt

EGY

1946

7

1

0

2

2

1

1

4

4

3

7

6

El Salvador

ESA

1972

5

0

1

1

1

5

0

2

2

3

1

4

Spain

ESP

1924

1

15

25

40

38

46

41

44

48

38

59

69

Estonia

EST

1992

2

1

1

1

1

2

1

2

5

4

4

7

Ethiopia

ETH

1994

9

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Finland

FIN

1923

2

2

3

6

6

7

11

7

10

8

18

7

France

FRA

1921

1

70

62

85

82

123

183

195

208

249

259

305

Great Britain

GBR

1925

2

24

27

32

25

68

58

70

70

76

87

103

Georgia

GEO

1999

3

n.a.

n.a.

0

0

0

0

1

1

1

2

0

Germany

GER

1927

2

59

60

86

77

138

146

135

185

179

205

230

FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 75

COUNTRY

ABBREV. AFFILIATION GROUP 98 1

1

99

00

01

02

03

04

05

06

07

08

1

1

1

4

5

6

4

12

6

7

Greece

GRE

1938

Guatemala

GUA

1949

5

0

1

1

4

1

1

3

4

19

13

9

Haiti

HAI

1999

4

n.a.

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

3

1

0

Hong Kong

HKG

1978

8

1

0

1

1

1

0

3

1

0

7

1

Honduras

HON

1985

5

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

1

Hungary

HUN

1927

1

11

9

9

6

12

18

18

31

24

36

39

Indonesia

INA

1975

8

0

5

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

India

IND

1971

8

3

1

1

2

0

6

1

3

1

2

0

Iran

IRI

1959

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

3

4

1

Ireland

IRL

1931

2

13

20

21

12

24

18

23

26

21

20

19

Iceland

ISL

1997

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Israel

ISR

1986

1

0

0

0

0

1

0

6

3

2

3

2

Virgin Islands

ISV

1977

4

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Italy

ITA

1921

1

34

46

61

68

103

108

115

109

88

110

123

Jamaica

JAM

1983

4

0

0

0

0

0

4

1

2

2

1

2

Jordan

JOR

1988

7

1

3

1

1

1

0

5

2

3

1

1

Japan

JPN

1921

8

9

16

12

8

10

14

13

9

11

9

17

Kazakhstan

KAZ

1993

3

1

1

1

1

2

6

3

4

5

3

2

Kenya

KEN

1996

9

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

Kyrgyzstan

KGZ

1993

3

0

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

Korea

KOR

1952

8

0

1

1

1

3

1

1

1

1

1

1

Saudi Arabia

KSA

1990

7

0

0

0

0

0

1

2

10

2

3

2

Kuwait

KUW

1980

7

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

2

0

1

0

Latvia

LAT

1992

2

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

1

5

Libya

LBA

1970

7

1

1

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

Lebanon

LIB

1957

7

0

0

1

0

2

0

3

2

0

1

2

Liechtenstein

LIE

1984

1

0

1

1

0

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

Lithuania

LTU

1992

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

5

Luxemburg

LUX

1956

1

1

3

3

4

3

7

2

7

1

5

4

Madagascar

MAD

2005

9

n.a

n.a

n.a

n.a

n.a

n.a

n.a

0

0

0

0

Morocco

MAR

1958

7

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Malaysia

MAS

1981

8

5

1

5

13

8

6

15

14

13

13

18

Malawi

MAW

2002

9

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Moldova

MDA

1994

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Mexico

MEX

1938

5

5

4

4

5

2

12

6

16

19

20

11

Mongolia

MGL

1998

8

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

Former Yugoslav Rep. of Macedonia

MKD

2003

1

n.a

n.a

n.a

n.a

n.a

0

0

0

0

0

0

Malta

MLT

1999

1

n.a.

n.a.

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

MON

1995

1

2

1

1

1

2

1

0

3

2

2

2

Mauritius

MRI

1994

9

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Myanmar

MYA

1996

8

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Namibia

NAM

1992

9

0

0

0

1

2

3

5

9

4

6

5

Nicaragua

NCA

1999

5

n.a.

n.a.

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Netherlands

NED

1924

2

29

32

36

23

40

43

53

62

72

64

81

Norway

NOR

1921

2

2

3

3

4

5

10

15

15

21

12

25

Monaco

New Zealand

NZL

1951

8

13

24

27

33

33

39

36

37

38

48

57

Oman

OMA

1986

7

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

4

Pakistan

PAK

1982

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

76 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008

COUNTRY

ABBREV. AFFILIATION GROUP 98 0

99

00

01

02

03

04

05

06

07

08

1

1

1

1

0

1

3

3

3

3

Panama

PAN

1989

5

Paraguay

PAR

1980

6

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

2

2

3

0

Peru

PER

1952

5

0

0

0

0

0

0

3

2

2

1

1

Philippines

PHI

1975

8

0

0

0

0

0

6

0

4

0

0

0

Palestine

PLE

1999

7

n.a.

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Poland

POL

1975

2

10

13

9

8

17

33

32

36

36

44

46

Portugal

POR

1928

1

5

4

11

15

17

11

35

47

41

31

41

Puerto Rico

PUR

1964

5

0

0

2

2

2

0

3

4

4

3

2

Qatar

QAT

1982

7

0

0

0

3

6

10

20

18

15

19

19

Romania

ROU

1930

1

2

3

2

3

4

3

5

5

7

4

7

South Africa

RSA

1947

9

6

5

5

10

7

14

35

29

44

33

43

Russia

RUS

1993

3

4

5

2

3

10

13

19

22

26

27

41

Senegal

SEN

1994

9

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Singapore

SIN

1975

8

1

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Slovenia

SLO

1992

1

2

2

2

1

3

5

2

2

3

4

7

San Marino

SMR

1989

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Serbia (1)

SRB

1930

1

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Sri Lanka

SRI

2004

8

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

0

0

0

0

0

Sudan

SUD

1996

7

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Switzerland

SUI

1923

1

15

13

11

13

18

19

13

23

21

21

28

Slovakia

SVK

1993

1

2

3

2

1

3

4

6

7

6

14

13

Sweden

SWE

1921

2

13

13

8

12

22

18

28

30

28

23

29

Swaziland

SWZ

1999

9

n.a.

n.a.

0

0

1

0

1

0

0

0

0

Syria

SYR

1971

7

0

1

1

4

3

1

9

2

1

0

2

Thailand

THA

1983

8

2

0

2

0

0

3

0

0

0

4

5

Turkmenistan

TKM

1997

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Chinese Taipei

TPE

1975

8

0

0

0

1

1

0

2

2

1

0

0

Trinidad & Tobago

TRI

1998

4

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

Tunisia

TUN

1961

7

0

0

0

2

2

1

1

0

1

0

1

Turkey

TUR

1932

1

4

2

4

3

0

3

2

8

2

3

7

United Arab Emirates

UAE

1985

7

3

11

13

22

21

23

7

26

25

30

31

Ukraine

UKR

1993

3

0

0

0

0

3

1

2

2

5

4

5

Uruguay

URU

1960

6

1

3

1

1

0

1

8

23

27

49

37

United States of America

USA

1921

4

32

53

56

81

106

115

156

179

162

205

224

Uzbekistan

UZB

1993

3

0

1

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

Venezuela

VEN

1947

5

3

2

0

1

1

0

3

2

3

7

4

Yemen

YEN

2007

n.a

n.a

n.a

n.a

n.a

n.a

n.a

n.a

n.a

n.a

n.a

0

Zambia

ZAM

1981

9

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

1

Zimbabwe

ZIM

1956

9

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

2

3

2

1

* not applicable. Used to show that no international events were organised, either because the NF did not exist or was not affiliated to the FEI. (1)

In 2003, Yugoslavia changed its name to become Serbia and Montenegro (SCG). The Yugoslavian NF ceased to be a member of the FEI in 1993. It was formally re-affiliated at the 2002 General Assembly. In 2006, Serbia & Montenegro became independent and Serbia (SRB) retained the affiliation.

FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 77

NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL EVENTS BY DISCIPLINE

JUMPING EVENT Games & Championships

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 5

4

6

10

12

9

11

55

33

20

17

CSIO

29

32

39

38

34

47

50

41

50

44

66

CSI-W (up to 96 incl. in CSI)

99

96

88

88

86

101

109

124

128

125

109

CSI 5* as of 2003

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

7

8

6

13

19

19

CSI 4* as of 2003

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

30

33

26

30

27

40

CSI 3* (up to 96 CSI; then up to 2002 CSIA)

57

58

67

85

82

61

59

79

88

102

105

CSI 2* (up to 96 CSA then up to 2002 CSIB)

35

47

47

45

49

48

60

72

76

88

110

CSI 1* (up to 96 CSF then up to 2002 CSIC)

53

60

76

87

91

92

93

87

72

81

88

Amateur

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

76

Young Horses

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

26

TOTAL

278

297

323

353

354

395

423

490

490

506

656

International Events YR, J, Ch, P, V (if not included in the above)

48

47

64

59

127

186

197

247

232

284

289

GRAND TOTAL

326

344

387

412

481

581

620

737

722

790

945

DRESSAGE EVENT Games & Championships

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 8

7

7

12

13

4

15

10

15

11

9

CDIO

3

2

3

3

3

7

8

4

9

12

13

CDI-W (up to 97 incl. in CDI)

28

35

33

24

27

22

21

27

24

38

36

CDI 5*

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

4

CDI 4*

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

9

9

CDI 3* (former CDI)

26

24

27

37

49

47

56

61

75

52

56

CDI 2* (former CDA)

2

4

4

4

4

8

6

4

13

3

8

CDI 1* (former CDF) TOTAL

1

2

0

1

2

3

3

3

3

5

1

68

74

74

81

98

91

109

109

139

130

136

International Events YR, J, Ch, P

5

4

11

10

25

48

53

73

83

109

141

GRAND TOTAL

73

78

85

91

123

139

162

182

222

239

277

78 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008

EVENTING EVENT Games & Championships

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 5

4

3

7

9

9

6

9

11

10

9

CCIO 3*

0

0

3

2

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

CCIO 2*

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

1

0

0

1

1

0

0

CCI 4*

3

4

4

4

5

5

5

6

CCI 3*

11

13

16

19

17

21

26

19

32

36

36

27

41

52

53

52

45

42

41

25

44

63

71

73

CCI 2* CCI 1*

76

89

96

CIC 3*-W (up to 2006 incl. in CIC3*)

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

15

18

CICO 3*

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

2

CIC 3*

20

20

32

42

42

55

48

39

CIC 2*

59

69

80

84

89

90

90

105

CIC 1*

15

29

50

59

56

73

76

105

82

86

104

TOTAL

96

122

152

238

252

291

283

353

380

404

427

International Events YR, J, P GRAND TOTAL

5

12

15

13

16

20

21

25

33

24

24

101

134

167

251

268

311

304

378

413

428

451

DRIVING EVENT

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Games & Championships

2

2

1

1

3

2

2

4

2

4

2

CAIO

2

2

2

1

2

2

3

2

1

1

3

CAI - W

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

4

8

8

9

7

8

7

7

CAI - A

16

13

20

11

37

42

41

44

61

47

54

CAI - B (up to 97 CAA & F)

10

11

10

7

46

35

39

48

35

41

43

TOTAL

30

28

33

24

96

89

94

105

107

100

109

CAIP, Cat. A et B (if not included in the above)

0

0

0

6

53

32

47

51

38

61

56

GRAND TOTAL

30

28

33

30

149

121

141

156

145

161

165

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ENDURANCE EVENT

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Games & Championships

1

3

1

5

3

3

1

4

2

7

4

CEIO

0

0

0

0

0

0

4

4

3

4

9

CEI Cat. 3* and 4 *

21

38

46

91

119

121

146

146

149

171

200

CEI Cat. 1* and 2*

20

22

31

43

40

92

121

110

100

122

131

TOTAL

42

63

78

139

162

226

272

264

254

304

344

2

0

4

8

24

17

28

89

139

162

144

44

63

82

147

186

238

300

353

393

466

488

International Events YR, J, Ch GRAND TOTAL

VAULTING EVENT Games & Championships CVIO 2* CVI 2*

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

1

8

9

7

5

9

6

6

10

9

12

11

CVI 1*

0

0

0

1

2

2

1

6

5

9

7

TOTAL

9

10

8

7

12

9

8

17

16

23

21

REINING EVENT Games & Championships

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

0

1

1

1

2

2

2

3

CRIO

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

3

4

2

0

2

0

0

0

CRI Cat. A

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

0

0

0

1

1

n.a.

0

0

CRI Cat. B

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

0

0

0

27

38

n.a.

0

0

1

1

1

CRI 4* CRI 3*

2

1

1

CRI 2*

8

10

10

CRI 1*

27

21

24

2

4

37

43

International Events YR, J TOTAL

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

3

5

3

29

43

40

PARA-EQUESTRIAN 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

EVENT Games & Championships

1

2

1

2

1

CPEDI 3*

1

1

2

CPEDI 2*

3

2

3

CPEDI 1*

2

2

1

CPEDI 4* CPEDIO 3*

CPEDIM

1

CPEAI 4*

1

CPEAI 3* CPEAI 2* CPEAI 1* International Events YR, J TOTAL

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

1

1

1

9

9

11

ALL 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

EVENT Jumping

326

344

387

412

481

581

620

737

722

790

945

Dressage

73

78

85

91

123

139

162

182

222

239

277

Eventing

101

134

167

251

286

311

304

378

413

428

451

Driving

30

28

33

30

149

121

141

156

145

161

165

Endurance

44

63

82

147

186

238

300

353

393

466

488

Vaulting

9

10

8

7

12

9

8

17

16

23

21

Reining

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

3

5

3

29

43

40

37

43

Para-Equestrian

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

n.a.

9

9

11

TOTAL

583

657

762

941

1242

1402

1564

1866

1951

2153

2401

NUMBER OF EVENTS 2’550 2’400 2’250 2’100 1’950 1’800 1’650 1’500 1’350 1’200 1’050 900 750 600 450 300 150 0 1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

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FEI BUREAU AND STAFF

President 1st Vice - President 2nd Vice - President

HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein (JOR) Mr Sven Holmberg (SWE) Mr Christopher John Hodson (NZL)

Members

Dr Douk-Kee Ahn (KOR) Sheik Khaled Bin Abdulla Al Khalifa (BRN) Mr Philip Gordon Billington (GBR) Mrs Mary K. B. Binks (KEN) Mr Sergey Buikevich (KAZ) Mrs Ruth M. Carlson (CAN) M. Cesare Croce (ITA) Dr Hanfried Haring (GER)

Mrs Diana M. Ramos de Leon (DOM) Dr Pablo Tomas Mayorga (ARG) Mr John C. McEwen (GBR) Mr Richard Nicoll (USA) Mr David O’Connor (USA) Mr Lee Pearson MBE OBE (GBR) Mr Wayne Roycroft (AUS)

DEPARTMENT

NAME AND FUNCTION

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Mr Alexander McLin Mrs Sabrina Zeender

Personal Assistant to SG & NF Liaison Officer

Mrs Lucinda Arsenio

Executive Sports Director

Mr David Holmes

Jumping

• Director • Coordinators • Assistants

Capt. John Roche Ms. Vicky-Eileen Baumann Mrs Deborah Riplinger Ms Elodie Grossenbacher Ms Julie Pahud Mrs Françoise Scala

Dressage & Para-Equestrian Dressage

• Director • Assistants

Ms Eva Salomon (until 31 March 2009) Mrs Farah Hameed Mrs Anna Milne

Eventing & Olympic

• Director • Coordinator • Assistants

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DEPARTMENT

NAME AND FUNCTION

Non-Olympic Sports Driving, Endurance, Vaulting, Reining, Para-Equestrian Driving

• DirectorDirector • Coordinators

Mr Ian Williams Mrs Bettina de Rham Ms Andreina Wipraechtiger

• Assistant

Ms Laetitia Hügli

Youth

• Director

Ms Nici Kennedy

Development

• Executive Development Director • Director Sports Development • Assistants

Mr Harald Müller Ms Jacqueline Braissant Ms Celine Kunz Ms Anna Williams

Veterinary

• General Enquiries • Coordinator MCP

Mr Harald Muller Mrs Dominique Rochat

Legal

• Legal Counsels • Coordinator • Assistant WADA / ADAMS

Ms Carolin Fischer Mr Mikael Rentsch Mrs Catherine Bollon Mrs Danièle Gutowski

Communications

• • • •

Director

Mr Richard Johnson

Manager

Ms Malina Gueorguiev

Publications Manager

Mrs Olivia Robinson Gordon

Webmaster

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Commercial

• Executive Director Commercial • Commercial Managers • Commercial Coordinator

Mr Carsten Couchouron Ms Wiveka Lundh Mr Christian Osterode Mrs Sophie Ruiz-Leimer

Information Technology

• Manager • Coordinator • Assistants • IT Support Administrator

Mr Dominique Delcourt Ms Catherine de Coulon Ms Mélody Meyer Ms Laurianne Cordey Mr Stéphane Lachat

Administration, Finance, Human Resources

• • • •

Executive Director Finance, Administration & Human Resources

Mrs Neerja Tannan

Coordinator Human Resources

Ms Natascia Arcoria

Coordinator Human Resources, Finance & Administration

Ms Maria Antonia Grassi Byrne

Receptionists

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• Accountant • Coordinator General Services

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