EEF message on unauthorized training methods
“A fair equestrian sport embodies principles of integrity, respect, and welfare for both the horse and the rider. It involves a level playing field which is characterised by honesty and…
Adaptations – Breeding and Sport Rules&Regulations
Breeding Correction of wording – Annex B8.4: Guideline for breeding assessment) The wording “body function” was replaced by “posture” to avoid misunderstandings. Sport Editorial change in accordance with the change…
May 1 – the international Day of the Icelandic Horse
As you know, May 1st is the international day of the Icelandic Horse. For this occasion, FEIF and Horses of Iceland have joined forces in order to reach a maximum of…
FEIF Statement – April 2024
FEIF condemns the practice of extracting blood from pregnant mares for purely commercial purposes, often resulting in the mistreatment of mares on blood farms. We support the actions taken by…
International Society for Equine Science Conference 2024 New Zealand
Text: Jennie Boerema, Chair of the Icelandic Horses New Zealand Inc. (IceHNZ)Presentation picture on SLO from the presentation of Mike Weishaupt, FEIF Conference 2023 The topic for the yearly ISES…
Sport Judges guidelines 2024 now published
The prime judging criterion should be the harmony between horse and rider. The rider must handle the horse with fairness, delicacy and respect; be its true leader rather than its…
IceFoal Platform | FEIF
The FEIF foal and young horse evaluation system is based on the first system developed by the former FEIF Breeding judge Barbara Frische. It has been further developed based on…
Speaker checklist for sport events
This “Speakers Checklist for Sport Events” provides a comprehensive set of guidelines for speakers tasked with officiating competitions. It emphasizes the importance of effective communication, rule knowledge, and professionalism for speakers…
Equipment 2024 | FEIF
The equipment page on the FEIF website was updated to include the changes decided for the year 2024. Changes include: Measurements Icelandic Curb bit: length of loose connection at point…
Luxembourg Statement on Horse Welfare
At the FEIF conference 2024, all participants were invited to join the FEIF Welfare Café on “Welfare of the Horse“. The Welfare Café session delved into the complexities of horse…