ANNUAL REPORT 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 2008

FOREWORD BY THE FEI PRESIDENT

Ultimately and in whatever we do the sheer quality of the From a structural perspective, 2008 saw us continuing the athletic performances and stories that this sport, which vital work of developing Headquarters and populating it we hold so dear, delivered in all our disciplines in 2008 was with creative, energetic, driven but accountable individuals exceptional. We should be proud of the fact that we delivered who are now empowered to deliver the policy of the General the platform for moments as sensational, entertaining Assembly and your committees. and emotional as the mighty Shutterfl y conquering Gothenburg, with his beautiful pilot Meredith for ; But along with the people we needed the tools to make for Ian Millar’s crowning moment, in Hong Kong, proving that the servicing of our stakeholders needs effective. And we persistence pays off; for the blessed moment when Hinrich achieved that too. We have an operations manual that gives Romeike reminded us all and the world, that the pinnacle ownership, understanding and accountability for all the of sporting achievement is still at the feet of the amateurs decisions that are made. and professionals in equal measure and the vision of Anky triumphing to the sound of a 1,000 camera shutters; and the We have an IT system, which is giving us the power to communicate roar of horsesport fans all around the world; the image of with our internal audience. We have a commercial stream that is thousands of new faces, from the Asian region, thronging the providing the funding to allow us to fund our regeneration and in course at Bea’s River and crowding the stands at Sha Tin. And particular here I would like to mark the success of our partnership of extraordinary performances throughout the Paralympics, with HSBC in and the continuing commitment of Rolex and of Augustin Vita for Argentina taking the Silver in the in Jumping. While, in the early months of 2009, we formed a new Endurance World Championships and indeed spectacular partnership with the UAE based company Meydan for the top performances throughout all our disciplines. 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 levels of the international ladder. year and we secured a new building, which will be a fl agship 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, in which it was achieved. the faces are people who are professionals not only in the 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 offi ce to offi ce. 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 05

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR 2008 09 14 FEI World Championships 16 FEI Continental & Regional Championships 18 FEI World Breeding Championships For Young Horses 21 Top Ten Final 21 FEI Children’s International Jumping Final 22 Rolex FEI World Cup™ Final, HSBC FEI World Cup™ Final & FEI World Cup™ Finals 22 HSBC FEI Classics 23 Samsung Super League With FEI 24 FEI General Assembly 25

REPORT BY THE FEI SECRETARY GENERAL 26

FEI CORPORATE ACTIVITIES

FEI COMMITTEES Audit and Compliance Committee 28 Nominations Committee 28 Athletes Committee 28 Jumping Committee 28 Committee 29 Eventing Committee 29 Committee 29 Endurance Committee 29 Vaulting Committee 29 Committee 30 Para-Equestrian Committee 30 Children & Pony Committee 30 Veterinary Committee 30 Medical Committee 31 FEI Tribunal 31

FEI REGIONAL GROUPS 32

SPORT DEVELOPMENT 36

FEI SEMINARS AND COURSES 44

OTHER ACTIVITIES FEI Commercial Department 48 Public Relations 49

FINANCIAL RESULTS 53

RESULTS AND STATISTICS FEI Championships and Games : Participation and Results 56 International Events Organised by the National Federations (NFs) 75 Number of Events by Discipline 78

FEI BUREAU AND STAFF 82

IMPRESSUM 84

08 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 OLYMPIC GAMES HIGHLIGHTS 1 The FEI President was among the 268 torchbearers on the second day of the Olympic Torch relay in OF THE YEAR 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 2008 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, & Mr Medicott during the cross country phase 6 The scene was set – Panda resting in the heat of the day… 7 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 The individual Eventing Olympic medallists: (USA), silver; 2 (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 - (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 fl owers 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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10 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 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 1 7 ’s Clayton Fredericks and Ben Along Time, part of the silver-medal winning team, and seventh individually 8 ’s Rolf-Goran Bengtsson riding Ninja had to settle for individual silver at the end of a thrilling jump off

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FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 11 1 Ian Millar (CAN) and In Style lead 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 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 confi rmed Germany’s stronghold on Dressage gold. 6 Gold medallist and Hickstead contribute wholeheartedly to producing a historic silver victory for Canada, 40 years since their gold medal in Mexico 1 2 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 fi nal of the Jumping team competition 9 The 2008 team Eventing medallists: Australia (silver), Germany (gold) and Great Britain (bronze)

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1 The Netherlands silver medal winning team (Anky van Grunsven, Imke Schellekens-Bartels and Hans Peter Minderhoud) and Germany’s 2 The German team composed of Isabell Werth and Satchmo, Heike Kemmer and Bonaparte and Nadine Capellmann and Elvis VA on a well- deserved 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, 3 4 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 auspi- cious power in Chinese folklore and art 8 No stone was left unturned, preparations were thorough and intricately carried out

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FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 13 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 magnifi cent Zanko 4 Great Britain’s four time Paralympian, was at the top of her game, receiving two gold (team and individual) and one silver (freestyle) 5 ’s Jens Dokkan leads his team to bronze, taking individual grade Ib silver on the way 6 Croatia’s Slavin Hudina who placed fi fth in the Grade Ia freestyle test proved that with a bit of help, such as the Christopher and Dana Reeve 3 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 fi rst ever equestrian medal at a Paralympic Games for both Singapore and 9 Truly exceptional, (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 (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 11 13 Germany’s Bettina Eistel during the Grade III individual championship for which she was awarded bronze

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FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 15 FEI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

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1 The individual bronze medallist Boyd Exell of Australia at the FEI World Four-in-Hand Driving Championship in Beesd during the marathon 2 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 Para- Equestrian Driving Championships, Jacques Poppen (NED) pictured here 3 4 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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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): – 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 fi nished fi fth 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 ANNUAL REPORT 2008 17 FEI CONTINENTAL & REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

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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 : Francesca Arioldi (ITA) – gold; Graham Gillespie (GBR) – silver; Vicky van de Poel (BEL) – bronze 4 The fl uid and fabulous Austrian team settle for second place at the FEI European Vaulting Championships for Juniors in Brno (CZE) 5 Germany claims its fi rst 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 4 5 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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18 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 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 fi nish 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 9 Championships in Avenches (SUI) 15 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 fi nishing fi rst 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) 24 25

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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) 1

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TOP TEN FINAL

1 Victory went to ’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 ANNUAL REPORT 2008 21 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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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 fi nal with Shutterfl y 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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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 (AUS), fourth at Luhmühlen presented by E.ON Avacon and sixth at les Etoiles de Pau fi nishes 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 fi nished 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 (USA) aboard Connaught, winners of the very fi rst leg of the HSBC FEI ClassicsTM, the 2008 Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event 9 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 1 2

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FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 23 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 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 1 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 to their fi rst 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 and Mr Jeonghwan Kim, President Samsung Electronics Spain

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24 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 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 fi rst ever Best Groom Award 8 The Extraordinary and Ordinary General Assembly was held on Friday 21 1 2 November with a live webcast available on the FEI website for the fi rst 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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FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 25 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 benefi ted 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 offi cials 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 fi ndings 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 fi eld, 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. with youth and the next generations of fans and athletes… Indeed, these incidents have renewed our determination to 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.

26 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 The 2008 Paralympic Games unfolded to reveal a new era for Eventing Development Programme in eastern Europe and Para-Equestrian; greater attendance – over 30,000 spectators South America. attended over the fi ve days of competition – media coverage, television broadcast, diversity in terms of participation, quality You will be aware of the heightened sense of public and media of competition, and professionalism. For the FEI this was a concern over the accidents and fatalities in Eventing in both particularly symbolic achievement as these were the fi rst our human and equine communities. I want to underline our Games since Para-Equestrian joined the FEI in 2006. To see so real sense of determination to facilitate an active approach clearly the benefi ts of having able-bodied and disabled sport to Eventing Safety and ensure good communications with governed by one organisation is confi rmation that integration all our stakeholders and, of course, the public so that we may is the way forward. all understand and be involved in the extensive work being undertaken to address these issues. Both the Olympic and Paralympic Games were a healthy reminder that development programmes are building the It’s been an exceptionally busy year at HQ, with new key hires and appropriate pathways to the upper echelons of the sport. the restructure of the Olympic and non-Olympic departments Host nations China and Hong Kong fi elded a Jumping team, as well as major IT developments part of the FEI21 project. a Dressage and Eventing rider, as well as two Para-Equestrian In terms of commercial activities, we’ve continued to pursue Dressage riders; Brazil fi elded teams in all three disciplines and enrich our existing partnerships while also developing new and won its fi rst medals in Para-Equestrian Dressage; while relationships, all of which are proving to be highly benefi cial for Singapore won the fi rst medals in Para-Equestrian for Asia. the sport.

The year was also dotted with other highlights such as the FEI In 2008 we witnessed, at all levels and in all equestrian World Endurance Championships in Malaysia. It is a matter disciplines, the passion that makes this sport so unique; but we of great satisfaction for a senior world championship to be were also reminded of where progress is still needed, and it is held in the Far East. We recognise that in order for the global especially the latter that we must address openly and proactively community to be in a position to host international events, we together with the greater FEI family of stakeholders. must actively address the issues of transport and quarantine and are doing so through a multi-year strategic plan focused on The future lies ahead, and as we embark on the FEI Year of providing tangible solutions for organisers and athletes. Youth in 2009, I am confi dent it will be a bright one...

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 Alexander McLin Foundation for Para-Equestrian athletes as well as the FEI

FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 27 FEI COMMITTEES

AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE “The Athletes” Committee embodies, represents and The Audit & Compliance Committee was formed in 2007 empowers the values of equestrians, human and horses to replace the former Finance committee and met three worldwide through a proactive relationship between all times throughout the course of 2008. The purpose of the disciplines and the FEI.” The Committee also discussed the committee is to have a direct oversight responsibility terms, the eligibility criteria as well as the voting process for Compliance with Statutes; Compliance with Internal for incoming membership on the Athletes’ Committee and Regulations; Compliance with Policies and procedures; agreed to help organise by 2009 riders clubs for the non- Compliance with Swiss law; Internal Control and risk Olympic disciplines. evaluation; and External Auditors. JUMPING COMMITTEE Main items/activities included: Jumping Committee met three times in 2008, fi rst in Interlaken - Audit of Policies. The committee has audited a number (SUI) during the Spring meetings, followed by an extraordinary of policies and has made suggestions when felt necessary meeting in Brussels (BEL) in July and the fall meeting in on Travel policy, FEI Personnel Guide, FEI Operations September at the FEI Headquarters in Lausanne. Manual and IT - Compliance with Statutes and Regulations Main items/activities - Identifi cation of Risks - Rule Revision for the FEI Rules for Jumping Events 23rd edition presented to the General Assembly in November NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE 2008 and approved; effective on 1 January 2009. The Nomination Committee met twice in 2008 during its - Restructuring of the stewarding system for all disciplines fi rst full year of monitoring the nomination process. It according to the guidelines approved by the Bureau at measured candidate experience against job specifi cations the 2008 Spring Meetings in Interlaken. These guidelines and forwarded all names to the Bureau for further review. include the introduction of Discipline Regional Stewards In a self assessment, the Committee concluded that its General, comprehensive reporting and education systems, role must change to meet the goals of the Strategic Plan. with the reappraisal of all stewards currently on the FEI list Specifi cally, the Committee should be given the task to followed by refresher courses for stewards recommend specifi c individuals for open positions. Further, - Revision of the format of the FEI Nations Cup series and in its report in Buenos Aires at the General Assembly, it introduction of a new formula for 2009 concluded a better communication and education plan - FEI World Cup™ Jumping – reorganisation of Leagues must be implemented for NF’s to become more integrally - The qualifi cation procedure was established for the 2010 involved in the election and governance process. Youth Olympic Games (SIN). - A Latin American working group has been working on ATHLETES COMMITTEE issues related to import/export of horses and to furthering The Athletes’ Committee met during the Technical Spring development of the sport in the region. Meeting held in Interlaken (SUI) in 2008 and produced its - Thermography- A number of international events were selected mission statement: at which testing for hypersensitisation of limbs was carried out. - Initiative to establish guidelines for the purchase of horses

28 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 to assist NFs in developing countries - Education of Offi cials – the streamlining of Educations sys- - Further to discussion held with the IJRC, the number of tems to have one integrated system for all the FEI disciplines points for the Rolex Rankings available at CSIO5* Top Level with ongoing evaluation and external verifi cation of proce- Events were increased. dures - Recommendations for allocation of the 2011 FEI European - The Eventing Calendar and the new partnership with HSBC Jumping Championships and the FEI World Cup™ Jumping and the FEI series Finals 2011-2012-2013. - Development - review of the Eventing programme in Eastern Europe and the development plan for South America in the DRESSAGE COMMITTEE lead up to the The Dressage Committee met twice over the course of 2008. - Long term strategy to improve communication on Eventing

Main items/activities included: DRIVING COMMITTEE - Rule Revision for the FEI Rules for Dressage Events 23rd The Driving Committee met on Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 edition presented to the General Assembly in November April, within the framework of the Spring Meetings held from 2008 and approved; effective on 1 January 2009 6-10 April in Interlaken (SUI). - Preparation of a new education system for Dressage Judges to be introduced in 2009 which would be based Main items/activities included: on recertifi cation through exams as well as evaluation of - Rule Revision for the FEI Rules for Driving Events 10th edition performance at events presented to the General Assembly in November 2008 and - Conducted an evaluation on Judges performances at events approved; effective on 1 January 2009 throughout the course of the year - Championships - Reported on the success of the two World - Devised new Dressage tests for 2009 Championships: the Singles in Jarantow (POL) and the Four - Began cooperation with the University of and Prof. In Hand in Beesd (NED). Also noted the success of the Leo Jeffcott regarding a study into objective assessment of special format at R.I.D.E in Deauville (FRA) training for Dressage - Clinics – two judges courses were held, the fi rst in - Implemented new procedures for the appointment of Warendorf (GER), the second in Burges (BEL) and during offi cials (2009 onwards) for FEI Dressage Championships which offi cials came together to go through the rule and Finals revision in detail in preparation of the smooth application - Noted the signifi cant increase of international events, both of changes from 2009. at senior and Junior/Yong Rider level over the past fi ve years - Following the resignation of the Dressage Committee at ENDURANCE COMMITTEE the General Assembly in November 2008, a Dressage The Endurance Committee met on Sunday 6 and Monday 7 Task Force was set up to operate for one year during which April, within the framework of the Spring Meetings held from candidacies for the new Dressage standing committee 6-10 April in Interlaken (SUI). would be evaluated and assessed. Main items/activities included: EVENTING COMMITTEE - Rule Revision for the FEI Rules for Endurance Driving Events Over the course of 2008, the Eventing Committee met twice, 7th edition presented to the General Assembly in November initially at the Spring meeting in Interlaken (SUI), followed up 2008 and approved; effective on 1 January 2009. This was a with a meeting in Paris (FRA) in October. These meetings ad- complete revision of the rules, to address in particular: dressed, among others, the following: - the welfare of the horse with, for example, the introduction - Rule Revision for the FEI Rules for Eventing 23rd edition pre- of the Horse Logbook system sented to the General Assembly in November 2008 and ap- - provide a framework for fair and equal competition for the proved; effective on 1 January 2009 rapidly growing worldwide Endurance community - The Eventing Safety Programme based on 3 objectives: - Education of Offi cials – a two year programme, for which - Monitoring of the sport through data gathering and how sponsorship was secured through Hydra Properties, which this ties in to the greater FEI IT Project in terms of produc- will revise and format all the courses for Endurance Judges ing statistical data and trends. This also involved the intro- (Levels I and II), Technical Delegates and Stewards. duction of national safety offi cers to act as a liaison with the FEI for reporting of falls and riders VAULTING COMMITTEE - Research into cross country fence safety devices and rider The annual FEI Vaulting Committee Meeting took place protection. It was proposed to use deformable structure/ in Interlaken (SUI) on Monday 7 March during the Spring frangible technology at all events as of 1 January 2009 to Meetings. The two main areas discussed were the Management encourage creativity and then to adjust the technology af- Planning of the Sport and the Rules & Guidelines revision. ter a trial period following a review at the end of 2009 Under Management Panning the Committee divided their aims - Training and education: the review of the education of and objectives for 2008 into: officials to include a greater part on safety; the devel- - Professionalising the discipline opment of riders and trainers education systems for - Education of Offi cials cross country - Development

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Among the subjects covered under the various headings CHILDREN & PONY COMMITTEES was the development of an entirely new Education The Children’s & Pony Rider’s Committees both held their system to align with the process begun within the FEI for final meetings in Interlaken (SUI) on April 8th. The decision other disciplines and a Coaching Programme specifically to dissolve these two Technical Committees was in line responding to the requests of developing NFs. The with a desire expressed during the earliest meetings of Education system would be tested in 2009 and come into the strategic planning committee that cross-disciplinary effect in 2010. The Coaching programme would follow the issues be dealt with across the age groups and no longer existing methods and structures used in the Development be limited to specific age categories. The Pony Riders Department coaching programmes and 2010 was also the Committee had principally focussed on the three Olympic aspired commencement date. 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 REINING COMMITTEE to youth as a whole (i.e. 12-21) as opposed to continuing The Reining Committee held two meetings during 2008, to focus on age specifi c 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 in Manerbio (ITA) in September. was timetabled in such a way that both Committees came together in the afternoon to give their input as to the future Main items/activities included: direction a Youth specifi c orientation should take and the FEI - 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 fi rst continental Championship April, within the framework of the Spring Meetings held from for Young Riders in 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, exemplifi ed by the world title going for the fi rst 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 Offi cials. approved; effective on 1 January 2009 - Horse Movement Group Objectives PARA-EQUESTRIAN COMMITTEE - Facilitate testing & certifi cation protocol The Para-Equestrian Committee met once on the occasion - Increasing acceptance of model health certifi cate of the Spring Meetings in Interlaken (SUI) on 8 April. - Pro-active approach of NFs and OCs - Emerging disease situation incorporated Main items/activities included: - Treatment & Anti-doping: update of detection times and - Rule Revision for the FEI Rules for Para-Equestrian the Medicine Box; the education of riders, trainers and vets; Events 1st edition, effective on 1 January 2009. The main reviewing reference labs and supporting Latin America objective behind the rule changes were to provide greater in setting up reference laboratories; production of the opportunities for National Federations to host Para- competitors guide to anti-doping in fi ve languages; bi- Equestrian Events. annual meeting with MCP testing vets; further development - Education of offi cials: numerous courses for classifi ers, of the electronic web-portal for treating vets judges and trainers were held. - Research on the following: footing project; fatigue and - Preparation of new Dressage tests metabolic compromise; Prof. Jeffcott’s Science - Development: funding from the Christopher Reeve Foundation project; follow up of pilot study - competition intensity was distributed to three nations. Greater diversity at the - Progress on protocol for event checks in terms of Paralympic Games, as well as medals awarded to new nations hypersensitisation such as Brazil and Singapore was indicative of the success of - Vet Event supervision and service provision – develop these endeavours and the potential for future development. protocols for minimum standards at events - Clarifi cation of vaccination rules - Hong Kong 2008

30 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 - Horse Transport Goals for 2009: - Veterinary infrastructure Many objectives laid out in 2007 and 2008, among others, - Heat & humidity protocols and facilities the establishment of the Internal Regulations of the Tribunal, - Vaccination and testing: EI testing during PEQ. the development and implementation of electronic case processing, the implementation of faster processes for MEDICAL COMMITTEE Olympic Games and WEG, as well as cooperation with WADA The Committee has continued to function as the TUE Committee on Code revision have been met. The following goals remain for the FEI. Keeping informed about the WADA prohibited list and priorities for 2009: reviewing WADA rules and requirements is one of the primary - Consistent communication regarding cases, policy and responsibilities of the Committee. Rider safety has been a critical new rules issue this year. The Committee supported rule changes in Eventing - Fine tuning of the EADMC Rules to clarify questions to increase safety, namely elimination following a fall. concerning Persons Responsible and minors - Improving consistency among Panels The medical committee is working to establish a standard of - Considering cases against others involved in the medical care and documentation that should be provided at management of the competition horses (vets, owners…) FEI competitions. The IOC medical commission. - Educating Persons Responsible

FEI TRIBUNAL 2009 – 2011 Strategic Objectives: The FEI Tribunal met on Tuesday 8 April, within the framework of - Review of the entire doping control system the Spring Meetings held from 6-10 April in Interlaken (SUI), as well - Strategy towards more immediate decisions (at major events) as holding monthly meetings by teleconference. Some fi gures and - Education of riders and others involved in the sport cases from 2008 as well as trends and goals are outlined below. - Further consistency among decisions.

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 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.

National Federations may vary in size, experience and equestrian sport and the policies to be delivered to improve scope but the notion of a family is embedded in the very the standing of equestrian sport in the Olympic family. 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 signifi cant participation of four countries at equestrian nations. the 2008 Olympic Games, namely Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Azerbaijan; This was the fi rst time Azerbaijan took part in the Olympic Games and the fi rst time since 1992 that GROUPS I & II Russia was represented in all three Olympic disciplines as - Decided to keep the second weekend in June free from well as the Paralympic Games, major international events in order to give NFs the chance - discussed an opportunity to organise in 2011 (in Russia) to organise National Championships. This decision was the largest equestrian competition in the three Olympic brought to the Bureau in a bid to make it a worldwide rule, disciplines within the Group. The event would have 4-5* - discussed the infl uence of EU regulations on horsesport in level status and would be held every two years from 2011. Europe, particularly Council Regulation (EC) No. 1/2005 It would also ensure that the countries of the group have regarding the “Protection of Animals during Transport” and greater opportunities to qualify for the Olympic Games, established a permanent EU working group, - noted the importance of development and educational - asked the FEI to review the costs of staging Championships programmes in the region as most countries are involved in to secure that the organisation of Championships is the FEI Coaching System, affordable for more NFs. In view of the current economic - reported on the successful FEI Course for Coaches level 1 situation, this item becomes even more relevant, held in Central Asia for the fi rst time in Almaty (KAZ), while - requested the FEI to report on the situation of paycards and plans to host a similar course in Kyrgyzstan are underway, the effectiveness of the measures taken. The OCs who break - discussed a Regional Nations Cup series, the rules must be named so that the NFs can intervene, - discussed the Caucasian Jumping World Cup League. - 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

32 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 similar programmes can provide support and assistance - reviewed the promotion of offi cials, from their experience, - noted the improved communication within the Group and - noted the benefi ts to be gained from the implementation of suggested a minimum of three Group meetings per year, the coaches programme for the Pan American Games and - created a Technical committee to work with the group chair. the 2 star level of Eventing which would qualify a country for the Olympic Games provided individual Certifi cate Of GROUP VI Capability for horse and rider are completed at a CCI***, - Noted the great opportunity for Group members to attend the - addressed a plan for possible scholarship programmes General Assembly as it was in Buenos Aires and to meet the FEI for young riders to train in the US or Canada, while also President and discuss initiatives in their respective countries, envisaging to extend this on to adults, - reported on the number of Level I and II courses organised - reviewed the Dressage Challenge and suggested that a throughout the year, rotating panel be used so that the challenge could be - discussed the need to develop the discipline of Para expanded and as a result have more nations participate. Equestrian in the region, - reported the need for each National Federation to assume GROUP V more responsibility in searching for possible candidates for - Discussed the Central American and Caribbean Games to FEI positions, be held in Puerto Rico in 2010 and confi rmed the inclusion - noted the outstanding development of Endurance within of equestrian and support of NFs, while the Dressage Tests the region with Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay performing were changed and approved by PAEC General Assembly in at international level while other countries were improving Buenos Aires, with targeted training for youth, - reviewed Eventing and Dressage at the Pan American Games - reported on the successful CSI for Children and Juniors on 2010, namely to lower Eventing from 3 to 2 stars with borrowed horses held in Quito, Ecuador attended by 25 the possibility to qualify for the Olympics while Dressage athletes from 12 countries. should also remain a qualifi er for the Olympics, noting that the Dressage teams should consist of 4 riders instead of 3 GROUP VII so as to be in line with other Olympic Qualifi ers, - Worked toward solving the cross-border issue in Saudi - reported on the FEI and USEF Eventing Program for the Arabia in order to ease the customs and transportation Americas, for horses to travel through KSA borders and participate in - discussed the FEI SIEC Jumping Series Program, other events in the region, - discussed NF competition structures with levels linked - reported numerous courses organised by NF for to a rider license system, as well as ways to solve NF promoting and developing the sport, administrative funding and budgets constraints, - reported increased Youth level competitions in Syria, UAE - reiterated the need for an FEI standing Development and , Committee, - succeeded in forming a Technical Committee which - remarked the need for regional recognition through an provides guidance and support for all Group VII Member awards ceremony at the General Assembly, Nations and will consist of experts from specialised fi elds - expressed a need for greater promotion of FEI events in within the equestrian sport, the region, - worked towards streamlining the veterinary regulations

FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 33 for uniformity, in order to provide better transportation of - supported the FEI initiative to involve the NFs and Groups horses with minimal delay, more in decision-making processes with a stronger role of - noted the efforts of NF KSA through the OIE the Groups through more effi cient communication and Representative, Dr. Ghazi Yehya to approach the USDA increased use of current technology to increase Group offi cials for reassessing their import rules especially for cohesion and pride in each other’s achievements, WEG 2010 in Kentucky based on evidence provided by - noted the serious importance of the World Challenges in the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) which Jumping and Dressage to the region and the Group’s success concludes that KSA is AHS free, in the Jumping fi nals. Thanks were recorded to NF Chile for - reported steps taken to encourage events for all ages, ie. hosting the Jumping Challenge Finals, Juniors, Young Riders and Children in order to prepare for - discussed the impact of the Coaching Course and its benefi ts the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games, towards improving standards in the Olympic disciplines but - encouraged organisers to host more 4* competitions to also the need to include specialised coaching for Endurance, provide Group VII competitors with greater opportunities Vaulting and other disciplines. 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 as a Qualifi er 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 Qualifi er as well. All countries in the Olympic Qualifi er 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 qualifi cation and eligibility criteria, - expressed the need to create new procedures for FEI rule- making 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 , Nepal, Bhutan, , Bangladesh and Myanmar by conducting more competitions on borrowed horses; fi nalising 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 Qualifi cation will be benefi cial; - 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 diffi cult for sub-Saharan to develop sport horse breeding and integrated regional and global sport,

34 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008

SPORT DEVELOPMENT

SPORTS DEVELOPMENT 2008 337 coaches from 39 nations. The number of FEI coaches has ACTIVITY REPORT seen a signifi cant 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 An FEI course for Regional Tutors took place at Sociedade delivering courses for coaches and simultaneously advising NFs Hipica Paulista, in Sao Paulo (BRA), on 16-21 December is now visible. Many NFs have seen the importance of putting under the moderation of Liam Moggan from Coaching in place a technical sports structure ensuring sustainable IrelandTM. The purpose of the course was to gather the development for the future. The design of a technical structure Regional Tutors appointed in 2007, i.e. Javier Jeri (PER), template will be one of our major objectives in 2009. 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 FEI Development Advisory Group Senior Tutor. 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 Offi cials the following items were discussed: Several development courses for Offi cials were organised in: – Coaching Certifi cation Value Ukraine – Establishment of competition structure in Developing Jumping Judges, CDs and Riders Stephan Wirth (GER) NFs – example of Ukraine Ukraine – Clarifi cation 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) EDUCATION Eventing CDs David Evans (GBR) FEI Coaches Education Russia As expected, the FEI coach Education and Certification Veterinarians Lies de Backer (BEL) 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 Advanced Training for Offi cials (Coaching Education System) courses has been put in place. The following judges took advantage of the Advanced National and Regional courses are now available. This has Training programme for Offi cials: six from Jumping and two made the system less expensive for NFs and therefore from Vaulting. raised the number of courses and coaches. Training Courses for Riders (clinics) In total 26 courses were delivered in 2008: 22 Level 1 and four Clinics for riders (fl atwork 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

36 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 NF Group Candidate Status Events Eventing Development Programme – ECU VI Gloria Vinueza de Cuesta FEI I Judge CSI3* Comporta/CSI4* Arezzo Central/South America NZL VIII Audrey Cameron FEI I Judge CSI5* Walkenswaard/CSIO5* Dublin (Supported by the IOC-IF Development ISR I Galit Juli FEI I Judge CSI4* La Coruña/CSI3* Nördlingen Assistance programme) CYP I George Kyrris FEI C Judge CSI4* Hachenburg/CSIO4* Athens A South American participation at PER VI Aranela Jimenez Veiga FEI I Judge CSI3* Dinard the Olympic Games was one of the MEX V Malù Arrambide FEI C Judge CSI3* San Sebastian/CSI5* Estoril objectives of the 2005-2008 Eventing COL V Dorane Wilcox FEI C Judge CVIO Vienna Development Programme in Central/ BRA VI Luciana Marques Ferrara FEI C Judge CVIO Vienna South America. The competition circuit fi rmly established in 2006 has enabled gradually increasing their activity levels following the hurricane NFs of ARG, BRA, URU, CHI to compete two years ago where the majority of facilities were lost. at 3* level in view of qualifying for the in Rio and then for the OG. As a result a team from TAILOR-MADE PROGRAMMES Brazil and Individuals from Chile took part at the OG in Hong Eventing Development Programme - Eastern Europe Kong with more or less success. (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 Offi cer Programme to assist IFs. We hope this programme will be and his team of technicians were focused on developing, extended to the next quadrennial 2009-2012. up-dating and up-grading cross-country courses (1* and 2* level), running clinics for low level riders, conducting basic The following activities have been achieved by the FEI seminars for offi cials and organisers and offi ciating at local Development Offi cer, Andrew Griffi ths and his team. shows. NFs of COL, ESA, GUA, MEX, PUR, VEN, have declared 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.

In Bulgaria standards of riding are also improving, but the biggest The new CCI*/CIC** course at Northern Farm, Johannesburg success there has been the improvement in course building with its truly European standard of design and presentation standards. The course builder (Sancho) has really benefi ted was particularly well received by the riders. The site is hugely from working alongside British course builder Peter remarkable, with lush grass on excellent going guaranteed Wilson, and Sancho has also benefi ted from his trip to Great (subject to excessive heavy rain) at any time of year due to Britain. Riders are now attempting to enter events abroad (e.g. controlled fl ood irrigation. Poland), and in the future there may be a need for an Autumn 1 and 2 star event with ultimately a 3 star. Entries were fairly small at 13 in each class and now that the International classes are becoming established then Slovakia has got off to a good start with a CCI* in Motesice entries should increase from this National base. The course last year and this year a CCI* and CCI**. However calendar will be upgraded to 3* next year and will become one of the clashes have restricted the entries. The OCs are aware of this 3* events in the country to allow South Africa to hopefully problem and are attempting to negotiate with neighbouring qualify a team for the WEG 2010 and the 2012 Olympics. federations to resolve this. The Motesice OC is enthusiastic and ran a very good competition which will defi nitely 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 fi ve 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.

FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 37 Thanks to Justice for Athletes, the NFs of Malawi the Czech Republic in 2008, South Africa was represented and Swaziland took part in their Culture, Education, by a team and individual participants. Sportsmanship and Ethics Programme (CESEP) which consists of asking youth from around the globe to Much of this success can be traced to the dedicated individuals participate in a dialogue with teachers, coaches and in the fi eld such as Barbie Gertenbach, FEI Development mentors about drug-prevention, fair-play, ethics in sport Offi cer as well as the volunteers and the experienced coaches, and sportsmanship. Both NFs received a contribution trainers and vaulters who have given their time and knowledge of USD 5’000.- for their riding programme for under- at various riding clubs in Malawi, South Africa, Swaziland, privileged children. Zambia, Mauritius and other countries in the region to provide them with the tools to their own future success. Vaulting Development Programme – Group IX The progress Vaulting has made and the opportunities it The Inter Africa Vaulting Cup… has provided for many young people from the southern In terms of competition and fuelling even greater interest in African region is undeniable and in terms of top end the region, the rapid growth of the Inter Africa Vaulting Cup competition, both at the FEI World Equestrian Games in is testimony to the capacities of Vaulting as a development Aachen 2006 and the FEI World Vaulting Championships in sport. The Lipizzaner Hall at Kyalami Equestrian Park 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 fi nishing 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 1 2 6 Lara Knickel from with Fighting Fund jumping to 6th place in the Namibian Category B Jumping Challenge 7 Indonesian Rashi Radinal and his mount Blue Angel fi nishing 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)

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38 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 South Africa was the venue for the third edition held in riders, six trainers and fi ve judges participated in a three-day 2008 from 22-24 March, and in terms of team numbers, competition followed by extensive discussion sessions with participating countries and number of grades offered, the the Course Director. increase has been phenomenal – with just 12 competitors from two countries in 2006 to 86 from fi ve participating CPEDI** Bischwiller, France, 20-22 June 2008 nations in 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 Ensuring Sustainable Development for the Future… event which was seen a good preparation for the Paralympic The FEI Vaulting Department and the FEI Development Games. Department are currently working on a development plan specifi cally 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 diffi culties these two nations had experienced in even accommodation and entry fees related to participants’ getting to Hong Kong. attendance at specifi ed courses/events: Note: as publicised on the FEI Website, this is the second The following participants were nominated and accepted: CRF funded Development Programme for Para Equestrians. - CRO: 2 Trainers & 3 riders (2 x Grade 1a, 1 x Grade II) A total of six riders from fi ve countries who have been - CZE: 4 Trainers, 3 riders (2 x Grade III & 1 x Grade II) members of the two CRF squads participated in Hong Kong - SVK: 2 Trainers & 2 Riders (only 1 trainer & rider (Grade 1a) and enabled South Africa to enter for the fi rst time a team in participated). an equestrian event.

Activities & Outcomes FEI Contribution to Overall participation was excellent, culminating in three FEI World Cup Shows (CSIs-W and CDIs-J-YR-W) riders competing at the Paralympic Games in Hong Kong The FEI contribution’s procedure to CSI-Ws in Central in September. The support provided by Hungary and by the European and Central Asia League was revised. FEI Norwegian NF and Chef d’Equipe in respect of the Paralympic contribution was only given upon presentation of a proposal Games was essential, refl ecting true international spirit meant to improve the show and at the same time make which merits recognition. the local riders also benefi t from FEI assistance. Bulgaria, Slovakia and Uzbekistan complied with the new procedure The Courses/Events in 2008 included: and received the 2008 contribution. BEL Trainers Course, Waregem, February 2008 All trainers and one rider (as interpreter) attended and In Dressage only Lipica (SLO) received the FEI contribution participated in this three-day course which included for their CDI for Juniors. presentations from PE Trainers, Classifi ers & Judges plus a special one day session on Freestyle to music by Mariette Development of NFs Sports Structure Withages. It was highly rated by all attendees including The NFs of BUL, CHI, CRC, ISR, PER, UKR, URU have developed, particularly the eight CRF trainers. 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, fi ve 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 fi nding 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

FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 39 similar level are offered by NFs and thus the appeal to travel improvement on previous years that had started to see a for the single Challenge Competition is no longer there. steady downfall since 2005. Also, many NFs have reported that the gap between the FEI Challenge and the FEI International Competition is just The winners of each zone were as follows: too vast and have suggested a third level in order to bridge Zone 1: Brazil this gap to appeal to those riders now slightly ahead of the Zone 2: Colombia current Challenge Level. Zone 3: Venezuela Zone 4: In general we have received good reports from Foreign Judges Zone 5: Belarus concerning facilities and riding ability. The introduction of Zone 6: Estonia the trotting poles has been warmly welcomed by some NFs, Zone 7: Namibia but others have found it has reduced the level too much. Zone 8: Thailand From a statistics point of view, we are in general receiving Zone 9: New Zealand better results than last year, more clear rounds and fewer Zone 10: Bermuda 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 the rider interest within the competition. total of 207.36% followed by the Ukraine in 3rd place with 200.81%. These results refl ect 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 fi nished 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 signifi cant focus on FEI Coaching and Tutoring over Programme in 2007. the last 24 months. Mexico dropped from 1st place last year to 17th place this year. South Africa have remained constant; Final in Chile second overall in 2007 and 2008! For the fi rst 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% • Consolation Competition Elementary: Volha Kresava & Panevezhas (BLR) 73.61% • Semi-Final Preliminary: Tyler Lopes & Playboy (BER) 71.90% • 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 FEI World Dressage Challenge over the age of 16 and both Preliminary and Elementary are 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 fi ve 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 signifi cant increase support from the majority of National Federations. in the number of competitors at the end of this year!

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 signifi cantly. The last fi ve 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 EVENTING DRIVING ENDURANCE VAULTING VETERINARY PARA- GENERAL / CSI-WS CDI-WS EQUESTRIAN COACHING 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

FEI DEVELOPMENT FUND Total Expenditure by Discipline 2001-2008

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 JUMPING 17’470.00 60’544.12 53’238.73 59’711.39 27’697.82 28’667.15 18’934.05 46’089.83 DRESSAGE 18’969.00 34’412.27 27’235.86 30’224.50 8’674.90 17’293.85 8’352.65 15’217.13 EVENTING 31’887.00 36’732.00 44’297.38 49’836.46 66’276.72 120’473.17 107’900.15 123’024.95 DRIVING 1‘410.00 6’416.00 29’411.21 7’402.56 2’500.00 580.00 0.00 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 VETERINARY 0.00 26’905.00 11’700.00 --- 3’711.80 19’145.02 9’176.65 4’318.35 PARA-EQUESTRIAN ------8’120.00 11’448.75 15’548.60 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 Totals 211’790.00 377’820.92 332’645.73 * 337’855.00 * 332’309.45 *** 399’797.76 * 413’629.83 346’785.55

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

FEI DEVELOPMENT FUND Total Expenditure 2001 - 2008

450’000 413’629.83* * 399’797.76* 400’000 377’820.92 346’785.55* * 350’000 332’654.73* 337’885.00 332’309.45* 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 2003 2004 2005 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 14 Olympic Solidarity 12 FEI 10 National Federations 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 58’661.95 62’654.15 60’000 50’000 40’000 37’979.73 32’105.99 30’000 18’591.78 18’560.93 20’000 12’422.70 12’254.55 10’624.02 5’000.00 10’000 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 2007 2008

Prix St. George Advanced Total Others* *Others : Children & Novice (2001-2007) / Preliminary, Elementary & Medium (2008)

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

600 523 528 489 500 446 390 391 359 400 363 435 300 397 321 302 287 200 274 100 47 45 47 44 42 35 31 0 31 38 38 40 40 35 31 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

COUNTRIES CAT. A COUNTRIES CAT. B RIDERS CAT. A 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 Mariette Withages (BEL) 60 ALG, AUS, AUT, BEL, BLR, BUL, CRC, International and International Judges (ESP) Stephen Clarke (GBR) 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 15-17 March Stephen Clarke (GBR) 6 CAN, USA (USA) Linda Zang (USA)

FEI Course for National, Candidate Sao Paulo (BRA) 16-18 April Mariette Withages (BEL) 35 ARG, BRA, CHI, ECU, MEX, International and International Judges Stephen Clarke (GBR) URU, VEN

FEI Course for National, Candidate Seoul (KOR) 18-19 May Mariette Withages (BEL) 38 HKG, IND, JPN, KOR, MAS, International and International Judges SIN, TPE

FEI Course for National, Candidate Kuala Lumpur (MAS) 3-5 December Mariette Withages (BEL) International and International 63 ARG, AUS, GBR, INA, JPN, KOR, Judges and FEI Forum NOR, PHI, SIN, SWE, TPE, USA

FEI Course for National, Candidate Lisbon (POR) 13-15 December Mariette Withages (BEL) 28 ARG, AUS, AUT, BRA, ESP, FIN, International and International Stephen Clarke (GBR) FRA, GBR, HUN, ITA, MEX, NED, PER, POR, USA

FEI Course for National, Candidate London (GBR) 16-17 December Stephen Clarke (GBR) 30 CAN, DEN, FIN, GBR, LUX, MEX, International and International NZL, PER, SVK, RSA, SWE, Judges JUMPING FEI Refresher Seminar for Candidate Amsterdam (NED) 26-27 January Hanno Dohn (GER) 84 BEL, CZE, DEN, ESP, EST, FIN, FRA, International and International Jan Willem Körner (NED) GBR, GER, GRE, HKG, IRL, ISR, ITA, Judges Francis Michielsens (BEL) JPN, KEN, KOR, LTU, NED, NOR, René Billardon (FRA) POL, SVK, SWE, TPE, UAE, USA

FEI Intro & Level 1 PILOT course for Vejer de la Fontera (ESP) 19-23 February Werner Deeg (GER) 26 AUT, DEN, ESP, FRA, GER, NED, National Course Designers Frank Rothenberger (GER) POR, SUI

FEI course for Candidate Doha (QAT) 29 January - Nai Yue Ho (SIN) 27 EGY, IRI, IRQ, KOR, KSA, LIB, International Judges 2 February 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 Hastings (NZL) 4-6 March Sven Holmberg (SWE) 3 NZL International Judges

FEI course for Candidate Astana (KAZ) 1-3 July Sven Holmberg (SWE) 14 GEO, KAZ, KGZ, KOR, MDA, International Judges 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 Nanjing (CHN) 28-30 October Nai Yue Ho (SIN) 31 CHN, THA, TPE International Judges

FEI Intro & Level 1 course for Pattaya (THA) 23-27 October Werner Deeg (GER) 13 IND, KOR, MAS, PHI, SIN, THA National Course Designers Paul Weier (SUI)

FEI course for Candidate Tokyo (JPN) 29 October - Sven Holmberg (SWE) 13 JPN, KOR International Judges and Refresher 1 November

FEI course for Candidate Warendorf (GER) 30 October - Hanno Dohn (GER) 15 ANT, DEN, GBR, GER, NED, TUR International Judges 1 November

FEI Refresher Seminar for Candidate Lyon (FRA) 1-2 November Francis Michielsens (BEL) 14 FRA, GER, ITA International and International Judges

FEI course for Candidate Lyon (FRA) 3-5 November Francis Michielsens (BEL) 9 BEL, FRA, LIB, POR International Judges

FEI course for International Judges Lyon (FRA) 5-7 November Francis Michielsens (BEL) 9 FRA, GER, POR

FEI Intro & Level 1 course for National Alexandria (EGY) 9-13 November Werner Deeg (GER) 21 EGY, FRA, KSA, SUD, SYR Course Designers Rob Jansen (NED)

FEI Intro & Level 1 course for National Istanbul (TUR) 18-22 November Werner Deeg (GER) 15 BUL, SWE, TUR Course Designers Stefan Wirth (GER)

FEI Level 2 PILOT course for Istanbul (TUR) 24-26 November Werner Deeg (GER) 12 GBR, GER, IRI, SWE, TUR International Course Designers Rob Jansen (NED)

FEI Intro & Level 1 course for Jakarta (INA) 16-20 December Werner Deeg (GER) 21 HKG, INA, MAS National Course Designers Olaf Petersen (GER)

44 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 COURSE VENUE DATE DIRECTOR PARTICIPANTS NFS REPRESENTED

EVENTING FEI Course for Eventing Judges, Barroca d’Alva (POR) 29 February - Anthony McPherson (BEL) 20 ARG, BEL, FRA, GBR, GER, NOR, Technical Delegates & Course 2 March POR, SUI, SWE, VEN Designers, Level 2

FEI Course for Eventing Judges, Lexington, KY (USA) 24-27 April Anthony McPherson (BEL) 24 AUS, CAN, USA Technical Delegates & Course Designers, Level 2

FEI Course for Eventing Judges, Malmö (SWE) 23-25 May Anthony McPherson (BEL) 21 FIN, FRA, GBR, GER, IRL, SWE, USA Technical Delegates & Course Designers, Level 2

FEI Course for Eventing Judges, Melbourne (AUS) 6-9 June Anthony McPherson (BEL) 29 AUS, JPN, HKG, NZL, THA Technical Delegates & Course Designers, Level 2

FEI Course for Eventing Judges, Blair Castle (GBR) 21-24 August Anthony McPherson (BEL) 14 BRA, FRA, GBR, GER, IRL, NZL Technical Delegates & Course Designers, Level 2

FEI Course for Eventing Judges, Minsk (BLR) 20-22 June Michael Tucker (GBR) 18 BLR, BUL, GBR, POL, RUS, SWE Technical Delegates & Course Designers, Level 1 & 2

FEI Course for Eventing Judges, Kreuth (GER) 25-28 September Anthony McPherson (BEL) 14 AUT, CZE, ESP, GER, NOR, ROU Technical Delegates & Course Designers, Level 2 DRIVING FEI Course for Course Designer Stow-on-the Wold 31 January - Richard Nicoll (USA) 3 GBR, IRL, SWE (GBR) 1 February

FEI Course for Candidate Vesces (HUN) 1-2 March Franz-Josef Vetter (GER) 8 AUT, DEN, ESP, HUN, SVK, USA International and International Judges

FEI Seminar Senior for Judges I & O Warendorf (GER) 4-6 April Diana Brownlie (GBR) 16 AUS, AUT, BEL, CZE, GER, HUN, and Trainers LUX, NED, SUI, SWE, USA

FEI Seminar Brugge (BEL) 16-19 October Richard Nicoll (USA) 46 AUT, BEL, CAN, DEN, ESP, GER, Diana Brownlie (GBR) FIN, FRA, GBR, HUN, IRL, ITA, Mark Wentein (BEL) NED, ROU, SWE, USA

ENDURANCE FEI Course for Candidate Ontario (CAN) 10-11 February Ruth Carlson (CAN) 8 CAN, GUA International and International Judges and Stewards and Endurance Vet

FEI Course for Candidate Abu Dhabi (UAE) 10-11 February Ian Williams (GBR) 50 AUS, EGY, GBR, IND, IRQ, LIB, NZL, International Judge Level I OMA, PAK, SRI, SUD, UAE, USA, YEM

FEI Course for Candidate Doha (QAT) 26-28 February Allan Renner (AUS) 20 ARG, BRN, DOM, GER, KSA, POL, International and International Halvard Sommerseth (NOR) QAT, UAE Judge Level I/II and Technical Delegate and Endurance Vet

FEI Course for International Judge Santiago (CHI) 17 March Elizabeth J. van Schelle (BRA) 6 CHI, URU

FEI Course for Candidate Spruce Woods (CAN) 28-29 June Ruth Carlson (CAN) 9 CAN, ITA, USA International and International Judge and Stewards and Endurance Vet

FEI Course for Candidate Costa Azul (URU) 12 May Elizabeth J. van Schelle (BRA) 34 ARG, URU International and International Judge and Stewards and Endurance Vet

FEI Course for Candidate International Oatridge (GBR) 13-14 August Carol Bunting (GBR) 18 BEL, DEN, GBR, IRL, NED, UAE, USA and International Judge Level I/II and Chief Stewards and Endurance Vet

FEI Course for Candidate Sfantu Gheorghe (ROU) 14-16 August Hallvard Sommerseth (NOR) 24 BUL, FIN, HUN, JOR, KSA, ROU, International and International TUR, UAE Judge and Endurance Vet

FEI Course for Candidate International Bogota (COL) 16-18 September Elizabeth J. van Schelle (BRA) 27 COL, VEN and International Judge Level I and Stewards and Endurance Vet

FEI Course for Candidate International Pinamar (ARG) 2 October Elizabeth J. van Schelle (BRA) 19 ARG, ECU, URU and International Judge

FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 45 COURSE VENUE DATE DIRECTOR PARTICIPANTS NFS REPRESENTED

FEI Course for Candidate International Pattaya (THA) 8-9 October Ian Williams (GBR) 29 IND, MAS, SIN, THA, UAE and International Judge VAULTING FEI Seminar for Candidate Ostende (BEL) 8-10 February Erich Breiter (AUT) 47 ARG. AUT, BEL, BRA, COL, FIN, FRA, International and International GER, GBR, HUN, ITA, NED, NOR, Judges and Coaches POL, RUS, SWE, SUI, USA

FEI Course for Candidate Sao Paolo (BRA) 3-8 December Erich Breiter (AUT) 8 ARG, BRA International and International Judges and Trainers REINING FEI Course for National, Leuven (BEL) 11-13 January Allen Michels (USA) 31 BEL, CZE, FRA, GER, ITA, NED, SWE, Candidate International and Jan Boogaerts (BEL) SUI International Judges

FEI Course for National, Candidate Oklahoma City (USA) 27 January Brain Dygert (USA) 15 CAN, ITA, USA International and International Judges

FEI Course for National, Parma (ITA) 18-20 April Allen Michels (USA) 18 BEL, ITA, SWE Candidate International and DEN, GER, HUN, LAT, LTU International Judges

PARA-EQUESTRIAN FEI Course for promotion of Taïwan (TPE) 5-6 January Chris Meaden (GBR) 10 TPE International Classifi ers

VETERINARY 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

GENERAL STEWARDING FEI Seminar for General Stewards Inyokern (USA) 17 April Elizabeth van Schelle (BRA) 6 CAN, USA Endurance

FEI Seminar for General Stewards Pinamar (ARG) 1 October Elizabeth van Schelle (BRA) 22 ARG, CHI, ECU, URU Endurance

FEI Seminar for General Stewards Saerbeck (GER) 14-15 November Jan Devaere (BEL) 18 BEL, FIN, GER, POL Driving

FEI Seminar for General Stewards Werribee (AUS) 9-12 December Jacques van Daele (BEL) 14 AUS, NZL Dressage

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

FEI Level I course supported by OS Tallinn (EST) 25-28 April JP Camboulives (FRA) 14 BLR, EST, LAT, LTU

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

46 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 COURSE VENUE DATE DIRECTOR PARTICIPANTS NFS REPRESENTED

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 Lima (PER) 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 Tjumen (RUS) 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 337 Participants 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 partnerships were further enhanced and developed. when the broadcasters chose to broadcast it) as well as rich bespoke, behind the scenes content and the opportunity to Television Production and Distribution Review interact with the FEI in a way that no other media can provide. 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 fi nished 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 fi nal 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 FEITV to provide successful products for the sponsor, and in this 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 based company Perform, that was awarded the contract. Nations Cup series as well as the search for a new sponsor. The 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

48 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 the HSBC rankings, the HSBC FEI Classics™, and the HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing Final.

The newly created HSBC FEI Classics™ series, which unites FEI Licensing the top end of the sport culminating in the greatest annual In autumn of 2008, FEI and Atari launched My Horse and prize money ever awarded in the discipline has been met with Me 2, the sequel to 2007’s successful equestrian sports and roaring success, and the riders have been really supportive lifestyle video game. My Horse and Me 2, now featuring and genuinely inspired by the new series. HSBC further the three phases in Eventing – Dressage, Cross Country and consolidated their commitment to the sport of Eventing with Jumping is packed with exciting new features, brand new the sponsorship of the HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing Final graphics and animations, with an engrossing storyline to in 2008, to be extended to the entire series for 2009. 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. PUBLIC RELATIONS The partnership with Rolex, which includes the TV magazine The activities surrounding press coverage and media support “Equestrian World”, the Rolex Rankings and the Rolex FEI for the 2008 FEI Championships and FEI Series was run in the World Cup™ Jumping is now well established. The Rolex FEI usual fashion, with the addition of the HSBC FEI Classics™ World Cup™ Final, in Gothenburg was a huge success and it is series. The main focus for the fi rst 8 months, however, was testimony to the great collaboration with Rolex that whether primarily in the delivery of a special communications campaign it be in terms of the sport, the public interest or the media in the build up to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. impact, the Final has been described as one of the most thrilling events seen on the international circuit for a very A comprehensive information service was organised in long time. A milestone in the history of Indoor Jumping and a connection with the Olympic and Paralympic Games, including solid building block for the future. the development of dedicated websites (www.fei.org/ olympics and www.fei.org/paralympics), containing extensive Meanwhile, the partnership with Alltech, title sponsor of the historical information with a comprehensive summary of each Alltech FEI World equestrian Games was further enhanced edition of the Games, historical photo galleries, full results, with the announcement of the sponsorship for the Alltech statistics and, of course, all the information related to the FEI European Jumping and Dressage Championships in current edition of the Games, qualifi cation procedures, lists 2009 in Windsor. of participants, timetables, information on the anti-doping

FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 49 testing procedures for horses and riders and all the news It was remarkable to see that the visits came from three times related to these events. A large selection of photographs were as many countries as participating in the Olympic Games used to illustrate the news, in photo galleries and in the online (42 nations were represented in the Olympics) and also from photo catalogue made available free of charge for editorial use more countries than there are National Federations. by the professional media. The photo galleries were updated twice a day with photographs of the competitions but also of The FEI took part in an FEI Olympic Sports benchmark study the atmosphere, fans, cooling facilities, and transport to the which was carried out in eight countries - China, France, Cross Country venue. The photo pages were among the most Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, UK and USA – and took into viewed after the homepage and the results pages. account the four or fi ve 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 fi nished 3rd in terms of global volume fei.org/paralympics to always be up to date and for the with an average of 8,1% of space occupied during the FEI to provide the same communications service for the competition; Paralympics as for the Olympics. - Great Britain where it fi nished in 7th place - Sweden where it fi nished 14th. The key facts and fi gures 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 paralympics: exposure, particularly in countries that do not traditionally 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 specifi ed 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)

50 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 2008 and beyond… Behind the scenes The FEI Communications Department grew with the arrival The 2008 Annual Report pays tribute to all those working of the Director of Communications in September 2008 and behind the scenes, away from the spotlight but invariably has since then begun an intense review of its operations, necessary for the spotlight to shine. A fi tting theme as 2008 structure and communication strategy, with for example, the was marked by innumerable contributions behind the scenes, review of FEI publications and online tools for the media, the from the success of large scale events to the dedicated FEI Family and the public as well as proactive and targeted volunteers around the world. 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 fi rst 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.

FINANCIAL REPORT

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

ASSETS 2008 2007

Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents 24 035 441 4 426 001 Term deposits with banks 13 371 121 17 914 450 Marketable securities 3 555 815 5 812 541 Accounts receivable (net of provision of CHF 534’141 (2007: CHF 464’597) 4 572 991 3 978 945 Prepaid expenses and other receivables 1 027 411 2 145 819 46 562 779 34 277 756

Fixed Assets (net) Building 1 0 Furniture and equipment 86 183 101 795 Fixtures and fi ttings 114 584 148 534 Computer hardware 79 613 109 266 Computer software 21 367 18 958 301 748 378 553 TOTAL ASSETS 46 864 527 34 656 309

LIABILITIES AND FUNDS

Current Liabilities Accounts payable 1 744 410 1 070 863 Accrued expenses 1 182 604 782 314 Provisions and other 1 100 894 992 059 Advances on purchase of Fixed Asset 0 9 635 000 4 027 908 12 480 236

Other Liabilities Sponsorship funds received in advance 1 371 240 1 040 706 Olympic Solidarity contribution 43 118 48 505 1 414 358 1 089 211

Funds Designated - IOC Contribution Fund 7 635 180 0 Designated - Development Fund 692 583 633 649 Designated - Veterinary Research Fund 301 756 218 492 Designated - Friends of FEI fund 8 009 711 10 260 436 Designated - Building Renovation Fund 13 975 271 0 Designated - Building Maintenance Fund 567 623 0 Designated - Other funds 203 591 103 573 Operating Fund, as per statement of changes in Operating Fund balances 10 036 546 9 870 712 41 422 261 21 086 862

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUNDS 46 864 527 34 656 309

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. FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 53 SOURCES OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES for the Year ended 31 December (all amounts in Swiss Francs)

2008 2007 Revenues Commercial / Marketing revenues 9 780 031 7 382 999 Event revenues 5 090 157 4 738 666 Revenues from NFs 4 223 731 4 123 682 Olympic revenues and other funds received 2 624 024 2 707 310 Veterinary Revenues (testing) 1 831 005 1 684 285 Other revenues 1 085 797 1 064 763 Revenues from Communications 95 473 101 558

TOTAL REVENUES 24 730 218 21 803 263

Expenses General Administrative expenses 12 986 792 11 507 404 Commercial / Marketing expenses 6 534 716 4 905 142 Veterinary related expenses 1 459 718 1 529 196 Communications expenses 773 219 751 200 Event costs 582 216 487 413 Development Fund and Challenge 579 764 453 801 Other funds 22 200 114 337

TOTAL EXPENDITURES 22 938 625 19 748 493

Result before extraordinary expenses 1 791 593 2 054 770 Total extraordinary expenses 1 400 000 Loss on portfolio 1 496 447

Result after extraordinary expenses 295 146 654 770

Extraordinary revenues 6 100 000

PROFIT (LOSS) 295’146 6 754 770

54 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN OPERATING FUND BALANCES for the Year ended 31 December (all amounts in Swiss Francs) 2008 2007

Operating Fund Balance - At beginning of Year 9 870 712 15 365 942

Attribution to the Friends of the FEI Fund 0 (6 150 000) Excess of income (expenditure) for the year from activities 165 834 654 770 Fundraising - Friends of the FEI Fund 0 6 100 000 Donation of funds for renovation of building 13 700 000

Excess of income (expenditure) for the year 165 834 6 754 770

Attribution to the Friends of the FEI Fund (6 100 000) Attribution to the HRH Building Fund (13 700 000)

Operating Fund Balance - At end of Year 10 036 546 9 870 712

Notes to the fi nancial statements 1. These fi nancial 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 fi nancing 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 fi rst 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 fi nancial statements are audited by PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Lausanne, Switzerland.

FEI FUND BALANCES in millions of Swiss Francs

12 11 10 10.1 10.1 9 9.9 9.6 9.3 8 8.7 8.3 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Operating Funds

FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 55 RESULTS AND STATISTICS

2008 OLYMPIC GAMES

Hong Kong (CHN) 09-20 August

Jumping Seniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st USA McLain Ward / Sapphire, Laura Kraut / Cedric 1st 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: 31 NFs with teams: 16 NFs with Individuals only: 15 Finished the comp teams: 35 Total competitors: 77 Number of individual competitors: 42 Finished the competition individuals: 71

* Pending medication case

DRESSAGE Seniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st GER Heike Kemmer / Bonaparte, Nadine Capellmann / Elvis Va 1st NED Anky Van Grunsven / Salinero Isabell Werth/ Satchmo 2nd NED Hans Peter Minderhoud / Nadine, Imke Schellekens-Bartels / Sunrise 2nd GER Isabell Werth/ Satchmo Anky Van Grunsven / Salinero 3rd DEN Anne Van Olst / Clearwater, Nathalie Zu Sayn-Wittgenstein / Digby 3rd GER Heike Kemmer / Bonaparte Andreas Helgstrand / Don Schufro

Total NFs: 22 NFs with teams: 11 NFs with Individuals only: 11 Finished the comp teams: 27 Total competitors: 47 Number of individual competitors: 14 Finished the competition individuals: 45

56 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 EVENTING Seniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st GER / The Ghost Of Hamish, Frank Ostholt / Mr Medicott 1st GER Hinrich Romeike / Marius / Butts Leon, / 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: 24 NFs with teams: 11 NFs with Individuals only: 13 Finished the comp teams: 66 Total competitors: 70 Number of individual competitors: 17 Finished the competition individuals: 55

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), / 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: 28 NFs with teams: 16 NFs with Individuals only: 16 Finished the comp teams: 46 Total competitors: 73 Number of individual competitors: 27 Finished the competition individuals: 72

FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 57 DRESSAGE Grade Ia INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE FREESTYLE RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st GBR Anne Dunham / Teddy 1st GBR Sophie Christiansen / Lambrusco III 2nd GBR Sophie Christiansen / Lambrusco III 2nd GBR Anne Dunham / Teddy 3rd SIN Laurentia Tan / Nothing To Lose 3rd SIN Laurentia Tan / Nothing To Lose

Total NFs: 10 NFs with teams: - NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: - Total competitors: 13 Number of individual competitors: 13 Finished the competition individuals: 13

DRESSAGE Grade Ib INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE FREESTYLE RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st GBR Lee Pearson / Gentlemen 1st GBR Lee Pearson / Gentlemen 2nd NOR Jens Dokkan / Lacour 2nd GBR Ricky Balshaw / Deacons Giorgi 3rd BRA Marcos Alves / Luthenay De Verney 3rd BRA Marcos Alves / Luthenay De Verney

Total NFs: 11 NFs with teams: - NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: - Total competitors: 15 Number of individual competitors: 15 Finished the competition individuals: 15

DRESSAGE Grade II INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE FREESTYLE RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st GER Britta Naepel / Cherubin 15 1st CAN Lauren Barwick / Maile 2nd CAN Lauren Barwick / Maile 2nd GBR Felicity Coulthard / Roffelaar 3rd DEN Caroline Cecile Nielsen / Rostorn’s Hatim-Tinn 3rd GER Britta Naepel / Cherubin 15

Total NFs: 15 NFs with teams: - NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: - Total competitors: 18 Number of individual competitors: 18 Finished the competition individuals: 18

DRESSAGE Grade III INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE FREESTYLE RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st GER Hannelore Brenner / Women Of The World 1st GER Hannelore Brenner / Women Of The World 2nd DEN Annika Lykke Dalskov / Alfarvad April Z 2nd GBR Simon Laurens / Ocean Diamond 3rd GER Bettina Esitel / Fabuleux 5 3rd DEN Annika Lykke Dalskov / Alfarvad April Z

Total NFs: 10 NFs with teams: - NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: - Total competitors: 12 Number of individual competitors: 12 Finished the competition individuals: 12

DRESSAGE Grade IV INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE FREESTYLE RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st RSA Philippa Johnson / Benedict 1st RSA Philippa Johnson / Benedict 2nd NOR Ann Cathrin Lubbe / Zanko 2nd NOR Ann Cathrin Lubbe / Zanko 3rd AUS Georgia Bruce / V Salute 3rd AUS Georgia Bruce / V Salute

Total NFs: 10 NFs with teams: - NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: - Total competitors: 15 Number of individual competitors: 15 Finished the competition individuals: 14

58 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 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 NED Ysbrand Chardon, Mark Weusthof, Koos De Ronde 1st 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: 20 NFs with teams: 16 NFs with Individuals only: 4 Finished the comp teams: 41 Total competitors: 59 Number of individual competitors: 16 Finished the competition individuals: 55

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

1st FRA Anne-Violaine Brisou, Michael Sellier, Yannick Cherel 1st NED Jan Van Den Broek / Oscar 2nd GER Thorsten Zarembowicz, Dieter Lauterbach, Christoph Dieker 2nd FRA Anne-Violaine Brisou / Kephren De Mesengu 3rd SUI Michael Barbey, Eric Renaud, René Rahm 3rd NED Jan Moonen / Spike

Total NFs: 20 NFs with teams: 17 NFs with Individuals only: 3 Finished the comp teams: 48 Total competitors: 66 Number of individual competitors: 18 Finished the competition individuals: 63

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

1st UAE Majid bin Mohd Al Maktoum / Spenda Crest Kanolfl age 1st ESP Maria Lavarez Ponton / Nobby Mohd Ahmed Ali Al Subose / Koum Des Jamets Mubarak Khalifa Bin Shafya / Zakah Zahara 2nd QAT Atta Mohammed Beer / Epson De La Bruskaie 2nd ARG Agustin Vita / Baraka Ibn Al Tamah Faleh Nasser Saleh Abugnaim / Leonardo Mohammed Sultan Al-Suwaidi / Lasan 3rd BRN HH Sh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa / Basic Instinct 3rd UAE 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: 32 NFs with teams: 22 NFs with Individuals only: 10 Finished the comp teams: 21 Total competitors: 126 Number of individual competitors: 14 Finished the competition individuals: 48 World Reining Seniors Championship / Manerbio (ITA) 11-14 September

REINING SENIORS TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st ITA Davide Brighenti / Dualin For Me 1st USA 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 Craig Schmersal / Mr Dual Rey Jordan Larson / Lena Gallo Tom McCutcheon / Ruf Hearted Jac 3rd GER Sylvia Rzepka / Doctor Zip Nic 3rd ITA Gennaro Lendi / Playing It Out Daniel Lein / Dealin Gin Emanuel Ernst / Legends Diamond Doc Oliver Stein / Smart Little Lenic

Total NFs: 17 NFs with teams: 10 NFs with Individuals only: 7 Finished the comp teams: 40 Total competitors: 47 Number of individual competitors: 7 Finished the competition individuals: 19

World Vaulting Seniors Championship / Brno (CZE) 31 July-03 August

VAULTING Seniors & Combined Teams TEAM RESULTS LONGEUR / HORSE

1st GER Alexander Hartl / Adlon 59 2nd AUT Klaus Haidacher / Eliot 8 3rd USA Lasse Kristensen / Leonardo

Total NFs: 22 NFs with teams: 16 NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: 12 Total competitors: 121 Number of individual competitors: - Finished the competition individuals: -

VAULTING Seniors Male INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / LONGEUR / HORSE

1st CZE Petr Eima / Ilonka Höemberg / Apollo 306 2nd GER Kai Vorberg / Kirsten Graf / Picasso RS V.D. Wintermühle 3rd GER Daniel Kaiser / Gerhard Kluger / Merkur 125

Total NFs: 22 NFs with teams: - NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: - Total competitors: 50 Number of individual competitors: 50 NFs with Individuals: 15

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: 22 NFs with teams: - NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: - Total competitors: 27 Number of individual competitors: 27 NFs with Individuals: 15

60 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 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: 5 NFs with teams: 5 NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: 4 Total competitors: 15 Number of individual competitors - Finished the competition individuals: -

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: 6 NFs with teams: - NFs with Individuals only: 1 Finished the comp teams: - Total competitors: 14 Number of individual competitors 14 Finished the competition individuals: 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: 6 NFs with teams: - NFs with Individuals only: 2 Finished the comp teams: - Total competitors: 12 Number of individual competitors 12

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: 17 NFs with teams: - NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: - Total competitors: 20 Number of individual competitors: 20 Finished the competition individuals: 19

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: 13 NFs with teams: - NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: - Total competitors: 13 Number of individual competitors: 13 Finished the competition individuals: 12

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Europe / Azeitao (POR) 14-20 July DRESSAGE Young Riders TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

Grand Prix Freestyle

1st NED Lotje Schoots / Reine B, Diederik Van Silfhout / Ruby 1st 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-Sofi e Bockmann / Wolkenstein III, Anna-Kristin Dornbracht / Gryffi ndor 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: 14 NFs with teams: 9 NFs with Individuals only: 5 Finished the comp teams: 31 Total competitors: 40 Number of individual competitors: 6 Finished the competition individuals: 15

DRESSAGE Juniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE Grand Prix Freestyle

1st GER Sanneke Rothenberger/ Paso Doble, Louisa Luttgen / Dreamy 1st 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: 15 NFs with teams: 11 NFs with Individuals only: 4 Finished the comp teams: 42 Total competitors: 47 Number of individual competitors: 5 Finished the competition individuals: 15

Europe / Praha (CZE) 16-20 July

JUMPING Young Riders TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st SUI Alexandra Fricker / Granny Smith, Philipp Züger / Liatos II 1st 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 Michel Hendrix / Triple, Wesley Heydens / Pavarottie H 3rd GBR Ryan Prater / Whisker, Gemma Plumley / Lutine Du Charmoie 3rd GER Christoph Brüse / Audrey D Hannah Paul / Sirius, William Whitaker / Sarlino

Total NFs: 23 NFs with teams: 14 NFs with Individuals only: 8 Finished the comp teams: 51 Total competitors: 76 Number of individual competitors: 19 Finished the competition individuals: 65

62 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 JUMPING Juniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st GBR Matthew Sampson / Indy 28, Louise Saywell / Cyprianus Z 1st 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 Thomas Majlund / Carlos Cantus, Thomas Hougaard / La Kendra 3rd GER Alexander Kernebeck / Quick Star 11, Katrin Eckermann/ Carlson 46 3rd SUI Martin Fuchs / Karin II CH Andreas Kreuzer / Lissabon N.W., Patrick Stühlmeyer / Feuerfunke

Total NFs: 28 NFs with teams: 18 NFs with Individuals only: 10 Finished the comp teams: 71 Total competitors: 100 Number of individual competitors: 29 Finished the competition individuals: 82

Europe / Athens (GRE) 10-13 July

JUMPING Children TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st GBR Lauren Edwards / Mr Bon Ami, Graham Gillepsie / Ara 12 1st 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 Yusuf Huysal / Arthur Van De Helle, Omer Ersin / Ucaranda T 3rd BEL Vicky Van De Poel/ Whisper Melanie Cosar / Charcolle Z, Derin Demirsoy / Trendy B

Total NFs: 13 NFs with teams: 9 NFs with Individuals only: 4 Finished the comp teams: 36 Total competitors: 49 Number of individual competitors: 13 Finished the competition individuals: 28

Europe / Kreuth (GER) 25-28 September

EVENTING Young Riders TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st GBR Emily Llewellyn / Pardon Me II, Ben Hobday / Uptons Who 1st GBR Emily Llewellyn / Pardon Me II Dani Cuomo / Ballin Willow, Georgie Spence / Skylight 2nd GER Juliy Krajewski/ Lost Prophecy, Benjamin Winter / Wild Thing Z 2nd GER Juliy Krajewski/ Lost Prophecy Franziska Roth / Dictus J, Antje Deparade / Komtess 77 3rd ITA Federico Riso / Well Measured, Mattia Luciani / Flying Brinkmann 3rd GBR Ben Hobday / Uptons Who Sara Breschi / Riva Ruel, Stella Benatti / Monarc Du Parc

Total NFs: 16 NFs with teams: 9 NFs with Individuals only: 7 Finished the comp teams: 34 Total competitors: 57 Number of individual competitors: 13 Finished the competition individuals: 43

Europe / Thirlestane (GBR) 15-17 August

EVENTING Juniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st GBR Sienna Miyson-Davies/ Tambourine, Libby Soley / Kachemire Le Beau 1st GBR Sienna Miyson-Davies/ Tambourine, Amy Hawley / Helpful Harry II, Willa Newton / Neelix 2nd IRL Ruth Robinson / Tamino 22, Alex Donohoe / Golden Orphan 2nd GBR Libby Soley / Kachemire Le Beau 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: 15 NFs with teams: 13 NFs with Individuals only: 2 Finished the comp teams: 54 Total competitors: 78 Number of individual competitors: 27 Finished the competition individuals: 64

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Europe / Oviedo (ESP) 26-28 September

ENDURANCE Young Riders & Juniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st FRA Andréa Pulicani / Spiga, Lisa Riou / Iaquib Armor 1st 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 Fanny Guerisse / Mourad RLA, Julien Van Cauter / Amira S 3rd SUI Anna Lena Wagner / Tessa IV, Indergand Sasia / Swwann 3rd BEL Selena De Wasseige / Kalah Grey Noémi Tonet / Huzout d’Ax, Nora Wagner / Temir

Total NFs: 15 NFs with teams: 10 NFs with Individuals only: 5 Finished the comp teams: 35 Total competitors: 64 Number of individual competitors: 26 Finished the competition individuals: 36

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: 17 NFs with teams: 10 NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: 74 Total competitors: 74 Number of individual competitors: - Finished the competition individuals: -

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: 17 NFs with teams: - NFs with Individuals: 9 Finished the comp teams: - Total competitors: 16 Number of individual competitors: 16 Finished the competition individuals: 15

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

1st GER Sarah Kay / Jennifer Peiler / Rouven 2nd GER Pia Engelberty / Kirsten Graf / Eddy The Eagle 3rd AUT Pia Maria Stepanek / Manuela Barosch / D’Artagnan

Total NFs: 17 NFs with teams: - NFs with Individuals: 9 Finished the comp teams: - Total competitors: 37 Number of individual competitors: 37 Finished the competition individuals: 15

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

1st GER Katharina Weychert / Dornik B, Carlotta Hassenbürger / Dulcia 1st 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: 15 NFs with teams: 10 NFs with Individuals only: 5 Finished the comp teams: 9 Total competitors: 46 Number of individual competitors: 7 Finished the competition individuals: 15

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1st GBR James Smith / Mr Nice Guy, George Whitaker / The Colour Of Money 1st 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 Anna-Elisa Schäfer/ Mic Dundee The Gun, Josch Löhden / Bubbles Lollipop 3rd DEN Jessica Vinter Jensen / Nikolina Laura Klaphake / Jerome, Maurice Tebbel / Giovanni

Total NFs: 14 NFs with teams: 13 NFs with Individuals only: 1 Finished the comp teams: 32 Total competitors: 60 Number of individual competitors: 10 Finished the competition individuals: 26

EVENTING Ponies TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st GER Nina Stegemann / Mr Hale Bob, Pia Münker / Biggi 30 1st 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 Ella McEwen / Catherston Nutsafe, Althea Bleekman / Nightgirl 002 3rd ITA Umberto Riva / Latino Express, Francesca Malaspina / Brainstormer 3rd GER Pia Münker / Biggi 30 Domiziana Cardinali / Jylland, Emilie Ryan / Milford Russet

Total NFs: 13 NFs with teams: 10 NFs with Individuals only: 3 Finished the comp teams: 39 Total competitors: 49 Number of individual competitors: 9 Finished the competition individuals: 44

North American Young Riders & Juniors Championships /Parker, CO (USA) 29 July-03 August

DRESSAGE Young Riders TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE Grand Prix Freestyle

1st USA Katie Johnson / MIillenium, Brianna Dutton / Tibet 1st USA Laura Noyes / Syncro Region 7 Region 8 Christine Stephenson / Charly 285, Thomas Walker / Grundsteins Legacy 2nd USA Laura Noyes / Syncro, Julie McKean/ Stravinsky 2nd USA Brianna Dutton / Tibet Region 8 Region 7 Meagan Davis / Cachet, Alexa Rice / Maarten 3rd CAN Amy Jager / Jive, Jaimie Holland / Fleurina 3rd USA Chelsea Pederson / H.S. With Honors Ontario 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: 2 NFs with teams: 2 NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: 32 Total competitors: 34 Number of individual competitors: 2 Finished the competition individuals: 15

66 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 DRESSAGE Juniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE Grand Prix Freestyle

1st USA Morgan Heinrichs / Orlando, Cassy Fitch/ Kilroy 1st USA Morgan Heinrichs / Orlando Region 5 Region 5 Brittney Kasic / Wadi Draa, Brandi Roenick / Pretty Lady 2nd USA Hans Baertsch / Rubinstar GB, Layne Sandercott / Cedrick 2nd USA Mckenzie Jenkins / Tsarina Bint RII Region 4 Region 3 Amy Hacker / Discoverer, Lauren Gorton / Don Perry 3rd USA Ari Lopez / Corlander II, Samantha Billings / Lauris 3rd USA Mackinzie Pooley / Jonkara Region 7 Region 7 Courtney Blaine / Oletty Is Dutch Treat, Mackinzie Pooley / Jonkara

Grand Prix St-George

1st USA Brandi Roenick / Pretty Lady Region 5 2nd USA Ari Lopez / Corlander II Region 7 3rd USA Mckenzie Jenkins / Tsarina Bint RII Region 3

Total NFs: 2 NFs with teams: 2 NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: 14 Total competitors: 35 Number of individual competitors: 2 Finished the competition individuals: 32

JUMPING Young Riders TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st USA Hannah Selleck/ Bauer, Paige Dotson / Friponnier II CH 1st USA Hannah Selleck/ Bauer Region 10 Region 10 Sophie Benjamin / Marga, Karl Cook/ Notories Utopia 2nd MEX Jose Alberto Martinez/ Napoleon, Eduardo Vazquez / Cassilo 2 2nd USA Karl Cook / Notories Utopia North Region 10 Alfredo Miguel / Copernico, Javier Berganza / RMW Power Point 3rd USA Taylor Coe / Carlos 365, Maggie Hines / CR Centino 3rd USA Paige Dotson / Friponnier II CH Region 7/9 Region 10 Alexa Wisz / Wimula, Meagan Nusz / Pikeur Xtatic

Total NFs: 3 NFs with teams: 3 NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: 20 Total competitors: 32 Number of individual competitors: 2 Finished the competition individuals: 19

JUMPING Juniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st USA Alex Lawler / Toyster Gold, Annie Laurie Cook / Tucker 1st USA Lucy Davis / Mister Mind Region 10 Region 10 Savannah Carr / Quiana, Lucy Davis / Mister Mind 2nd CAN Stephanie Lewis / Tanuki, Braden James / Starlet 2nd USA Aley Russel / Saint Diego Alberta/ Region 4 Ontario Taylor Bland / Swanky, Rachel Schnurr / Magic Jumper 3rd MEX Raul Gonzalez / Corint 2, Paulina Pastrana / Cobra Stanford 3rd MEX Martin Guerra / Latino 125 South South Miguel Angel Iglesias / Vida Loca, Martin Guerra / Latino 125

Total NFs: 3 NFs with teams: 3 NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: 27 Total competitors: 33 Number of individual competitors: 3 Finished the competition individuals: 17

EVENTING Young Riders TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st USA Jennie Brannigan / Cooper, Tiana Coudray / Ringwood Magister 1st USA Jennie Brannigan / Cooper Area VI Area VI Maxance McManamy / Beacon Hill, David Koss / Candy 2nd USA Karen Shull / Just My Style, Katlyn McMorris / Clifton Peekachu 2nd USA Karen Shull / Just My Style Area I, IV, V Area I, IV, V Julie Norman / Bradley, Caitlin Romeo / Spirit Of The Outback 3rd USA Erin Hoverson / Bounce, Katie Ruppel / Kouros De Rouville 3rd CAN Stephanie Rhodes-Bosch / Port Authority Area VIII, X Conor Rollins / Powerball, Maggie Sharp / Mr Golly Gosh

Total NFs: 2 NFs with teams: 1 NFs with Individuals only: 1 Finished the comp teams: 10 Total competitors: 16 Number of individual competitors: 1 Finished the competition individuals: 11

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1st USA Callie Judy / Irish Odyssey, Hannah Brielle Ross / 1st USA Callie Judy / Irish Odyssey Area IV Area IV Jessa Lux / Car Tanga, Edith Lee / Ballycormac 2nd USA Lindsay Crnkovich / Right Back Atcha, Catherine Ruggiero / The Aviator 2nd USA Lindsay Crnkovich / Right Back Atcha Area VII, X 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: 2 NFs with teams: 2 NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: 25 Total competitors: 29 Number of individual competitors: 2 Finished the competition individuals: 25

REINING Young Riders TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st USA Carlie Thompson / Paid By Corona, Lakshami Mahajan/ Backcinch 1st 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: 2 NFs with teams: 2 NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: 8 Total competitors: 9 Number of individual competitors: 1 Finished the competition individuals: 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: 7 NFs with teams: - NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: - Total competitors: 54 Number of individual competitors: 54 Finished the competition individuals: 14

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 NFs Total with competitors: teams: 42 - NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: - Total competitors: 52 Number of individual competitors: 52 Finished the competition individuals: 14

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 NFs Total with competitors: teams: 42 - NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: - Total competitors: 39 Number of individual competitors: 39 Finished the competition individuals: 14

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Balkan Championships / Istanbul (TUR) 22-24 August

DRESSAGE Seniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st GRE Eleni Myrat / Hitrol, Altani Emmamouil / Nostradamus 14 1st 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 Svetlozar Kaschiev / Gevrior, Hristo Georgiev / Dagestan 3rd GRE Altani Emmamouil / Nostradamus 14 Veselina Sokolova / Neptun, Ali Fetu Mehmet / Accessoire

Total NFs: 4 NFs with teams: 4 NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: 15 Total competitors: 15 Number of individual competitors: - Finished the competition individuals: 15

DRESSAGE Juniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st TUR Zeynep Ulgezen / Lancelot, Yasemin Kap / Royal Kid 1st GRE Ioulia Koudouni / Donnergroll Alp Karliova / Risander, Elif Gulex / Davidoff 2nd GRE Ioulia Koudouni / Donnergroll, Alexandros Zourlas / Gordon S2 2nd GRE Anastasia Verouti/ Davidoff S1 Anastasia Verouti/ Davidoff S1, Anna-Maria Papagiannakou / Laousse 3rd BUL Odre Keks / Fjord De Sissy, Srefan Gatcheva / Livia 3rd TUR Zeynep Ulgezen / Lancelot Cvetelina Kapralova / Secreto, Eli Sokerova / Adler

Total NFs: 3 NFs with teams: 3 NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: 12 Total competitors: 12 Number of individual competitors: - Finished the competition individuals: 12

DRESSAGE Children INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER/HORSE

1st TUR Melanie Cosar / Dalas 2nd TUR Asli Savaskan/ Chelsia 3rd GRE Helena-Katerina Imirziadi / Graffi ti 65

Total NFs: 3 NFs with teams: - NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: - Total competitors: 10 Number of individual competitors: 10 Finished the competition individuals: 10

Balkan Championships / Plovdiv (BUL) 04-07 September

JUMPING Seniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st TUR 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 Ionel Bucur / Patima, Radu Ilioi / Cirak 3rd BUL Ivaylo Lyubenov / Gigantik, Valentin Valkov / Quick Bach 3rd TUR Hulki Karagulle / Allblesse Van T Vlasmeer Anton Datsinski / Karentos, Asparah Atanasov / Jessica De Bois

Total NFs: 5 NFs with teams: 5 NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: 12 Total competitors: 18 Number of individual competitors: - Finished the competition individuals: 14

FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 69 JUMPING Young Riders TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st GRE Karolina Vogdanou / Marlon, Vassilios Basdras / Big Brother 1st 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 Izzet Aborezi / Ines, Günes Sarmat / Centurio 3rd ROU Luca Ruxandariu / Contradiction, Alexandru Vrancean / Acord’s Ass 3rd TUR Günes Sarmat / Centurio Ana Stefanescu / Lepanto 27

Total NFs: 3 NFs with teams: 3 NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: 11 Total competitors: 11 Number of individual competitors: - Finished the competition individuals: 9

JUMPING Juniors TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st GRE Grigoris Marinakis / Loulou De Quesnay, Nikolaos Liakouris / Bonfi re Van Vrihern 1st 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 Slavi Terziev / Gama, Viktoria Karoleva / Guandy 3rd TUR Dilara Yurttutan / Judika CH, Emre Balouglu / Bally Hoo 3 3rd BUL Mishel Dimitrova / Demon Yarkin Altindag / Amazing, Batuhan Buladoglu / Tito

Total NFs: 5 NFs with teams: 5 NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: 4 Total competitors: 18 Number of individual competitors: - Finished the competition individuals: 14

JUMPING Children TEAM RESULTS RIDER / HORSE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st TUR Derin Demirsoy / Gold Of Gram, Melani Cosar / Chercolle Z 1st 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 Christina Kavalieratou / Proloussa, Panagiotis Frantzis / Life Time E 3rd ROU Stefan Leonte / Valeska, Norbert Vranceanu / Wodan Van Het Oosterhof 3rd GRE Antonia-Agapi Pontiki / Mirabelle Du Theil Claudiu Floristean / Zvon, Cristian Ceaucescu / Ronja

Total NFs: 4 NFs with teams: 4 NFs with Individuals only: - Finished the comp teams: 16 Total competitors: 16 Number of individual competitors: - Finished the competition individuals: 13

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: 3 NFs with teams: - NFs with Individuals only: 3 Finished the comp teams: - Total competitors: 7 Number of individual competitors: 7 Finished the competition individuals: 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: 5 NFs with teams: - NFs with Individuals only: 5 Finished the comp teams: - Total competitors: 19 Number of individual competitors: 19 Finished the competition individuals: 10

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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 / Shutterfl y 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 Christoph Sandmann / Erwood-Gerlof 1-Haut Marnais-Rambo 156 2nd FRA 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 Total competitors: 32

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World Breeding Championship for Young Horses / Verden (GER) 31 July-03 August

DRESSAGE 5 Years INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st GER Nadine Pfi ster / 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

DRESSAGE 6 Years INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st GER Jana Freund / Dramatic 2nd DEN Dorthe Sjobeck Hoeck/ Polka Hit Nexen 3rd GER Jessica Süss / Diamantenbörse Old

Total NFs: 18 Total competitors: 40 Number of individual competitors: 40 Finished the competition individuals: 15

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 Brecht Bille / Hunter’s Scendix

Total NFs: 31 Total competitors: 219 Number of individual competitors: 219 Finished the competition individuals: 39

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: 202 Number of individual competitors: 202 Finished the competition individuals: 39

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: 153 Number of individual competitors: 153 Finished the competition individuals: 40

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 Number of individual competitors: 56 Finished the competition individuals: 48

FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 73 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

ENDURANCE 8 Years INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RIDER / HORSE

1st FRA Sandrine / Mediatik Larzac 2nd FRA Guy Dumas / Mohac 3rd GER Sabrina Arnold / Beau 36

Total NFs: 8 Total competitors: 42 Number of individual competitors: 42 Finished the competition individuals: 18

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 GER Kai Rüder / Saaten-Unions Charlie Weld 1st 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 3rd Sport Horse Breeding of Great Britain NZL Andrew Nicholson / Tristar II GBR Daisy Dick / Mopani

Total NFs/Studbooks: 16/10 Number of team competitors: 44 fi nished the competition teams: 39

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

1st GBR William Fox-Pitt / Oslo 1st SF - Selle Français 2nd GBR Pippa Funnell / Billy Landretti 2nd ISH - Irish Sport Horse 3rd GER Kai Rüder / Saaten-Unions Charlie Weld 3rd HAN - Hannover

Total NFs/Studbooks: 16 Number of individual competitors: 35 fi nished the competition individuals: 31

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

1st SWE Malin Larsson / Versatels Walter Von Der Vogelweide 1st HAN - Hannover 2nd GBR Ruth Edge / Nick Of Thyme 2nd KWPN - Koninklijk Warmbloed Paardenstamboek Nederland 3rd GBR Pippa Funnell / Redesigned 3rd UNKNOWN

Total NFs/Studbooks: 22 Number of individual competitors: 66 fi nished the competition individuals: 53

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

COUNTRY ABBREV. AFFILIATION GROUP 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08

Netherlands Antilles AHO 1986 5 0 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 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 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 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08

Greece GRE 1938 1 1 1 1 1 4 5 6 4 12 6 7

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 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 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 Monaco 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 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 PAK 1982 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

76 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 COUNTRY ABBREV. AFFILIATION GROUP 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08

Panama PAN 1989 5 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 3 3 3 3

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 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 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 affi liated 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-affi liated at the 2002 General Assembly. In 2006, Serbia & Montenegro became independent and Serbia (SRB) retained the affi liation.

FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 77 NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL EVENTS BY DISCIPLINE

JUMPING

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

Games & Championships 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 48 47 64 59 127 186 197 247 232 284 289 (if not included in the above)

GRAND TOTAL 326 344 387 412 481 581 620 737 722 790 945

DRESSAGE

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

Games & Championships 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) 1 2 0 1 2 3 3 3 3 5 1

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

Games & Championships 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 CCI 2* 32 36 36 27 41 52 53 52 CCI 1* 76 89 96 45 42 41 25 44 63 71 73 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 5 12 15 13 16 20 21 25 33 24 24

GRAND TOTAL 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

FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 79 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 International Events YR, J, Ch 2 0 4 8 24 17 28 89 139 162 144

GRAND TOTAL 44 63 82 147 186 238 300 353 393 466 488

VAULTING

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

Games & Championships 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2

CVIO 2* n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. 1

CVI 2* 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 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Games & Championships 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 CRI 4* 1 1 1 CRI 3* 2 1 1 CRI 2* 8 10 10 CRI 1* 27 21 24 International Events YR, J 2 4

TOTAL n.a. n.a. n.a. 3 5 3 29 43 40 37 43 PARA-EQUESTRIAN

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

Games & Championships 1 2

CPEDI 4* 1 2 1

CPEDIO 3*

CPEDI 3* 1 1 2

CPEDI 2* 3 2 3

CPEDI 1* 2 2 1

CPEDIM 1

CPEAI 4* 1

CPEAI 3*

CPEAI 2*

CPEAI 1*

International Events YR, J 1 1 1

TOTAL n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. 9 9 11

ALL

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

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

FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 81 FEI BUREAU AND STAFF

President HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein (JOR) 1st Vice - President Mr Sven Holmberg (SWE) 2nd Vice - President Mr Christopher John Hodson (NZL)

Members Dr Douk-Kee Ahn (KOR) Mrs Diana M. Ramos de Leon (DOM) Sheik Khaled Bin Abdulla Al Khalifa (BRN) Dr Pablo Tomas Mayorga (ARG) Mr Philip Gordon Billington (GBR) Mr John C. McEwen (GBR) Mrs Mary K. B. Binks (KEN) Mr Richard Nicoll (USA) Mr Sergey Buikevich (KAZ) Mr David O’Connor (USA) Mrs Ruth M. Carlson (CAN) Mr Lee Pearson MBE OBE (GBR) M. Cesare Croce (ITA) Mr Wayne Roycroft (AUS) Dr Hanfried Haring (GER)

DEPARTMENT NAME AND FUNCTION

Secretary General Mr Alexander McLin Manager Secretary General’s Offi ce & Manager Athlete’s & Mrs Sabrina Zeender Nomination Committee Personal Assistant to SG & NF Liaison Offi cer Mrs Lucinda Arsenio

Executive Sports Director Mr David Holmes

Jumping • Director Capt. John Roche • Coordinators Ms. Vicky-Eileen Baumann Mrs Deborah Riplinger • Assistants Ms Elodie Grossenbacher Ms Julie Pahud Mrs Françoise Scala

Dressage & Para-Equestrian Dressage • Director Ms Eva Salomon (until 31 March 2009) • Assistants Mrs Farah Hameed Mrs Anna Milne

Eventing & Olympic • Director Ms Catrin Norinder • Coordinator Ms Sandra Lecoultre • Assistants Mrs Nathalie Desscan Ms Fabienne Diserens

82 FEI ANNUAL REPORT 2008 DEPARTMENT NAME AND FUNCTION

Non-Olympic Sports Driving, Endurance, Vaulting, Reining, Para-Equestrian Driving • DirectorDirector Mr Ian Williams • Coordinators Mrs Bettina de Rham Ms Andreina Wipraechtiger • Assistant Ms Laetitia Hügli

Youth • Director Ms Nici Kennedy

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