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[email protected] www.fei.org ANNUAL REPORT 2009 FOREWORD BY THE FEI PRESIDENT Last year, the recommendations of the Ljungqvist and how much young people can achieve through dedication Stevens Commissions laid out a clear roadmap for improving and determination. I am convinced that the performances governance and compliance issues, opening the way for a of the competitors will serve to inspire and motivate other new era of Clean Sport. In 2009, the FEI continued to work young riders. on education, the professionalisation of more roles in the sport and the need to redefi ne protocols. The FEI family’s Equestrian heroes in fi ve categories were celebrated at the overwhelming support for the recommendations and its revamped FEI Awards in Copenhagen in November. I would endorsement of the new Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled like to congratulate Wendy Gidlow from Africa (Alltech Medication Regulations mean that we can now take concrete Development Award), Alex Hua Tian, from China (HSBC Rising action that will benefi t our athletes, our community and Star Award), Michelle Robson, Australia (Best Groom Award) our public. I would like to thank Lord Stevens and Professor and Darlene Milord, Haiti (Against All Odds Award) and Ljungqvist for paving the way to ensuring the removal of inspirational rider Meredith Michaels Beerbaum, Germany, improper practices from our sport. who took the award for Best Athlete. We hope that when the awards are launched in 2010, the response to our call for I would also like to thank our sponsors – Alltech, HSBC and nominees will match this year’s, which went far beyond our Rolex – for their precious support and loyalty.