Around the world Posted on 2019-08-08 13:07:01
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International Equestrian Federation (FEI)
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Göran Akerström, International Equestrian Federation (FEI), Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Seven disciplines are administered by the FEI. Dressage, eventing and showjumping are Olympic disciplines. Para-dressage is a Paralympic sport. The other four disciplines are endurance, vaulting, reining and driving.
The FEI is a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and a signatory to the World Anti-Doping Code, overseen by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
The FEI registers around 85,000 horses and holds more than 4,500 events per year.
