What is FEI.org and what does the Fédération Equestre Internationale do?

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FEI.org is the official website of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the international governing body for equestrian sport. The site explains who the organisation is, what it governs, and the principles behind its work: developing equestrian sport globally in a modern, sustainable and structured way, with athlete welfare, equal opportunity and an ethical partnership with the horse. Use it as a starting point when you want to understand the organisation itself rather than to register for a specific event.

What the FEI is

The FEI describes itself as both an organisation and a governing body. Its stated focus is the unique bond between horse and human, summarised on the site under the tagline #TwoHearts. That framing matters: the FEI presents horse welfare and an ethical partnership with the horse as central to how the sport is run, not as an add-on.

What the organisation says it does

According to the site's own description, the FEI's mission covers three connected areas:

  • Developing equestrian sport globally — growing the sport in a modern, sustainable and structured manner.
  • Guaranteeing athlete welfare — placing the welfare of athletes, and the horse, at the centre of the sport.
  • Equal opportunity and ethical partnership — framing the horse–human relationship as a partnership with ethical obligations.

What you can learn on FEI.org

The website is primarily an introduction to the organisation, its sport and its values. It is the right place to go if you want to:

  • Confirm what the FEI is and what role it plays in equestrian sport.
  • Understand the principles the organisation says guide its governance.
  • Get a sense of how the FEI frames the horse–human relationship and welfare.

What to keep in mind

The available description of FEI.org is organisational and mission-focused. It does not set out pricing, membership terms, event calendars or access rules, so do not assume from the homepage description alone that any particular service, registration or content is free or open. If you need details on a specific competition, membership or rule, treat the general description here as background and check the relevant section of the site directly.