Australia and New Zealand to Seek Continental Recognition from FEI

Australia and New Zealand are hoping for a favourable response from the FEI when it urges the world governing body to recognise a continental grouping comprising the two countries.

It is no secret that New Zealand and Australia are not entirely happy with the manner of their current representation within the FEI’s Group 8.

The 28 Group eight nations are primarily centred on Southeast Asia.

The group is understandably focused on Asian events and and Asian equestrian interests. The international sphere of interest for Australia and New Zealand is concentrated not on Asia, but the competitions of Britain and Europe.

The two nations’ sphere of influence within Group 8 is limited as a consequence.

Now, with the FEI formally recognising several continental groupings, Australia and New Zealand are hoping for a favourable response when they raise the issue in Istanbul, Turkey, early next month, when nations come together for the FEI’s annual General Assembly.

It is understood the two countries have requested a meeting with FEI Secretary General Ingmar De Vos in Istanbul in order to put their case.

Source: Horsetalk.co.nz

Photo: Silver Medal winning Australian Eventing Team in Beijing FEI/Kit Houghton

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