At the 2009 FEI General Assembly, National Federations agreed to several measures as part of the Clean Sport initiative.

These measures are to increase the clarity in many areas of equestrian sport in order to ensure that the integrity of the sport is maintained now and in the future.

 

The amendments are in regards to the Veterinary Regulations (12^th Edition) Article 1003 “Categories of Veterinarians During an Event” and Article 1005, 2.5 Secured Stable Access.

 

The current requirements for FEI event veterinarians to undertake an FEI Veterinary Course every 5 years will be extended to include the following categories:

 

- FEI Event Veterinarians*

- Team veterinarians*

- Individual Competitor's Private Veterinarians (CPV)*

- Testing Veterinarians*

- Veterinary Control Officer*

- Veterinary Services Manager*

 

 

Rationale For changes:

The welfare of the horse is at the heart of equestrian sport. Ensuring that Veterinary Rules are applied consistently at FEI events protects not just welfare, but also delivers the spirit of fair play within the sport.

 

All Veterinarians present at FEI events have a role to play in ensuring the above. Therefore it is important they are familiar with the FEI Veterinary Regulations, the purpose behind certain policies, new measures, the changes that have taken place and to understand the challenges being faced.

 

For more details please see FEI Veterinary Guidance Note 4 and Veterinary Guidance Note 5

 

EA are offering an FEI Veterinarian Course on 5 – 8 May 2011 at SIEC and are looking to provide several more opportunities during 2011 and 2012.

 

CLICK HERE for more details on the FEI Veterinarian Course.