For a new rider to qualify to ride FEI, the athlete must successfully complete 2 rides of distances between 40-79 km and 2 rides of between 80-90 km at speeds of 16 kph or under.
From their first novice qualification ride, athletes must complete the requirements of this qualifying phase within 24 months. Once novice qualifications are fully completed, athletes are eligible to compete in a CEI1* event 6 months from the completion of the first novice event. After having completed the novice qualification, should an athlete fail to complete in a CEI1* during the next 24 months period, the athlete will need to refresh their novice qualification before progressing further.
All riders and horse owners who apply for FEI, need to complete an Anti-Doping form and send it through with the application.
If you are eligible to ride FEI and haven’t completed an application form, click here and follow the prompts