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Two extra exhibits withdraw from FEI Nations Cup dressage sequence


  • Two additional fixtures have adopted Aachen in withdrawing from the FEI Dressage Nations Cup sequence this 12 months, in favour of working their very own crew competitions.

    The information signifies that the 2024 FEI sequence is down to 3 legs, from its authentic six. The remaining legs are Wellington within the US, which happened in February, Compiegne in France (2 to 4 Might) and Pilisjászfalu in Hungary (8 to 12 Might). Aachen, Falsterbø and Rotterdam will all go forward with their very own crew competitions, not a part of the FEI sequence, at their respective exhibits.



    The break up has come about due to an up to date rule, which now requires organisers to increase invites to all nationwide federations. If the variety of groups making use of would imply too many starters, the organiser should settle for the most effective groups based mostly on the typical of world rating factors of collaborating riders.

    An FEI assertion mentioned that the “selling inclusivity and transparency” had been the explanations behind the modifications.

    Patrick van der Meer, dressage sports activities director of CHIO Rotterdam, mentioned the rule change would imply the present would “solely be capable of admit groups two weeks earlier than”.

    “For us the curiosity of the athletes prevail. We had already invited groups earlier than the principles modified, and particularly in an Olympic 12 months, you can’t hold members in uncertainty for thus lengthy,” he mentioned.

    “This was a really troublesome determination for us, and we perceive that it’s disappointing for the FEI’s plans. For the final weeks we had good discussions and have been working collectively to discover a appropriate resolution. Sadly, one has not been discovered for 2024, however we belief to discover a workable resolution collectively for the following season.”

    The FEI spokesperson added that every one stakeholders will convene after this 12 months’s sequence to “discover future prospects” and that there stays “an optimistic outlook for its future success”.

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