1. Please find below the latest news from FEIF, the International Federation
of Icelandic Horse Associations. FEIF is bringing people together in their
passion for the Icelandic horse. More information can be found on our
website: www.feif.org . For mobile users: m.feif.org .
Spectacular opening of World Championships 2013
'Action' and 'Emotion' - those are the names of both shows
presented at the opening of the World Championships 2013
with 8 and 12 Lusitanos, respectively. The organizers of WC
2013 (August 4-11) have managed to sign worldwide
superstar Lorenzo as their headlining performer. True to its
name, it will feature throughout its 2.5-3-hour-long program
the best of the best with lots of equestrian action. After the
relay ride will have passed through the historic
Brandenburger Tor and before competitions begin at Berlin
Karlshorst, this will be the place to be on August 4 with all
entertainment kicking into high gear at 15:00h. Next to
Lorenzo and his unique performances, come and enjoy
Belgium's 'Thunderguys' with all their stunts and colorful fun
in the heart of the WC 2013 arena. There will be jumping,
dressage, races, Friesians, Roman chariots and so much
more. You'll be surprised by this world full of discovery!
Furthermore, the hundreds of WC 2013 relay riders will end
their journey in front of our great crowd in the stadium, and
the audience on this Sunday afternoon will also be welcoming into the arena all
participants of the World Championships from as many as 17 countries in a grand
celebration. Tickets for 'HorsePower' are now available through the ticketing system on
the WM 2013 website: www.berlin2013.de .
FEIF Conference 2013
The FEIF Conference 2013 will take place in Strasbourg (F), from February 8-10, 2013.
The main themes are Ethics, Rules and Leisure Riding. The conference includes the
yearly Delegates' Assembly - the highest authority in FEIF - plus the department
meetings for chairmen, breeding, sport, education, youth work and leisure riding. It is
the intention that as many representatives as possible from each member country can
take part in specific and general discussions but also meet colleagues from other
departments and through that contact get inspiration and benchmark from how things
are done in other member countries. The conference is organised in cooperation
between the French Icelandic Horse Association FFCI and FEIF and is open for all
active members of FEIF member associations, members of FEIF committees and
people otherwise connected to the work of FEIF.

2. World Championships 2013 in Berlin on their way
On Monday, December 17, 2012 the FEIF Event Committee
did meet with the Organising Committee of the World
Championships 2013, August 4-11 in Berlin. The meeting
took place in a very good spirit. The Organising Committee
gave an update on the state of preparation. Together we
could solve major issues in the time schedule, as more Young
Riders are expected to participate. For the first time there will
be seperate finals for Young Riders. Like always, a lot of work
still has to be done, but nothing stands excellent World Championhips in the way.
Members of the event committee are FEIF President Jens Iversen, Vice President
Gunnar Sturlusson, Director of Sport Marko Mazeland and Roger Scherrer, organiser of
the World Championships 2009 in Switzerland. FEIF Director of Breeding Marlise
Grimm was present to discuss a further integration of the breeding show in the total
program. The program will include the presentation of some succesful breeding farms
as well. FEIF Director of Leisure Riding Lone Høgholt was present as well, as there will
be a relay ride from different countries towards the Brandenburger Tor. The participants
of this ride will be presented on the oval track as well during the opening ceremony on
Sunday, August 4. Hundreds of horses will populate the oval track. Later on the
audience will be surprised with a facinating show by Lorenzo.
IceTest Next Generation
After the FEIF Software Conference 2011 a committee started to work to define the
requirements for the next generation of sport competition software: IceTest NG. The first
steps have been set, starting up the process of creating the new software, based upon
requirements and functionality defined so far. In connection to the FEIF Conference
2013 in Strasbourg there will be a meeting to report about the progress and also to
bring people together willing to join the project, to prepare for a release in 2014.
Doping rules
The current situation about a positive doping/medication test at the Mid European
Championships in Wehrheim, Germany urges FEIF to review current rules. This case
revealed a lack of authority and procedures in our current doping rules. This makes it
impossible for FEIF to act directly in a case like this, and maybe also the countries
involved depending on the national legislation in each country. It also made us realise
that our rules need further refinement, as they - as far as FEIF itself is involved - only
apply to the World Championships. Our general rule book FIRO refers to the FEI rules
when it comes to doping. The FEI is the sole controlling authority for all international
events in general horse sport, including Olympic games. However, FEI addresses sport
events in a different way as we are used to. And FEI only covers sport events, but not
breeding shows. Sport events and breeding shows in the Icelandic horse world are for
most part international events. On the European continent it is rather common that
riders from one country compete or show horses in another country, without any special
procedures or licenses. Our rules state that membership in one country is valid in all
countries. Our WorldRanking and the results from breeding shows are a good example
of our international character. In the FEI rules there is a distinction between regional

3. and national events on one hand and international events (with riders for different
countries) on the other hand. This leads to a situation where FEI member countries can
apply their national doping procedures to regional or national events. FEI is only
involved when it comes to international events. For the Board of FEIF this is the reason
to come quickly with proposals to change our rules, to ensure that future cases can be
handled swiftly. Our aim is to develop a system where doping/medication cases at any
Icelandic horse event are treated the same way all over the world. All national chairmen
have been approached this week to be informed about the ambition of the Board of
FEIF. They are asked to inform FEIF about the situation in their country on short notice.
Good and Harmonious Riding
2012 Was the year of Good and Harmonious Riding. To stress this, FEIF did ask judges
to nominate riders for their fine riding style, independent of the marks given. More then
100 riders were nominated. FEIF wants to congratulate Nils Christian Larsen, Stian
Pedersen, Eyjólfur Þorsteinsson and Martin Rønnestad for being nominated at 4
different events in 2012. The Board of FEIF has decided to continue the emphasis on
Good and Harmonious Riding after 2012. From 2013 on, FEIF International Sport
Judges at WorldRanking events will be asked again to nominate riders for their fine
riding style. The names of the riders will be published on a yearly list, to give all riders
again a chance to be nominated many times.
Import of used riding equipment in Iceland strictly
prohibited
The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) would
like to convey the following information to all visitors that plan
on riding horseback in Iceland: Importing used riding
equipment and used riding gloves to Iceland is strictly
prohibited. There are no exceptions to this rule. However, used riding clothes other than
gloves can be brought to Iceland if they have received proper disinfection.
Sport Judges Test 2013
The test to become a licensed FEIF International Sport Judge will take place October 3-
4, 2013 in Dahlenburg (DE), at Kronshof. At the same time FEIF will provide the service
to member associations to have their judges tested to become a judge at a national
level. Islandpferdegestüt Kronshof (fam. Schenzel) is located in the northern part of
Germany, easy to reach from Hamburg airport. Registration of candidates is only
possible through our member associations.
World Championships logo 2015 presented
The logo is designed by Stine Sandahl and is inspired by a
horse symbol, pictured on a piece of jewelry from ancient
times. Visually it drags a line from the historical roots of
Nordic mythology, Vikings and the Sagas up until today. The
logo is a symbol of the Nordic collaboration for the World
Championship 2015 to be held in Denmark and supports the
theme of the event "New Nordic". Finally, it is also a symbol

4. of our amazing Icelandic horse as the distinct and powerful animal it is. The toelting
"Dragon horse", which has become the nickname of the logo, magical and powerful with
a high brand value. Thanks to Matilde Bøgh for beautiful photos and Jacob Brodersen
who composed the music of the film.
FEIF Events until 25 May 2013
18-Jan -
FEIF Board of Directors Copenhagen Denmark
20-Jan
08-Feb FEIF Delegates Assembly 2013 Strasbourg France
08-Feb -
FEIF Conference 2013 Strasbourg France
10-Feb
08-Feb -
Annual Breeding Meeting 2013 Strasbourg France
10-Feb
08-Feb -
Annual Chairperson Meeting Strasbourg France
10-Feb
08-Feb -
Annual Education Meeting 2013 Strasbourg France
10-Feb
08-Feb -
Annual Leisure Riding Meeting 2013 Strasbourg France
10-Feb
08-Feb -
Annual Sport Meeting 2013 Strasbourg France
10-Feb
08-Feb -
Annual Youth Meeting 2013 Strasbourg France
10-Feb
10-Feb IceTest Next Generation Strasbourg France
European Championships - Horses on Haarlem (nr
23-Mar Netherlands
Ice 2013 Amsterdam)
05-Apr - FEIF Sport Judges Seminar
Berlin Germany
06-Apr (International Sport Judges)
World Championships Sport Judges
06-Apr Berlin Germany
Meeting
08-Apr - FEIF International Breeding Judge Holar University
Iceland
12-Apr seminar + test 2013 College
19-Apr - Young Breeding Horse Trainer
Skeidvellir Iceland
21-Apr Seminar 2013