Mar 08, 2022

Reminder: All FEI Riders Must Utilize FEI HorseApp

By FEI - Edited Press Release
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Attention FEI competitors! In accordance with Art. 1029 and 1031 of the FEI 2022 Veterinary Regulations, as of January 1, 2022, ALL horses competing at ALL FEI Events must fulfill the Horse Health Requirements via the FEI HorseApp. The FEI HorseApp is available for Athletes, National Federations, Veterinarians, Grooms, Owners, Trainers, and Organizing Committees.

The Details

Sanctions will apply for non-compliance in accordance with Annex VI of the FEI 2022 Veterinary Regulations.

In order to set up your account to log into the FEI HorseApp you will need to contact [email protected]. Please note, if you have issues with this process, questions or need help, you MUST email [email protected] as they have full control over this process.

1. Take two daily temperature readings for every Horse that will be present at an FEI Event for the three days leading up to the arrival at an FEI Event.

  • Enter the two daily temperature recordings in the FEI HorseApp on a daily basis prior to arriving at an FEI Event.
  • Guidelines on how to enter temperatures on the FEI HorseApp can be found here.
  • For clarification, the three days prior to your arrival at the Event are calculated as per this example: If you plan to arrive at the Event on the Thursday, you will have to enter the temperatures for the three preceding days, which are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

2. Fill in the Horse Health FEI Self-Certification Form for all Horses attending an FEI Event.

  • To be filled in and submitted via the FEI HorseApp the day before or day of arrival at an FEI Event.
  • Guidelines on how to fill in the FEI Self-Certification Form can be found here.

3. Taking and entering of two daily temperature readings for each Horse whilst at an FEI Event.

  • To be entered in the FEI HorseApp on a daily basis.
  • Make sure that temperature recordings are entered twice a day from arrival until departure.
  • Guidelines on how to enter temperatures on the FEI HorseApp can be found here.

Extra Information:

  • Remember to bring your own thermometer to the event and that it is readily available at arrival as you will have to take the temperature of your horse after unloading them.
  • Additional information can be found here: Horse Health | FEI

As a reminder if you intend to compete in an U.S. FEI competition, your entry must be submitted via the USEF FEI Entry Portal no later than 4 p.m. EST on the Definite Entry Date. You can view Definite Entry Dates for all FEI competitions in the USEF FEI Entry Portal. No new entries will be accepted after 4 p.m. EST on the Definite Entry Date. Changes to existing entries may be accepted after the Definite Entry Date with the approval of the competition’s Organizing Committee no later than 4 p.m. EST on the Last Date for Substitutions as stated on the FEI Schedule.

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