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.
2. Fill in the Horse Health FEI Self-Certification Form for all Horses attending an FEI Event.
3. Taking and entering of two daily temperature readings for each Horse whilst at an FEI Event.
Extra Information:
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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