1. 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.
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

2. 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 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,

3. 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 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 - 20-
FEIF Board of Directors Copenhagen Denmark
Jan
08-Feb FEIF Delegates Assembly 2013 Strasbourg France
08-Feb - 10-
FEIF Conference 2013 Strasbourg France
Feb
08-Feb - 10-
Annual Breeding Meeting 2013 Strasbourg France
Feb
08-Feb - 10-
Annual Chairperson Meeting Strasbourg France
Feb
08-Feb - 10-
Annual Education Meeting 2013 Strasbourg France
Feb
08-Feb - 10-
Annual Leisure Riding Meeting 2013 Strasbourg France
Feb
08-Feb - 10-
Annual Sport Meeting 2013 Strasbourg France
Feb
08-Feb - 10-
Annual Youth Meeting 2013 Strasbourg France
Feb
10-Feb IceTest Next Generation Strasbourg France
Haarlem (nr
23-Mar European Championships - Horses on Ice 2013 Netherlands
Amsterdam)
05-Apr - 06- FEIF Sport Judges Seminar (International Sport
Berlin Germany
Apr Judges)
06-Apr World Championships Sport Judges Meeting Berlin Germany
08-Apr - 12- FEIF International Breeding Judge seminar + test Holar University
Iceland
Apr 2013 College
19-Apr - 21-
Young Breeding Horse Trainer Seminar 2013 Skeidvellir Iceland
Apr