Kazakhstan Equestrian Federation Participates in the FEI General Assembly in Hong Kong

From November 4–7, Hong Kong is hosting the General Assembly of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) — the main annual forum where national federations approve international regulations, competition formats, and development strategies for the sport.
Representatives from 87 national federations are attending the sessions, both in person and online. The FEI, which unites 132 member nations, serves as the global governing body for equestrian sports.

The FEI General Assembly was last held in Hong Kong 27 years ago, and its return underscores the city’s importance as an international platform for key decision-making in the equestrian world.

The Kazakhstan delegation is participating in plenary sessions, working meetings, and voting procedures. Kazakhstan has been a member of the FEI since 1993 and has taken part in the General Assembly every year since joining.

During the first days, delegates discussed updates to the show jumping and dressage rules, improvements to athlete and horse safety measures, as well as veterinary and anti-doping regulations. One of the major resolutions adopted was the introduction of the FEI Digital Horse Passport — a unified electronic system containing all registration, vaccination, and travel information about each horse.

A separate agenda item focused on the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in international competitions. The FEI decided to allow their participation under neutral status, including in both team and individual qualification events for World Championships, European Championships, and the Olympic Games. Belarus has also been permitted to host international competitions, including qualifying events. Qualified officials from these countries may officiate at international competitions, provided that FEI and IOC conditions for neutrality are strictly observed.

Within the Assembly’s framework, a meeting of the Eurasian Association, which unites 11 regional federations (including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Belarus), also took place. The group discussed the international calendar, qualification systems, and development cooperation.
The Kazakhstan delegation presented several initiatives — including proposals to develop national sports infrastructure, integrate Kazakhstan-based competitions into the FEI