International Equestrians Sign up as FEI Solidarity Ambassadors

The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has announced eight ambassadors of its global sport development programme, medicine FEI Solidarity, allergist to promote and develop the global equestrian disciplines governed by the FEI.

The ambassadors include double Olympic Dressage gold medallist Charlotte Dujardin OBE, capsule Laurentia Tan, Ingrid Klimke, Jessica Springsteen, Maria Alvarez Ponton, Tomas Eriksson, Lior Raz and Bongani Mvumvu.

FEI Solidarity, launched in 2011 and inspired by the Olympic Solidarity model, is focused on providing opportunities for the next generation of athletes, as well as all those working in equestrian communities so that they can establish their own national structures for developing their sport.

“FEI Solidarity is an exciting journey towards creating a more equal equestrian community, and is about us pulling together to develop exciting new projects that will develop the sport we all cherish, so that it is truly universal,” explained FEI President HRH Princess Haya.

“This is the first time that equestrians from across our disciplines have come together for one cause, and the calibre of our FEI Solidarity Ambassadors is exceptional, highlighting the true global reach of our development programme.

“FEI Solidarity is changing lives, and this united front of extraordinary equestrian ambassadors will help us to build and nurture the future of equestrian sport, making it possible for many more development initiatives around the world to become a reality.

“Our FEI Solidarity Ambassadors, and everyone working alongside us on this initiative, has a shared commitment and goal to amplify the voice of equestrian sport, guarantee its future worldwide, and to create future champions.”