Controversial proposals for harmonisation of entry fees were among the showjumping topics discussed at the 2017 FEI sports forum.
HARMONISATION of showjumping entry fees across the world is “perhaps not desirable”, but standards of horse and rider welfare are important and excellence should be rewarded.
At the 2017 FEI Sports Forum last week (10-11 April), a session on requirements for CSI and CSIO shows included discussion on the Alliance of Jumping Organisers’ (AJO) controversial proposal to set global standard entry fees (news, 23 March).
John Madden, chair of the FEI showjumping committee, told the forum requirements govern events, along with FEI rules. The jumping department uses these to approve schedules and so all involved can know what to expect from an event of each star level.
“Are changes to the requirements necessary?” Mr Madden asked. “That’s the question the committee is seeking your input on. We want to make sure this works for everyone.”
Mr Madden asked what entry fees should cover, such as stabling and muck removal, and whether they should be capped.
“Are there things that should be the same worldwide, like safety and cleanliness?” he added. “I think we can agree certain things we have to have as standard.
“We need your help to come up with some proposals because at the moment we have none.”
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