UAE appeals against endurance suspension

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Federation is appealing against the FEI’s decision to suspend them from the sport of endurance.

Formal request

The FEI bureau provisionally suspended the UAE last month (12 March) following its investigation into horse welfare and non-compliance with FEI rules and regulations.

The Federation then sent a formal request asking the FEI to lift the suspension, which was turned down. As a result, it has lodged an appeal.

Legal route

FEI secretary general Sabrina Zeender said: “It is disappointing that an appeal has been lodged and that the UAE National Federation has chosen to go down the legal route, rather than seeking ways to solve the issues and make a lasting commitment to improving the welfare of the horse at Endurance events in which it is involved.”