IAEJ – International Alliance of Equestrian Journalists and Photographers – Equestrian media

Alliance Internationale des Journalistes Équestres
Internationale Vereinigung der Pferdesportjournalisten

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  • Save the date and time – General Assembly 2026

    This year’s General Assembly for IAEJ will be held during the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026, as this is the pinnacle of the championships held this year. Once again the organisation of CHIO Aachen has given us the possibility to make use of their facilities in a very busy program for everyone on site. Mark…

  • Press briefing on FEI World Cup Finals in Fort Worth 2026

    Friday, 9th of January, IAEJ arranged a press briefing regarding the FEI World Cup Final to take place in Fort Worth, Texas, in April 2026. The presentations were done by Marty Bauman, press chief, and Sami McDermott, event director, both representing the organisation of the 2026 World Cup Finals in Fort Worth. IAEJ member Kim…

  • A few things to do before Santa arrives

    Dear members, It is a hectic time of the year. There are still events to attend, the World Cup is well underway, and it is not time to wait for Santa Claus by the fire just yet. At the beginning of December, the 5th to be exact, we sent out newsletters about our reinstated award…

  • Change is in our future

    Dear members, As we approach the end of the year and the festive season, the board would like to thank all of you for your continued engagement — especially for your patience regarding our ongoing discussions about membership dues since the General Assembly in Aachen. We are facing a new situation, as, after decades in…

  • Blood hot topic at FEI General Assembly

    A word from your President… Dear members, Blood can be fun! You don’t need to be a big fan of Halloween to enjoy a Bloody Mary or listen to Blood, Sweat & Tears (yes, the band that sang “Spinning Wheel”, a song that some of you may remember from history lessons). However, blood is no…

  • Time for the annual General Assembly, invitation for 2025

    Dear members, It is not only equestrian sport that is currently changing, especially the discipline of dressage, which is facing new challenges in terms of public perception, but also our profession. More and more representatives of the digital media are coming together in all press rooms. Social media activities, which have already long been an…

  • A pre-Easter update from IAEJ

    Dear members, Jan Tönjes in Riesenbeck 2023 No day is like the day before (well, except for Groundhog Day…), but the past few days have shown us in many respects that the world is facing intense changes. This is true in many ways, both in our nice little Equi journalist bubble that used to be…

  • FEI Sports Forum 2025: Session 8 – FEI Officials Working Group

    The last session of the FEI Sports Forum 2025 focused on the findings of the Officials Working Group. The Group has reviewed a large amount of data including surveys on Officials and National Federations, statistics on FEI Officials as well as statements made by the various disciplines on the FEI Competency-based Evaluation System (CES) Officiating…

  • FEI Sports Forum 2025: Famous last words and press conference

    Closing Remarks by FEI Secretary General Sabrina Ibáñez “This time, just to reflect on what we have achieved over these past two days. The first session brought us the proposed qualification systems for LA 2028 — both for the Olympic and Paralympic Games — and the main takeaway is this: we don’t want to change…

  • FEI Sports Forum 2025 – Session 7: Driving and Para Driving Rules Revision

    Bandeira de Mello In the driving seat The seventh and final session of the FEI Sports Forum 2025 focused on the full revision of the Driving and Para Driving Rules. The panel consisted of Manuel Bandeira de Mello, FEI Director of Driving, Para Driving and Special Projects, and Mikael Rentsch, FEI Legal Director. The presentation…