13/06 - Lettre Mr Williams aux NF - Letter Mr Williams to NF

 “Fax to: All Endurance NFs

From: Mr Ian Williams, Head of Endurance Department
CC: Endurance Contacts

Pages: 1                                                              Date: 15 May 2003

 Dear Sirs,

The FEI Endurance Committee assisted by the FEI Endurance department has commenced a full review of the existing Endurance Rules together with a review of existing qualification criteria for officials.
In due course, after the initial review being undertaken by 4 independent senior experienced International Endurance Judges, all National Federations will be asked to put forward their own views on proposed changes (Rules) to the Endurance Committee so that we will establish a full set of rules and qualifications to which everyone has contributed.
However, as always the Endurance Committee are the governing body and will decide the final format after consideration of all views and suggestions, but in this way everyone will have had the opportunity to contribute to the final outcome.
Following on from the recommendation which arose from the Paris Forum, at the recent Bureau meeting the establishment of a Temporary Veterinary Sub Committee was authorised who’s task it will be to undertake research into various aspects of the Endurance competition and its effect upon the horse. This Sub Committee will report jointly to the FEI Endurance Committee and Vet. Committee on the above together with various welfare aspect of competition such as distance, vet gates, hold time, etc.

La Com endurance assistée du département endurance de la FEI a démarré un exercice de revision complète du règlement endurance ainsi que des critères de qualification des officiels.
En temps utile, après un premier examen par 4 juges endurance internationaux expérimentés , toutes les NF pourront transmettre leurs commentaires sur les changements proposés, de telle sorte qu'un nouveau règlement puisse être établi, règlement auquel chacun aura eu l'occasion de participer à son élaboration.
Toutefois c'est la Com endurance qui aura la décision finale après examen des commentaires et suggestions, mais chacun aura eu la possibilité de s'exprimer.
A la suite des recommandations exprimées lors du Forum de Paris, lors de la réunion du Bureau, la mise en place d'un sous comité vétérinaire a été autorisée. Sa tâche sera de mener des enquêtes dans les différents domaines de l'endurance axées sur les effets de la compétitions sur les chevaux. ce sous comité rapportera à la Com endurance et au comité vétérinaire. Aspects principaux : bien-être du cheval, distance, vet gate, temps de repos, etc...

We will continue to provide you with information on how this full review is progressing.

Yours sincerely
Ian Williams, Head of Endurance Department”