Although this is unlikely to affect the majority of our members we felt that we needed to pass this information along. This requirement will affect all Equestrian Association members in every country who are competing in higher level FEI events.

Back in December last year the FEI announced that from 01 July 2012, your EA horse ID documents on their own will no longer be valid at higher-level FEI events. EA ID documents will continue to be recognised at lower level FEI competition and all EA competition.

Horses will now be required to have either an FEI passport or an FEI Recognition card (to accompany their EA ID document) for the following levels of competition:

Dressage – 3* and above
Eventing – 3* and above
Jumping – World Cup classes
Endurance – 2* and above
Vaulting – 2* and above

You will need to purchase an FEI recognition card to accompany your ID document to compete at the above levels, or, alternatively apply for an FEI Passport, which will need to be completed and signed by a recoginised vet. Both documents are valid for 4 years from the date of validation. If you purchase a recognition card to accompany your existing ID document, its date will void the current date on the EA ID document.

Equestrian Australia apologises for any inconvenience this may cause, however the FEI will be unwilling to let you compete without the valid documentation. If you have any further questions please contact me at the National office 02 8762 7777 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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