Fédération Équestre Internationale
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The Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) is the international governing body for equestrian sports, founded in 1921 with headquarters in Brussels. It oversees and controls equestrian events at the Olympic Games, including dressage, eventing (a three-day event combining dressage, endurance, and show jumping), and jumping. The FEI also sets the requirements for equitation and regulates national organizations such as the American Horse Shows Association. While these sports have roots in military training, they are now open to all competitors and are mixed events, meaning men and women compete together. Equestrian sports have faced scrutiny regarding the safety of both horses and riders, with concerns about injuries and fatalities.123
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horse showThe Fédération Équestre Internationale and such member national organizations as the American Horse Shows Association regulate and promote the shows.
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horsemanshipDressage…from these rules of the Fédération Équestre Internationale:
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