12 March 2021

FEI extends shutdown of international events until 11 April

The FEI has imposed a further two-week extension of the shutdown of all international events in mainland Europe until 11 April 2021 due to the ongoing outbreak of the neurological form of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1).

The move, which aims to minimise the further spread of the very aggressive strain of the virus, was unanimously approved at an emergency FEI Executive Board meeting today. The extended lockdown applies to all FEI disciplines.

“We cannot eradicate EHV as it is endemic in many countries, but we need to work together to minimise the transmission of this particular strain. Sadly this additional lockdown is crucial to slow down the spread of the virus so that we can preserve the rest of the season”, FEI Secretary General Sabrina Ibáñez said.

Photo: Krisztina Horváth