The IERC has been established to ensure that riders have a seat at the table when it comes to the governance of the sport, whether that is to provide feedback on existing rules or propose new changes to the sport.
As eventing evolves, it’s vital that riders are part of the decision-making process.
The aim was to establish a club that listens to riders, simply and effectively represents them, helps steer the sport and, importantly, stands the test of time for future generations. We will continue to build a close and cooperative working relationship with the FEI in order to ensure that the riders’ collective voice is suitably represented across the sport, now and into the future.
— Harry Meade
What can you do?
1. Join (it's free)
Membership is open to any rider competing at international level and registered with the FEI – it is free to join.
2. Contact us at any time with any issues that you feel are relevant.
Contact us here
Who can join?
The Club is fully inclusive – any rider registered with the FEI can join the club free of charge.
Past championship riders who are no longer competing will be eligible to join the Club as mentor members.
How are the members represented
The inaugural Board has been selected to represent the growth, diversity and jurisdictions of the sport. Collaborating closely with the FEI Eventing Committee and associated working groups, the board will provide a representative and unified voice of the membership.
The FEI Eventing Athlete Representative has an ex officio seat on the IERC Board.
Harry Meade
Lynn Symansky
Julia Krajewski
Tim Price
Sam Watson
Noor Slaoui
Bettina Hoy
Oliver Barret
Frédérique Reffet Plantier
Operational structure
The IERC is registered as a Not-for-Profit Association in Switzerland and structured according to the underlying Statutes. (here)
Funding is currently via private donors, with a sponsorship programme coming on-line for 2027 and beyond.
Longer term, a number of initiatives will be identified for possible endowment or grant funding.
Two working groups will continue to expand the association, one focused on operational and funding aspects to support growth, the second focused on identifying member initiatives for both elite and emerging riders.
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Additional information
Below are links to three corresponding associations that have a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the FEI. These organisations demonstrate what can be achieved when riders and grooms unite for the good of sport.
In the tabs you will find additional information relating to the IERC as indicated.
Please find answers to your various questions here.
The Statutes and any applicable Minutes are posted here
Head here to find Policies and T&Cs.