EEF Board video conference on 21.08.2024

For Discussion: 

1.1.     Minutes of the meeting June 13

The minutes are approved

1.2.     EEF Board of Directors Annual Report

TS+TP provides an overview of the process and latest financial information that is included. Four working group reports are still be included – aim for completion end of this week.

Board to review the document and feedback by the end of the week.

1.3.     EEF GA Agenda

Agenda to follow the statues + the inclusion of presentations from Finland NF and FEI (digital passports). To include in the agenda where weighted voting system is in use.

2025 amendments to the weighted voting have been shared with a note mentioned to UKR who have been unable to host events, and it is agreed a mitigation is made.

Revised membership fees were also discussed in line with the voting

1.4.     EEF Statues changes presentation

A discussion takes place on which items will be taken to the GA as a vote this year. Article 22 was approved in the last meeting.

The board agrees not to include the executive board proposal in the statues at this time.

SP requests a timeline is in place for sharing information with NFs, clarity on the votes to be taken and opportunity for amendments.

1.5.     EEF Internal Regulations

The board votes not to take this to the GA.

1.6.     EEF board member – rider representative

It has been agreed between the IJRC and IDRC that Klaus Roeser will be the candidate. 

1.7.     Longines EEF Series 2025 Rules

TS updates on the Jumping WG rules proposal. All revisions are checked with discussion on the proposal 1.1.2 and agreement not to include this.

There was also discussion regarding the number of athletes permitted and allowing an increase for small tour competitions, with consideration for how these additional places may be allocated by OCs. The board agreed with the number of 30.

EO notes the current situation with the ranking points; the IJRC position is that it can be acceptable to reduce CSIO points (to 2530%) and not to award points to the LGCT/L. This will be raised at the FEI GA.

1.8.     FEI Rules Revision – 1^st draft comments

Feedback received from Eventing and Dressage and these comments will be submitted to the FEI.

1.9.     Approval of request for funding research project  “Promoting positive horse welfare” 

The board approves the funding to be paid to World Horse Welfare, who are managing the project and will be then paying the researchers.

For Information:

2.1.     Appointment of EEF Sport Development Officer

The board approves the appointment of Luz Bella Lendinez Martinez (ESP). The contract is in process of finalizing and further will be approved by the board. The full list of the candidates for the position of ESDO will be sent to the board.

2.2.     Sustainability Manager

The board approves the appointment from 1^st October, Katerina Liberi to join part-time (freelance / consultant contract) to manage the sustainability strategy for the EEF.

2.3.     LES Samorin 

TS gave an update on the situation regarding the events between Swiss Timing and the OC this year

2.4.      CSIO Requirements

TS outlined some of the issues facing OCs that need consideration to ensure the continuation of shows in the face of rising costs. EO gave some information on the position of the IJRC.

AOB:

LES – Following the survey result and findings the board agrees the NFs from outside Europe will not formally be invited to join the Series at this time.

EEF Membership fee – LTU and LAT have not paid the fee. It is proposed to proceed as the FEI and not suspend the nations.

GA 2025 – San Marino is still the main suggestion and this will be confirmed ahead of Tallinn.