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APPENDIX F - FEI CODE OF ETHICS

To recognize the interests of all the constituencies of equestrianism including National Federations,
Athletes, Owners, Organisers, Officials, sponsors, and the FEI itself to foster their harmonious
collaboration and to formalise the collective commitment to the Olympic ideal.

The achievement of this goal and the image of Equestrian Sport are dependent on the respect of the
following ethical principles that are compatible with maintenance of the values, spirit and ideals of
Equestrian Sport and its part in the Olympic Movement.

Consequently, all participants in Equestrian Sport, including but not limited to Athletes (and their
Support Personnel), Owners, Organisers, Officials, sponsors, and FEI volunteers and staff undertake
to respect and be bound at all times by the present Code, and by the IOC Code of Ethics where
applicable.

A. DIGNITY
1. Safeguarding the dignity of the equine and human Athlete is a fundamental requirement of
equestrianism.
2. There shall be no discrimination between the human Athletes on the basis of race, gender,
ethnic origin, religion, philosophical or political opinion, marital status or other grounds.
3. All doping practices at all levels are strictly prohibited. The provisions against doping in the
Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations and the FEI Anti-Doping Rules for
Human Athletes shall be scrupulously observed.
4. All forms of harassment of Athletes, be it physical, professional or sexual, and any physical
or mental injuries to participants, are prohibited.
5. All forms of participation in, or support for betting on the Olympic Games, and all forms of
promotion of betting related to the Olympic Game are prohibited.
6. Also, in the context of betting, participants in the Olympic Games and FEI Events must not,
by any manner whatsoever, infringe the principle of fair play, show non-sporting conduct,
or attempt to influence the result of a competition in a manner contrary to sporting ethics.
7. FEI constituents shall guarantee the Athletes conditions of safety, well-being and medical
care favourable to their physical and mental equilibrium.

B. INTEGRITY
1. FEI representatives shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit, accept or offer any form of
personal remuneration or commission, nor any concealed benefit or service of any nature,
connected with the organisation of FEI Events that is not part of the official negotiation
process or set forth in the contract with the Organiser or Organising Committee.
2. Only gifts of nominal value, in accordance with prevailing local customs, may be given or
accepted by FEI Board members, FEI volunteers, or FEI staff by or to any member of an
Organising Committee bidding for an FEI Event, as a mark of respect or friendship. Any
other gift must be passed on to the organisation of which the beneficiary is a member.
3. The hospitality shown by any Organising Committee bidding for an FEI Event to the
volunteers and members of FEI staff as well as persons accompanying them, shall not
exceed the standards prevailing in the host country.
4. Conflicts of interest, whether real or perceived, are to be avoided.
5. Even the appearance of misconduct or impropriety should be recognized as damaging to the
FEI’s reputation, and should therefore be avoided.
6. FEI constituents must not be involved with organisations, firms or persons whose activity or
reputation is inconsistent with the principles set out in the present Code.

C. GOOD GOVERNANCE AND RESOURCES
1. The basic universal principles of good governance of the FEI, in particular transparency,
responsibility and accountability, must be respected by all FEI constituents.
2. The resources available to FEI volunteers and staff may be used only for FEI purposes.
3. The FEI’s income and expenditures shall be recorded in its accounts, which must be
maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. An independent
auditor will check these accounts.
1.1 In cases where the FEI gives financial support to any National Federation, Organising
Committee, or other person or entity:
a) The use of these FEI resources must be clearly demonstrated in the accounts of the recipient;
b) The accounts of the recipient may be subjected to auditing by an expert designated by the
FEI Executive Board upon reasonable notice to the recipient.
4. FEI constituents recognise the significant contribution that broadcasters, sponsors, partners
and other supporters of equestrian events make to the development and prestige of FEI
Events throughout the world. However, such support must be in a form consistent with the
rules of sport and the principles defined in the FEI Rules and Regulations, the Olympic
Charter and the present Code. They must not interfere in the running of the sport. The

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