Exclusive: De Vos hopes FEI Commission can "redefine" human-horse relationship

International Equestrian Federation (FEI) President Ingmar De Vos has expressed hope that a new Commission established to develop a framework addressing concerns related to the use of horses will "redefine this unique and natural relationship between the human and the horse".

The independent Commission features five members classed as external experts, including chair Professor Natalie Waran of New Zealand, and five representatives of the FEI to provide an athletes' and officials' viewpoint.

It is due to hold its first meetings this month.

Equestrian sports came under the spotlight at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, most notably due to the scandal in the women's modern pentathlon competition which led to German coach Kim Raisner being sent home in disgrace after being filmed punching the horse Saint-Boy.

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Article written by: Patrick Burke