FEI CODE OF CONDUCT

	WELFARE OF HORSE MUST TAKE PRECEDENCE At all stage during the preparation and training of competition horses, welfare must take precedence over all other demands. This includes good horse management, training methods, farriery and tack, and transportation.
	HORSES, RIDERS MUST BE FIT, COMPETENT, HEALTHY Horses and competitors must be fit, competent and in good health before they are allowed to compete. This encompasses medication use, surgical procedures that threaten welfare or safety, pregnancy in mares and the misuse of aids.
	EVENTS MUST NOT PREJUDICE HORSE WELFARE Events neither must nor prejudice horse welfare. This involves paying careful attention to the competition areas, ground surfaces, weather conditions, stabling, site safety and fitness of the horse for onward travel after the event.
	HUMANE BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS HORSES VITAL Every effort must be made to ensure that horses receive proper attention after they have competed and that they are treated humanely when their competition careers are over. This covers proper veterinary care, competition injuries, retirement and euthanasia.
	EDUCATION MUST IN AREAS OF EXPERTISE The FEI urges all involved with the sport to attain the highest levels of education in their areas of expertise.

Horses first, always	Be sure of welfare rules	Pay heed to its needs
Team work vital for success	Know the rules before you ride