The upheaval in the Middle East has claimed the FEI Endurance World Championship, scheduled for November in Saudi Arabia.
The organizer announced that “due to the current geopolitical situation, it was no longer in a position to organize the championship as planned.”
FEI President Ingmar De Vos said, “We are acutely aware of the impact this has on National Federations, Athletes, Officials, support teams and, above all, the preparation of the horses. However, under the circumstances, we had no option but to seek an alternative organizer.”
Wise move. The FEI has reopened bids for the competition