The International Jumper Riders Club has had great influence on the sport; check out its championship in Geneva this December. But even more important, IJRC offers a platform on which members are able to influence decisions about how show jumping is run and governed.
Eventers now have decided they should have a similar group “to ensure that riders have a seat at the table when it comes to the governance of the sport, whether that is to provide feedback on existing rules or propose new changes to the sport.”
The International Eventing Riders Club, organized this month, has defined its mission: “As eventing evolves, it’s vital that riders are part of the decision-making process.”
Any rider competing at the international level who is registered with the FEI can join the new club for free. They are able to make their voice heard by emailing board@ierclub.org. Past championship riders who are no longer competing can join as mentor members.
The club is led by British star eventer Harry Meade, who explained, “The aim was to establish a club that listens to riders, simply and effectively represents them, helps steer the sport and, importantly, stands the test of time for future generations. We will continue to build a close and cooperative working relationship with the FEI in order to ensure that the riders’ collective voice is suitably represented across the sport, now and into the future.”
The USA’s Lynn Symansky is serving as vice president, while other big names, such as world number on Tim Price of New Zealand, are on the board. The club’s website is https://ierclub.org/
The International Jumper Riders Club has had great influence on the sport; check out its championship in Geneva this December. But even more important, it offers a unified voice for members to influence decisions on how show jumping is run and governed.
Eventers have decided they should have their own group “to ensure that riders have a seat at the table when it comes to the governance of the sport, whether that is to provide feedback on existing rules or propose new changes to the sport. ”
The International Eventing Riders Club, organized this month, has defined its mission: “As eventing evolves, it’s vital that riders are part of the decision-making process.”
Any rider competing at the international level who is registered with the FEI can join the new club for free. They are able to make their voice heard by emailing board@ierclub.org. Past championship riders who are no longer competing can join as mentor members.
The club is led by British eventer Harry Meade, who explained, “The aim was to establish a club that listens to riders, simply and effectively represents them, helps steer the sport and, importantly, stands the test of time for future generations. We will continue to build a close and cooperative working relationship with the FEI in order to ensure that the riders’ collective voice is suitably represented across the sport, now and into the future.”
The USA’s Lynn Symansky is serving as vice president, while other big names, such as world number on Tim Price of New Zealand, are on the board.