FEI Regional Group IX brings together the national equestrian federations of Africa south of the Sahara. Our website connects the region through news, education, development and events.
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JUMPING
Regional Jumping Judge Education
A structured education pathway for jumping judges across FEI Group IX, combining practical experience, seminars and assessments. The programme supports progression through Learner, Novice and National Judge levels, with a pathway towards FEI Level 1 qualification.
About the pathway
The published pathway includes supervised officiating, practical experience in stewarding and course design, capability assessments and examinations. Progression to FEI Level 1 requires further experience, an FEI examination and an application through the candidate’s National Federation.
An entry-level regional dressage competition connecting Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Mauritius, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Held alongside the FEI Dressage World Challenge, it offers individual and team rankings while helping riders develop towards higher levels of competition.
2026 competition details
Levels: Preliminary, Novice and Elementary.
Age groups: Children under 12, Young Riders aged 12–16, and Seniors aged 17 and over.
Teams: Four riders, with the lowest score dropped; three-rider teams are permitted without a dropped score.
Participation: Contact your National Federation for local dates, entries and eligibility.
Zimbabwean showjumper Charley-Ann Barford achieved a historic milestone in August 2026, becoming the first Zimbabwean to compete at the FEI Jumping World…
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