Canonical: https://feigroupix.org/ FEI REGIONAL GROUP IX # The voice of equestrian sport south of the Sahara. Fourteen national federations. One regional community. We represent, develop and connect equestrian sport across sub-Saharan Africa. [Meet the federations](https://feigroupix.org/#federations) [Regional programmes](https://feigroupix.org/#programmes) **14** National equestrian federations **Sport** Supporting regional development **Community** Connecting people across borders ABOUT THE GROUP ## A shared voice. A stronger region. 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. Discover the work of our member federations, share achievements and find opportunities to participate across the region. [Explore Group IX on the FEI Database ↗](https://data.fei.org/NFPages/Group/Details/1009/GroupIX) REGIONAL PROGRAMMES ## Building officials, athletes and horses across the region 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. [Explore the judging pathway](https://feigroupix.org/wp-content/plugins/fei-ix-site-care/guides/judges.pdf) ENDURANCE ### Regional Endurance Talent ID For information about Regional Endurance Talent ID, please contact FEI Group IX for current programme details and participation enquiries. [Enquire about the programme](mailto:fei.group.ix@gmail.com?subject=Regional%20Endurance%20Talent%20ID%20enquiry) DRESSAGE ### 7 Nations Dressage Challenge 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. [View the 2026 rules](https://feigroupix.org/wp-content/plugins/fei-ix-site-care/guides/rules.pdf) EDUCATION & INTEGRITY ### FEI Campus and Clean Sport Learning and resources for athletes, officials and federations. [Explore FEI Campus ↗](https://campus.fei.org/) MEMBER FEDERATIONS ## Fourteen nations, one region Explore our regional community. Federation websites open where available; otherwise, the link opens the FEI profile. [AngolaANG · FEI ↗](https://data.fei.org/NFPages/NF/Details/Federation/141/FEDERA%C3%87%C3%83O-EQUESTRE-DE-ANGOLA) [BotswanaBOT · Website ↗](https://www.hsb.co.bw/) [Côte d’IvoireCIV · FEI ↗](https://data.fei.org/NFPages/NF/Details/Federation/147/FEDERATION-IVOIRIENNE-D-EQUITATION) [DR CongoCOD · FEI ↗](https://data.fei.org/NFPages/NF/Details/Federation/29/FEDERATION-CONGOLAISE-DES-SPORTS-EQUESTRES-F-C-S-E-) [EswatiniSWZ · Website ↗](https://www.eswatiniequestrian.org/) [EthiopiaETH · FEI ↗](https://data.fei.org/NFPages/NF/Details/Federation/43/ETHIOPIAN-EQUESTRIAN-ASSOCIATION) [KenyaKEN · Website ↗](https://www.horseassociationofkenya.com/) [MadagascarMAD · FEI ↗](https://data.fei.org/NFPages/NF/Details/Federation/81/FEDERATION-MALAGASY-DES-SPORTS-EQUESTRES) [MauritiusMRI · Website ↗](https://mauritiusequestrian.com/) [NamibiaNAM · Website ↗](https://namef.org.na/) [SenegalSEN · FEI ↗](https://data.fei.org/NFPages/NF/Details/Federation/112/FEDERATION-SENEGALAISE-DES-SPORTS-EQUESTRES) [South AfricaRSA · Website ↗](https://saef.org.za/) [ZambiaZAM · FEI ↗](https://data.fei.org/NFPages/NF/Details/Federation/138/ZAMBIA-NATIONAL-EQUESTRIAN-FEDERATION) [ZimbabweZIM · FEI ↗](https://data.fei.org/NFPages/NF/Details/Federation/139/ZIMBABWE-EQUESTRIAN-FEDERATION) ## What's on in the region [Submit an event](https://feigroupix.org/submit-event/) Only approved federation events appear in this calendar. Country / regionDisciplineFrom date (DD/MM/YYYY) 03 Dec ### [GRIX meeting](https://feigroupix.org/regional-event/grix-meeting/) All of Group IX · Online03/12/2026 · [Add to calendar ↓](https://feigroupix.org/?fei_ics=50) Other [Search official FEI events ↗](https://data.fei.org/Calendar/Search.aspx) ## News and notices [Submit news](https://feigroupix.org/submit-news/) [South Africa ### 2027 GRIX Dressage & Jumping Team Event](https://feigroupix.org/2026/10/24/2027-grix-dressage-jumping-team-event/) Mark Your Calendars for Easter 2027! The next GRIX Dressage and Jumping Team Event will take place during the annual RSA Easter… [Zimbabwe ### Charley Barford Makes History for Zimbabwe at Aachen](https://feigroupix.org/2026/10/23/charley-barford-makes-history-for-zimbabwe-at-aachen/) Zimbabwean showjumper Charley-Ann Barford achieved a historic milestone in August 2026, becoming the first Zimbabwean to compete at the FEI Jumping World… EDITORIAL CONTROL ## Every contribution is reviewed before it appears. News and event forms feed separate approval queues. Submission never publishes content automatically. **01** ### Anyone may submit The sender chooses the relevant federation and provides contact details. Photo credit is required when a photo is included. **02** ### Saved as a private draft An editor receives a notification. The article or event is visible only in the WordPress dashboard. **03** ### Editor checks and decides Review dates, links, claims, media and the sender. The editor can revise, reject or approve. **04** ### Publish to the site Only an authorised editor publishes. Approved events enter the calendar; approved articles enter News. YOUR FEDERATION HAS A STORY ## Share it with the region. Submit news or an event. Every submission is reviewed before publication. [Submit news](https://feigroupix.org/submit-news/) [Submit an event](https://feigroupix.org/submit-event/) ## Get in touch with the Group Secretariat. 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