FEGENTRI
FEGENTRI stands for Féderation Internationale des Gentlemen-Riders et des Cavalières or in English, International Federation of Gentlemen and Lady Riders. It was founded in 1955 by a handful of enthusiastic amateur riders. The founding members were France, Germany, Italy, Sweden and Switzerland. Many nations have joined FEGENTRI since 1955 and today the membership consists of 20 different countries.The current PRESIDENT is Johannes von der REKE.
ACTIVITIES
The main purpose of FEGENTRI is to promote international races for amateur riders. FEGENTRI organises two World Championships, one confined to gentlemen riders and the other to lady riders, comprising approximately 60 races run in different countries around the world. World Championship races for gentlemen-riders are run on the flat as well as over jumps, whereas the races for lady riders are restricted to the flat.
COMPETITORS
The best amateur riders of each member country of FEGENTRI qualify to participate in the World Championships and they all feel very honoured and privileged to represent their respective countries. They are all "amateurs" and therefore do not receive any fee for riding in races. Amateur riders competing in FEGENTRI World Championship races come from varied backgrounds and all have a full time profession. Among competitors, one my find bankers, students, policemen and even a vicar! They are all united by a common passion for horseracing.
MEMBERS
All the member countries of FEGENTRI have their own active Association which is responsible for promoting and co-ordinating races an safeguarding the interests of their amateur riders both at home and abroad. The officials of each Amateur Riders Association represent their nation at the annual General Assembly of FEGENTRI which is held in a different country every year and throughout the season they maintain a close link with the headquarters of FEGENTRI.
The members are: