FIHB Sport Rules Rules V5.1
FIHB, International Federation of Horse-Ball is pleased to announce participation in the Equine Village of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, which will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington September 25-October 10, 2010.
The 2009 edition of FIHB Champions LeagueTM had been won by the Spanish team from Cardedeu. One more European Championship won by Spanish Horse-Ball.
Mission
FIHB President Eric Bassot has a clear idea when it comes to raising the standards of the beautiful game. "As Horse-Ball's world governing body, we have a responsibility to support any move to improve Horse-Ball equipment," he said. "In raising the standards of horse-balls and Horse-Ball playing arenas, the FIHB Quality Concept will also help improve the level of the game."
The FIHB Quality Concept for Horse-Ball is a rigorous testing programme for material. Manufacturers are able to enter into a licensing agreement for the use of the prestigious FIHB RECOMMENDED Marks, providing all the criteria is met during the testing procedure.
For horse-balls, it consists of a testing programme for Outdoor use. Manufacturers are able to enter into a licensing agreement for the use of the two prestigious FIHB Quality Marks (FIHB APPROVED and FIHB INSPECTED) on horse-balls, providing all the criteria is met during the testing procedure.
Objectives
- To create recognised standards
- To ensure global consistency
- To increase product quality and safety for Horse-Ball around the world
