The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) suspends the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) effective December 1, a decision that bars Indian riders, officials, trainers and horses from taking part in international competitions. The suspension stems from what the FEI describes as a prolonged governance crisis within EFI.
Across reports, outlets link the suspension to the EFI’s leadership situation following an intervention by India’s Delhi High Court. The court dissolved EFI’s executive committee in February 2026, and no fresh elections have been held since then. With the federation lacking renewed leadership through an election process, the FEI says the governance breakdown has continued.
Outlets frame the impact as immediate for Indian participants once the December 1 date arrives, while the underlying issue centers on governance irregularities and the absence of a functioning, democratically renewed executive structure. The FEI’s action is presented as a federation-level suspension rather than a sanction on specific individuals or horses.
