1 year ago
EFI's Financial Crisis Leads to Event Cancellations
There's a horse riding club that's in trouble.
Because of a big fight between the leaders, they can't pay their bills.
This means that many horse riding events, like competitions, have been canceled.
The club owes money to people that work at the events.
It all started because some leaders disagreed and there were problems in the court.
Now, the international horse riding group is canceling events because they aren't being paid, which hurts the sport.
EFI faces cancellation of events due to unpaid dues to FEI.
Infighting among EFI factions caused a frozen bank account.
Approximately ₹2 crore is owed for salaries and tournament costs.
FEI has cancelled at least 24 events, including international tournaments and workshops.
Disputes over Secretary General's removal and court interventions exacerbated the situation.
- Who
- Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), FEI (international governing body), riders, and officials.
- What
- Cancellation of equestrian events due to the Equestrian Federation of India's (EFI) non-payment of dues to the FEI.
- Where
- Events were to be held in Delhi, Meerut, Jaipur, and Bengaluru, India.
- When
- Events have been canceled as of June 16, 2025. The non-payment situation began earlier, with dues dating back to January-March 2025.
- Why
- Due to the EFI's failure to pay dues to FEI because of internal disputes and a frozen bank account.
Dispute Over Secretary General's Removal
Internal Conflict within EFI
Secretary General Removal
Dispute Over Secretary General's Removal
The removal of the Secretary General did not follow EFI statutes.
Internal Conflict within EFI
Secretary General's removal was decided, but not approved by the court.
Key facts
- Total Dues Owed
- Approx. ₹2 crore
- Events Cancelled
- At least 24
- Dues to FEI for
- Eventing, Show Jumping, Dressage
- Bank Account Status
- Frozen
- Secretary General Dispute
- Colonel Jaiveer Singh's removal
- Involved Parties
- EFI, FEI, Delhi High Court



