A new free online Safeguarding course is now available on FEI Campus, designed to support and protect everyone involved in equestrian sport — from grassroots to elite level.
Developed by the FEI in partnership with #WeRideTogether, this training aims to raise awareness around harassment and abuse, and to ensure all participants know how to take action, protect themselves, and support others. Whether you’re an athlete, parent, coach, groom, official, volunteer or simply passionate about horses, this course is for you.
The course is currently available in English, with plans to roll it out in more languages in the future. It takes around 90 minutes to complete and includes engaging videos, graphics and quick quizzes. You can also stop and save your progress at any time — perfect if you’re juggling a busy yard schedule!
There are dedicated sections for athletes, parents, coaches and grooms — although everyone is encouraged to complete all areas to gain a well-rounded understanding. By the end, participants will be able to:
- Recognise different types of harassment and abuse in sport
- Understand why safeguarding matters and how we can all play a role
- Know how to respond to, and report, incidents appropriately
Everyone who completes the course will receive a certificate, and more importantly, be better equipped to help make the equestrian world a safer, more inclusive and respectful space for all.
This new initiative builds on the FEI’s ongoing efforts to support National Federations and communities in creating safe sporting environments. A reminder to all NFs — if you haven’t already, make sure your safeguarding policies are up to date. The FEI has even created a policy template to help.
You can access the course now via FEI Campus
For questions or feedback, email: safeguarding@fei.org
