Helander quits FEI

THE secretary general of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), Bo Helander, has tendered his resignation.

In making the announcement yesterday, the FEI said: “Dr Helander made his decision to open the way for the important changes that will occur in the near future with the implementation of the new structure of the FEI, which was approved last April at the FEI General Assembly in London.”

Dr Helander’s resignation takes effect on August 31. The Swede has held the post for 10 years.