About AIEC
Association Internationale des Étudiants Cavaliers
World University Equestrian Federation
Founded in Saumur, France in 1984, AIEC quickly became an international organisation regrouping members from all five continents. Since its registration as a non-profit organisation in 1988, thousands of international student riders have enjoyed the unique experiences of AIEC’s Student Riding Nations Cup competitions all over the world.
AIEC is based on the principles of equality and recognition of each other between the member associations, with no consideration for colour, race, or political opinion. The members agree that their riders will compete without prejudice against all riders of other members in all competitions to which they are sent.
The Purpose of AIEC
- Support, develop, and coordinate international university equestrian sports
- Develop and improve the cooperation and understanding between the national associations of university equestrian sports
- Foster international understanding
- Make university equestrian sports known and help gain the necessary recognition on regional, national, and international levels
- Regulate international competitions under unique rules, in accordance with the FEI’s technical standards
Our Board
Robin Moors
Treasurer
Sophia Ramsoy
President
Beena Taudor
Director of Competitions
Mina Valeanu
Secretary
Kornelia Prieth
Jeanne Fantou
What is Student Riding?
One World, One Sport, Many Friends
International student riding is a different and fun way for university students to compete, meet new people, and gain new and exciting experiences all over the world. Student riding draws members from all five continents, and there are approximately 15 active member countries at AIEC competitions each year. The format is unique: riders compete on unfamiliar horses and only against others drawn on the same mount. Team competitions span both dressage and show jumping, with three-rider teams.
AIEC Officials
The Technical Delegates (TDs) and Assistant Technical Delegates (ATDs) supervise each competition under the AIEC General & Technical Regulations, advising the Organising Committee (OC) and solving issues on the fly. Each member country appoints a National Responsible (NR) to liaise between their team and the AIEC Board, handling registration and team communications.
Typical Competition
Thursday: arrivals & Welcome Party
Friday: two dressage rounds (team synchronised test + individual) & Theme Party
Saturday: two show-jumping rounds (style; style & faults) + Black Tie Gala Dinner & semi-final announcements
Sunday: semis & finals in both disciplines, followed by the Prize Giving Ceremony
Many stay for an optional “Extra Night” before Monday departures.
Different Types of Competitions
- SRNC - Student Riding Nations Cup
- CHIU - Concours Hippique Internationale Universitaire
- WUEC World University Equestrian Championship (held each 4 years)
- IUEC - International University Equestrian Competition
- CHU - Concours Hippique Universitaire (national only)
- NUEC - National University Equestrian Competition (national only)
- DHM - Deutsche Hochschulmeisterschaft (German Championship, national)
National Responsibles
To join AIEC you join a national organization. This also can be the country where you are currently studying at. You can find all our member-countries below.
Austria
Algeria
United Kingdom
Norway
Poland
Romania
United States
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