Series and Events in Driving

Driving is the oldest competitive equestrian sport. In 2010, there were 152 Driving and 1 Para-Equestrian Driving International events held around the world (for more statistics, check out the FEI Annual Report. To find out about dates and venues of International Driving and Para-Equestrian Driving events around the world, use the FEI Search Centre. The premier Driving and Para-Equestrian Driving competitions (Games, Championships and Series) are:  

FEI World Equestrian Games™
The FEI World Equestrian Games™ are held every four years in the even years between the Olympic Games. In 2010, the Games did cross the Atlantic for the very first time and were held in Kentucky (USA). For more information, click here. The next Games will be staged in 2014 in Basse-Normandie (FRA).

FEI World Cup™ Driving
Created in 2001, the FEI World Cup™ Driving series tests the determination and skill of the best drivers in the world. The 2011/2012 season had qualifiers lead towards the FEI World Cup™ Driving Final, that was held in February 2012 in Bordeaux (FRA) alongside the FEI World Cup Vaulting Final. For more information, visit the dedicated website, www.feiworldcup.org

Top Driver Awards (TDA)
Both the Top Driver Award  in effect Driving Standings is based upon results achieved in FEI competitions. The Top Driver Award is based on results from all CAI-A events and CAIOs to achieve placings or standings. Points are awarded to drivers based upon their final classification at the event linked to the number of drivers taking part. For more information on the Top Driver Award, visit the dedicated page.

Championships & Games in 2012
FEI World Driving Championships for Four-in-Hands, 16-19  August, Riesenbeck (GER), for more information, click here
FEI World Driving Championships for Singles, 12-16 September, Companhia des Lezirias (POR), for more information, click here