The Executive Board held its first meeting of the year on 14 and 15 January 2002 in Madrid. The main topics discussed were the following:

Allocation of Championships
The Executive Board decided to allocate the 2002 European Eventing Young Riders Championship to Wiendorf (AUT), from 18 to 22 September. The 2003 European Endurance Championship was allocated to Punchestown (IRL), September and Bialy Bor (POL) was allocated the 2003 European Eventing Young Riders Championship, on dates to be confirmed.

Guidelines for Recommendation and Allocation of major Championships and Finals
The Executive Board accepted new guidelines for the allocation of major championships and Finals. These guidelines would cover the financial and technical requirements.

Nations Cup Super League
The Executive Board reiterated the view that the Super League in the Nations Cup should preferably be introduced in 2003.

Business Plan for the Top Sport
A draft concept for a Business Plan for the Top Sport, as presented by the Strategic Planning Committee, was discussed at lenght.

Visit of the GER NF’s President
Mr Jürgen Thumann, President of GER NF since 2000, made a short presentation of his NF’s activities and objectives to the Executive Board.

2004 Athens Olympic Games
In a brief update on the preparation of the 2002 OG the 1st Vice President reported that the construction works on the equestrian venue were to start on 1 February.

Code of Conduct
It was agreed that the draft for a new Code of Conduct, prepared by the ILPH/FEI working group, would be forwarded to the members of the Ethic Committee that will meet during the 2002 WEG in Jerez.

The next meting will take place on 4 March in Wellington (USA).