The African Games are returning to Cairo in 2027, and the organisers have confirmed that Egypt will host the 14th edition of the Games, scheduled to take place from 20 January to 7 February 2027.
Dressage and show jumping have been included in the programme following approval by both the FEI and the Egyptian Equestrian Federation.
Although these disciplines have been included in the Games, many details remain to be finalised, including approval from the CNOT and the MJS, the level at which the events will be contested, the use of borrowed horses, and so on.

FEI Jumping Rules Art. 259 - Veterinary Examination Protocol

Following its unveiling at the FEI General Assembly in Hong Kong in November 2025, the Equipass mobile application was launched on 26 January, marking a major step forward for the Equine Digital Passport. 

Equipass is an important milestone to improve the movement of horses, developed by the FEI Veterinary & Equine Welfare and Technology Operations departments as part of a public‑private partnership with the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), following an International Horse Sport Confederation (IHSC) agreement that tasked the FEI with creating the tool.

The application provides a single point of access for all FEI-registered horses, including those not active for 2026, allowing users to explore their horse’s digital passport in real-world conditions.

Users can log in with their existing FEI ID to access data already linked via the FEI HorseApp and FEI Database.

Equipass offers quick access to identification details, digital documentation, vaccination records, and other key features.

The focus in 2026 is on familiarisation, enabling users to explore the app and see how it can support daily horse management. Additional languages will be introduced in the near future, and new features will be implemented progressively throughout 2026.

National Federations and their members are encouraged to engage with the app and share feedback through the upcoming user survey. Your input will help guide future updates and ensure Equipass meets the needs of the equestrian community.

The Equipass mobile application is available on the Google Play and Apple Store.

For questions or more information, including an overview of planned features for this year, please visit the Equipasswebsite. https://www.equine-passport.com/

(From the FEI newsletter)

As per the FEI Veterinary Regulations, equine influenza vaccination details for FEI Horses present at FEI Events must be registered in the FEI HorseApp in addition to the horse’s passport.

1- What changes in 2026?

As of January 2026, the digital registration of vaccination details will be enforced.

 If a FEI Horse is presented at an FEI Event in 2026 without valid equine influenza vaccination details correctly registered in the FEI HorseApp (i.e. all new vaccination details must be registered in the FEI HorseApp by a veterinarian on the day of vaccination and in presence of the horse), the Person Responsible will be sanctioned in accordance with Art. 1002 of the FEI Veterinary Regulations.

2- Between January and 30 June 2026:

It is an educational transition with no sanctions

• The system will check whether the vaccination details are correctly registered in the FEI HorseApp.
• If not, the Athlete will receive an email notification explaining that the requirements were not fulfilled to highlight non-compliance with the FEI Veterinary Regulations.
• No fines will be issued during this period.

3- As of 1 July 2026:

• From 1 July 2026, if a horse is presented at an FEI Event without its equine influenza vaccination details correctly registered in the FEI HorseApp, the Person Responsible (the Athlete) will be notified of their sanction and receive a fine in accordance with the FEI Veterinary Regulations.

Fines will be issued to the National Federation of the Person Responsible.