The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has anounced the launch of its first ever official mobile application.

'FEI EquiTests' is an app designed to help riders learn, reference and practice FEI Dressage tests. 'FEI EquiTests' is available worldwide through the Apple iTunes store.

For each test, the application allows iPhone and iPod users to:

- read the test instructions along with the marking criteria;
- view Dressage animation diagrams that outline the movements of the test;
- record and play readings of the test that are perfectly timed to match the user’s individual horses and the arena in which they are practicing;
- reference the official Dressage test score sheet to see where the judges’ emphasis is;
- get better understanding of the FEI Rules as PDFs of the rulebooks on topics such as movement definitions, competition rules, dress code, judging and veterinary inspection are available;
- keep up-to-date with the latest Dressage news through the FEI news feed.

FEI EquiTests 1 is available free so riders and coaches can evaluate the features available. This application includes all features related to one sample test: the globally used FEI Young Riders Individual Competition Test.

FEI EquiTests 2 includes all the most recent 2009 FEI Eventing Dressage Tests and is available for only USD9.99.

Additional versions of FEI EquiTests featuring FEI Dressage and FEI Para-Equestrian Dressage tests will be launched later this year.

”Publishing the FEI Dressage test content for the iPhone and iPod Touch is a success story for EquiApps.com as it illustrates the quality and real-world functionality we are interested in publishing," said Tanya Heins of Numen Communications Inc, who helped to develop the app.

"Our goal is to establish EquiApps.com as the leading equestrian mobile application developer and provide digital learning and reference tools that make sense to an active outdoor equestrian lifestyle.”

”This exciting development is a perfect example for FEI’s ambitions to proactively use the various opportunities today’s digital media are offering to introduce the sport and its fascination through new channels to new and younger audiences,” FEI Executive Director, Commercial Carsten Couchouron commented. “FEI EquiTests provides riders and coaches with a valuable and user-friendly tool for the further development of individual riding skills”.

For more details visit the official websites at the links below.
www.equiapps.com and the Apple ITunes store: FEI EquiTests 1 and FEI EquiTests 2.