Candidacy of Klaus Roeser for the election of the new Chairman of the FEI Dressage Committee

Letter from the International Dressage Riders Club (IDRC)

Board endorsement of Mr. Klaus Roeser - Candidate for the Chairmanship of the FEI Dressage Committee

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

On behalf of the Board of the International Dressage Riders Club (IDRC) we are very pleased to announce to express our unanimous support for the candidacy of Mr. Klaus Roeser for the position of Chairman of the FEI Dressage Committee to be elected at the FEI General Assembly 2025 in Hong Kong.

Mr. Roeser is a widely respected figure in the international dressage community, bringing a unique combination of leadership experience, strategic vision and in-depth knowledge of the sport at all levels. His outstanding achievements include:

Membership of the FEI Dressage Committee (2015-2019), where he was recognized for his balanced and constructive leadership.

He was Secretary General of the IDRC, where he actively promoted the interests of athletes and fostered cooperation between riders, officials and federations.

He was a member of the EEF Dressage Working Group, the EEF Board and the FEI Dressage Strategy Group.

As Chairman of the German Dressage Committee and Chef d'Équipe of the German Dressage Team, he contributed to numerous international successes.

Over and above his impressive CV, Mr. Roeser is known for his integrity, his strategic thinking and his ability to build consensus between a variety of stakeholders. He is committed to athlete representation, transparent governance and the sustainable development of our sport.

The IDRC Board firmly believes that Mr. Roeser's leadership qualities would strengthen the FEI Dressage Committee and contribute to the continued growth and success of dressage worldwide.

We warmly invite all FEI Member Federations to support the candidacy of Mr. Klaus Roeser for this important position.

Best regards

Unanimously and fully signed by the Board of the International Dressage Riders Club

IDRC-Board

• Isabell Werth - President (GER)
• Kyra Kyrklund - Vice President (FIN)
• Michael Klimke - Treasurer (GER)
• Beatriz Ferrer-Salat - (ESP)