Zambia National Equestrian Federation (ZANEF)

The Federation is established as a non-political, professionally independent and not for profit organisation that is concerned with Equestrian Sports. The Federation exists in its own right, separately from its Members and will continue to exist even when its membership changes and/or there are different office bearers

Missions and Objectives

Uniting Equestrian Disciplines

To achieve excellence at all levels and all disciplines of the Equestrian Sports by uniting, regulating, promoting and representing the shared interest of those who enjoy Equestrian Sport while putting the welfare of the Horse first.

FEI Campus

FEI Campus offers a flexible learning system with various courses and modules with the aim to increase equestrian knowledge and awareness all over the world. Although FEI Campus cannot replace practical courses, it can help to reduce education costs for your National Federation. FEI Campus also includes invaluable horsemanship education for leisure riders, horse lovers and the wider equestrian world, extending the “education of officials” remit to a central resource for the whole community with engaging content developed by professionals and experts. Instrumental to the success of FEI Campus is for people to know that it exists and where to find it. (clink icon for access)

Zambia National Equestrian Federation


The Federation is established as a non-political, professionally independent and not for profit organisation that is concerned with Equestrian Sports. The Federation exists in its own right, separately from its Members and will continue to exist even when its membership changes and/or there are different office bearers

Mission Statement of the Federation

To provide a caring and encouraging environment that promotes excellence in all aspects of Equestrian Sport, both in Zambia and internationally with the welfare of the Horse as paramount.

Overall Goal of the Federation

To achieve excellence at all levels and all disciplines of the Equestrian Sports by uniting, regulating, promoting and representing the shared interest of those who enjoy Equestrian Sport while putting the welfare of the Horse first.

Objectives of the Federation

The objectives of the Federation are:

  • To represent and coordinate Equestrian Sports in Zambia and strengthen linkages with the international arena.
  • To promote and advocate for all Equestrian Sport disciplines recognised by FEI in Zambia
  • To ensure the highest standards are reached in all disciplines of Equestrian Sports

Meet The Team

John Paton

John Paton

Chair

Theola Barclay

Theola Barclay

Treasurer

Samantha Smit

Samantha Smit

Secretary General

Karen Laurenson

Karen Laurenson

Eventing Representative

Zara Nicolle

Zara Nicolle

Show Jumping Representative

Madelein Champion

Madelein Champion

Dressage Representative

Barry Thorley

Barry Thorley

Regional Representative