The global equestrian community will now hear a stronger Caribbean voice at the highest levels of development, following the appointment of Equestrian Federation of Jamaica (EFJ) President Heidi Lalor to the prestigious FEI Solidarity Committee.

The announcement was confirmed during the FEI General Assembly in Hong Kong, where Lalor secured a historic seat representing Group IV, which includes Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean. She joins a diverse international panel alongside representatives from Qatar, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Uzbekistan, Finland, and Guatemala.

Significantly, this marks the first time Jamaica has earned a seat on the committee, building on a Caribbean legacy that previously saw representation from Haiti, the Cayman Islands, and The Bahamas.