Swiss Equestrian

Name

Swiss Equestrian

Legal name

Fédération Suisse des Sports Equestres FSSE

Website

https://swiss-equestrian.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Swiss Equestrian is the official national federation governing equestrian sport in Switzerland, serving approximately 60,000 athletes, 16,000 licensed professionals, and a network of clubs across ten disciplines, funded through membership fees and sponsorships led by Longines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

National Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Sport Federations (IFs) (MPAKAFAB), Sport/Show Horse Training & Performance Programs (AFAEAGAF)

Keywords

• Equestrian sport federation
• Youth talent development
• Equestrian licensing services
• Competition organization
• Horse registration registry

Headquarters

HQ city

Bern

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees and licensing: Revenue generated through membership fees from clubs and individual license holders, including certified/brevet holders.
2. Sponsorship and partnerships: Partnership revenue from main partner Longines, official partners, and national sports promoters including Swisslos and Loterie Romandie.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Swiss Equestrian (Fédération Suisse des Sports Equestres - FSSE) is the national federation governing equestrian sport in Switzerland across ten disciplines, from mass participation to elite competition. It provides official licensing and certification for athletes and officials, maintains the central sport horse registry, organizes national and international competitions (including the Longines Championship Series), manages the national team program, and runs the Swiss Equestrian Talents (SET) youth development initiative. The federation serves approximately 60,000 athletes, 112,000 registered horses, and 16,000 certified professionals through its digital platforms and member services.

Product overview

Swiss Equestrian operates a multi-platform digital ecosystem supporting Switzerland's national equestrian federation. The core organization manages 10 equestrian disciplines from mass sport to elite competition. Key digital products include: my.swiss-equestrian.ch (personal member portal with E-Learning), info.swiss-equestrian.ch (event and athlete management), jobs.swiss-equestrian.ch (career/volunteer platform), support.swiss-equestrian.ch (technical support), and the Rosson sport horse registry/database. The Swiss Equestrian Talents (SET) youth development program spans three Olympic disciplines with three-tiered levels (New Talents, Talents, Top Talents). Supporting services include an online shop, newsletter/media communications, and a document library. All platforms share data through the central Rosson database system, with E-Learning delivered via Oxon AG software and communications via Mailchimp.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Swiss Equestrian Talents (SET): Youth development program for the three Olympic equestrian disciplines (Dressage, Show Jumping, and Eventing), including three levels: New Talents (ages 10-18), Talents (ages 12-21), and Top Talents (ages 18-25). Supported by the Straumann family.
• Swiss Equestrian Talents Series
• Swiss Equestrian Talents Scouting Day
• Swiss Equestrian Team
• Swiss Equestrian Friends
• Liberty Rookie Tour
• Longines Championship Series

Products and services

• Membership and Licensing Service Federation membership and licensing service for equestrian clubs, individual athletes, and certified officials in Switzerland, providing license issuance, brevet certification, and access to federation-governed competitions.
• Swiss Equestrian Talents (SET) Comprehensive youth development program for the three Olympic equestrian disciplines (dressage, show jumping, eventing), offering tiered training pathways with individual riding training, educational modules on horse health, personal development, and team building.
• Swiss Equestrian Team (National Team Program) National team representation program for elite Swiss equestrian athletes across nine disciplines, featuring athlete profiles, major achievements, championship schedules, and team management.
• Longines Championship Series Premium show jumping competition series title-sponsored by Longines, featuring top-level events as part of the federation's main partner arrangement.
• Liberty Rookie Tour Entry-level competition series for young riders gaining first tournament experience in a supportive atmosphere, supported by Liberty Vorsorge.
• Swiss Equestrian Friends Community and supporter program for equestrian enthusiasts and fans who follow Swiss athletes, offering articles and content to engage with Swiss equestrian sport.
• Online Shop E-commerce platform for purchasing equestrian-related products from the federation, with payment processing handled by Concardis GmbH.

Quantifiable outcome

• 112,000 horses registered under the federation
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• LonginesflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerLongines is the Main Partner of Swiss Equestrian, serving as the title sponsor for the Longines Championship Series and other high-profile equestrian events in Switzerland.
• SWISS (Swiss International Air Lines)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Airline partner providing transportation support for Swiss Equestrian teams and athletes traveling to international competitions.
• Range RovercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Car partner providing vehicle support for Swiss Equestrian operations and team logistics.
• VisanacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Partner offering health insurance services, with Swiss Equestrian promoting their offerings to members.
• TWINTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Partner for digital payment solutions at Swiss Equestrian events.
• Liberty VorsorgeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Partner and supporter of the Liberty Rookie Tour youth program.
• SwissloscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational sports promoter providing funding support to Swiss sport, including equestrian disciplines.
• Loterie RomandiecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional lottery organization supporting Swiss sport and equestrian initiatives in French-speaking Switzerland.
• Straumann FamilycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting the Swiss Equestrian Talents (SET) youth development program, which includes New Talents, Talents, and Top Talents levels for Olympic disciplines.
• Oxon AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner developing and maintaining the Rosson database system used for centralized data storage of rider, horse, trainer, and official information. Also provides the e-learning platform (my.swiss-equestrian.ch) and co-owns Rosson Software AG.
• HarcourminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing equestrian equipment and apparel support.
• GPAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in equestrian safety helmets and protective gear.
• Pack EasyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing packing and travel solutions for equestrian competitions.
• BenedictminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing financial/business services.
• OnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSwiss athletic footwear brand partner supporting athletes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung (FN): The German national equestrian federation, overseeing disciplines, national teams, and competition licensing in Germany — a larger-scale peer with comparable structure and governance mandate.
• Swiss-Ski: The Swiss national winter sports federation — a peer Swiss national sports federation sharing the same Swiss Olympic ecosystem, lottery funding (Swisslos/Loterie Romandie), and operational sponsorship environment.
• British Equestrian: The national governing body for equestrian sport in Great Britain, providing the closest functional analog to Swiss Equestrian — federated governance over multiple disciplines, national team selection, athlete licensing, and youth development.
• United States Equestrian Federation (USEF): The U.S. national governing body for equestrian sport, managing team selection, competition sanctioning, and athlete licensing — analogous in mandate though larger in scale.
• Svenska Ridsportförbundet (SvRF): The Swedish Equestrian Federation, governing equestrian sport nationally in Sweden with a comparable discipline portfolio and youth development focus.
• Fédération Française d'Equitation (FFE): The French national equestrian federation governing disciplines, clubs, and licenses in France — directly comparable in role, discipline coverage, and member-based operating model.
• Oesterreichischer Pferdesportverband (OEPS): The Austrian Equestrian Federation, the national governing body for equestrian sport in Austria — a small-market direct peer with shared DACH-region operating context.
• Koninklijke Nederlandse Hippische Sportfederatie (KNHS): The Royal Dutch Equestrian Federation, the national governing body for equestrian sport in the Netherlands with similar multi-discipline governance, licensing, and club-network structure.

Broad incumbents

• Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI): The international governing body for equestrian sport, of which Swiss Equestrian is a national member. FEI sets global rules and sanctions international championships — broader in scope than any single national federation.
• Swiss Olympic: The umbrella organization for Swiss national sports federations, including Swiss Equestrian. Sets cross-sport policy, coordinates funding flows, and represents Swiss athletes internationally — broader in scope but deeply intertwined operationally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SwissEquestrian
• Instagraminstagram.com/swiss_equestrian
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/swiss-equestrian

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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