What International Tent Pegging Federation does

The International Tent Pegging Federation (ITPF) is a non-profit international sports federation and the globally recognized governing body for tent pegging — an equestrian sport in which mounted riders use swords or lances to pick up small ground targets at speed, recreating historical cavalry practices. ITPF was officially declared on October 27, 2013 in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, with the blessing of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), and is headquartered in Muscat. The federation has grown from 19 founding member countries to 45 national federations spanning five continents (21 Asian, 10 European, 5 African, 2 North American, and 1 Oceanian), supported by a network of 238 registered competitors, 371 coaches, 378 judges, and 50 veterinarians. It operates a multi-faceted platform consisting of international championship events (including World Cup qualifiers and the 5th World Cup 2026 in Jordan), member federation governance, official training and certification programs for athletes and officials, and the Awtad Magazine publication.

The federation's go-to-market is event-driven and membership-driven. Revenue streams include recurring membership dues from national federations (subscription model) and revenue from organizing international tournaments and world cup events (professional services model). Public pricing is not disclosed. Distribution runs through member national federations, which act as primary channels into local markets, with strategic partnerships at the continental level (FEI, Asian Equestrian Federation, Arab Equestrian Federation, Saudi Equestrian Federation, Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation, World Archery from Horseback Federation). Marketing is delivered through the official website (itpf.net), Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X/Twitter, and email newsletter, anchored by presence at international tournaments. Corporate sponsors are concentrated in Omani brands — Omantel, OQ, Oman PDO, Oman LNG, and Oman TV.

ITPF is governed by a General Assembly of member nations; Mohammed Bin Issa Al-Fairuz was elected President for the 2026-2030 term in April 2026. The federation operates as a private non-profit with no venture, private equity, or public shareholders. Recent strategic activity includes cooperation agreements signed with the Arab Equestrian Federation and Saudi Equestrian Federation in January 2025 (targeting inclusion in the Arab Games) and pursuit of inclusion in the Islamic Solidarity Games.

Name

International Tent Pegging Federation

Legal name

International Tent Pegging Federation

Website

https://itpf.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The International Tent Pegging Federation (ITPF) is a non-profit governing body for the equestrian sport of tent pegging, headquartered in Muscat, Oman. It serves 45 national federations across five continents through championship events, official certification, and sport standardization since 2013.

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Product category

Sports Federation Governance

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Professional Organizations (81392)

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International Sport Federations (IFs) (MPAKAFAB)

Keywords

• Equestrian sport governance
• International sports federation
• Tent pegging sport
• Member federation services
• Equestrian competition management

Headquarters

HQ city

Muscat

HQ country

Oman

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Revenue generated from member federation dues across 45 countries
2. Event Organization: Organizing world cup events, qualifiers, and international championships

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The International Tent Pegging Federation (ITPF) is the global governing body for tent pegging, an equestrian sport of cavalry origin. Headquartered in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, it organizes international championships, sets unified competition rules, manages membership for national federations, and provides training and certification for athletes and officials. The federation also publishes Awtad Magazine to promote the sport globally.

Product overview

The International Tent Pegging Federation is a sports governing body that operates a multi-faceted platform organizing international tent pegging championships, managing a global network of 45 member national federations across five continents, providing official training and certification programs for competitors, coaches, judges, and veterinarians, and publishing the Awtad Magazine. The federation focuses on promoting the equestrian sport of tent pegging, which simulates historical cavalry practices where riders pick up ground targets using swords or lances.

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Products and services

• International Tent Pegging Championships Periodic international championship competitions in tent pegging organized for athletes from member national federations; provides standardized competitive events at the global level.
• National Federation Membership Membership program for national tent pegging and equestrian federations worldwide; provides affiliation, recognition, voting rights, and access to ITPF governance and events.
• Official Training and Certification Standardized training programs and certification credentials for tent pegging athletes, equines, and officials, ensuring unified skill and officiating standards across member nations.
• Awtad Magazine Official magazine publication of the ITPF covering tent pegging news, federation updates, athlete features, and equestrian sport content for members and the broader equestrian community.

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major, flagship, core, potential and minor.

• Arab Equestrian FederationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2025Joint cooperation agreement signed in Riyadh on January 29, 2025. The agreement aims to develop programs, projects, and events related to tent pegging sport, promote the sport in tournaments organized by both federations, and include tent pegging in the Arab Games cycle.
• Saudi Equestrian FederationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2025Joint cooperation agreement signed in Riyadh on January 29, 2025. The agreement aims to develop programs, projects, and events related to tent pegging sport and promote the sport in tournaments organized by both federations.
• International Equestrian Federation (FEI)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFEI is the global governing body for equestrian sports and has blessed the establishment of ITPF. FEI recognition provides ITPF with regulatory authority and international credibility for the tent pegging sport.
• World Archery from Horseback Federation (WHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner federation for equestrian archery sports, featured as a partner on ITPF website.
• Asian Equestrian FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContinental federation representing Asia with 21 member countries. ITPF President Sheikh Mohammed Al Fairuz participated in their General Assembly in Kuwait to strengthen cooperation.
• Islamic Solidarity Sports FederationpotentialStrategic or Co-development PartnerITPF President met with Secretary General Nasser Al Majali in Riyadh to discuss inclusion of tent pegging in the Solidarity Games scheduled for November.
• OmantelminorOthersTelecommunications sponsor of ITPF, logo appears on federation website.
• OQminorOthersSponsor of ITPF, logo appears on federation website.
• Oman PDOminorOthersSponsor of ITPF, logo appears on federation website.
• Oman LNGminorOthersSponsor of ITPF, logo appears on federation website.
• Oman TVminorOthersMedia sponsor of ITPF, logo appears on federation website.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• World Triathlon: International federation managing a niche multisport discipline with similar governance structure (General Assembly, member national federations, World Cup circuits). Comparable in federation-led event calendar and standardized rules framework.

Broad incumbents

• International Federation of Horseracing Authorities: Global governing body for thoroughbred horseracing, sharing the international federation model for equestrian-adjacent sports. Comparable in multi-continental membership coordination and event sanctioning authority.
• International Equestrian Federation: The global governing body for all equestrian sports and ITPF's umbrella regulator. FEI provides ITPF with regulatory blessing, structural templates for federation governance, and access to international equestrian networks, making it the closest comparable in scope and authority despite covering broader disciplines.

Direct peers

• Federation of International Polo: International governing body for polo, a similar niche equestrian sport with heritage roots, small global participant base, and federation-led competition structure. Comparable in scale, membership-driven revenue model, and international championship cycles.
• World Archery from Horseback Federation: Listed as a direct international partner of ITPF on its website. WHA governs mounted archery, a closely adjacent equestrian heritage sport with similar niche federation structure, small global athlete base, and historical cavalry origins, making it the most operationally comparable peer.
• International Tent Pegging Association of India: A national-level tent pegging organization operating parallel governance structures. Represents direct competitive overlap at the national federation level, particularly relevant given Pakistan and India's strong competitor bases.

Regional players

• Asian Equestrian Federation: Continental equestrian federation representing Asia and a direct ITPF partner. AEF oversees broader equestrian disciplines at the regional level, sharing federation governance models, member coordination structures, and event organization patterns with ITPF.
• Arab Equestrian Federation: Regional federation covering Arab nations and recent strategic cooperation partner of ITPF. Operates with similar federation governance, government-backed membership base, and event organization for equestrian sports across the Arab world.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/itpf_info
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC-AcJKJHS33YpcU4kBnYWAg
• Facebookfacebook.com/ITPF13
• Instagraminstagram.com/itpf_official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/itpf

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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