The agreement comes after the IJOC's name was unanimously changed from the International Show Jumping Officials' Club last month.

A vote at their General Assembly in Leipzig confirmed the change, with the latest MoU replacing the one signed under the organisation's previous name back in 2014.

"In January 2014, the ISJC was one of the first stakeholder groups to sign a MoU with the FEI and at the time, on behalf of the Club, I expressed the hope that we would continue to work closely with the FEI," said Stephan Ellenbruch, IJOC President.

"Now, three years later, I am delighted that under our new name, International Jumping Officials Club', the MoU has been renewed and the club's relationship with horse sport's governing body has developed and strengthened as hoped.

"I know I speak for all our members in thanking the FEI for its ongoing support, and we assure them of our continued cooperation for the benefit of our sport and all those connected with it."

The IJOC work closely with the FEI, National Federations and Organising Committees of international jumping events.

They state the organisation brings together all active FEI jumping officials, creating a comprehensive and worldwide network.

Officials from more than 50 nations are members of the IJOC.

Sabrina Ibáñez, FEI secretary general, believes the organisations can collaborate further to continue to boost the sport.

"The FEI and the IJOC have enjoyed a cooperative relationship for many years and, with the new MoU, agree to continue working together in areas of common concern and capability, achieving the high standards of education for jumping officials all over the world," she said.

"We are very proud of our association, but know that more can be done in collaboration to improve and protect the integrity of horse sport at the very highest level, leveraging the popularity and constant growth of our sport under the umbrella of best-in-class governance standards."

The IJOC are planning to hold a refresher seminar for officials at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne next year.

The seminar will run from February 2 to 4 in the Swiss city.