Sunday, October 20, 2013

Canada: Arabian Horse Association holds Endurance Race

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By Lois Ann Baker - AgriNews Staff Writer

BERWICK The Seaway Valley Arabian Horse Association held their 2nd Annual Stormont Endurance Race along trails in the Berwick Forest on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. The world class competition attracted over 65 participant, some from as far away as California and Ireland.

Riders could participate in either 80 km, 120 km or 160 km runs for Junior and Senior riders. The riders could use the race to work on qualifications for the next World Equestrian Games to be held in France next August. It was also an opportunity for young riders under the age of 21 to qualify for the Ontario/Canadian Team at the North American Junior and Young Riders Championships held annually at the Kentucky Horse Park, and the World JYR Endurance Championships held every two years...

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FEI Goes Quiet on Sanctions Against Countries with a Doping Problem

HorseSport.com - Full Article After a huge spike in positives in Saudi Arabia, last year the FEI told HorseSport.com it would discuss a co...