tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50996962024-03-19T01:48:14.641-07:00Endurance.Net: World News<a href="http://www.endurance.net/"><img src="http://www.endurance.net/images/ENWorldNewsBanner.jpg"><br>Endurance riding press, rides, news around the world... presented by Endurance.net</a> Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.comBlogger5987125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099696.post-54246192287369460242024-03-16T08:04:00.000-07:002024-03-16T08:04:42.903-07:00Australia: Queensland endurance riding season off to a ’stirling’ start<img src="https://noosatoday.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1503STIRLI_393094_01.jpg" width="300" style="float: left; padding: 10px;" /><a href="https://noosatoday.com.au/news/16-03-2024/queensland-endurance-riding-season-off-to-a-stirling-start/"><b>NoosaToday.com.au - Full Article</b></a>
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16/03/2024<br>
Erle Levey
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It was like the first day back at school as Queensland endurance horse riders started the 2024 season. ERLE LEVEY was at Imbil’s Stirling Crossing Equestrian Centre for a few lessons
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The 2024 Queensland Endurance Riding Association (QERA) season got under way in style at Imbil this month.
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There was a mix of experienced riders returning for the year and newcomers being welcomed into the fold for the Stirling’s Starter.
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Seasoned horses were side by side with those being brought into the sport at the Stirlings Crossing Equestrian Centre.
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There were 137 riders registered for the seven events over the two days – from 10km and 20km introductory rides to 40km intermediate and the 82km endurance event...
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Read more here:<br>
<a href="https://noosatoday.com.au/news/16-03-2024/queensland-endurance-riding-season-off-to-a-stirling-start/">https://noosatoday.com.au/news/16-03-2024/queensland-endurance-riding-season-off-to-a-stirling-start/</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099696.post-17268285260419363962024-03-10T15:13:00.000-07:002024-03-10T15:13:41.503-07:00Who Is Sheikha Madiya Al Maktoum? 5 Facts You Need To Know About The Dubai Royal<img src="https://graziamagazine.com/me/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2024/03/Untitled-design-16.jpg" width="300" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://graziamagazine.com/me/articles/who-is-sheikha-madiya-al-maktoum-5-facts-you-need-to-know-about-the-dubai-royal/"><b>GraziaMagazine.com - Full Story</b></a>
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By Falah Gulzar
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<b><i>She is an accomplished cyclist and horse racer</i></b>
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Whether it’s the determination she exudes while riding a horse galloping across the UAE desert or her dedication when she conquers Europe’s mountains, one bicycle ride at a time, Her Highness Sheikha Madiya Bint Hasher Bin Manaa Al Maktoum, a member of Dubai’s Ruling Family and a polished sportswoman, is an inspiration to women in the region, as well as across the globe.
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Like many GCC royals, the Emirati seems to keep a low profile, occasionally sharing glimpses of her life on social media with her over 18,000 followers on Instagram. Doing a little bit of digging, GRAZIA brings you five facts you need to know about her for your daily dose of motivation...
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Read more here:<br>
<a href="https://graziamagazine.com/me/articles/who-is-sheikha-madiya-al-maktoum-5-facts-you-need-to-know-about-the-dubai-royal/">https://graziamagazine.com/me/articles/who-is-sheikha-madiya-al-maktoum-5-facts-you-need-to-know-about-the-dubai-royal/</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099696.post-23406770583175232652024-03-06T07:00:00.000-08:002024-03-06T07:00:23.599-08:00Gaucho Derby Wrap-up: Trio Claim Victory in the Greatest Test of Horsemanship and Survival Skill on Earth<img src="http://endurance.net/international/Argentina/2024GauchoDerby/gallery/01/GD1.jpg" width="450" />
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<b>Imagine yourself thundering deep into the wilds of Patagonia on horseback.
Atop an incredible Argentine steed, you’re navigating across some of the
wildest terrain on Earth attempting to win the toughest and most unique
equine challenge in history…this is the Gaucho Derby.</b>
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An eight day plus, 500km multi-horse adventure race, The
Gaucho Derby travels through the mountains and pampas of
Patagonia and is unlike any other horse race on the planet, a
test of much more than simply ‘who can go fastest’.
Part of the Equestrianists Series, which also includes The
Mongol Derby (the longest horse race in existence), The
Gaucho Derby is based on the landscape, culture, history and
horses of Patagonia and, or course, the Gauchos themselves.
Crossing through high mountains, riders have to contend
with both tricky terrain and unpredictable weather, ensuring
the event is more than just a test of riders’ skills on a horse,
pushing navigational skills, physical stamina and an ability to
handle the wilderness (with riders camping out most nights)
to the limit.
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Riding endurance horses for the first few days of the race,
when the land levels, riders must swap horses for faster
riding, but still remain mindful of not pushing their horses
too hard, for fear of penalties.
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“We would rather nobody wins than someone wins by
pushing too hard. Riders seen making bad decisions, riding
too fast across difficult terrain or not presenting horses in
great condition will get penalties or be disqualified.” – Tom
Morgan, The Equestrianists founder.
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The end result, ‘the greatest test of horsemanship and
wilderness skills on Earth’.
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This was the third time the Gaucho Derby’s run, with Covid
causing a break in proceedings, and 39 riders, from 9
different nations, lined up at this year’s start line.
The race began on the 8 th of February and from the off riders
learnt that the environment in Patagonia can be a cruel
mistress, as they faced the prospect of riding through a
sandstorm. This slowed things down and no one was able to
break away from the pack during the first day’s riding, with
riders split between vet stations two and three as night fell.
The end of the day’s riding was far from the end of the
riders’ day however, as they took on the crucial
responsibility of tending to their horses, ensuring they were
well-fed, hydrated, and comfortably settled for the night,
before setting up camp (riders carry their own tents, food
and equipment) and preparing a ‘delightful’ dehydrated
meal. This self-sufficiency is a hallmark of the journey, with
riders managing their daily activities independently, without
reliance on others or the support crew.
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Day two saw six riders finally make headway on the rest of
the pack, but their lead was short lived, as scorching
temperatures and a complete lack of wind, made the going
tough the following day. 16 riders spent the night together
between vet stations seven and eight at the end of day
three.
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It wasn’t until day five that another breakaway occurred,
with Gaucho Derby veteran Daniel Van Eden (Netherlands),
endurance athlete Holly Masson (UK) and Mongol Derby
veteran Rendel Rieckmann (Germany) breaking away from
the pack. The trio carried the lead forward over the
following three days, although at one point it looked like
Daniel and Rendel would be able to get a lead over Holly,
after she received a two hour riding penalty, but the pair
decided to wait for her. Rendel commented...
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“Honestly, it was exhausting to constantly look over your shoulder every 10 minutes and see them
chasing you. Eventually, at one of the stations, we collectively made the decision to ride together and
finish as a team. It has truly been a massive relief and a much more enjoyable race since we decided
to work together."
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It was these three riders who went on to claim the joint title of Gaucho Derby winners, on day eight,
but only after a very tense wait at the finish line...
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Midway through the race, at the Meseta de la Muerte (Plateau of Death), a fierce storm rolled in
and, in consideration of the well-being of the horses and riders, the race directors opted to pause
the race until it was deemed safe to proceed. At the time, Daniel, Holly and Rendel were in the lead
and were given a 2hr ‘credit’ once the race had restarted.
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Hot on the heels of the three riders, through the latter stages of the race, were French men
Nathanael Bienvenu and Olivier Picard (who rode together throughout). They actually managed to
cross the finish line first, but had to wait to see whether there was more than two hours between
them and Daniel, Holly and Rendel. Unfortunately, for the French riders, there wasn’t and the trio
were crowned champions of a race that will forever be etched in their minds for the scenery they
rode through, the people they met, the weather and challenges they faced and, of course, the
horses they rode.
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Not only was the race an incredible success for all those involved, but it also helped raise thousands
of dollars for various charities across the world.
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For more details on the race visit <a href="https://equestrianists.com/" target="_blank">www.equestrianists.com</a>
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WINNERS’ Q and A
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Rendel Rieckmann (Germany)
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- What was the most exciting part of this whole event?
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- There were so many exciting moments, like flying over the bushes with these
amazing horses or the small things like realizing that the navigation plan, which was
done the night before, really worked out well. However, the most exciting part was
for sure to ride as a team and scream and shout together, whether it’s because of
highs or lows.
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- How was it riding as a team? Did you have different roles i.e. navigator, campsite selector
etc
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- Riding as a team was essential. You hear it often, but it’s simply true: I could not
have finished alone and it would be a hell lot less fun. Dan always kept his cool to
keep going and had great experience from the last Derby, Holly’s drive, cheer up
capability and major path finding skills and my technical and nav contribution made
an amazing team. In the end it all blended a bit together as we learned a lot from
each other.
- How were the horses?
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- We were lucky with the full range of Patagonia’s beauties: from the rather relaxed
and calm friends, which were easy to camp with, to the spicy rodeo ones where you
wanted to take watches at night to make sure everything is ok. Every one of them
became kind of a friend along the way.
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- What was your emotional roller coaster like during the race?
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- I’m not sure if this roller coaster would pass German regulatorIes. This much of up
and down was hard to handle. There were parts when every hour basically we
thought completely different from winning to not even being able to make it to the
finish line. I literally wanted to quit 30km before the finish line and call it a day after
we rode 10km in the national park which was the wrong way. An hour later we saw
we can still make it and the spark was back on.
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- It’s billed as the Toughest Horse Race, was it really?
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- The first two thirds were hard but still manageable with treating yourself well with
food, water and sleep. After that it became mentally and physically very exhausting.
I remember a scene when after hitting almost 9hrs of mountain climbing,
unpassable forest, searching for gates in the labyrinths of fences and running
through never ending bog fields we were partly falling on the ground begging it to
end. So I guess it was quite hard :)
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- What kept you going when you were your most exhausted?
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- Holly’s enthusiasm and just being a wonderful friend.
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Daniel Van Eden (Netherlands)
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- What was the most exciting part of this whole event?
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- Hard to name one specific moment. Riding into the vet check where my accident
happened last time and leading the race was special. The scenic terrain after Sierra
Nevada was beautiful. Going over the finish and putting a checkmark to what started
about four years ago felt great. I'm also proud to have finished without vet
penalties.
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- How was it riding as a team? Did you have different roles i.e. navigator, campsite selector
etc
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- Working as a team can be intense, especially with the pressure of the race and
issues with the horses Holly was riding. I think in the end the team worked great
because we all added different things to the team.
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- How were the horses?
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- Big, small. Some calm, some wild. Better in climbing up mountains than us. They all
were beautiful. Because of how they are held they are more social than the horses
back home.
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- What was your emotional roller coaster like during the race?
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- I wasn-t expecting it to be such an emotional rollercoaster. Especially with the part
where we had crossed into the national park and had to backtrack.
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- It’s billed as the Toughest Horse Race, was it really?
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- YES. Especially because it needs so many different skills. Physically and mentally.
Horse riding, navigation, team work, finding fences, camping out. Hot weather
(while all of us were prepared for cold weather).
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- What kept you going when you were your most exhausted?
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- Team mates. Also other riders. And the vets, medics and other people manning the
vet checks and horse stations.
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<img src="http://endurance.net/international/Argentina/2024GauchoDerby/gallery/01/GD5.jpg" width="450" />
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<img src="http://endurance.net/international/Argentina/2024GauchoDerby/gallery/01/GD3.jpg" width="450" />
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<img src="http://endurance.net/international/Argentina/2024GauchoDerby/gallery/01/GD4.jpg" width="450" />
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<img src="http://endurance.net/international/Argentina/2024GauchoDerby/gallery/01/GD6.jpg" width="450" />
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Top to bottom: winners at the finish line / a sandstorm
rolls in / gauchos at work / horse settled – now time to
set up camp - Josephine Jammaers from Belgium /
Rendel Rieckmann leading the way through some
tricky ground / the winners taking a chance to extend
their lead. CREDIT - Kathy Gabriel
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Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099696.post-16317385653207788652024-02-22T06:47:00.000-08:002024-02-22T06:47:35.590-08:00Chile's Vicente Larrain’s Golden Moment and Bright Future<img src="https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/fei-fan-production/s3fs-public/210224-vicente-larrain-2.jpg" width="300" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://www.fei.org/stories/sport/endurance/vicente-larrain-chile-pan-american-gold-2023"><b>FEI.org - Full Story</b></a>
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21 February 2024<br>
Words by Stacey Stearns<br>
Images by Francisco Boetsch
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<b>We speak to the young Chilean Endurance talent...</b>
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2023 finished with a real golden moment for Chile’s Vicente Larrain and his entire family. At the FEI Endurance Pan American Championships for Young Riders and Juniors, the 20-year-old and HF Eva – one of his family’s horses – took first place. Amelia Larrain, his younger sister, closely followed and won silver on HC Tia Haydee.
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The joy didn’t end there as two more family members were on Chile’s gold medal winning team in the senior competition!
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“The best part of Endurance is being able to compete with my family and make this sport a family sport,” Vicente said.
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Vicente’s golden finish was years in the making, and the most recent addition to the family’s impressive Endurance resume. The Larrain family lives in the Chilean countryside. Vicente recalls that they’ve always had horses, and his love for them began as a child. A cousin introduced the family to Endurance seven years ago, and now five members of the family compete in the discipline...
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Read more here:<br>
<a href="https://www.fei.org/stories/sport/endurance/vicente-larrain-chile-pan-american-gold-2023">https://www.fei.org/stories/sport/endurance/vicente-larrain-chile-pan-american-gold-2023</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099696.post-10994097958028553152024-02-22T06:44:00.000-08:002024-02-22T06:44:47.283-08:00World's best female horses face Gamilati Endurance Cup test in Dubai<img src="https://image.khaleejtimes.com/?uuid=0073d6ad-f4a6-5727-8c8b-dcb0d30ac6cb&function=fit&type=preview&source=false&q=75&maxsize=1200&scaleup=0" width="300" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://www.khaleejtimes.com/sports/worlds-best-female-horses-face-gamilati-endurance-cup-test-in-dubai"><b>KhaleejTimes.com - Full Article</b></a>
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<b>The 119kmride will test the skills of the very best mares involved in endurance racing</b>
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By Team KT<br>
Published: Thu 22 Feb 2024
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The stage is set for the prestigious Gamilati Endurance Cup for Mares, which tests the skills of the very best female horses involved in endurance racing.
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The 119km competition is part of the 17th edition of the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival that runs at Dubai International Endurance City in Seih Al Salaam from February 20-24...
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Read more here:<br>
<a href="https://www.khaleejtimes.com/sports/worlds-best-female-horses-face-gamilati-endurance-cup-test-in-dubai">https://www.khaleejtimes.com/sports/worlds-best-female-horses-face-gamilati-endurance-cup-test-in-dubai</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099696.post-83370870597243200872024-02-18T08:12:00.000-08:002024-02-18T08:12:27.652-08:00Bahrain: Shaikh Isa steals show in 160km international race<img src="https://www.gdnonline.com/gdnimages/20240218/20240218_031121_0.jpg?20240218%27" width="200" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://www.gdnonline.com/Details/1303527/Shaikh-Isa-steals-show-in-160km-international-race"><b>GDNOnline.com - Full Article</b></a>
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Sun, 18 Feb 2024
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Endurance – Shaikh Isa bin Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, of Team Victorious, won the 160km international race of the His Majesty the King’s Cup Endurance Ride Festival that took place at the Bahrain International Endurance Village in Sakhir yesterday.
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The festival, organised by Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (Breef), included a 120km race for private stables that was held in the presence of His Majesty’s representative for humanitarian works and youth affairs and Breef honorary president Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Supreme Council for Youth and Sport first deputy chairman, General Sports Authority chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
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The second place in the 160km international race, which witnessed stiff competition, was taken by Mohammed Abdulsamad Al Bastaki, of Al Ruood Team, with Michaela Supekova making it a podium double for Team Victorious with a third place finish.
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Shaikh Isa bin Faisal deservedly won the race after clocking 6 hours, 35 minutes and 47 seconds, almost three seconds ahead of the runner-up, and two minutes ahead of Supekova...
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Read more here:<br>
<a href="https://www.gdnonline.com/Details/1303527/Shaikh-Isa-steals-show-in-160km-international-race">https://www.gdnonline.com/Details/1303527/Shaikh-Isa-steals-show-in-160km-international-race</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099696.post-39255509475246902792024-02-18T08:09:00.000-08:002024-02-18T08:09:34.420-08:00Qatar: Sheikh Thani crowns winners of H H the Amir Sword Endurance Ride<img src="https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/get/maximage/20240218_1708236442-254.jpg?1708236442" width="300" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/18/02/2024/sheikh-thani-crowns-winners-of-h-h-the-amir-sword-endurance-ride"><b>ThePeninsulaQatar.com - Full Article</b></a>
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Published: 18 Feb 2024
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Doha, Qatar: H E Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al Thani crowned the winners of the first three places of the H H the Amir Sword Endurance Ride, which was held at a distance of 120 km at the Marathon village in Sealine yesterday.
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H E Sheikh Thani honoured Saif Ahmed Al Mazrouei, the winner of the Sword title, after taking first place on B. San Andreas, owned by the MRM Stud under the supervision of trainer Banwar Singh Rathore, and Salman Fahd Salman Al Hajri, who won second place on Moro Prelon, owned by Mohammed Majid Khalifa Al Shaheen Al Sulaiti, under the supervision of trainer Hassan Khamis Mohammed Al Shahwani, and Mohammed Saeed Mohammed Sultan Al Balushi, who won third place on Casmac Morning Star, owned by Sheikh Mohammed Nawaf Nasser Al Thani, and under the supervision of trainer Ahmed Salem Ahmed Al Balushi...
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Read more here:<br>
<a href="https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/18/02/2024/sheikh-thani-crowns-winners-of-h-h-the-amir-sword-endurance-ride">https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/18/02/2024/sheikh-thani-crowns-winners-of-h-h-the-amir-sword-endurance-ride</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099696.post-25167657280356080812024-02-13T07:30:00.000-08:002024-02-13T07:30:25.730-08:00Argentina: Gaucho Derby Day 5: The Race Heats Up<img src="https://equestrianists.com/wp-content/gallery/gaucho-day5/3c13c252-9f27-4036-a23f-ea61c2e10c11.JPG" width="300" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://equestrianists.com/updates/day-5-and-the-action-hots-up/"><b>Equestrianists.com - Full Article</b></a>
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Tom Morgan<br />
12th February 2024
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As the race enters Day 5, the competition at the front has heated up. Gaucho Derby veteran Daniel Van Eden, Endurance Athlete Holly Masson and Mongol Derby veteran Rendel Rieckmann have managed to secure the lead so far. Their excellent horsemanship, careful navigation and teamwork across the course has allowed them to pull in front. However, at day’s end Holly and Rendel were 30 minutes faster into the final horse station of the day, leaving Daniel to ride in solo after a long but successful slog over the meseta.
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Just behind them, Gaucho Derby Academy alum Morgan Williams is literally hot on their heels, her quiet determination and tenacity for tackling this terrain making her a serious contender for the win. Overnighting at a scenic puesto just shy of the horse station, she will make her break for her next horse change first thing in the morning.
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From high mountains to grassy valleys and expansive plateaus, the riders have navigated some of the most challenging terrain on the planet. Steep hillsides and muddy bogs pose formidable obstacles, with riders experiencing firsthand the unpredictability of Patagonia.
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Rider Izzy Fitzalan Howard on the famous bogs and finding them first hand: “There I was, trying to find a way around the lake; it was all going very well until boom, in we went into a muddy bog! My horse was able to scramble to the other side, and we made it out just fine. These horses are seriously incredible!”...
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Read the rest here:<br>
<a href="https://equestrianists.com/updates/day-5-and-the-action-hots-up/">https://equestrianists.com/updates/day-5-and-the-action-hots-up/</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099696.post-67784417550102953612024-02-11T07:48:00.000-08:002024-02-11T07:48:08.333-08:00Argentina: Gaucho Derby: Days 1-3<img src="http://www.endurance.net/international/Argentina/2024GauchoDerby/photos/Day3_Gabriel.jpg" width="300" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/>Photo by: @kathy_gabriel_
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<a href="http://www.endurance.net/international/Argentina/2024GauchoDerby/"><b>http://www.endurance.net/international/Argentina/2024GauchoDerby/</b></a>
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February 11 2024
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Wifi is limited in the wilds of Argentina, but here are updates from days 1 and 3 from the Gaucho Derby:
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Day 1 Post<br>
As the day winds down, riders take on the crucial responsibility of tending to their horses—ensuring they are well-fed, hydrated, and comfortably settled for the night. Only after attending to their equine companions do they set up camp and prepare a delightful dehydrated meal . This self-sufficiency is a hallmark of the journey, with riders managing their daily activities independently, without reliance on others or the support crew.
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Day 3 Recap<br>
It was a hot one in Patagonia, where scorching temperatures and a complete lack of wind added to the challenge, riders faced a day of slow progress amidst the challenging terrain of mountainous forests.
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With unwavering determination, riders pushed toward HS2 (VC7), eagerly anticipating their first resupply. This crucial stop offered a much-needed boost with additional kits, including meals, snacks, and extra layers for the journey ahead.
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Noteworthy discussions among riders centered on the intricacies of the gates, emphasizing the difficulty in navigating to the precise locations. Correctly hitting the gates became a crucial aspect, as any misstep could result in added time, necessitating re-navigation to reach the correct crossing point.
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Looking ahead, the forecast promises a shift to chillier weather and a chance of rain. It remains to be seen whether the change in conditions will influence the pace of the pack, especially with the potential for rejuvenated energy from both the cooler temperatures and the introduction of fresh horses.
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Follow the riders at:
<a href="https://equestrianists.com/gaucho-derby/" target="_blank">https://equestrianists.com/gaucho-derby/</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099696.post-59283106527430755192024-02-10T07:22:00.000-08:002024-02-10T07:22:25.797-08:00Qatar's Saeed Al Naimi Crowned 2024 Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup Champion in AlUla<img src="http://endurance.net/international/SaudiArabia/2024CustodianoftheTwoHolyMosques/photos/image001.jpg" width="300" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/>
<br><br>● Al Naimi produced a majestic performance to claim victory in 120km CEI 2* competition ahead of Saudi Arabia’s Fares Abu Ras in second; Hamad Al Tamimi of the UAE completed top three
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● Five local talents also featured in 200-strong field featuring world’s best riders
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● Additional 160km CEI 3* competition locked in for Sunday ahead of 2026 World Endurance Championships
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AlUla, Saudi Arabia – 10 February 2024:
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Saeed Al Naimi from Qatar sealed a sensational victory in the 2024 Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup on Saturday afternoon, overcoming a strong challenge from runner-up Fares Abu Ras of Saudi Arabia to win the flagship international endurance event in AlUla.
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Al Naimi completed the challenging 120km route on his ride Guilen Fantasia in a classified time of 05:22:01, finishing 1:14 ahead of Abu Ras and 23:19 minutes in front of Hamad Al Tamimi from UAE who completed the top three.
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Incredible individual displays of speed, stamina, and strategic pace management by the trio saw them take top honors ahead of a 200-strong field that boasted the world’s greatest, most renowned riders.
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The riders who featured in the CEI 2* competition represented a total of 50 counties with a total SAR 15 million prize pot on offer. A new world record for an endurance event, these factors – together with regional royalty, VIPs, and global audiences in attendance – further highlighted the ever-growing prestige of the Endurance Cup in this record-extending fifth edition.
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Organised by the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) in partnership with the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) and the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation (SAEF), the event was an outstanding occasion like always at AlFursan Equestrian Village – providing inspiring shows sportsmanship and equestrian excellence as promised.
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Prince Abdullah bin Fahd bin Abdullah, President of SAEF, added: “We extended our congratulations to Saeed Al Naimi and every rider who competed – their performances helped pave the way for an experience that audiences will remember for many years to come. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup is one of the biggest endurance events on the Saudi Equestrian calendar and this edition has shown why such events in the Kingdom are held in such high regard regionally and internationally.”
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Abeer Al Akel, Acting CEO of RCU, commented: “The 2024 Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup has been an incredible success in every way possible. From riders and trainers to spectators and partners, everybody involved has played their part in making this edition so special. We extend our congratulations to the champion and all who participated.”
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In the aftermath of his famous victory, Saeed Al Naimi said: “I’m really proud to have won this competition and competed against so many talented riders from different countries - it was a very difficult contest but I’m delighted to have made it back first in the end. The track was challenging throughout, but I loved riding out there. The experience was great and I’m already looking forward to coming back in the future.”
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Underlining RCU efforts to empower and involve the AlUla community as part of its wider equine objectives, five local riders also participated in the 2024 edition as part of the development program under RCU’s equine strategy – which offers training, advice, technical support, and events experience.
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Next up at AlFursan Equestrian Village is an additional 160km CEI 3* competition tomorrow. A prelude to the 2026 FEI World Endurance Championships in AlUla, 67 riders – including one from AlUla – will compete with a prize pot of SAR 5 million on offer.
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The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup is one of the marquee sports events in the AlUla Moments Calendar of events and festivals, spanning a large number of other heritage sports events such as the AlUla Camel Cup, AlUla Falcon Cup, the Tent Pegging World Championship and Horseback Archery World Cup.
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For more information and to book tickets, kindly visit experiencealula.com.
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For more on the ride see:<br>
<a href="http://endurance.net/international/SaudiArabia/2024CustodianoftheTwoHolyMosques/">http://endurance.net/international/SaudiArabia/2024CustodianoftheTwoHolyMosques/</a>
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Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099696.post-53191934084212740692024-02-09T07:33:00.000-08:002024-02-09T07:33:15.208-08:00Australia's Warwick and Duncan saddle up for greatest test of horsemanship on Earth<img src="https://aboutregional.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/warwick_gaucho.jpg" width="300" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://aboutregional.com.au/warwick-and-duncan-saddle-up-for-greatest-test-of-horsemanship-on-earth/444041/"><b>AboutRegional.com.au - Full Articoe</b></a>
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9 February 2024 | Edwina Mason
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Eight Australian equestrians, two of them from the south of NSW, are stepping into the boots of the hardy, brave nomadic cowboys of Argentina as they embark on a gruelling 500-km endurance ride across the vast mountainous Patagonian region of Argentina.
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Young’s world wandering Warwick Schiller joins Duncan McLaughlin of Bodalla, and 39 other international riders from Britain, the US, Germany, Switzerland, France, Canada, Chile and New Zealand on the 10-day Gaucho Derby, billed as the greatest test of horsemanship on Earth.
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The derby is one in a world series of horseback endurance rides that don’t just test the mettle of the riders, who have notched up years in the saddle, but the loan horses on which they rely – ‘criollo’, all of them from the enormous – 100,000 acres large – Argentine ranches known as estancias, which cover vast swathes of Patagonia...
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Read more here:<br>
<a href="https://aboutregional.com.au/warwick-and-duncan-saddle-up-for-greatest-test-of-horsemanship-on-earth/444041/">https://aboutregional.com.au/warwick-and-duncan-saddle-up-for-greatest-test-of-horsemanship-on-earth/444041/</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099696.post-4245848509259892902024-02-04T07:55:00.000-08:002024-02-04T07:55:56.374-08:00200 Elite Global Riders from 51 Countries Confirmed for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup in AlUla<img src="http://www.endurance.net/international/SaudiArabia/2024CustodianoftheTwoHolyMosques/photos/image2.jpg" width="300" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/>- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup returns with record-extending fifth edition on 10th February
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- World’s finest riders among those competing in rigorous long-distance challenges, including 5 riders from AlUla participating at the 120km CEI 2* and 1 local rider participating at the 160km CEI3* competition
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- 120km CEI 2* competition will decide 2024 the Custodian of The Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup winner on February 10
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- Additional 160km CEI 3* competition on February 11 is part of build-up to 2026 FEI World Endurance Championships in AlUla
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AlUla, Saudi Arabia – 4th February 2024:
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New details were unveiled ahead of the record-extending fifth edition of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup, set to captivate audiences in AlUla with thrilling shows of sportsmanship and equestrian excellence on 10th February 2024.
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Organised by the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) in partnership with the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI), and the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation (SAEF), the Endurance Cup stands as a flagship event in the global endurance circuit. Returning to the ancient oasis, this upcoming edition boasts the largest prize money ever offered for an endurance event and features some of the world’s finest riders, horses, and trainers, as well as distinguished dignitaries and international patrons.
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"We eagerly anticipate the arrival of a stellar line-up of talents for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup – a line-up that solidifies both its popularity and prestige," said Ziad AlSuhaibani, Chief Sports Officer at RCU. "The success of this event extends beyond regional acclaim, resonating on the global endurance circuit. With immense excitement, we look forward to hosting one of the most thrilling and action-packed Endurance Cups to date. Audiences are assured of two days of awe-inspiring displays of endurance and sporting excellence."
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Reflecting its reputation as the ultimate endurance horse event, the 2024 Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup will host the top 20 endurance riders in the FEI world rankings alongside a host of professional female riders and other elite performers from the GCC and further afield.
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On Saturday, February 10, 200 riders from 51 countries – including five from AlUla – will engage in a challenging 120km CEI 2* competition with the the Custodian of The Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup awaiting the winner.
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The following day, February 11, 67 riders – including one from AlUla – will compete in an additional 160km CEI 3* distance competition that people can enjoy watching. This event will serve as a prelude to the highly anticipated 2026 FEI World Endurance Championships in AlUla.
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The distinguished presence of regional royalty and VIPs will also add to its ever-growing prestige as attendees enjoy an incredible Arabian horse live experience in the Middle East’s premier endurance sports hub.
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A new home of world-class events, facilities, and rapidly growing infrastructure, AlFursan Equestrian Village is part of RCU’s wider equestrian strategy to develop and expand the sport locally, as well as to position AlUla as the ultimate destination for heritage sports.
<br><br>
AlUla has emerged as a leading hub for equestrian excellence, while also fostering sports diversity and prioritising the welfare of the horses. Embracing inclusivity, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup allows both men and women to compete on an equal footing, with nearly 20% of the 200 riders in the 2024 edition being women. While the competition involves timed rides, the primary focus remains on ensuring the well-being of both rider and horse, emphasising the importance of completing all loops in optimal condition rather than pursuing sheer speed.
<br><br>
With a vision to bolster modern and heritage equestrian sports in AlUla, the Equine Training Programme based in the AlFursan Equestrian Village is building on the region's rich legacy within this field, with training initiatives established to empower local riders and professionals such as veterinarians, coaches, and grooms. As a result of the training programme, this year will witness the participation of 5 local riders at the 120km CEI 2* competition and 1 local rider at the 160km CEI 3* competition.
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The Endurance Cup has empowered Saudi Vision 2030 since its inception. Besides playing a starring role in AlUla’s emergence as a premier endurance sports hub, the event has supported economic development locally and nationally, welcoming tourists and creating new job opportunities in line with the aspirations of the Kingdom's leadership. It’s also inspired more Saudi nationals to engage in stewarding and veterinary support roles while fostering a route for local and regional enthusiasts to engage with equestrianism as a future hobby or potential career.
<br><br>
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup is one of the marquee sports events in the AlUla Moments Calendar of events and festivals, spanning a large number of other heritage sports events such as the AlUla Camel Cup, AlUla Falcon Cup, the Tent Pegging World Championship and Horseback Archery World Cup, in addition to the other sports events; AlUla Tour, AlUla Trail Race and Tough Mudder infinity.
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For more information, kindly visit <a href="https://www.experiencealula.com/en" target="_blank">experiencealula.com</a>.
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Watch for race updates at:<br>
<a href="http://www.endurance.net/international/SaudiArabia/2024CustodianoftheTwoHolyMosques/">http://www.endurance.net/international/SaudiArabia/2024CustodianoftheTwoHolyMosques/</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099696.post-27468129490240865432024-02-02T13:51:00.000-08:002024-02-02T13:51:21.039-08:00Steph Teeter honors the Andalusian Iron Horse 2024 with a bronze statue, merging art and equestrian sport<img src="https://ironhorse.es/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG-20240201-WA0004.jpg" width="300" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://ironhorse.es/steph-teeter/"><b>IronHorse.es</b></a>
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February 2 2024
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In the exciting world of equestrian raid, the new edition of the "Andalucía Iron Horse 2024" stands out not only for its challenging 500 km tour of the Andalusian landscapes but also for artistic recognition.
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The famous artist Steph Teeter has joined the celebration of this iconic event with the donation of a bronze statue, a gesture that reflects the spirit of solidarity and passion for horseback riding.
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This work of art, in addition to being a symbol of the resistance and beauty inherent in the competition, stands as a tribute to the link between the rider and his horse, central elements of this test that combines the sporting challenge with the admiration for the nature and culture of Andalusia.
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Visit Steph Teeter's website to get to know the rest of his work: <a href="https://stephteeterart.com/" target="_blank">stephteeterart.com</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099696.post-33886579712215146492024-01-28T07:09:00.000-08:002024-01-28T07:09:44.218-08:00Appeal for €1,000 compensation fails after Spanish horse went missing for two hours in competition<img src="https://keyassets.timeincuk.net/inspirewp/live/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/05/ZA_AMAH_RWHS_PN17_35298_85632072_180088091-920x518.jpg" width="200" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/fei-tribunal-dismisses-appeal-spanish-federation-848970"><b>Horseandhound.co.uk - Full Article</b></a>
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Eleanor Jones <br>
27 January, 2024
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The FEI Tribunal has dismissed a Spanish request to the FEI to overturn a ground jury decision and pay €1,000, after a horse went missing for two hours during a championship competition.
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The Spanish equestrian federation appealed the ruling of the ground jury during the young riders European Endurance Championships last September, owing to an “unusual set of facts”.
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The dispute related to Clara Latorre Sala, the person responsible or PR, and the horse Eryvan, who were on the Spanish team. During the first phase of competition, Clara fell from Eryvan, who “left without the rider”, the FEI Tribunal report states.
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“After some [searching], the horse was ultimately found a couple of hours later,” the report adds. “The horse then returned to the veterinarian gate in the competition area, was checked by a veterinarian and deemed fit to compete.”
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The report states that the president of the ground jury offered the rider the chance to go back to the point of the fall and continue from there, but counting the elapsed time. The rider and the Spanish federation refused this, “as they considered that the combination should have restarted from the vet gate, where [the horse] had been taken without the PR and appellant’s consent”...
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Read more here:<br>
<a href="https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/fei-tribunal-dismisses-appeal-spanish-federation-848970">https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/fei-tribunal-dismisses-appeal-spanish-federation-848970</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099696.post-13092955938597550522024-01-27T07:39:00.000-08:002024-01-27T07:39:35.701-08:00Meet the riders for the 2024 Gaucho Derby<img src="https://equestrianists.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Gaucxho-Derby-Logo-Final-small.png" width="150" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://equestrianists.com/gaucho-derby/gaucho-derby-2022-riders/"><b>Equestrianists.com</b></a>
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January 27 2024
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Forty-one riders from New Zealand, USA, Netherlands, Switzerland, Great Britain, Chile, Belgium, Canada, France, and Germany will apply their horsemanship and navigation skills to negotiate "the greatest test of horsemanship and wilderness skills on earth" across Patagonia.
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From February 4-18 they will ride locally owned Gaucho horses, most with Criollo blood, the native horse of the South American Pampas.
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Riders are currently participating in the Gaucho Academy, where they brush up on their GPS and survival skills. As a finale, they will ride alongside the Gauchos and joining the team for a wild horse round up.
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Stay tuned for more!<br>
<a href="https://equestrianists.com/gaucho-derby/" target="_blank">https://equestrianists.com/gaucho-derby/</a>
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<a href="http://www.endurance.net/international/Argentina/2024GauchoDerby/" target="_blank">http://www.endurance.net/international/Argentina/2024GauchoDerby/</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099696.post-85181045224853110902024-01-26T08:59:00.000-08:002024-01-26T08:59:34.784-08:00Pre-registered and News of the Iron Horse Andalucia 2024<img src="http://blogelraid.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IRON-HORSE-2023.jpg" width="150" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="http://blogelraid.com/preinscritos-y-noticias-del-iron-horse-andalucia-2024/"><b>BlogElRaid.com - Full Story</b></a>
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January 25, 2024 <br>
Gabriel Gamiz
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From the Iron Horse Andalucia 2024 Organization, one of the important members of the organization of this mythical test, Fernando Uriarte , sends me information about this test, Preregistered , with a significant number of Riders and Horses from 12 different countries , and the route for the different cities where this test will take place and much more information.
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In the pre-registrations, I read the names of riders with whom I met in the first Al-Andalus that I ran , many Spaniards and some foreigners, who later met in the Kaliber Andalucia and who were continually telling me that when this test was organized again.
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Well, we already have it here with the efforts of José Manuel Soto and Fernando Uriarte , creators of the test and after much effort and work they are managing to excite the fans, and the number of pre-registered people shows it and there is still time to gallop away.
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We are waiting for you all at the departure from Almería and arriving enjoying the Andalusian landscapes to the feet of the Virgen del Rocio.
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See the pre-registered here:<br>
<a href="http://blogelraid.com/preinscritos-y-noticias-del-iron-horse-andalucia-2024/">http://blogelraid.com/preinscritos-y-noticias-del-iron-horse-andalucia-2024/</a>
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Follow Andalucia Iron Horse here:<br>
<a href="http://www.endurance.net/international/Spain/2024AndaluciaIronHorse/">http://www.endurance.net/international/Spain/2024AndaluciaIronHorse/</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099696.post-46091239737279871442024-01-25T07:42:00.000-08:002024-01-25T07:42:45.031-08:00The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup returning to AlUla with record-extending fifth edition<img src="http://www.endurance.net/international/SaudiArabia/2024CustodianoftheTwoHolyMosques/photos/image.png" width="350" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><b>• The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup is a flagship event in the international endurance circuit <br><br>
• Around 200 of the world’s finest riders competing in these rigorous long-distance challenges while maintaining the stamina, and strategic pace management <br><br>
• 120km FEI 2* and 160km FEI 3* distance competitions over two days <br><br>
• Event runs from 10-11 February </b>
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AlUla, Saudi Arabia – 25 January 2024:
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AlUla’s unique desert landscape will once again stage the ultimate test of man and horse against time and terrain as 200 of the world’s finest riders compete in The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup next month.
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Organised by the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) in partnership with the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) and Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation (SAEF), the Endurance Cup is a flagship event in the international endurance circuit. It returns to the ancient oasis for a record-extending fifth time from 10-11 February with the biggest prize money for any endurance event on offer.
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A prelude to the 2026 FEI World Endurance Championships in AlUla, the 2024 Endurance Cup will see riders embark on 120km FEI 2* and 160km FEI 3* distance competitions over two days. Like always, participants must prioritise stamina and strategic pace management in these rigorous long-distance challenges.
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“We are honored and proud that The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup is returning to AlUla for a fifth time,” said Mr. Ziad AlSuhaibani, Chief Sports Officer at RCU. “What began few years ago as an ambitious project has become a mainstay in the international endurance circuit. The event has been brilliantly received by audiences and the wider equestrian community alike – and the fact that more than 200 riders are competing across two competitions really illustrates its ever-increasing profile and popularity. We are very much looking forward to what promises to be another brilliant spectacle in a few weeks’ time.”
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"In the rich tapestry of AlUla's history, the presence of horses has long been a testament to our enduring ancient heritage, exemplified by the ancient inscriptions of horses on the rocks of AlUla. With a profound commitment to preserving and revitalising this deeply rooted cultural tradition, we embark on a journey to instill its significance in the hearts and minds of future generations. By hosting premier events in the equestrian domain, we aim not only to celebrate the majesty of this heritage sport but also to underscore our dedication to fostering a legacy that stands as a proof of AlUla's timeless connection with the equestrian world." He added.
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A testament to its status as the ultimate endurance horse event, this year’s Endurance Cup again welcomes some of the greatest riders, horses, and trainers from all around the world.
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The distinguished presence of regional royalty and VIPs will also add to its ever-growing prestige as attendees enjoy an incredible Arabian horse live experience in the Middle East’s premier endurance sports hub. All of the action gets underway from AlUla’s Equestrian Village with the 120km FEI 2* and 160km FEI 3* distance competitions taking place on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
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A new home of world-class events, facilities, and rapidly growing infrastructure, AlUla’s Equestrian Village is part of RCU’s wider equestrian strategy to develop and expand the sport locally, as well as to position AlUla as the ultimate destination for heritage sports.
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"We aspire to host the largest events in equestrian sports in alignment with the Kingdom's vision and aspirations. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup stands out as one of the most prominent events, having achieved significant success in recent years," stated Mr. Fouad Bin Fahad Ibrahim, Executive Director of the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation (SAEF). "Our goal is to establish it as one of the most prestigious and lucrative competitions globally, attracting endurance riders from around the world annually. We take pride in our esteemed partnership with the Royal Commission for AlUla, which has played a pivotal role in orchestrating equestrian championships with exceptional organisation. This is owing to the enchanting nature and rich historical legacy of AlUla."
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AlUla has emerged as a leading hub for equestrian excellence, while also fostering sports diversity and prioritising the welfare of the horses. Embracing inclusivity, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup allows both men and women to compete on an equal footing, with nearly 20% of the 200 riders in the 2022 edition being women. While the competition involves timed rides, the primary focus remains on ensuring the well-being of both rider and horse, emphasising the importance of completing all loops in optimal condition rather than pursuing sheer speed.
<br><br>
With a vision to bolster modern and heritage equestrian sports in AlUla, the Equine Training Programme based in the AlFursan Equestrian Village is building on the region's rich legacy within this field, with training initiatives established to empower local riders and professionals such as veterinarians, coaches, and groomers. As a result of the training programme, this year will witness the participation of 6 local riders participating at the 120km FEI 2* and 1 local rider participating at the 160km FEI 3*, who have been trained for all year round to get prepared for this thrilling competition.
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The Endurance Cup has empowered Saudi Vision 2030 since its inception. Besides playing a starring role in AlUla’s emergence as a premier endurance sports hub, the event has supported economic development locally and nationally, welcoming tourists and creating new job opportunities in line with the aspirations of the Kingdom's leadership. It’s also inspired more Saudi nationals to engage in stewarding and veterinary support roles while fostering a route for local and regional enthusiasts to engage with equestrianism as a future hobby or potential career.
<br><br>
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup is one of the marquee sport events in the AlUla Moments Calendar of events and festivals, spanning a large number of other heritage sport events such as the AlUla Camel Cup, AlUla Falcon Cup, the Tent Pegging World Championchip and Horseback Archery World Cup, in addition to the other sports events; AlUla Tour, AlUla Trail Race and Tough Mudder infinity.
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For more information, kindly visit <a href="https://www.experiencealula.com/" target="_blank">experiencealula.com</a>.
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Follow the event updates at:<br>
<a href="http://www.endurance.net/international/SaudiArabia/2024CustodianoftheTwoHolyMosques/" target="_blank">http://www.endurance.net/international/SaudiArabia/2024CustodianoftheTwoHolyMosques/</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099696.post-53436480284735905862024-01-15T12:05:00.000-08:002024-01-27T07:40:01.932-08:002024 Gaucho Derby set for February 4-18<img src="https://equestrianists.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Gaucho-Derby-2020-RD-229.jpg" width="300" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://equestrianists.com/gaucho-derby/"><b>Equestrianists.com</b></a>
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Billed as "the greatest test of horsemanship and wilderness skills on earth,” the Gaucho Derby, is set to take place February 4-18 in Patagonia.
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Based on “the landscape, culture, history and horses of Patagonia and the Gaucho, 40 riders from the USA, New Zealand, Germany, Switzerland, France, Canada, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Great Britain, will navigate their way through the wild lands of Patagonia on horseback. They will ‘race’ between estancias and horse stations along the course; horses will be checked along the route and will have to pass vet checks to continue on and avoid penalties.
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Stay tuned for more!<br>
<a href="https://equestrianists.com/gaucho-derby/" target="_blank">https://equestrianists.com/gaucho-derby/</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099696.post-48559956744676648532024-01-10T09:26:00.000-08:002024-01-10T09:26:07.136-08:00Uruguayan horse tests positive in Uruguay Endurance race<a href="https://inside.fei.org/media-updates/fei-tribunal-issues-consent-award-equine-anti-doping-case-10"><b>FEI.org</b></a>
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<b>FEI Tribunal issues Consent Award in equine anti-doping case</b>
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09 January 2024 <br>
Author: FEI<br>
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The FEI Tribunal has issued a Consent Award in an equine anti-doping case involving a Banned Substance.
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In this case, the horse Ashva Psyche (FEI ID 107YL76/URU), tested positive for the Banned Substance Stanozolol following samples taken at the CEI2*120 Costa Azul, Canelones (URU) 04-05 November 2023.
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The athlete, Teresa Sanchez (FEI ID 10094966/URU), admitted the rule violation and accepted the consequences. In its final decision the FEI Tribunal disqualified the horse from the event and imposed an 18-month ineligibility period on the athlete; the provisional suspension she already served shall be credited against the imposed ineligibility period. She was also fined CHF 5,000 and all results from the event were disqualified.
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The full Decision is available <a href="https://inside.fei.org/system/files/2024.01.08_Consent%20Award%20C23-0056%20SANCHEZ%20%282023_BS10%20ASHVA%20PSYCHE%29_0.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.
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More at:<br>
<a href="https://inside.fei.org/media-updates/fei-tribunal-issues-consent-award-equine-anti-doping-case-10">https://inside.fei.org/media-updates/fei-tribunal-issues-consent-award-equine-anti-doping-case-10</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099696.post-56262379813602655752024-01-07T07:35:00.000-08:002024-01-07T07:35:32.565-08:00Bahrain: 215 riders participate in HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa Endurance Championship<img src="https://bna-media.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Media/Images/News/Sports-News/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%85%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%82%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%B1%20%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89%20%D9%83%D8%A3%D8%B3%20%D8%B3%D9%85%D9%88%D9%87%20%D9%84%D9%84%D8%A5%D8%B3%D8%B7%D8%A8%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AA%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%B5%D8%A9%20..%20215%20%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%B3%D8%A7%20%D9%88%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%B3%D8%A9%20%D9%81%D9%8A%20%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%B7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%82%20%D8%A8%D8%B7%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A9%20%D8%AE%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%20%D8%A8%D9%86%20%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF%20%D9%84%D8%B3-1bd67d92-096b-41ee-86a8-373992136c53.jpeg" width="300" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://www.bna.bh/en/215ridersparticipateinHHShaikhKhalidbinHamadAlKhalifaEnduranceChampionship.aspx?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDourUBUVmRLSeNYsZLwUN%2fE%3d"><b>BNA.bh - Full Article</b></a>
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05 Jan 2024
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Manama, Jan. 5 (BNA): The “HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa Endurance Championship” kicked off today at the Bahrain Endurance Village.
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Held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports First Deputy Chairman, General Sports Authority Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee President, the two-day championship is organised by the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF).
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Up to 215 male and female jockeys participated in the international and qualifying races for 120 km and 100 km, as well as a 100-km local race, in addition to local qualifiers for 40 km and 80 km.
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Team Victorious dominated the international 120-km race...
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Read more here:<br>
<a href="https://www.bna.bh/en/215ridersparticipateinHHShaikhKhalidbinHamadAlKhalifaEnduranceChampionship.aspx?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDourUBUVmRLSeNYsZLwUN%2fE%3d">https://www.bna.bh/en/215ridersparticipateinHHShaikhKhalidbinHamadAlKhalifaEnduranceChampionship.aspx?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDourUBUVmRLSeNYsZLwUN%2fE%3d</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099696.post-90890557900263500862024-01-01T11:12:00.000-08:002024-01-01T11:12:48.597-08:00Australia: Taking it in their stride<img src="https://noosatoday.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1609QERA_297363_04.jpg" width="300" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><i>Sarah Sullivan photo</i>
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<a href="https://noosatoday.com.au/news/31-12-2023/taking-it-in-their-stride/"><b>NoosaToday.com.au - Full Article</b></a>
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31/12/2023<br>
Erle Levey
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Shelley Chapman loves riding in the Australian bush – almost as much as she loves her horses.
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Just as well, because this last year Shelley rode further than from Brisbane to Cape York – and almost as far as from Gympie to the Western Australian border.
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The 2792km covered in endurance riding is a Queensland record and says a lot about the rider and the way she cares for her horses.
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Sitting under a tree on her and husband Michael’s 150-acre property at Kilkivan, Shelley tells me about their journey from Herberton in Far North Queensland to the development of Shanelli Park Endurance where they now run about 70 horses.
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The tree, with a firepit in front, must be a favourite spot for Shelley and Michael to sit and reflect on what they have achieved so far – and the trail ahead...
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Read more here:<br>
<a href="https://noosatoday.com.au/news/31-12-2023/taking-it-in-their-stride/">https://noosatoday.com.au/news/31-12-2023/taking-it-in-their-stride/</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099696.post-5973708740318417062023-12-31T07:40:00.000-08:002023-12-31T07:40:08.749-08:00Seiichi Hasumi 1942-2023<img src="https://japan.postsen.com/temp/resized/medium_2023-12-17-e52c32704f.jpg" width="300" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/>Japanese Endurance rider/athlete and horse owner, Seiichi Hasumi, passed away from heart failure on December 14, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. He was 80 years old, 8 days shy of his 81st birthday.
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Hasumi-san started riding a horse first time at age 59 (2002) after watching a documentary film on TV about the Tevis Cup 100 Mile One Day Ride - Western State Trail Foundation. His very first Endurance ride was in October 2002 at Comstock Arabian Association Endurance Ride in Nevada (USA) with Limited Distance of 25 mile/40km. His last one was in November 2019 in Ito, Shizuoka (Japan) with CEN 80km.
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Hasumi-san’s Endurance career (18 years, 2002 – 2019) was essentially cut short by the pandemic. During his career as a rider/athlete, Hasumi-san completed the Tevis Cup 8 consecutive times (2003 – 2011) and participated 4 FEI world championships (2005 WEC Dubai in UAE, 2008 WEC Terengganu in Malaysia, 2012 WEC Euston Park in England, and 2014 WEG Normandy in France). He was honoured by the Japan Equestrian Federation [JEF] for entering four horses in the 2010 World Equestrian Games [WEG] in Lexington, KY, USA.
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Hasumi-san's USA AERC Endurance career spanned 12 seasons, with a record of 1555 miles, including 12 100-mile completions and 3 best Condition awards.
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As a horse owner, he participated in 5 FEI world championships including 2010 WEG Kentucky (USA), 1 horse in 2005 WEC Dubai, 1 in 2008 WEC Terengganu, 4 in 2010 WEG Kentucky, 2 in 2012 WEC Euston Park, and 4 in 2014 WEG Normandy.
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Under his vision, the Organizing Committee of Shining Moon Lake and Ito, Shizuoka in Japan has organized 46 CEI/FEI events between 2007 and 2019.
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He was involved in the magazine and publishing industry, serving as president of the Takarajimasha company, which produces several titles in Japan.
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For more on Hasumi-san’s Endurance career and the Endurance program in Japan, see the following two stories in 2006 and 2007 by Steph Teeter of <a href="http://endurance.net/index.html" target="_blank">Endurance.net</a>.
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-2006 October story: Endurance in Japan, <a href="http://www.endurance.net/japan/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.endurance.net/japan/index.html</a>
-2007 June story: <a href="http://www.endurance.net/international/Japan/2007ShiningMoon/#results" target="_blank">http://www.endurance.net/international/Japan/2007ShiningMoon/#results</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099696.post-42586480301701179912023-12-04T17:49:00.000-08:002023-12-04T17:49:33.980-08:00Endurance GB bans the use of whips in elite competitions<img src="https://everythinghorseuk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/D1B6DA6D-0FE6-4A62-9017-C8D0CD1F04DF.jpeg" width="300" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://everythinghorseuk.co.uk/endurance-gb-bans-the-use-of-whips-in-elite-competitions/"><b>EverythingHorseUK.co.uk - Full Article</b></a>
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by News Team <br>
04/12/2023
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Endurance GB, the national governing body for endurance riding in the UK, held its AGM at the Delta hotel in Warwick on Saturday 25th November.
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Key elements of the AGM are board and member proposals to make change to the rules that govern the sport. These rule changes are voted on by the membership and ensure the sport remains agile and in touch with the environment in which it operates...
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Read more here:<br>
<a href="https://everythinghorseuk.co.uk/endurance-gb-bans-the-use-of-whips-in-elite-competitions/">https://everythinghorseuk.co.uk/endurance-gb-bans-the-use-of-whips-in-elite-competitions/</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099696.post-19595526259558980432023-11-30T07:38:00.000-08:002023-11-30T07:38:00.521-08:00FEI Endurance European Championship 2025 award to Castiglione Del Lago Italy <img src="http://www.sistemaeventi.it/news_files/news79.jpg" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/>The decision was made by the FEI Board at the FEI Hybird General Assembly in Mexico City.
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Castiglione del Lago is preparing to welcome the FEI Endurance European Championship on 6 September 2025, in a setting of breathtaking beauty like the one offered by the green heart of Italy. After the experience of the continental event organized in 2001, sistemaeventi.it will once again organize a new and exciting edition in 2025.
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Double victory for sistemaeventi.it, which is experiencing one of the best moments in its history thanks to the awarding of the FEI Endurance European Championship 2025 in Castiglione del Lago (Pg) and the FEI Endurance World Championship 2026 in AlUla in Saudi Arabia. The dates to be circled in red are 6 September 2025 for the appointment in Umbria and 17 October 2026 for the one in the Saudi desert.
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The Board of the FEI - International Equestrian Federation, which met on Saturday 18 November in Mexico City on the occasion of the FEI Hybrid General Assembly, chose the candidacies of Castiglione del Lago and AlUla to host the major international events of the 2025 and 2026 endurance calendar. Fully involved will be the sistemaeventi.it team, an Umbrian company led by CEO & Chairman Gianluca Laliscia, which for the European championship in Castiglione del Lago will act as a true organizing committee while for the AlUla World championship it will play the role of technical-sport partner supporting the organizing committee composed of the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation (SAEF) and the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU).
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“The allocation of the World championship in AlUla and the European championship in Castiglione del Lago – states Gianluca Laliscia, Endurance World Champion – represent for sistemaeventi.it the culmination of 24 years of hard work, passion and commitment in the world of Endurance. For me and for my entire team, reaching this goal is a source of great satisfaction and a starting point for new and important challenges. I therefore wish to express my sincere gratitude to the Italian Equestrian Federation, the Saudi Equestrian Federation, the Royal Commission for AlUla, the Umbria Region and the Castiglione del Lago Municipality for their constant support, trust and full endorsement in carrying forward the two bids".
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As of next year, the sistemaeventi.it staff will be largely involved in organizing the Test event of the European Championship in Castiglione del Lago; 2025 will instead be the year of the FEI Endurance European Championship in Umbria and the Test event for the World Championship in AlUla and then culminating with the world event in Saudi Arabia in 2026. Leading the now expert and consolidated team of sistemaeventi.it will be Gianluca Laliscia and Brian Colin Dunn, key figures in world Endurance.
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The breathtakingly beautiful scenery offered by Umbria, the green heart of Italy, and Saudi Arabia will once again be united in a common path in the name of Endurance, which will allow the two regions and the two countries to be able to create even stronger links and synergies.
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More information at:<br>
<a href="https://www.sistemaeventi.it/news_show.php?idn=79">https://www.sistemaeventi.it/news_show.php?idn=79</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5099696.post-30319254233590488582023-11-29T08:46:00.000-08:002023-11-29T08:46:31.369-08:00Results from the FEI Endurance Pan American Championships for Seniors, YR & Jrs in Llay Llay (CHI) available online<a href="https://inside.fei.org/media-updates/results-fei-endurance-pan-american-championships-seniors-young-riders-juniors-llay-llay-chi-available-online"><b>Inside.FEI.org</b></a>
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29 November 2023 <br>
Author: FEI Communications
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Chilean athletes showcased exceptional performance in the Valparaíso region (CHI) competition, securing their dominance. Local contenders clinched an impressive three out of the four gold medals up for grabs. The Brazilian Young Riders & Juniors team, however, thwarted a potential clean sweep by Chile, securing the remaining gold medal.
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Check the full podiums:
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Individual Podium - Seniors
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1° Martin Garcia Lazo / Si Quililche (CHI)<br>
2° Lukas Buckel / Chella Angostura (CHI)<br>
3° Jose Caio Frisoni / Stud Brasil Itajara (BRA)
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Full results <a href="https://data.fei.org/Result/ResultList.aspx?p=ECD9F2C1E80EFCA8CD392E94027162D5D50C26C391AEC9E0C25134075194E90F" target="_blank">here</a>
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Team Podium - Seniors
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1° Chile (Martin Garcia Lazo & Si Quililche / Lukas Buckel & Chella Angostura / Vicente Mayol & Alcazar Praga / Josefina Paz Maturana & Suffa / Cristobal Larrain & Jota)
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Full results <a href="https://data.fei.org/Result/ResultList.aspx?p=DACC5E9934F46387859C3FE8364747BDD50C26C391AEC9E0C25134075194E90F" target="_blank">here</a>
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Individual Podium – Young Riders & Juniors
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1° Vicente Larrain / HF Eva (CHI)<br>
2° Amelia Larrain / HC Tia Haydee (CHI)<br>
3° Diogo de Oliveira / CP Latifa (BRA)
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Full results <a href="https://data.fei.org/Result/ResultList.aspx?p=4FD5044D6BD155456665B1B6E7ECD765D50C26C391AEC9E0C25134075194E90F" target="_blank">here</a>
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Team Podium – Individual Riders & Juniors
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1° Brazil (Diogo de Oliveira & CP Latifa / Rodrigo Storani & Miranda Rach / Helena Haaland & Valente Heb / Arthur Leonel Machado & Mojito HSSK)
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Full results <a href="https://data.fei.org/Result/ResultList.aspx?p=9666F8096B2EBB7D7C0A76F1EA807638D50C26C391AEC9E0C25134075194E90F" target="_blank">here</a>
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More information at:<br>
<a href="https://inside.fei.org/media-updates/results-fei-endurance-pan-american-championships-seniors-young-riders-juniors-llay-llay-chi-available-online">https://inside.fei.org/media-updates/results-fei-endurance-pan-american-championships-seniors-young-riders-juniors-llay-llay-chi-available-online</a>
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