Bahrain: HRH Crown Prince receives Shaikh Nasser and Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad

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date: 11 05, 2010

Manama, May 11 (BNA) His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport described today the equestrian sport as inextricably linked to chivalry, resolve, bravery and good ethics.
This sport is a historical heritage which has been developed by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa making it the most loved and supported sport in Bahrain, he said as he received at Rifa Palace today First Vice President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport, Head of Bahrain Olympic Committee and royal endurance team Captain Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and member of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the President of Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF). HRH the Crown Prince also received winners of the Crown Prince Endurance Cup in the presence of BREEF Board of Directors. HRH the Crown Prince congratulated Shaikh Nasser and the riders on their achievements which have opened up the door for other Bahrainis to take up this sport. He also lauded the riders' contribution to serving the kingdom's heritage by re-establishing the lustrous link between the rider, the horse and chivalry. HRH the Crown Prince wished them further success in local, regional and international events while directing them to take care of key technical issues regarding horses entry to the kingdom including healthcare, quarantine and origin. Shaikh Nasser took pride in the tremendous care accorded by HRH the Crown Prince to endurance in Bahrain tipping the Crown Prince Cup as one of the outstanding stations in the endurance races season. Shaikh Khalid also expressed thanks and respect to HRH the Crown Prince for his continuous support to endurance which reflects Bahrain's glorious heritage. Present at the meeting were Crown Prince's Court Head Shaikh Khalifa bin Daij Al Khalifa and Crown Prince's Advisor Shaikh Ahmed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa.

2010 WEG: Kentucky Tourism Commissioner makes first official visit to Maysville

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By WENDY MITCHELL, Staff Writer | Monday, May 10, 2010

The Maysville Conference Center was the inaugural stop for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Bus Blitz of Kentucky, Monday.

Promoting 2010 WEG is a combined effort of nine regional tourism agencies and the local travel and tourism locations they represent, officials said.

"The last time there was something of this calibre in the U.S. was at the Olympic Games in Atlanta," said Mike Cooper, Kentucky Travel and Tourism commissioner.

Cooper and the entourage visited MCC and Kentucky Gateway Museum Center on Monday.

One of the miniature displays, representing a Kentucky horse farm library, along with a display from the Rosemary Clooney House Museum in Augusta and a section of fence from Calumet Farm in Lexington will be part of many displays visitors will see, officials said.

"They will even be able to pet a shark," Cooper said, verifying the information with other participants as he introduced a partial list of The Kentucky Experience displays. Each tourism agency and region provided information and materials which are being combined into The Kentucky Experience Pavilion exhibit at WEG, Cooper said.

Predicted to pump $167 million into the Kentucky economy, the games Sept. 25 - Oct 10 are on par with an Olympic equestrian competition, official said...

Read more here:
http://www.maysville-online.com/news/local/article_0a05a912-5cb1-11df-91dc-001cc4c03286.html

Argentina: Viral Equine Arteritis outbreak in the province of Buenos Aires

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May 8th 2010

SENASA, Argentina’s National Animal and Agriculture Health Board, issued a statement suspending all transportation of horses in the Buenos Aires province for two weeks due to an outbreak of Viral Equine Arteritis.

The ban in force as of this week may be extended up to 30 days and has curtailed horse activities such as racing, show jumping, endurance and auctions.

The origin of the outbreak was traced to semen imported recently from Holland for jumpers.

The disease affects pregnant mares which abort their embryos; however after being infected they become immune.

Stallions that have Viral Equine Arteritis must be gelded. The disease can be transmitted through the air or during breeding.

According to the Merck Veterinary Manual Equine viral arteritis (EVA) is an acute, contagious, viral disease of equids caused by equine arteritis virus. It is characterized by fever, depression, dependent edema (especially of the limbs, scrotum, and prepuce in the stallion), conjunctivitis, nasal discharge, abortion, and infrequently, death in young foals.

The virus which causes EVA was first isolated from horses in Ohio in 1953 but the disease has afflicted equine animals worldwide for centuries. It has been more common in some breeds of horses in the United States, but there is no breed “immunity”.
There is no known human hazard.

2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Receives Entries from 60 Countries

May 7, 2010

LEXINGTON, KY—The World Games 2010 Foundation is pleased to announce that 60 National Federations have submitted entries in principle for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. They are:

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Turkey, Ukraine United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, United States, Venezuela

With 60 countries expressing an interest in attendance at the Games, the World Games 2010 Foundation anticipates as many as 800 athletes could compete. The world championships for eight equestrian sports will be contested September 25 -October 10 at Lexington’s Kentucky Horse Park. Final entries and individual athletes will be named in August.

Tickets for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are available for competition in all eight disciplines. Grounds Pass tickets are also available. Visit www.alltechfeigames.com/tickets, www.ticketmaster.com, visit any local Ticketmaster outlet or call 1-800-745-3000.

About the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are the world championships of eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI). The Games are held every four years and this will be the first occurrence in the United States.

The Games will be broadcast on NBC Sports, which has marked the largest commitment to network coverage of equestrian sport in U.S. television history. The 2010 Games are expected to have a statewide economic impact of $150 million, and current sponsors include Alltech, Rolex, John Deere, Ariat International, Inc., Meydan and the American Quarter Horse Association. For more information on the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, please visit www.alltechfeigames.com.

Media Contact:
Amy Walker
awalker@feigames2010.org

Brazil: Multidays

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Multidays is a test unlike any other place in Brazil. It's a race where all itinerant horse / rider will travel a distance of 70 km per day, totaling 210 km in three (3) days.

All riders will stay in the same hotel, as well as the organizers, veterinary, trekkers, timekeepers, etc.., And every night there will be a fantastic cocktail, so that all who compete during the day if confraternizarão night, throwing to each other new challenges for the next day. This creates a very special climate of understanding between everyone, without, however, let the competitive side.

It's a great way to start a horse endurance in long distance categories.

All the enduro national summit will be present in this test, both creators and riders, managers, veterinarians and judges.

This is already the fifth edition of Multidays and all were an absolute success, always bringing riders from Europe and USA to participate. This year we are waiting, too, knights of Uruguay and Argentina. It's a race that attracts the media specialist by their characteristics.


THE PROOF

The rider may opt to carry three (3) days of Multidays with one horse (approx. 60 km p / day) or three (3) days with two dogs or three (3) days with three animals ( 01 animal per day).

VALUES FOR ENTRIES

In the amount of entries will be included the hotel for three days:

- Entry on Thursday and departure on Sunday.

- The cocktails in the evening of the three (3) days and all meals.

Subscriptions to the day May 14 at a discount:

- For animal 2001: U.S. $ 1,290.00
- Each extra horse - Free

- Escort: Hotel + cocktails + food for three (3) days: U.S. $ 650.00

Subscriptions 15-27 May:

For animal 2001: U.S. $ 1,400.00

- Each extra horse + $ 100.00

- Escort: Hotel + cocktails + food for 03 days: U.S. $ 650.00

Note: Lodging in double room.

The Journey

Approximately 60 km / day, through little-used trails, rich in natural resources in the middle of the Atlantic Forest remaining natural habitat of local flora and fauna, and they extend the abundant waters of Cantareira system.

Between rivers, waterfalls and dams, the course covers the municipalities of Joanópolis, Piracaia and Camanducaia. Near the Capital, these towns are rural areas with features perfect for our sport with more than 500 km of dirt roads through the Waterfall of the Blacks, with a waterfall of 154 meters and the Dam River Jaguari.

CONTACT
Vanda Balassa
vbalassa@yahoo.com.br

Bahrain: Disease Identified as Glanders

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By MANDEEP SINGH , Posted on » Monday, April 26, 2010

THE Cabinet yesterday allocated BD150,000 to combat the disease.

It also instructed the Municipalities and Agriculture Ministry to carry out the preventive plan.

"The decision reflects the government's keenness to protect human health, the environment and animals," Cabinet Affairs Minister Shaikh Ahmed bin Ateyatala Al Khalifa said.

A MYSTERY illness, which forced vets to put down eight horses in three weeks, has been identified as the highly contagious and potentially fatal bacterial infection glanders, or equina, that can be passed on to humans.

However, Bahrain's top vet yesterday allayed fears of a serious outbreak, saying authorities were already acting on the new information and said it could be "easily" managed.

Municipalities and Agriculture Ministry livestock director Dr Salman Abdul Nabi said every horse in the country was being examined for signs of the illness.

He added that blood samples from of horses, suspected of either having the illness or coming into contact with infected animals, were currently being analysed by specialists in the UAE.

"We have sent samples from nearly 400 horses to a specialist laboratory in the UAE and the 10 results we have got so far give us the all-clear," he told the GDN.

"We now know we can manage this quite easily and are taking appropriate action."

However, he stressed that a ban on moving horses between stables or taking part in competitions still existed to avoid the bacteria spreading.

He revealed around a dozen horses currently had symptoms of the infection, but said some were already showing signs of recovery.

Glanders is a highly contagious disease in horses, horses, mules and donkeys, but it can be passed on to humans who have direct contact with infected animals or contaminated objects.

The painful respiratory infection can cause skin lesions and signs include fever, chills, muscle aches and chest pain, but it can also lead to pneumonia and death without treatment.

Infection can also occur in dogs, cats, goats, camels, hamsters and guinea pigs.

Results of 2010 Mont-le-Soie in Belgium

120 km CEI**

1. Maritza Pereira - Khan de la Saulire - 7:35
2. Raphael Van Cauter - Hilal S - 7:36
3. Muriel Guillaudeux - Altaire du Florival - 7:38


120 CEIOYRJ**

1. Elisabeth Hardy - Lutece de Crouz - 17,83 k/h
2. Laura Houassin - Nadji des Sauvlons - 17,39 k/h
3. Raphael Van Cauter - Taborah de Sier - 17,39 k/h


Belgium Championships for 7 & 8 years horses 100 km CEI*:

1. Elise Couderc - Shanon - 5:20
2. Jean-Philippe Cohard - Hilkilly de Prazilia EWalRaid - 5:20
3. Romane Yernux - Sichen des Sauvlons - 5:21

Resultats Complet at http://www.endurance-belgium.com/navigation/index.htm

Photos by Carol Gatellier:
http://www.ceue.eu/photos/mls10mai/cg/index.html

Photos by Francis Piron:
http://www.ceue.eu/photos/mls10mai/fp/index.html

British Team Development Squad Successful in Belgium

Endurancegb.co.uk

4th May 2010

The Team rode at Mont le Soie, Belgium in the 120k 2* ride on Sunday 3rd May. All team members completed - Larissa, Louise, Heather, Sue, Charlotte and Claire in that order. Sadly Larissa's horse was lame at the finish. Congratulations to you all - have a good trip home! Team details .....


Larissa Whiley - Ben Shah
Sue Rich - Czako
Heather Whiteley - Shafabah
Claire Bruce - Ah Diba
Louise Rich - Cziko
Charlotte Hirst - WFA Leena

Bahrain: Shaikh Khalid lifts endurance crown

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Posted on » Sunday, May 02, 2010


ROYAL Endurance Team rider Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa won the End-of-Season Endurance Ride Championship in the early hours of yesterday at the Bahrain International Endurance Village in Sakhir.

The Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (Breef) chief completed the gruelling overnight race in five hours 19 minutes and three seconds.

Riding Kintamani Ragindi, Shaikh Khalid overcame a rough start to the 120-kilometre, five stage event but managed to power ahead of the field later on.

He was seventh after the opening 30-km leg, but rose to fourth after the second 30-km sector. He was then in the top three over the next two stages, covering distances of 24 kms and 20 kms, respectively, before making his decisive push over the last 16 kms to clinch first place.

Ahead

Shaikh Khalid led fellow-Royal Team member Ahmed Abdulla Al Hazza to the finish by a mere three seconds. Al Hazza, on Tarabic Carl, was ahead for most of the race, safely holding first place from legs two through four, but lost control over the late stages.

The leading pair were followed by Abdulaziz Khalifa representing Al Asayel Stables, who was on Minit Maid. Khalifa finished the race in 5:20:47, and also overcame a poor start as he found himself 12th after stage one.

Royal Team rider Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Saad came fourth. Riding Mystic Traveller, Al Saad had a total ride time of 5:45:53. Teammate Ratan Singh on Affiniti rounded out the top five in the championship. Singh completed the event in 5:51:25.

Both Al Saad and Singh managed late surges after starting the race outside the top 10.

At the end of the ride, Shaikh Khalid and the rest of the winners were presented their respective trophies by Royal Endurance Team captain and Bahrain Olympic Committee president Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

Shaikh Nasser congratulated Shaikh Hamad on his victory and praised him for putting on a fantastic performance. Shaikh Nasser added that Shaikh Khalid was a very deserving winner.

The championship was organised and run by Breef. It flagged off at 5pm on Friday evening.

A total of 60 riders from Bahrain and Saudi Arabia took part. The ride was originally not announced due to a possible postponement because of the outbreak of a virus that has affected many horses around Bahrain.

But after medical checks and assurances from veterinarians and under the guidance of Shaikh Khalid the event was give the go ahead.

Bahrain: Mirza powers to endurance lead

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Posted on » Saturday, May 01, 2010


ROYAL Endurance Team rider Jaffer Mirza powered to the lead last night after the opening stage of the 120-kilometre End-of-Season Endurance Ride Championship, held at the Bahrain International Endurance Village in Sakhir.

The event, organised by the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (Breef), continued into the early hours of today morning. It featured five stages in all.

Mirza, riding Sumara, pushed ahead to the front after completing the 30km first leg in one hour 18 minutes 17 seconds. Teammates Ahmed Abdulla Al Hazza and Ahmed Adel Al Gaoud followed not far behind him. Al Hazza, on Tarabic Carl, completed the stage in 1:18:34, while Al Gaoud, on Oak Glen Seacrest, finished in 1:18:56.

Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al Hawas of Kingdom Stables Saudi Arabia, riding Freedoms Grace, was fourth in 1:19:12. Royal Team member Ghazi Al Dossary, riding Waterlea Evensong, was fifth in 1:20:57; and Homoud Salman Al Shammari of Kingdom Stables, on Anwar Almammlakah, sixth in 1:21:13.

Right behind the early leaders was Breef president and Royal Team rider Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Shaikh Khalid, on Kintamani Ragindi, completed the opening stage in 1:21:27, and began to close the gap with the top six from then on.

The night ride was being held under the patronage of Bahrain Olympic Committee president Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Shaikh Khalid. It flagged off at 5pm yesterday, with over 60 riders in the fray. The second stage also covered 30km, while the third was over 24km, the fourth 20km, and the last over 16km.

Malaysia: New Horse-pital Opens In Terengganu

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April 30, 2010 15:24 PM

SETIU, April 30 (Bernama) -- Staff at a hospital which today begins operations at the Terengganu International Endurance Park (TIEP) here, are horsing around.

Now, hold your horses. It's not what you think. On the contrary, the hospital's intentions are honourable.

The aim of the RTES/UPM Equine Hospital is to provide basic medical treatment to horses.

The first of its kind in the East Coast, the hospital can cater to up to 300 horses at one go, offering facilities which include X-ray, ultrasound and blood tests.

State Youth and Sports Committee chairman Datuk Abdul Rahin Mohd Said said that for starters, the hospital would treat horses from the Royal Terengganu Equestrian Stable.

"For the time being, the hospital will operate every Friday and Saturday from 9am to 5pm.

"However, operating hours will increase when there is public demand and a mechanism will be devised to determine payment for personal horse owners," he told reporters Friday.

Abdul Rahin said, through the hospital, horses could receive treatment faster and at a cheaper price as compared to sending them for treatment in Kuala Lumpur.

He added that cases which required surgery would be referred to another hospital to be set up at the Terengganu Equestrian Resort in Kuala Ibai, Kuala Terengganu.

"This other hospital is expected to begin operating in June," he said.

-- BERNAMA

USA: Riders chase ranking points at Texas Bluebonnet Classic

USEF News

US endurance riders on the USEF Endurance Ranking List continued to chase points this weekend at the Texas Bluebonnet Classic CEI held at the LBJ National Grasslands near Decatur, TX. Riders negotiated very muddy conditions that turned a typically fast course into a real test of endurance.

In the 160km distance, Olivia Matthaei from Namibia bested the field with a ride time of 12:09:20 aboard DJB Boomer, owned by Darolyn Butler of Humble, TX. Steve Rojek and his horse Beaujolais were the highest placing US combination, finishing fourth.

Karen Binns Dicamillo and RGS SHA Strike Two finished the 120km distance in 8:48:52, just one second ahead of her daughter Jessica Dicamillo and RGS Crestwind Premier.

In the 80km distance Young Rider Devan Horn (USA) turned in the fastest time for the course finishing in 4:57:09.

Namibia: Equestrian Sport awards its achievers

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by editor on Tue, 04/27/2010

The Namibia Equestrian Federation (NAMEF) held its first ever awards ceremony on Saturday, 24 April 2010. A total of 47 awards were handed over, of which six were for endurance riding.

"We are very excited that we were successful in starting the annual awards. Our riders, officials and support personnel are doing huge amounts of work and this is evident in the results that the sport is achieving on international stages. We have seen an increase in the quality of our sport and are looking forward to a great 2010 season", said Riaan van Rooyen, President of NAMEF.

The Namibian Equestrian Federation, or NAMEF, is the body in Namibia which is responsible to develop and look after the disciplines that are affiliated to the International Equestrian Federation (FEI). As such it is then also logical that NAMEF is affiliated to the FEI.

The Namibia Endurance Riding Association (NERA) is an associate member of NAMEF. NAMEF is responsible for all nine disciplines that are part of the FEI, however, six of these disciplines are practiced in Namibia, to varying degrees of success. They are show jumping, dressage, endurance riding, equitation, eventing and vaulting.

The following awards were presented:

Certificate awards in appreciation of constructive and long service:
Betty Alfheim
Herman Falk
Dieter Voigts
Detlev Voigts
Gretel Keding

Certificate awards in recognition of active & committed judging for the 2009 season: Jumping - Sabine Reimers
Dressage - Susanne Hoff
Equitation - Reinhard Voigts
Eventing - Betty Alfheim
Certificate award to the Instructor of the Year for the 2009 season:
Kathrin Shaefer-Stiege

Certificate award to the Best Organized Club for 2009:
Auas View Equestrian Club

Certificate award for Best sportsmanship displayed during the year, 2009’:
Annette Künzle

Certificate award for Most positive representation of the Equestrian Sport in Namibia, 2009:

Michelle Künzle

Breeder with the most horses actively participating in Namibian shows:
Cord Cordes - Bodenhausen

Most successful Namibian Bred Horse:
Bodenhausen Zambezi

Most successful rider/horse combination in dressage - children:
Laura Pflippen & Claratal Bardolino

Most successful rider/horse combination in dressage – junior/adults:
Stephanie Rexrodt & Dynamite Dane

Certificate of achievement - Highest graded horse in jumping:
Midgard Gigant (130cm - 9 points)
Bodenhausen Zambezi (130cm - 9 points)
M&A Stud Jessica (130 cm - 9 points)

Certificate of outstanding achievement to Inter-Africa Team members:
Jumping: Gerhard Kotze, Charl Kotze, Ami Matthysen, Alexa Rack
Dressage: Franziska Leinberger, Stephanie Rexrodt, Alexandra Rohl

Most successful rider/horse combination in jumping:
Alexa Rack & Bodenhausen Carla

Highest graded horse in dressage:
Pirate Prince (EM)

Most successful rider/horse combination overall (Show jumping and dressage) (2009):
Michelle Künzle & Bodenhausen Zambezi

The NERA awards were the following:
Best Performing Club - Otjivero Club Gobabis

Highest Namibian Ranking for Heavy Weight Rider 2009 season - Rudolf Oosthuizen

Highest Namibian Ranking for Senior Standard Rider 2009 season - Bredell Wessels

Highest Namibian Ranking for Senior No Weight Rider 2009 season - Casper Sethibang

Highest Namibian Ranking for Junior Young Rider 2009 Season - Kabous Rossouw

Highest Namibian Ranking for Child Rider 2009 season - Sune Wessels

Most successful eventing horses - Delmanga Hahzan

Malaysia: Equestrian race attracts 130 riders from various nations

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By PERCY D' CRUZ
malacca@thestar.com.my

MALACCA: Endurance riding is becoming increasingly popular not just elsewhere in the world but also in Malaysia, and this was evident when some 130 riders took part in the recent Malacca Grand Invitational Endurance Ride (MGIER) 2010.

It is an athletic event that combines the skill of rider and endurance of horse over a distance of up to 160km.

Held for the third year, the three-day event was organised by the Malacca Government and sanctioned by the Federation Equestrian International (FEI) and Malaysian Endurance Riding Society.

Besides riders from Australia, Chile, France, Germany, Indonesia, New Zealand and Singapore, riders from a host of Malaysia-based riding and equestrian clubs and academies were also in the fray.

A notable absentee was the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin, who had graced two previous rides. He finished third in the 80km event last year.

Event technical director Hamdan Mohd said Tuanku Mizan could not compete for a third consecutive year as he had a knee injury and was receiving treatment.

For the uninitiated, endurance riding is an equestrian event with a course over rugged terrain that include hills, rivers and wooded areas.

Besides making the best time under a pre-determined maximum time, the welfare of the horse is also an important determining factor.

MGIER 2010 started from Stadium Hang Jebat and took riders through the surrounding area.

TMKN Endurance Team of Kelan­tan took top honours in the 120km event with riders Mohd Azizie Ismail, Dr Hj Nik Isahak Wan Abdullah and Rosdan Mohd Nor leading the way in an overall time of 17 hours, 19 minutes and 33 seconds.

More at http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2010/4/26/southneast/6110946&sec=southneast

Florac is back!

hyppoblog - http://hyppoblog.blogscheval.net/archive/2010/04/26/florac-is-back.html

(translation from French to English by google translate)

Done. The association will organize Equestrian Endurance Lozere, in Florac, the European Championship 2011. A deserved win, after a year of administrative campaign, Crucis organizers candidates for this type of event big size ... First, get the needed support from local institutions. Then, meet the requirements of the French Equestrian Federation (FFE). Finally, seduce the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). Year, then flies. Until last March, where Ian Williams (Technical EIF), Nicky Kennedy (FFE responsible internationally) and Jean-Louis Leclerc (national coach) came up to judge the relevance of a historic nomination . For Florac is history - the cradle of endurance which is now entering adulthood. This is THE race. Hard. The cold, the mountain, the stone. Inevitable. The atmosphere, the glory, pleasure. Race mythical, heroic, anti-arithmetic. The distance does not count it in kilometers, but not, each of which approximates the arrival of the Grail. Perhaps even more than a race, a symbol. He, for Ian Williams, a return to "qualities of yesteryear" endurance. In other words, those of Jean-Louis Leclerc, the return to "a race of riders rather than a race horse." Back to basics, then. Such a discipline that combines sports, adventure and geography. But this version of the endurance is it soluble in the future, focused on racing flat, fast and sand? In terms of message, the choice of Florac is significant. Europe remains the stronghold of endurance. It is she who sets the rules. Not the emerging discipline - Dubai, Qatar, UAE. Yet Tartas has won this year at 26Km / h to 24 Huelgoat ... But the problem here is not who is right, but rather to note this: every race draws its riders, who themselves are responding to different motivations - the passion, money, image classification, habit, aligot. Each race has its place on the international circuit. As against this choice of Florac, which remains a great news and demonstrates the qualities of a permanent organization, shows an evolution. The European Championship seems to forge an identity, a DNA code. A European identity inevitably and naturally, attached to a tradition, values, to a method. But the European personality, strong and engaging, should not come to oppose the more contemporary, a worldwide circuit otherwise covered. In each culture, and to each his nature - the desert does not pass through a pine forest. The World Championship, then, must not resemble the European deadline. Riders to choose one or the other or both. Without hierarchy. Without trial. Unconstrained. And federations can do nothing except respond to the situation, open like never before ... In the meantime, go tomorrow night to celebrate the event Florac through a ritual historically and genetically European French: drink a cup together champagne.

hyppoblog - http://hyppoblog.blogscheval.net/archive/2010/04/26/florac-is-back.html

Jordan: Local riders dominate endurance race

Jordantimes.com

26 April 2010

AMMAN (JT) - Hussein Abu Shabab on Saturday was crowned champion of the International Wadi Rum Endurance Race after finishing the 80km in 2h49m55s. Mahmoud Mohammad won the second place with 3h00m17s while Mohammad Musalem settled in the third place with 3h01m27s. Eighteen out of 45 riders finished the race which is considered one of the toughest events that tests both the rider and the horse with awards ranging from $5,000 to $500 were distributed to winners and those who finished the race. The event was held under the patronage of HRH Princess Alia, president of the Royal Jordanian Equestrian Federation. Princess Alia praised this year's participation, saying: "It was a very special race regarding the number of participants and organisation but more preparation and training are needed." The 160km race had only five riders taking part with Haitham Al Souti coming in first place, followed by Haitham Falahat.

Jordan and the Arabian horse - the vibrancy of heritage

Photo by Ruth Sherlock

Jordantimes.com - Full Article

By Ruth Sherlock

AMMAN - At the bottom of a sweeping tree-lined drive lies the archetypal equine fairy tale.

With its freshly painted blue and white archways, horseshoe windows and clean swept yard, the Royal Stables for the Preservation of the Arabian Horse gleams.

Over every stable door hang the majestic, beautifully refined heads of purebred Arabian horses, while in the paddock brood mares attend to their foals.

At only two months old, the seven newborns frolic, spindly legged, around their mothers, pressing for milk and attention. Each holds the promise of classic equine Arabian beauty; the high tail, the delicately sculpted, powerful legs, the intelligent high-strung gaze and the flared nostrils. The best mares are selected in the breeding process and, the sire to many of these newborns is a Belgian Arabian, a prized show horses.

The stables, of which HRH Princess Alia Bint Al Hussein is the director, is home to over 225 Arabian show horses, many of whom are globally renowned. Hlayyil Ramadan, an Arabian stallion who brings together Egyptian and ancient Jordanian lines, won the 2006 World Arabian Horse Organisation trophy and represented Jordan at the 2002 and 2004 World Championships.

The beauty and uniqueness of these horses is exemplified in their value. Some of the Arabians are worth millions of dollars, according to Jihad Shhaltough, who is the stable manager of Prince Ali Ben Hussein's stables and works closely with the Royal Stables.

Beyond the paddocks lies another means of promoting Arabian horses within current society - the Olympic equestrian discipline of endurance horse racing. This section of the stables belongs to Princess Alia’s son Abdul Hamid Mohammad Al Saleh, according to Shhaltough.

More at http://www.jordantimes.com/?news=25950

Great Britain: Haywood Oaks 2010 – success for British riders

Endurancegb.co.uk

11th April 2010

The first International ride in the EGB calendar saw British riders shine at Haywood Oaks in Nottinghamshire at the weekend.

Haywood Oaks, organised by Sue Broughton, hosted a multitude of International classes on Saturday 11th April 2010. The 3 senior classes were all won by riders currently on the British Endurance Elite Squad aiming for selection for the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky in September.

Four combinations started the 160km CEI*** class at 6am just after it had started to get light. Tricia and Vlacq Abattarik were the winners at the end of the day, cantering effortlessly over the finish line to win the class at a speed of 15.33km/hr.

Janice Cockley-Adams with Roxanne du bout du Monde came over the line in 2nd after leading for most of the ride with Karen Jones and Macedamia finishing 3rd in the dark at 13.35km/hr.

An exciting racing finish in the 120km CEI** saw Beccy Broughton-Booker and Tawmarsh Muhanram win the class. David Yeoman and Haszar finished 2nd with Lesley-Ann Parker and Velvet Echo finishing 3rd.

Christine Yeoman had a good start to the 2010 season with a win in the 90km CEI* with Midday at a speed of 19.49km/hr. The 90km CEIYR* was won by Louise Rich and Oakleaze Farm Cziko.

Brazil Will be Headquarters of World Juniors & Young Riders 2011

Endurancebrasil.com.br

A very important step to achieve the greatest endurance event in the equestrian world was given at the meeting of the Bureau of the FEI (Federation Equestre Internationale), which legitimized the candidacy of Brazil on the last day April 15, Thursday.

FEI Bureau meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, for its spring meeting. Important decisions were taken at the meeting. Look up at the link the decisions taken in various modalities.

Brazil was the only country signed up to host this event, the FEI yesterday to which gave our country the right to do the same. However, now the next step is the Brazilian Confederation of Equestrian manifest announcing date and location for the World Championships Juniors Young Riders.

In it, the event was also confirmed the Panamerican Championship for Young Riders en Santo Domingo - Chile, since it had only been approved for Seniors.

As it was confirmed Florac (France) as hosts for the European Championship in 2011.
Now just wait and hope the best riders in the world 21 years before landing in our country next year and we are able to hold an event of this size successfully.


Um passo muito importante para a realizacoo do maior evento do enduro equestre no mundo foi dado na reuniao do Bureau da FEI (Federacao Equestre Internacional), que legitimou a candidatura do Brasil no ultimo dia 15 de Abril, quinta-feira.
O Bureau da FEI se reuniu em Genebra, na Suica, para a sua reuniao de primavera. Decisoes importantes foram tomadas na reuniao. Veja acima no link as decisoes tomadas em varias modalidades.
O Brasil foi o unico pais inscrito para sediar este evento, ddo qual ontem a FEI deu direito ao nosso país realizar o mesmo. No entanto, agora o proximo passo e a Confederacao Brasileira de Hipismo se manifestar anunciando data e local para o Campeonato Mundial Juniors Young Riders.
Na mesma, tambem foi confirmado o acontecimento do Campeonato Panamericano para Young Riders en San Domingo - Chile, uma vez que so havia sido aprovado para Seniors.
Assim como confirmou-se Florac (Franca) como anfitria para o Campeonato Europeu 2011.
Agora eeso aguardar e torcer para que os melhores cavaleiros ate 21 anos no mundo desembarquem em nosso pais no proximo ano e que sejamos capazes de realizar um evento desse porte com sucesso.

Jordan: 55 riders set for endurance race

Jordantimes.com

22 April 2010

By Roufan Nahhas

AMMAN - The International Wadi Rum Endurance Race, one of the toughest and most beautiful forms of horse racing, kicks off on Saturday with the participation of 55 riders representing four countries.

The event, to be held under the patronage of HRH Princess Alia, president of the Royal Jordanian Equestrian Federation (RJEF), will witness riders from Italy, Spain and Iraq, in addition to Jordan, taking on 160km and 80km of pure desert riding routes that will put the horse and its rider under severe testing condition.

Ghalia Noordein, executive manager of RJEF, told The Jordan Times that all preparations to host the event are being finalised.

"We want to make sure that everything is set according to the directives of HRH Princess Alia and that everything will go smoothly as planned," she said.
"We have a host of professional riders and their horses to compete in the race which we believe will give a competitive edge to the event and create one of a kind event," Noordein added.

The International Wadi Rum Endurance Race has gained popularity due to the calibre of riders taking part in the event who represent the best in the world while their magnificent beasts are trained according to the highest standards.

"We have excellent participation this year especially from local riders who have been training for such a long time for this event and we hope to conquer advanced positions," Noordein said.

According to Noordein, the winning horse in the endurance race is the first one to cross the finish line while stopping periodically to pass a veterinary check that deems the animal in good health and fit to continue.

The event, recognised by the Federation Equestre Internationale, will start early Saturday morning at 6:00am in the Qweira area while the pre-ride vet check will be held Friday.