Colliemail.com.au - Full Article
July 31, 2013, 10 p.m.
ABOUT 100 horses and their riders took part in the Collie Classic Endurance Ride on Saturday morning.
The ride started and finished at the Collie Race Track and travelled over cross country courses that included bush tracks and firebreaks through the picturesque Collie country side.
The event covered distances from 15 kilometres for beginners and social riders to 100km for the experienced.
The Collie Classic is a horse race with a difference, where completion is more important than speed and friendship more important that competition.
Deb Ryan, riding Forest Dew Charisma won the Collie-Preston MLA Mick Murray Trophy for best performance by a local horse and rider...
Read more here:
http://www.colliemail.com.au/story/1675496/tough-ride/?cs=2073
Thursday, August 01, 2013
Action Hero, Devan Horn, attempts the Toughest Horse Race on Earth, the Mongol Derby
Horsereporter.com - Full Article
July 31, 2013
By Pamela@horsereporter
July 30, 2013, Texas ~ It has been said that there are no new ideas. Genghis Khan is credited with the first messenger system or Yam, using tough Mongolian horses. In the days before the internet, this was done by exchanging new ponies at relay stations (known as Ger) every 25 miles (40 km). Six centuries later, starting in the early 1800’s, the USA used this idea and called it the Pony Express.
On August 4, Devan Horn, a 20-year-old senior Criminal Justice major at Sam Houston State, will compete in what is known as the toughest horse race on earth, the 650 mile (1,000km), race across Mongolia, wherein each racer gets a new pony every 25 miles, and using a map and a GPS, endeavors to reach the finish line first. There is no set race route, no spectators, and no help allowed outside of other Derby contestants...
Read more here:
http://www.horsereporter.com/?p=7548
July 31, 2013
By Pamela@horsereporter
July 30, 2013, Texas ~ It has been said that there are no new ideas. Genghis Khan is credited with the first messenger system or Yam, using tough Mongolian horses. In the days before the internet, this was done by exchanging new ponies at relay stations (known as Ger) every 25 miles (40 km). Six centuries later, starting in the early 1800’s, the USA used this idea and called it the Pony Express.
On August 4, Devan Horn, a 20-year-old senior Criminal Justice major at Sam Houston State, will compete in what is known as the toughest horse race on earth, the 650 mile (1,000km), race across Mongolia, wherein each racer gets a new pony every 25 miles, and using a map and a GPS, endeavors to reach the finish line first. There is no set race route, no spectators, and no help allowed outside of other Derby contestants...
Read more here:
http://www.horsereporter.com/?p=7548
FEI Round Table Session Plan To Bolster Endurance
Horsereporter.com - Full Article
July 31, 2013
By Pamela@horsereporter
July 30, Lausanne ~ The July 24, 2013 round table session on the sport of Endurance, held at FEI Headquarters in Lausanne (SUI), ended with unanimous approval by attendees and full support for the strategy mapped out for the discipline by the FEI.
The 22 delegates – which included representatives from Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, the European Equestrian Federation, the FEI Endurance Committee and FEI Headquarters – agreed that, globally, all efforts will be made to reduce the numbers of horses testing positive for prohibited substances and suffering injuries.
Following open discussion involving all parties, and agreement that the current rules – when fully implemented – already serve the sport well, the group recommended a plan of action for the FEI Bureau to consider, which includes:
Read more here:
http://www.horsereporter.com/?p=7560
July 31, 2013
By Pamela@horsereporter
July 30, Lausanne ~ The July 24, 2013 round table session on the sport of Endurance, held at FEI Headquarters in Lausanne (SUI), ended with unanimous approval by attendees and full support for the strategy mapped out for the discipline by the FEI.
The 22 delegates – which included representatives from Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, the European Equestrian Federation, the FEI Endurance Committee and FEI Headquarters – agreed that, globally, all efforts will be made to reduce the numbers of horses testing positive for prohibited substances and suffering injuries.
Following open discussion involving all parties, and agreement that the current rules – when fully implemented – already serve the sport well, the group recommended a plan of action for the FEI Bureau to consider, which includes:
Read more here:
http://www.horsereporter.com/?p=7560
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
2013 Mongol Derby: Participants have Arrived in Ulaanbaatar
http://www.endurance.net/international/Mongolia/2013MongolDerby/
July 31 2013
Participants for the 2013 1000-km Mongol Derby have arrived in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, and will begin their race training August 1-3. The race begins August 4th across the Mongolian Steppe, and will last approximately 10 days.
USA Rider Devan Horn has posted updates from Ulaanbaatar:
July 31:
Mongol Day 2: Naran Tul and Bus Rides!
My second and last free day in the capitol started with a trip to Naran Tul, the local black market. This market is so large, it regularly hosts 60k people and sells everything you could possibly imagine. I spent hours there, occasionally meeting up with a couple of riders, and promptly getting lost in the rows of stalls. In the afternoon, I amused myself with more walking of the city, and riding the different busses. Bus fair is about 10 cents American, and a great way to learn and meet people. This evening, about ten of us met for drinks at the Ramada’s bar. The first day of Derby Training starts tomorrow! I find Ulaan Bator fascinating and exciting…but I am more than ready to start riding!!!
July 30
Day 1: The flight and the capitol!
My flight from Houston to Beijing was awesome, mostly because I got 3 seats in a row empty, so I shamelessly slept the whole way. I got held up in the Beijing Airport because I had to wait for the ticketing office to open, and then because security wanted to check my entire derby kit piece by piece (I assume to make sure I didn’t forget anything!). I could write a novel about Ulaanbator. Think 80’s industrial city, surrounded by a slum where every other house is actually a felt tent! Horses, cows, dogs, and birds weave through traffic and people even in the city’s heart. The dogs are smart-they look both ways before crossing the street and know that I am soft hearted/carrying beef jerky. I don’t think there are any traffic laws here at all. I hiked for about 4 hours today exploring the city and people watching. The food pretty much sucks-I’m going to have to stop sharing my jerky with the feral dogs!
July 28
Well, I'm sitting in the Houston Airport, about to say goodbye to US soil for the 3rd time this year. My parents and Scott drove me to the airport and turned me loose. I raised a little hell trying to get packed today-may or may not have committing a 3rd degree felony. I guess its a good thing I'm going to Mongolia! Great way to start my trip! I'm so freaking excited!!!
For updates on the Mongol Derby, see
http://www.endurance.net/international/Mongolia/2013MongolDerby/
New Zealand: High Performance Appointments
NZEquestrian.org.nz
22/07/2013 1:46:56 p.m.
Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) announces the appointment of the following High Performance personnel effective immediately for a period to the end of December 2014:
Endurance - High Performance/WEG Chef d’Equipe – Tony Parsons
Tony Parsons brings a wealth of elite Endurance knowledge and experience to this role which will see him lead the campaign for the selected Endurance Team NZ rider/horse combinations that will compete at the 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games, enabling Team NZ to meet its performance targets and compete to the best of its ability. Tony will also become a member of the Endurance HP Panel. Tony, also ESNZ’s Veterinary General, has excellent experience at international Endurance events including as Olympic and WEG Team Vet for both Endurance and Eventing in the past.
Endurance - High Performance/WEG Vet – Nick Page
Nick Page has been successful in being reappointed to this role, which he has held since 2010. Nick is responsible for providing equine health leadership to the ESNZ Endurance HP Programme, squads and team members which will enable Team NZ to perform to their peak during training and at international competition including the 2014 World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France.
Nick sits as a member of Endurance HP Panel and has significant experience of elite Endurance through his equine clinical veterinary background, previous international team experience and frequent role as head of the veterinary commission at FEI rides in NZ.
Jumping – High Performance/WEG Chef d’Equipe – John Cottle
John Cottle has been appointed as the WEG Chef d’Equipe for Jumping and will lead the campaign for the selected Team NZ Jumping rider/horse combinations that will compete at the 2014 World Equestrian Games. John has a wealth of experience as a rider, coach and Chef d’Equipe to numerous NZ teams at international event over many years.
John has recently also been appointed by the Jumping Board as the Chef d’Equipe for the trans-Tasman senior and young rider tests in Melbourne in September. John will sit on the new Jumping High Performance Panel and have a direct involvement in the Jumping HP programme as well as the WEG campaign.
Endurance - HP Selectors – Kevin James & Tony Haywood
Kevin and Tony have been reappointed to their roles as the Endurance HP selectors, a position that they have both held for the last two years. The HP Endurance selector’s role is to effectively select Endurance HP Squads and Endurance HP Teams for international competitions (including WEG 2014).
22/07/2013 1:46:56 p.m.
Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) announces the appointment of the following High Performance personnel effective immediately for a period to the end of December 2014:
Endurance - High Performance/WEG Chef d’Equipe – Tony Parsons
Tony Parsons brings a wealth of elite Endurance knowledge and experience to this role which will see him lead the campaign for the selected Endurance Team NZ rider/horse combinations that will compete at the 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games, enabling Team NZ to meet its performance targets and compete to the best of its ability. Tony will also become a member of the Endurance HP Panel. Tony, also ESNZ’s Veterinary General, has excellent experience at international Endurance events including as Olympic and WEG Team Vet for both Endurance and Eventing in the past.
Endurance - High Performance/WEG Vet – Nick Page
Nick Page has been successful in being reappointed to this role, which he has held since 2010. Nick is responsible for providing equine health leadership to the ESNZ Endurance HP Programme, squads and team members which will enable Team NZ to perform to their peak during training and at international competition including the 2014 World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France.
Nick sits as a member of Endurance HP Panel and has significant experience of elite Endurance through his equine clinical veterinary background, previous international team experience and frequent role as head of the veterinary commission at FEI rides in NZ.
Jumping – High Performance/WEG Chef d’Equipe – John Cottle
John Cottle has been appointed as the WEG Chef d’Equipe for Jumping and will lead the campaign for the selected Team NZ Jumping rider/horse combinations that will compete at the 2014 World Equestrian Games. John has a wealth of experience as a rider, coach and Chef d’Equipe to numerous NZ teams at international event over many years.
John has recently also been appointed by the Jumping Board as the Chef d’Equipe for the trans-Tasman senior and young rider tests in Melbourne in September. John will sit on the new Jumping High Performance Panel and have a direct involvement in the Jumping HP programme as well as the WEG campaign.
Endurance - HP Selectors – Kevin James & Tony Haywood
Kevin and Tony have been reappointed to their roles as the Endurance HP selectors, a position that they have both held for the last two years. The HP Endurance selector’s role is to effectively select Endurance HP Squads and Endurance HP Teams for international competitions (including WEG 2014).
New Zealand: Trails of Endurance
Times-age.co.nz - Full ArticleGerald Ford
30th Jul 2013 9:21 AM
MIDWEEK
Knowing your horse is the key to endurance riding, according to the president of the club responsible for an early season event at Clareville on Sunday.
Wairarapa Endurance and CTR Club held the early ride mainly to qualify young horses in the sport - before a rule change comes into force in August.
Thirty-one riders from as far north as Maramarua and Reporoa and across to Otaki came to participate.
Most of the riders and their horses - 19 of them, hit the road as early as 7am for the 40km ride - a frosty start to the day.
There were half-a-dozen riders each for the 25km category and the 15km fun ride.
President Shane Dougan said during the long training rides, "you really get to know your horse", and this becomes key during competitive events.
"You've got to read your horse; you've got to know when to back off and when to push - there are a lot of tactics involved."
However, Mr Dougan said that entry level in the sport "is very easy and anybody can have a try"...
Read more here:
http://www.times-age.co.nz/news/trails-of-endurance/1964036/
Monday, July 29, 2013
World Endurance Champion for Junior & Young Riders 120km won by UAE’s Kahlifa Ali Khalfan Al Jahouri
Horsereporter.com - Full ArticleJuly 28, 2013
By Pamela@horsereporter
Tarbes, France ~
New Champion in the Family
He made his father proud. The 2013 World Champion of the 92 horse field for the seventh running of the World Endurance Championship for Junior & Young riders was 14-year old, Khalifa Ali Khalfan Al Jahouri, who won the Gold Medal on Niac Armor in the ride time of 06:34. Young Khalifa had the best of coaches, his father, rider and horse trainer, Ali Khlafan Al Jahouri, reigning European Open Endurance Champion.
Especially of note for the win by this mare was that she is by the stallion, Fadasir, whose sire, Persik is an endurance legend, and especially well- known in this area of France. The twelve-year-old mare was bred by Olivier Yvon at Haras Les Chevaux d’Armor.
The senior Al Jahouri spoke to the press after the ride. “I am very happy to bring this horse back to France. This mare is very tough and I liked her from the first and we are lucky to have her. We try hard to keep her in good condition but it is very difficult in the desert as it is so hot…but finally it does seem we did a good job...”
Read more here:
http://www.horsereporter.com/?p=7513
2013 FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Riders and Juniors
Barbara Miller/FEI Photo Horse-canada.comHORSE SPORT JULY 29, 2013 | 0 COMMENTS
BY: FEI
Host nation France stormed to team gold at the FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Riders and Juniors 2013 in Tarbes at the weekend (July 27th), with 14-year-old Khalifa Ali Khalfan Al Jahouri (UAE) and Niac Armor clinching the individual title.
Riders, horses and crews from 28 nations were tested in hot and humid conditions at the venue in the foothills of the Pyrenees, close to the world-famous pilgrimage site of Lourdes, where July temperatures are usually a moderate 24ºC. On the day of this year’s Championships, they peaked at 34ºC – just four degrees below the highest recorded temperature in Tarbes, but thanks to good horse management and sensible riding there was close to a 60% completion rate.
Combinations from all continents
With each continent of the world represented in the quality field, there was no knowing who would finally clinch the sought after podium positions, when the 86 combinations crossed the start line at 6.30 on Saturday morning.
The track was made up of four loops with a wide variety of terrain and many challenges, all made even tougher by the soaring temperatures and humidity. On the 36.6 kilometre first loop, riders took advantage of the rolling track and cooler conditions to cover it at a good speed. Less than 3.5 minutes separated the top 30 horses at Vet Gate 1, with all athletes arriving within 30 minutes of the leaders.
The UAE made their intentions for the day clear with their five riders in the top six, and the UAE’s Khalifa Ali Khalfan al Jahouri headed into the second 30.5km loop in the lead having covered the initial stage at 19.58kph. But with a much tougher stage ahead of him, it remained to be seen if he could hold onto the advantage.
As the temperatures continued to rise, and on a hilly, stony track, 11 combinations failed to qualify for the third stage. The UAE continued to dominate, looking equally strong in the team competition, but with a number of other nations hot on their heels the competition was far from over.
Loop 3 was considered the toughest of the day, measuring 32.1km, and in soaring temperatures (34ºC) and high humidity. The arrival into Vet Gate 3 saw a change in the leader. Quick presentation times were so influential throughout the day, and a speedy time here ensured that the sole Australian representatives, Erin Krahnen and Emily Jones TE, were first out on to the last loop, if only by a couple of seconds. The experienced 10-year-old grey mare, inched into the lead with just 21.1km to go on the final loop. Emily Jones TE is more often seen competing with Alexandra Toft (AUS) and the pair successfully completed last year’s Senior World Championships in Euston Park (GBR). Unfortunately for Toft, she had to withdraw her own mount from this year’s Championships prior to the event due to lameness and could only watch from the sidelines as her compatriot left on the final stage to battle for gold.
Final loop decider
The final loop was certainly competitive, with a front group of UAE horses setting a cracking pace. At this stage they still held top position in the team competition and, it seemed, were in line to take the individual honours too. Their dream however was not to be, however, when only one combination of the leading group passed the final vetting. Al Jahouri (UAE), who had been in the front running with Niac Armor from the very beginning, clinched the title, following in the footsteps of his father, Ali Khalfan Al Jahouri (UAE), who took victory in the Open European Championships in Florac (FRA) in 2011. It must have felt like a home-coming for the winning horse, the talented grey mare Niac Armor, which started its international career in France some years ago.
The silver and bronze were still up for grabs and crowds waited excitedly at the finish line to see who would be claiming the next on the podium. The Dutch combination of Marijke Visser and her wonderfully consistent 10-year-old gelding Eomer took silver following a storming final loop at 23.4kph. This incredible pair finished 17th in the World Championships in Abu Dhabi (UAE) in 2011 and stepped up to fourth in last year’s European Championships in Mont-le-Soie (BEL). With the 2013 medal now in the bag, and with one year left as a Young Rider, she must be wondering if that elusive gold medal is on the cards next year when the European Championships moves to Italy.
The final step on the podium was taken by Krahnen (AUS), whose mount Emily Jones TE also took the coveted Best Condition title. The pair held onto third despite Oriana Ricca (URU) with Talita Kumi 50 and Kelsey Russell (USA) on My Wild Irish Gold closing in on the final stages but ultimately, Ricca and Russell had to settle for fourth and fifth.
Déjà -vu for teams
The team competition was, as always, hotly fought and in the end saw a replica of the 2010 European Championship podium, with France scooping team gold yet again, followed some distance behind by Belgium (silver) and Spain (bronze).
The 2013 edition of the FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Riders and Juniors saw the initiation of a new formula for the team competition. All Nations can now enter five athletes without the need to declare a team. The top three positions from the five count for the team score – but now medals are only medals are awarded to the three athletes whose scores have contributed to the final result.
It was a family affair for the home squad, as Roman and Morgane Lafaure came across the line in sixth and seventh, followed closely in ninth by compatriot Robin Cornely, ensuring that France remained supreme, and now holds both the European and World titles. Their total time of just 19:44:49 put them almost one hour ahead of Belgians (Olivia Antoine, Louna Schuiten and Raphael Van Cauter), who finished just 10 minutes ahead of bronze medallists Spain (Agda Muixi Crusellas, Cristina Yebra Altimiras and Yvette Pi Masnou).
FEI Endurance Director Ian Williams praised the management of the horses throughout the day and was very pleased with the level of the competition: “This Championship was technically challenging, both in terms of the track and the weather conditions we were faced with, but it was a real privilege to see the youth of our sport caring for their horses so well and producing such great results”.
Results
FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Riders and Juniors 2013 – Teams: GOLD – France, 19:44:49 – Petra Cabirat (Roman Lafaure); Rhial Cabirat (Morgane Lafaure); Rusty James (Robin Cornely); SILVER – Belgium, 20:40:22 – Wigor ZA (Olivia Antoine), Nasrik de Rendpeine (Louna Schuiten), Okba de Chaussy (Raphael Van Cauter); BRONZE – Spain, 20:50:32 – Oursai de Oassa (Agda Muixi Crusellas), Calzadilla (Cristina Yebra Altimiras), Pink Floid (Yvette Pi Masnou).
FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Riders and Juniors 2013 – Individuals: GOLD – Niac Armor (Khalifa Ali Khalfan Al Jahouri) UAE, 06:00:34; SILVER – Eomer (Marijke Visser) NED, 06:13:05; BRONZE – Emily Jones TE (Erin Krahnen) AUS, 06:21:10.
2013 Junior Young Rider Best Condition to Australia's Emily Jones TE
7/28/2013
In addition to winning the individual bronze medal at the YRJ WEC,
Emily Jones TE, under Australia's Erin Krahnen, won the Best Condition Award in Tarbes, France yesterday. TE Emily Jones is bred and trained by Peter, Penny, and Ali Toft of Toft Endurance.
For more on the race see:
http://www.endurance.net/international/France/2013JYRWEC/
In addition to winning the individual bronze medal at the YRJ WEC,
Emily Jones TE, under Australia's Erin Krahnen, won the Best Condition Award in Tarbes, France yesterday. TE Emily Jones is bred and trained by Peter, Penny, and Ali Toft of Toft Endurance.
For more on the race see:
http://www.endurance.net/international/France/2013JYRWEC/
Sunday, July 28, 2013
France: Khalifa tops World Endurance
Khalifa Ali Khalfan Al Jahouri on way to winning the World Endurance Championship for Junior and Young riders; the presentation ceremony for the winners. — Supplied photos
UAE’s endurance prodigy and gold medallist Khalifa Ali Khalfan Al Jahouri followed in the footsteps of his father, Ali Khalfan Al Jahouri, a former European Open Endurance Champion, after the teenager won the seventh leg of the 120-km FEI World Endurance Championship for Junior & Young riders at Tarbes Stud Farm in Southern France on Saturday.
The event was sponsored by the Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Racing Festial under the directives of Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs.
The brilliant performer left 91 international contenders behind his back to put his 12-year-old Arabian mare Niac Armor on top gear and stormed home unchallenged.
“I’m truly delighted to see a new generation of UAE riders winning such huge international event. Khalfan gave his mare a great ride and she has been trotting keenly all the way. I think there’s much work that has been done to keep the mare in a sound condition after her trip from our headquarters in Abu Dhabi to France. But, at last everything went according to plan,” a jubilant endurance trainer Ali Khalfan Al Jahouri said later.
Meanwhile, 92 riders aged 14-21 from 28 countries have assembled to battle for the title of the grueling ride in Southwestern France.
“This is a great moment in my life and career and represents a promising start at the international level,” the brilliant rider said in a post race chat.
“I have been keeping trying and my father has been always supporting me. He’s too patient and tough at the same time. I would like to thank him for availing me the opportunity to display my skills as a rider and for preparing this lovely mare for the competition. It was a tough race and the speed was very high. My mare was always surprising me and I didn’t feel at any stage that she’s going to be beaten,” he said.
Mrijke Visser, astride Eomer, finished second to claim the silver as the Australian contender Erin Krahnen aboard Emily Jones TE walked away with the third place honours and the bronze medal. Then came Uruguay’s Oriana Ricca and USA’s Kelsey Russell.
Lara Sawaya, director of the Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival and head of the International Federation of Arabian Horse Racing Authorities ( IFAHR) Ladies Racing thanked Shaikh Mansour for his support of Arabian racing and endurance.
“We appreciate Shaikh Mansour’s initiative and directives to sponsor this event that brought the juniors and youngsters of the world under one roof to promote the Arabian horse riding and racing,” she said.
“The Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival will now be the major sponsor of the September 26-29, Garda Endurance Cup & Italian Championships, the FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Horses at Valeggio Sul Mincio, Italy,” she confirmed.
“There’s also more pleasant news to come in respect of the activities during the next season which marks the fifth anniversary of the World Arabian Racing Conference 2014, to be held in London,” she added.
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Saturday, July 27, 2013
France: USA's Russell finishes 5th; UAE's Khalifa Al Jahouri wins YRJ World Endurance Championship
July 27 2013
The UAE's Khalifa Ali Khalifan Al Jahouri won the 120-km**** Young Rider Junior World Endurance Championship in Tarbes, France today in 6:00.34, 12 minutes 31 seconds ahead of second place rider, Marijke Visser of the Netherlands, riding Eomer. Australia's Erin Krahnen riding Emily Jones TE took the bronze medal in 6:21.10. Uruguay's Oriana Ricca riding Talita Kumi 50 finished 4th, in 6:21.10.
USA riders Kelsey Russell and My Wild Irish Gold, and Christina Kimery and Wallace Hill Shade completed the WEC. Russell finished in 5th place in 6:28.47, 28 minutes behind the winner, averaging 18.519 km/h. Kimery finished in 41st place, 2:18.56 behind the winner, averaging 14.414 km/h.
3 USA riders were eliminated on course: Katherine Gardener and AF Big Bucks at Gate 3 for lameness; Mary Katherine Clark and Chasing the Wind at gate 2 for lameness; and Sarah Jack and FYF Dutch at gate 1 for lameness. Clark's horse lost a shoe on loop 1 and was sore.
Unofficial Team Results are:
1st Place: France; 2nd Place Belgium; 3rd Place Spain; 4th Place Malaysia.
49 of 86 riders completed the course. It was described as a "tough technical trail, with mud and rocks."
short video of Kelsy Russell finishing the race
See more here:
http://www.endurance.net/international/France/2013JYRWEC/
The UAE's Khalifa Ali Khalifan Al Jahouri won the 120-km**** Young Rider Junior World Endurance Championship in Tarbes, France today in 6:00.34, 12 minutes 31 seconds ahead of second place rider, Marijke Visser of the Netherlands, riding Eomer. Australia's Erin Krahnen riding Emily Jones TE took the bronze medal in 6:21.10. Uruguay's Oriana Ricca riding Talita Kumi 50 finished 4th, in 6:21.10.
USA riders Kelsey Russell and My Wild Irish Gold, and Christina Kimery and Wallace Hill Shade completed the WEC. Russell finished in 5th place in 6:28.47, 28 minutes behind the winner, averaging 18.519 km/h. Kimery finished in 41st place, 2:18.56 behind the winner, averaging 14.414 km/h.
3 USA riders were eliminated on course: Katherine Gardener and AF Big Bucks at Gate 3 for lameness; Mary Katherine Clark and Chasing the Wind at gate 2 for lameness; and Sarah Jack and FYF Dutch at gate 1 for lameness. Clark's horse lost a shoe on loop 1 and was sore.
Unofficial Team Results are:
1st Place: France; 2nd Place Belgium; 3rd Place Spain; 4th Place Malaysia.
49 of 86 riders completed the course. It was described as a "tough technical trail, with mud and rocks."
short video of Kelsy Russell finishing the race
See more here:
http://www.endurance.net/international/France/2013JYRWEC/
Friday, July 26, 2013
USA Horses Vet In for Junior Young Rider World Endurance Championship
7/26/2013
The 5 USA Team horses trotted out for the Vet Inspection for the Junior Young Rider World Endurance Championship in Tarbes, France today.
All the horses passed inspection. Riders will be: Kelsey Russell, Christina Kimery, Sarah Jack, Katherine Gardener, and Mary Katherine Clark. The race begins tomorrow at 6:30 AM (France time - 11:30 PM West Coast Time).
Updated starting list can be seen here:
http://www.endurance.net/international/France/2013JYRWEC/Final_Start_LIST_25.07.13.pdf
Timing for the event can be followed here:
http://www.endurance-timing.net/
Live video will stream here:
http://www.sheikhmansoorfestival.com/
Trot Outs for the US Team for the WEC can be seen here:
My Wild Irish Gold, owner Valerie Kanavy. Runner is John Crandell. Rider #90 is Kelsey Russell.
Trot VIDEO of Wallace Hill Shade, owner Amy Whelan, runner is Jeremy Olson. Rider #89 is Christina Kimery.
Trot VIDEO of FYF Dutch, owner/breeder/runner - Nicki Meuten. Rider #88 is Sarah Jack.
Trot VIDEO of AF Big Bucks, owner Pam Weidel, runner Jeff Gardener. Rider #87 is Katherine Gardener.
Trot VIDEO of Chasing the Wind, runner and owner is Mustafa Tehrani. Rider #86 is Mary Katherine Clark.
The 5 USA Team horses trotted out for the Vet Inspection for the Junior Young Rider World Endurance Championship in Tarbes, France today.
All the horses passed inspection. Riders will be: Kelsey Russell, Christina Kimery, Sarah Jack, Katherine Gardener, and Mary Katherine Clark. The race begins tomorrow at 6:30 AM (France time - 11:30 PM West Coast Time).
Updated starting list can be seen here:
http://www.endurance.net/international/France/2013JYRWEC/Final_Start_LIST_25.07.13.pdf
Timing for the event can be followed here:
http://www.endurance-timing.net/
Live video will stream here:
http://www.sheikhmansoorfestival.com/
Trot Outs for the US Team for the WEC can be seen here:
My Wild Irish Gold, owner Valerie Kanavy. Runner is John Crandell. Rider #90 is Kelsey Russell.
Trot VIDEO of Wallace Hill Shade, owner Amy Whelan, runner is Jeremy Olson. Rider #89 is Christina Kimery.
Trot VIDEO of FYF Dutch, owner/breeder/runner - Nicki Meuten. Rider #88 is Sarah Jack.
Trot VIDEO of AF Big Bucks, owner Pam Weidel, runner Jeff Gardener. Rider #87 is Katherine Gardener.
Trot VIDEO of Chasing the Wind, runner and owner is Mustafa Tehrani. Rider #86 is Mary Katherine Clark.
Mongol Derby: Less Than Two Week Away
7/26/2013
The "longest, toughest, horse race in the world" is coming up, August 4-14, 2013, the Mongol Derby, a 1000-km multi-horse race across the Mongolian steppe. It's a recreation of Genghis Khan's legendary postal system.
Pre-race training will take place August 1-3, and the race will start August 4th. The race is expected to end August 13-14.
US endurance riders Lynne Gilbert and Devan Horn, and former-US-now-French endurance rider Sandra Fretelliere will participate.
For more information, see:
http://www.theadventurists.com/the-adventures/mongol-derby
The "longest, toughest, horse race in the world" is coming up, August 4-14, 2013, the Mongol Derby, a 1000-km multi-horse race across the Mongolian steppe. It's a recreation of Genghis Khan's legendary postal system.
Pre-race training will take place August 1-3, and the race will start August 4th. The race is expected to end August 13-14.
US endurance riders Lynne Gilbert and Devan Horn, and former-US-now-French endurance rider Sandra Fretelliere will participate.
For more information, see:
http://www.theadventurists.com/the-adventures/mongol-derby
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Meet Your USA Team for Junior Young Rider World Endurance Championship
Left to Right
1-Christina Kimery of Bixby, Oklahoma AERC #M33998 Total competition miles 1380. Riding ½ Arabian Wallace Hill Shade owned by Amy Wallace-Whelan AERC#H40746 Total competition miles 1915
2.Mary Kathryn Clark of Eatonton, Georgia AERC #M22809 Total competition miles 4335. Riding Arabian Chasing The Wind owned by Mustafa Tehrani AERC#M42389 Total Miles 1305
3-Sarah Jack of Nottingham, New Hampshire AERC #M35443 Total competition miles 2135. Riding Arabian FYF Dutch owned by Nicki Meuten AERC#H44049 Total Miles 1950
4.Katherine Gardener of Coventry, Rhode Island AERC #M38226 Total competition miles 850. Riding Arabian AF Big Bucks owned by Pamela Weidel AERC#37359 Total Miles 1440
5-Kelsey Russell of Williston, Florida AERC #M39343 Total competition miles 1575. Riding Arabian My Wild Irish Gold owned by Valerie Kanavy AERC#44134 Total Miles 1325
6-not shown McCamey Kimbler of Aberdeen, South Dakota AERC #M33852 Total competition miles 1560 Elite Rider and Team Alternate
For more information see:
http://usequineendurance.org/team-usa-young-riders.html
WWW.twitter.com/@US_Endurance
www.youtube.com/user/USEquineEndurance1
www.flickr.com/photos/USEquineEndurance
France: Opening Ceremonies for JYR World Endurance Championships
July 25 2013
Opening Ceremonies for the Junior Young Rider World Endurance Championships will take place today in Tarbes, France. 91 riders from 26 countries will participate.
The 120-km**** race will begin Saturday, July 27th at 7 AM.
Live GPS tracking can be seen here:
http://www.endurance-timing.net/
Video streaming can be seen here:
http://www.sheikhmansoorfestival.com/
Drug breaches in endurance must be cut, delegates agree
Horsetalk.co.nz - Full Article
By Horsetalk.co.nz on Jul 25, 2013 in Focus
A round-table meeting called by the FEI on endurance has mapped out a strategy for the discipline, but only time will tell whether it will ease tensions over worrying levels of drug infractions and injuries in the Middle East.
The world governing body for equestrian sport said Wednesday’s meeting at its headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, achieved unanimous support for a strategy mapped out for endurance by the FEI.
The meeting drew 22 delegates, including representatives from Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, the European Equestrian Federation, the FEI Endurance Committee and FEI Headquarters...
Read more here:
http://horsetalk.co.nz/2013/07/25/drug-breaches-in-endurance-must-be-cut-delegates-agree/#axzz2a3z1g000
By Horsetalk.co.nz on Jul 25, 2013 in Focus
A round-table meeting called by the FEI on endurance has mapped out a strategy for the discipline, but only time will tell whether it will ease tensions over worrying levels of drug infractions and injuries in the Middle East.
The world governing body for equestrian sport said Wednesday’s meeting at its headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, achieved unanimous support for a strategy mapped out for endurance by the FEI.
The meeting drew 22 delegates, including representatives from Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, the European Equestrian Federation, the FEI Endurance Committee and FEI Headquarters...
Read more here:
http://horsetalk.co.nz/2013/07/25/drug-breaches-in-endurance-must-be-cut-delegates-agree/#axzz2a3z1g000
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
New Zealand: Need for speed carries Walton long distances
Stuff.co.nz - Full Article
MURRAY HILLS
24/07/2013
Trevor Walton knows all about endurance riding.
The 71-year-old is a national champion in his chosen sport, receiving the award at a special function in Christchurch last Saturday night.
There's no engine power, just good old horse power with Walton claiming the New Zealand endurance title on his 12-year-old Arab gelding, Lotus Blue Moon.
Walton, who has a block of land near Bell Block, had the best points tally in the national series, beating competitors young enough to be his grandchildren.
Riders had to compete in at least five races in the series, over distances between 40km and 79km.
"You take your best five rides over the year from rides in different areas and different types of terrain . . . from Wairarapa to Pukekohe. I'm up against riders from 21 or 22 right through. I was the oldest rider competing in the series," he said yesterday...
Read more here:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/sport/8955446/Need-for-speed-carries-Walton-long-distances/
MURRAY HILLS
24/07/2013
Trevor Walton knows all about endurance riding.
The 71-year-old is a national champion in his chosen sport, receiving the award at a special function in Christchurch last Saturday night.
There's no engine power, just good old horse power with Walton claiming the New Zealand endurance title on his 12-year-old Arab gelding, Lotus Blue Moon.
Walton, who has a block of land near Bell Block, had the best points tally in the national series, beating competitors young enough to be his grandchildren.
Riders had to compete in at least five races in the series, over distances between 40km and 79km.
"You take your best five rides over the year from rides in different areas and different types of terrain . . . from Wairarapa to Pukekohe. I'm up against riders from 21 or 22 right through. I was the oldest rider competing in the series," he said yesterday...
Read more here:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/sport/8955446/Need-for-speed-carries-Walton-long-distances/
Great Britain: Abbie, 14, and 50 horses raised £1,500 for mother
Burtonmail.co.uk - Full ArticleWritten by HELEN KREFT
A 14-YEAR-OLD has joined 50 horse riders on an epic trek across the National Forest to raise £1,500 to beat cancer.
Abbie Mae Trayford, who attends Abbot Beyne high school, was given the challenge by Kathryn Parker, the school’s library assistant, after the pupil’s mother was diagnosed with lung cancer.
After months of planning and advertising for riders, Mrs Parker, Abbie and friends -Marissa Golding and Holly Lindsey, along with 50 riders and their horses took part in a 12-mile Long Distance Horse Ride.
Mrs Parker said: “It came about as I know Abbie has an interest in horses and her mother suffers from lung cancer. I thought what can we do to entertain Abbie at this time?
“I thought about horse riding. It is lovely where I live, there are lots of paths, but we needed to get permission from landowners to ride across their land but it all linked up...”
Read more here:
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/News/Abbie-14-and-50-horses-raised-1500-for-mother-20130723134235.htm
Canada: Flesherton's Webb wins two silvers at youth equestrian championships
Owensoundsuntimes.com - Full Article
By Bill Walker, Sun Times, Owen Sound
Sunday, July 21, 2013
LEXINGTON, KENTRUCKY - LEXINGTON, KTY.. – Flesherton's Emma Webb won two silver medals at the North American Junior Young Riders Championship's endurance division on Friday.
The 19-year-old Webb rode Vagas in the 120-km race against the top riders in North America, claiming the individual silver with a time of 7:29.40.
Webb also led Team Canada – which included Alberta's Jessica Yavis on Jahlad (8:33.11) and Jaylene Janzen on Sakic (9:42.51) – to a silver medal. Canada finished with a total time of 25:45.42.
Webb was part of the gold-medal winning team at last year's North American Junior and Young Riders Championships...
Read more here:
http://www.owensoundsuntimes.com/2013/07/21/fleshertons-webb-wins-two-silvers-at-youth-equestrian-championships
By Bill Walker, Sun Times, Owen Sound
Sunday, July 21, 2013
LEXINGTON, KENTRUCKY - LEXINGTON, KTY.. – Flesherton's Emma Webb won two silver medals at the North American Junior Young Riders Championship's endurance division on Friday.
The 19-year-old Webb rode Vagas in the 120-km race against the top riders in North America, claiming the individual silver with a time of 7:29.40.
Webb also led Team Canada – which included Alberta's Jessica Yavis on Jahlad (8:33.11) and Jaylene Janzen on Sakic (9:42.51) – to a silver medal. Canada finished with a total time of 25:45.42.
Webb was part of the gold-medal winning team at last year's North American Junior and Young Riders Championships...
Read more here:
http://www.owensoundsuntimes.com/2013/07/21/fleshertons-webb-wins-two-silvers-at-youth-equestrian-championships
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Meg Wade completes her first 20km ride in Australia Since Accident
July 22 2013
Meg Wade completed a 20 km ride on July 20th at Colamon in Australia, her first endurance ride since her horrific head injury in April of 2009 when she was thrown from a horse and was critically injured with a fractured skull. It's been a long road of recovery from ABI, Acquired Brain Injury, for Meg, and returning to ride endurance was a major accomplishment.
She rode a "wonderful mare" named Actress. "Actress is the real star, she is so good with me." The duo persevered through the cool, wet and windy weather with good friends Kristie Taprell and Linda Tanian to finish the ride.
Australia: Riders take on Kundabung endurance event
Wauchopegazette.com.au - Full Article
July 18 2013
LOCAL riders from the Hastings Trail Riding Club took the opportunity to ride in Kundabung's annual Endurance Ride even though the odds were against them with the extremely bogey wet course.
Gary and Ashley Thomas finished 80km with Gary coming in third spot in the Heavyweight division while his daughter Ashley came in fourth in the Middleweight section.
HTRC members who entered the 40km ride were Maz Tattam, Jackie Tattam, Margaret Bentley, Helen & Ari Riek, Joan Barnes, Denise Wagner & Robyn Coombes.
Stephanie Hunter & Sarah & Danika Glover participated in the social 20km ride.
Well known local Robyn Coombes is no stranger to Endurance riding and riding in general...
Read more here:
http://www.wauchopegazette.com.au/story/1643372/riders-take-on-kundabung-endurance-event/?cs=1671
July 18 2013
LOCAL riders from the Hastings Trail Riding Club took the opportunity to ride in Kundabung's annual Endurance Ride even though the odds were against them with the extremely bogey wet course.
Gary and Ashley Thomas finished 80km with Gary coming in third spot in the Heavyweight division while his daughter Ashley came in fourth in the Middleweight section.
HTRC members who entered the 40km ride were Maz Tattam, Jackie Tattam, Margaret Bentley, Helen & Ari Riek, Joan Barnes, Denise Wagner & Robyn Coombes.
Stephanie Hunter & Sarah & Danika Glover participated in the social 20km ride.
Well known local Robyn Coombes is no stranger to Endurance riding and riding in general...
Read more here:
http://www.wauchopegazette.com.au/story/1643372/riders-take-on-kundabung-endurance-event/?cs=1671
Burnley rider Kate ready for GB outing
Lancashiretelegraph.co.uk - Full Article
16 July 2013
Kate Atkinson showed she has the endurance to succeed after she was selected to represent Great Britain at the 2013 FEI World Young Rider Endurance Championships in Tarbes, France at the weekend.
The 15-year-old from Burnley will tackle the tough 125km course in the foothills of the Pyrenees riding her own and her mother Rachael Atkinson’s horse, Oakthwaite Samara.
The five strong British team for the Championships was chosen after a hotly contested team selection trial held on the 16th June at the Endurance GB Wimpole Way ride in Cambridgeshire.
Kate was a member of the bronze medal winning British team at the 2012 European Young Rider Championships...
Read more here:
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/10550977.Burnley_rider_Kate_ready_for_GB_outing/
16 July 2013
Kate Atkinson showed she has the endurance to succeed after she was selected to represent Great Britain at the 2013 FEI World Young Rider Endurance Championships in Tarbes, France at the weekend.
The 15-year-old from Burnley will tackle the tough 125km course in the foothills of the Pyrenees riding her own and her mother Rachael Atkinson’s horse, Oakthwaite Samara.
The five strong British team for the Championships was chosen after a hotly contested team selection trial held on the 16th June at the Endurance GB Wimpole Way ride in Cambridgeshire.
Kate was a member of the bronze medal winning British team at the 2012 European Young Rider Championships...
Read more here:
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/10550977.Burnley_rider_Kate_ready_for_GB_outing/
Hendra jabs hurdle to the horse export trade
Warwickdailynews.com.au - Full Article
Michelle Slater
16th Jul 2013
SOME trainers are refusing to vaccinate their horses against Hendra, because vaccinated horses will not be accepted into export markets.
Countries including the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Singapore have closed their borders to Hendra-vaccinated horses because blood tests show up as Hendra positive.
Warwick showjumper Dave Goodwin is about to take his top horse to Europe where he may go on to compete in the UAE.
"I wasn't going to vaccinate him because I'm going travelling with him and I didn't want to worry about travel delays," he said.
Mr Goodwin sells horses to China and Japan where a good horse will sell for between $50,000 and $100,000.
Toowoomba trainer, Jay Randall, exports Arabian endurance horses to the UAE at around $30,000 per horse...
Read more here:
http://www.warwickdailynews.com.au/news/hendra-jabs-hurdle-to-the-horse-export-trade/1945919/
Michelle Slater
16th Jul 2013
SOME trainers are refusing to vaccinate their horses against Hendra, because vaccinated horses will not be accepted into export markets.
Countries including the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Singapore have closed their borders to Hendra-vaccinated horses because blood tests show up as Hendra positive.
Warwick showjumper Dave Goodwin is about to take his top horse to Europe where he may go on to compete in the UAE.
"I wasn't going to vaccinate him because I'm going travelling with him and I didn't want to worry about travel delays," he said.
Mr Goodwin sells horses to China and Japan where a good horse will sell for between $50,000 and $100,000.
Toowoomba trainer, Jay Randall, exports Arabian endurance horses to the UAE at around $30,000 per horse...
Read more here:
http://www.warwickdailynews.com.au/news/hendra-jabs-hurdle-to-the-horse-export-trade/1945919/
Sunday, July 21, 2013
2013 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships Update
Freestyle medals go to Uhlir and Tetreault, Roberts wins endurance gold, and USA Southeast takes endurance team gold at the 2013 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North
July 21, 2013 -- On Saturday afternoon, dressage riders competed for their Freestyle Individual medals in the Rolex Stadium at the 2013 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC). Ayden Uhlir (Region 6) and Sjapoer won their second Individual Gold medal of the week in the Young Rider division. Laurence Blais Tetreault and Lowelas also won another Gold medal in the Junior division. Endurance riders competed in their 75-mile race yesterday, and it was Cassandra Roberts (Team USA Southeast) who won the race for the Gold medal with Viktory Banner. The USA Southeast team took Gold in endurance. [More ...]
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
American Endurance Ride Conference: Letter of concern over FEI Endurance Sport
Mr. John Long, Chief Executive Officer
United States Equestrian Federation
4047 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511
June 25, 2013
Dear Mr. Long,
As President of the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC), and at the direction of our Board of Directors, this letter serves as a request that the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) submit a letter to the Federation Equestrian International (FEI) in regards to increasing concerns regarding Endurance at the international level; and specifically as support for the letters publically issued by Equestrian Federations of Belgium (October 2, 2012), France (October 12, 2012) and Switzerland (March 26, 2013).
We share the alarm voiced by the European federations of Belgium, France, and Switzerland in regards to profoundly disturbing evidence of deficiencies in horse welfare issues; including an increase in equine fatalities, orthopedic injuries and serious drug violations. We note that these letters have been widely circulated throughout world press, and that the reputation of the sport and all those federations involved is likely to become irreparably tainted if decisive action is not taken at once to resolve these issues.
The AERC prides itself on our motto, “To Finish is To Win”, which illustrates our uncompromising bedrock principles that welfare of the horse must remain of paramount importance and never become subordinate to an attitude of “win at all costs”. We are further disturbed that AERC’s cornerstone principle of remaining a drug-free sport has in recent years deteriorated at the international level to the extent that FEI Endurance has the highest number of violations of anti-doping rules, specifically in regards to teams originating from the Middle East.
AERC remains very dismayed over an apparent unwillingness on the part of FEI to follow through with their own Code of Conduct for the Welfare of the Horse as described repeatedly throughout the FEI’s rules and schedules for every equestrian FEI discipline. May we draw your attention to the FEI Endurance Rules:
- “800.1 Endurance Riding is a competition to test the competitor’s ability to safely manage the stamina and fitness of the horse over an endurance course in a competition against the track, the distance, the climate, the terrain and the clock. Therefore, the most important responsibility of the Technical Delegate, the Ground Jury, the Stewards, the Veterinary Commission, the Chef d’Equipe, the Team Veterinarian, the Grooms and ultimately the Athlete is to ensure the health and welfare of the horse by diligent application of their skill together with a caring, knowledgeable attitude by the Athlete. To be successful, the competitor must have knowledge of pace and efficient and safe use of the horse across country.”
In addition to the above issues, AERC is alarmed about the increasing speed requirements in order to obtain a Certificate of Capability. It is understood that endurance events are a race, and therefore the winning horse and rider is by definition those who complete the course in the fastest elapsed time. However, we are dismayed that FEI endurance has evolved from its prototypical roots of challenging, technical courses requiring advanced horsemanship, strategy and judgment to a long distance flat race where horsemanship is subordinate to speed and speed alone.
While we understand the desire expressed by some individuals to make endurance a more spectator-friendly sport, such choices in course design and venues also encourage racing at unsafe speeds on the flat courses. It is therefore of little surprise that the incidence and types of injuries and fractures within FEI Endurance now approach those observed in traditional flat-track racing. Specifically in 2010, a peer-reviewed scientific journal, Equine Veterinary Education, documented musculoskeletal injury rates of one limb fracture per 236 FEI starts in the 2007-2008 European endurance season.
We note that articles in highly respected publications such as the New York Times detailing drug rule violations and catastrophic injuries within flat-track racing has resulted in increased scrutiny and negative perceptions by the public, animal welfare groups and governmental agencies. Additionally, the New York Times has even detailed official blatant partiality to certain Middle East nation teams at FEI's highest level (world) competitions. Should FEI fail to take decisive action to correct the current serious deficiencies within the federation and Endurance discipline, we cannot help but predict a similar fate for the entire sport of endurance.
It is therefore AERC’s request that USEF add their strenuous support to those federations which have previously expressed their concern over the current state of horse welfare issues in the Endurance discipline. We look forward to working with you on this very important issue.
Entries for FEI YR & J World Championship in France Announced
July 16 2013
The definite entries have been announced for the FEI Young Rider & Junior World Championship to be held in Tarbes, France, on July 27, 2013. 91 riders from 26 countries are scheduled to be on the starting line for the CEI4* 120 km race.
Entries can be seen here:
http://www.endurance.net/international/France/2013JYRWEC/DEFINITE_ENTRIES.pdf
For more updates on the race, see:
http://www.endurance.net/international/France/2013JYRWEC/
The definite entries have been announced for the FEI Young Rider & Junior World Championship to be held in Tarbes, France, on July 27, 2013. 91 riders from 26 countries are scheduled to be on the starting line for the CEI4* 120 km race.
Entries can be seen here:
http://www.endurance.net/international/France/2013JYRWEC/DEFINITE_ENTRIES.pdf
For more updates on the race, see:
http://www.endurance.net/international/France/2013JYRWEC/
Endurance Riding Gets Up to Speed in Iran
Horsereporter.com - Full ArticleJuly 15, 2013
By Pamela@horsereporter
July 15, 2013, Report from Iran thanks to Shirin Salartash - Iran has had organized Endurance Riding since 1997 and in 2012, after approving the National Endurance Regulations, every season there is one National ride; team and individual and in the winter, and there will be an Iranian Endurance Championship.
During the year the provinces and private clubs organize their rides in their own region. The distance for the novice riders and horses start from 20k, after that one 40k and then the combination of the horse and the rider are qualified for 60k, which is also in the National rides.
In 2012 we had 60 and 80 k and this year the in first National ride, with riders competing in two distances : 60 and 80k as well.
We are starting slowly as we need experienced riders and healthy horses; we are doing our best to get to international levels and standards...
Read more here:
http://www.horsereporter.com/?p=7331
Ireland: Dartrey Forest, Rockcorry
Enduranceridingireland.comEvent:
Dartrey Forest, Rockcorry
Date:
Sun Jul 7 2013
Endurance riders in Ulster pursued their sport through the usual extremes of Irish summer weather recently, with a rather soggy Barbeque in Gosford Forest at the end of June, followed by a sizzling summers day ride in July, at Dartrey Forest, near Monaghan. While the wet weather dampened the barbeque fire, it did little to quench the enthusiasm of the participants, who donated raffle proceeds to Irish Horse Welfare and celebrated the results of the early season Fun League. Many thanks to Kate Russell, who organised the day, and her band of helpers.
Dartrey Forest, outside the picturesque village of Rockcorry, was once part of the great Dartrey Estate and the Famine Wall which borders the forest on the Rockcorry/Cootehill road is a reminder of former times. Once through the wall, riders cross the Iron Bridge, (famed at the time of its construction for having "cast iron lattice work of the same import and design as that of the Eiffel Tower in Paris”) to access a network of paths winding through the forest. So congenial are these tracks that several riders had planned for this route as their ultimate challenge of a 50mile (80km) ride. Despite the extra problems created by the sudden increase in temperature, all were successful. Once again thanks are due to Kathy Conly and Kirsten Conly Devlin for marking, organising and generally making this ride happen! Also to the ever patient vet, David Nealham (at least he was able to soak up the rays while waiting for the 50milers!) Crewing, as ever, played an important role in helping horses to cope with the heat, by providing hydration (for both horse and rider) and cooling sloshes (supposedly for the horse, but sometimes "accidentally" for the rider too!)
Congratulations to Erin Fowler on I'm Ami, who both achieved their Gold Shamrock Final Award and to Tasha Anderson, whose pony Annasach Bugatti completed his Gold Shamrock Final Award. It is worthy of mention that neither of these two horses is a "typical" endurance model, with one a being a thoroughbred and the other an Exmoor, which gives a good indication of the widespread appeal of the sport.
ILDRA's next competition will be in Donard, Co.Wicklow, where a full programme of events will take place on Sat 20th and Sun 21st July, followed by a pleasure ride from Millyard Riding Centre (with Go-as-you-please-weather permitting) on Sun 28th July. Pleasure riders can turn up on the day to all events, without pre-booking. For more details see www.enduranceridingireland.com or find us on Facebook.
Results Dartrey Forest 7th July
50 miles(80km)
Erin Fowler/I'm Ami
Tasha Anderson/Annasach Bugatti
Helen McFarland/She Stoops to Conquer
30 miles(48km)
Sharon Perry/Cumbria Alabass
Jenni Cunningham/Kilgarry Breeze
25 miles(40km)
Susan Hunter/Lucy
Robert Clarke/Harry
Robyn Catterall/Ellanora
Helen Perry/Thai Express
Niamh Doyle/Gypsie
Aoife Grace/Breeze
Region:
Ulster
Scotland: Riders endure scorching temperatures at annual festival around Broughton
Peeblesshirenews.com - Full Article14 July 2013
ON the hottest day of the year so far, most sane people were taking it easy in the shade with the Sunday papers and a cold drink to hand.
Not the 70-odd riders who took to the hills around Broughton on the third day of the endurance festival that has become a flagship event for the Scottish Endurance Riding Club.
Based at Corstane Farm, the event attracted more than 230 entries from all over Scotland and the north of England.
Starting with a leisurely pleasure ride on Friday evening along the old railway line to Biggar, riders really kicked into gear on Saturday morning.
Classes ranged from 80kms over two days to another two different pleasure routes.
The first set of routes took riders south-west of Broughton towards Coulter Shaw and over the hills affording wonderful views of the Clyde valley. The warm sun was toned down by a strong breeze that made for perfect riding conditions - a marked contrast to 2012 when the weekend event had to be cancelled as both routes and venue were water-logged...
Read more here:
http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2013/07/14/463993-riders-endure-scorching-temperatures-at-annual-festival-around-broughton/
Oman: Six Horse riders from Royal Cavalry Qualify for World Endurance 2014 Finals in France
Omannews.gov.om
Paris, July 14(ONA) ----Six of the Royal Cavalry horse riders cruised for the third time to the world endurance championship in 2014 to be held in France. The championship will be organized by the International Equestrian Federation.
The following horse riders qualified to the finals:
Mahmoud bin Marhoon al-Fori, after passing 160km French Florac race, riding the horse Ghazali, and passing 160 km French Fontainbleau race on horseback Punjab, Ali bin Hassan al-Farsi, after passing 160 km German Deligen race, riding Kalam, and passing 160km French Compaign race, riding Kalam, Ahmed bin Salim al-Hamdani riding Rakas, after passing 160km French Florac race, Sami bin Said al-Balushi riding Khanjar, after passing stages of 160km French Florac race, Hisham bin Saleh al-Farsi, riding Rifal, after passing 160km French Compaign race and
Abdullah bin Said al-Siyabi on Punjab, after passing the stages of the 120 km British Royal Windsor race.
Brig. Abdulrazak bin Abdulqadir al Shahwarzi, Commander of the Royal Cavalry affirmed that this achievement has been accomplished through a plan outlined by the Royal Cavalry for its riders to participate and compete in the World endurance Championship through a program prepared especially for this purpose, particularly after the great world achievement made by the Royal Cavalry in World endurance Championship in 2012 , held in Britain as its riders won the third place at the world level with the bronze medal.
He added that the Royal Cavalry will seek to train another group of riders and horses alongside with riders already qualified to be on the substitute list of the team through their participation in races organized by the International Equestrian Federation, such as the Europe's endurance Championship 2013 to be held in the Czech Republic in September. He concluded that this achievement came with the support of the Secretary General of the Royal Court Affairs who is always keen to follow the team in its various participations.
It should be noted that Florac race, held in Southern France is one of the most difficult races faced by the riders of the Royal Cavalry due to the difficult topography of the region for different slopes as 56 horses participated in the race and 14 horses qualified, including two from the Royal Cavalry.
Paris, July 14(ONA) ----Six of the Royal Cavalry horse riders cruised for the third time to the world endurance championship in 2014 to be held in France. The championship will be organized by the International Equestrian Federation.
The following horse riders qualified to the finals:
Mahmoud bin Marhoon al-Fori, after passing 160km French Florac race, riding the horse Ghazali, and passing 160 km French Fontainbleau race on horseback Punjab, Ali bin Hassan al-Farsi, after passing 160 km German Deligen race, riding Kalam, and passing 160km French Compaign race, riding Kalam, Ahmed bin Salim al-Hamdani riding Rakas, after passing 160km French Florac race, Sami bin Said al-Balushi riding Khanjar, after passing stages of 160km French Florac race, Hisham bin Saleh al-Farsi, riding Rifal, after passing 160km French Compaign race and
Abdullah bin Said al-Siyabi on Punjab, after passing the stages of the 120 km British Royal Windsor race.
Brig. Abdulrazak bin Abdulqadir al Shahwarzi, Commander of the Royal Cavalry affirmed that this achievement has been accomplished through a plan outlined by the Royal Cavalry for its riders to participate and compete in the World endurance Championship through a program prepared especially for this purpose, particularly after the great world achievement made by the Royal Cavalry in World endurance Championship in 2012 , held in Britain as its riders won the third place at the world level with the bronze medal.
He added that the Royal Cavalry will seek to train another group of riders and horses alongside with riders already qualified to be on the substitute list of the team through their participation in races organized by the International Equestrian Federation, such as the Europe's endurance Championship 2013 to be held in the Czech Republic in September. He concluded that this achievement came with the support of the Secretary General of the Royal Court Affairs who is always keen to follow the team in its various participations.
It should be noted that Florac race, held in Southern France is one of the most difficult races faced by the riders of the Royal Cavalry due to the difficult topography of the region for different slopes as 56 horses participated in the race and 14 horses qualified, including two from the Royal Cavalry.
USEF Names 2013 FEI World Endurance Championship Team
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has announced the horse and rider combinations to represent the U.S. at the FEI World Endurance Championship for Juniors and Young Riders, July 27, 2013 in Tarbes, France.
The following horse-and-rider combinations have been named by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to represent the U.S. at the FEI World Endurance Championship for Juniors and Young Riders, July 27, 2013 in Tarbes, France.
The five following combinations will represent the U.S. at the FEI World Endurance Championship for Juniors and Young Riders:
Mary Kathryn Clark (Eatonton, Ga.) will ride Mustafa Tehrani's Chasing The Wind. Chasing the Wind is a 2001 Arabian gelding
Katherine Gardener (Coventry, R.I.) will ride Pamela Weidel's AF Big Bucks. AF Big Bucks is a 1999 Arabain gelding
Sarah Jack (Nottingham, N.H.) will ride Nicki Meuten's FYF Dutch. FYF Dutch is a 2004 Arabian gelding
Christina Kimery (Bixby, Okla.) will ride Amy Wallace-Whelan's Wallace Hill Shade. Wallace Hill Shade is a 2002 Half-Arabian gelding
Kelsey Russell (Williston, Fla.) will ride Valerie Kanavy's My Wild Irish Gold. My Wild Irish Gold is a 2003 Anglo-Arabian mare
The following horse-and-rider combinations are the ranked alternates:
McCamey Kimbler (Aberdeen, S.D.) and Melody Blittersdorf's Empiric. Empiric is a 2002 Arabian gelding
Kelsey Russell (Williston, Fla.) and Pamela Weidel's AF Big Bucks. AF Big Bucks is a 1999 Arabain gelding
Katherine Gardener (Coventry, R.I.) and Mustafa Tehrani's Chasing The Wind. Chasing the Wind is a 2001 Arabian gelding
Jessica Di Camillo (Las Cruces, N.M.) and Karen Binns-Di Camillo's SHA Strike Two. SHA Strike Two is a 1999 Arabian gelding
Kelsey Kimbler (Aberdeen, S.D.) and Melody Blittersdorf's Empiric. Empiric is a 2002 Arabian gelding
To learn more about the event, visit http://www.endurance-equestre65.com/en/home
The following horse-and-rider combinations have been named by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to represent the U.S. at the FEI World Endurance Championship for Juniors and Young Riders, July 27, 2013 in Tarbes, France.
The five following combinations will represent the U.S. at the FEI World Endurance Championship for Juniors and Young Riders:
Mary Kathryn Clark (Eatonton, Ga.) will ride Mustafa Tehrani's Chasing The Wind. Chasing the Wind is a 2001 Arabian gelding
Katherine Gardener (Coventry, R.I.) will ride Pamela Weidel's AF Big Bucks. AF Big Bucks is a 1999 Arabain gelding
Sarah Jack (Nottingham, N.H.) will ride Nicki Meuten's FYF Dutch. FYF Dutch is a 2004 Arabian gelding
Christina Kimery (Bixby, Okla.) will ride Amy Wallace-Whelan's Wallace Hill Shade. Wallace Hill Shade is a 2002 Half-Arabian gelding
Kelsey Russell (Williston, Fla.) will ride Valerie Kanavy's My Wild Irish Gold. My Wild Irish Gold is a 2003 Anglo-Arabian mare
The following horse-and-rider combinations are the ranked alternates:
McCamey Kimbler (Aberdeen, S.D.) and Melody Blittersdorf's Empiric. Empiric is a 2002 Arabian gelding
Kelsey Russell (Williston, Fla.) and Pamela Weidel's AF Big Bucks. AF Big Bucks is a 1999 Arabain gelding
Katherine Gardener (Coventry, R.I.) and Mustafa Tehrani's Chasing The Wind. Chasing the Wind is a 2001 Arabian gelding
Jessica Di Camillo (Las Cruces, N.M.) and Karen Binns-Di Camillo's SHA Strike Two. SHA Strike Two is a 1999 Arabian gelding
Kelsey Kimbler (Aberdeen, S.D.) and Melody Blittersdorf's Empiric. Empiric is a 2002 Arabian gelding
To learn more about the event, visit http://www.endurance-equestre65.com/en/home
Monday, July 15, 2013
Spanish team for the World Youth Endurance Riders in Tarbe (FRA)
El Raid Blog - Gabriel GamizJuly 15 2013
We have team of young riders for the Raid World to be held in Tarbes (FRA), July 27, 2013.
From the Spanish Federation and on their official website, have posted the binomials that will defend the national colors in Tarbes (FRA), after preliminary tests that have been developed in Catalonia.
This is the note of the FEI:
World Youth Team riders Raid.
Last week I met in Catalonia pre-selected the raid, to carry out the selection of young riders traveling to France on July 27 to compete in the World Raid. In these hardships, the pre-selected that showed a high level professionalism and in two days made for stress testing, recovery controls, jog and even measurements of lactic acid during exercise.
Finally this is the team that has been selected and to represent Spain:
Agda Muixi Crusellas con OURASI DE CASSA
MarÃa Dulcet Molina con LUCERO MIKI
Cristina Yebra Altimiras con CALZADILLA
Raquel Busquet Recasens con CHESTER DE GRAELLS
MarÃa Ledesma Feliu con TRA DRUIDA
First Booking: Ivet Pi Masnou with PINKFLOID
Second booking: Arnau Blanch with DJAM Djou Cabanas
Good luck to the team, which will face riders from around the world and we hope to dispute the podium with the other great nations of raid. "
Source: FEI.
Greetings from Gabriel.
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Mongolia adventure awaits 20-year-old local endurance athlete
KHOU.com - Full Story and video
by Kevin Reece / KHOU 11 News
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Posted on July 10, 2013 at 10:25 PM
HUMBLE, Texas -- Devan Horn, 20, is a senior Criminal Justice major at Sam Houston State considering a path that will take her to law school. But the path she’s already traveled, on horseback, is taking her around the world.
Next stop -- Mongolia.
Horn, who trains daily at the Cypress Trails Equestrian Center in Humble just north of Bush Intercontinental Airport, has been competing in equine endurance races since the age of 10. Competitions have taken her throughout the United States and as far away as the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and Australia. She’s traveled more than 3,000 miles total on horseback in 55 events.
But the next 650 miles will be the toughest.
"I don't have any idea how my body is going to react when I go past 200 miles,” Horn said. “I have no idea if my body is going to be able to withstand it..."
Read more here:
http://www.khou.com/news/local/Mongolia-adventure-awaits-20-year-old-local-endurance-athlete-215012551.html
by Kevin Reece / KHOU 11 News
khou.com
Posted on July 10, 2013 at 10:25 PM
HUMBLE, Texas -- Devan Horn, 20, is a senior Criminal Justice major at Sam Houston State considering a path that will take her to law school. But the path she’s already traveled, on horseback, is taking her around the world.
Next stop -- Mongolia.
Horn, who trains daily at the Cypress Trails Equestrian Center in Humble just north of Bush Intercontinental Airport, has been competing in equine endurance races since the age of 10. Competitions have taken her throughout the United States and as far away as the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and Australia. She’s traveled more than 3,000 miles total on horseback in 55 events.
But the next 650 miles will be the toughest.
"I don't have any idea how my body is going to react when I go past 200 miles,” Horn said. “I have no idea if my body is going to be able to withstand it..."
Read more here:
http://www.khou.com/news/local/Mongolia-adventure-awaits-20-year-old-local-endurance-athlete-215012551.html
Australia: Hendra warning after Macleay horse dies
Macleayargus.com.au - Full Article
By Todd Connaughton
July 9, 2013
HORSE died at a property west of Kempsey on Friday night after contracting the Hendra virus.
Kempsey veterinarian Andrew Bennett yesterday confirmed laboratory tests on samples from the horse tested positive to the virus.
The veterinarian that took samples from the horse, the veterinarian that handled the samples and the owner of the horse have all been contacted by the Department of Health for risk assessment.
A second horse on the property was to be tested yesterday by the district veterinarian.
The death of this horse represents the southern most spread of the virus since it was first recorded in Queensland in 1994, when it killed leading trainer Vic Rail and 14 horses at his property...
Read more here:
http://www.macleayargus.com.au/story/1626542/hendra-warning-after-macleay-horse-dies/?cs=1274
By Todd Connaughton
July 9, 2013
HORSE died at a property west of Kempsey on Friday night after contracting the Hendra virus.
Kempsey veterinarian Andrew Bennett yesterday confirmed laboratory tests on samples from the horse tested positive to the virus.
The veterinarian that took samples from the horse, the veterinarian that handled the samples and the owner of the horse have all been contacted by the Department of Health for risk assessment.
A second horse on the property was to be tested yesterday by the district veterinarian.
The death of this horse represents the southern most spread of the virus since it was first recorded in Queensland in 1994, when it killed leading trainer Vic Rail and 14 horses at his property...
Read more here:
http://www.macleayargus.com.au/story/1626542/hendra-warning-after-macleay-horse-dies/?cs=1274
Sunday, July 07, 2013
Uruguay Celebrates its Youth Team Riders
El Raid Blog - Gabriel GamizJuly 3 2013
[google translation]
The Sports World Equestrian Resistance Uruguay, is celebrating the departure of their National Young Riders Raid, that on July 27, 2013, will defend the pavilion Celeste in the French city of Tarbes.
Making her delivery of your banner Junior National Team (in this case composed entire females), lay off this team that will defend its colors Celestial, but earlier in the day tomorrow, held a party with barbecue and lively with music and singing, to raise funds to defray the expenses of such selection.
The conponentes of this selection are the Amazons:
Cecilia Garcia. (Team Leader).
Oriana Ricca.
Maria Pereira.
Good luck in the World Cup.
Greetings from Gabriel.
Saturday, July 06, 2013
Australia: 70 hit Kundabung trail for 23rd annual endurance ride
Macleayargus.com.au - Full Article
By Shellie Morrison July 2, 2013
RIDERS were treated to magnificent weather conditions for the 23rd annual Kundabung Endurance Ride on the weekend.
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The event attracted more than 70 riders who travelled from as far Sydney and two hours south of the Queensland border.
Zone Six Endurance Riders Club member and NSW Committee member Mary Lou Locke said fresh faces competed in this year’s event.
“It is something you can get hooked on,” Mrs Locke, who has been riding horses for more than 20 years said.
“There is a lot of potential for more riders in the area.”
Two riders shared the accolades at the end of the 80km trek...
Read more here:
http://www.macleayargus.com.au/story/1610545/70-hit-kundabung-trail-for-23rd-annual-endurance-ride/?cs=1274
By Shellie Morrison July 2, 2013
RIDERS were treated to magnificent weather conditions for the 23rd annual Kundabung Endurance Ride on the weekend.
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The event attracted more than 70 riders who travelled from as far Sydney and two hours south of the Queensland border.
Zone Six Endurance Riders Club member and NSW Committee member Mary Lou Locke said fresh faces competed in this year’s event.
“It is something you can get hooked on,” Mrs Locke, who has been riding horses for more than 20 years said.
“There is a lot of potential for more riders in the area.”
Two riders shared the accolades at the end of the 80km trek...
Read more here:
http://www.macleayargus.com.au/story/1610545/70-hit-kundabung-trail-for-23rd-annual-endurance-ride/?cs=1274
Thursday, July 04, 2013
Big field for Gingin endurance ride
THE Gingin Endurance Horse Ride held on June 15 was a great success.Once again the peace and quiet of Gingin town was disturbed by the rumble of floats and horse trucks of all shapes and sizes as they drove through the main street and headed up Cheriton Valley to the ride base at Jarrah Downs.
A total of 97 horses and riders entered the three rides - the 20 kilometre social ride, the 40km training ride and the 80km endurance ride.
About half of the riders had not been to an endurance ride before and it was wonderful to see so many new faces.
Riders came from as far afield as Denmark, Yerecoin and Geraldton.
Several local people entered the ride and a few pony clubbers completed the 40km ride for their 'K' certificate.
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As for the horses, they came in all shapes and sizes and all ages.
The well attended 20km social ride was an easy pleasant ride and there was only one early pre-ride vet out.
However, the 80km ride was considered a tough and challenging ride because of the hills and the sand.
The motto of endurance riding is 'to complete is to win' and so there were 84 winners on the day. [More ...]
Penny gets GB call-up
photo: Penny Amond on board Rosie’s Brown Sugar. BROMSGROVE endurance rider Penny Amond has been selected as reserve for the British Young Rider Team at the 2013 FEI World Young Rider Endurance Championships which takes place in France later this month.Amond, who is 18, and her Appaloosa horse ‘Rosie’s Brown Sugar’ will travel to the foothills of the Pyrenees for the championships.
She was selected after a hotly contested team trial which took place in June at Endurance GB’s Wimpole Way ride in Cambridgeshire.
Last year, she rode Rosie’s Brown Sugar to second spot at the FEI ride at Euston Park in Suffolk. They have also represented the Heart of England and Cotswolds Endurance team on several occasions.
Amond is currently studying Horse Management at Hartpury College in Gloucestershire and plans to embark on a degree course in Equine Business Management this September.
Her long term ambition is to complete a 160-kilometre endurance ride while representing her country. [More ...]
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Shaikh Nasser Hails Lignieres Victory
Paris-June30(BNA) Royal Endurance Team Captain Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa today paid tribute to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa for supporting Bahrain’s horse riders who continued their outstanding performance during their annual European tour.He credited the Royal tremendous support for the Bahraini team which overcame a stiff challenge in the 130-kilometre Lignieres Endurance Horse Ride at Lignieres and dominated the race to clinch the top four positions.
He described the performance as a positive result for the Royal Team in the European endurance races, which part of preparations for upcoming championships.
Shaikh Nasser said that the Royal Team has established itself a serious contender to reckon with, claiming three historic victories in Dillingen, Germany, in addition to Lignieres victory in France.
He hailed Lignieres remarkable victory as a major boost for the Royal Team to continue the outstanding performance in upcoming championships. He hailed the efforts exerted by the Bahrain Royal Endurance Team young talented riders who their ability to overcome challenges, describing their future as promising. [More ...]
Saturday, June 29, 2013
USA Young Rider & Junior WEC: Meet the Horses!
USEquineEndurance.org
The following horses have been ranked for the 2013 Young Rider World Championship to be held July 27th in Tarbes, France.
Wallace Hill Shade
15.3” bay Arab/Walking Horse gelding, 11 y.o.
Owner: Amy Wallace Whelan
Rider: Christina Kimery
1,915 AERC miles
3rd place and awarded Best Condition in his first 100 mile ride, the 2010 White River Fall Pioneer
6th and received High Vet Score at the 2010 AERC National Championship (100 miles)
Tied for 2nd at the 2011 Biltmore FEI 3* (100 miles)
Placed 4th in the 2012 Biltmore FEI 3* (100 miles)
SHA STRIKE TWO
16 hand grey Arabian gelding
Rider: Jessica DiCamillo
Owner: Karen Binns-DiCamillo
Breeder: Sandy Skinner
5,640 AERC miles
Team gold and Individual silver medals at 2009 North American Young Riders Championship
1st place and Best Condition at 2010 Texas Bluebonnet Classic AHA Championship
EMPIRIC
15.3 chestnut Arab gelding, 11 y.o.
Rider: McCamey Kimbler, Kelsey Kimbler
Owner: Melody Blittersdorf
Breeder: Asgard Arabians - Dr. Tom and Halldis Sayvetz
825 AERC miles
1st place and Best Condition at 2013 FEI Berwick, Canada 1* 80 km
5th place at 2013 FITS 3* 160km
3rd place at 2013 Biltmore, 2* 120 km
CHASING THE WIND
15:1 chestnut Arab gelding, 12 y.o.
Owner: Mustafa Tehrani
Rider: Mary Katherine Clark, Katherine Gardener
4,335 AERC miles
3rd place 2013 FITS FEI 3* (100 miles)
AF BIG BUCKS
(AHA 566164)
15.2 chestnut Arabian gelding, 19 y.o.
Owner: Pam Weidel
Rider: Katherine Gardener, Kelsey Russell
1,440 AERC miles
1st place 2012 FITS FEI 2* (75 miles)
3rd place 2012 Goethe Challenge 2* (75 miles)
5th place 2012 AERC National Championship (100 miles)
MY WILD IRISH GOLD
(AHA AA10435)
15.1 bay Anglo mare
Owner: Valerie Kanavy
Rider: Kelsey Russell
1,325 AERC miles
Winner of AHA’s 2012 National Championship Half Arabian
1st place 2012 Biltmore Challenge FEI 3*
2nd place 2012 AERC National Championship (100 miles)
FYF DUTCH
15.1 grey Arab gelding, 9 y.o.
Rider: Sarah Jack
Owner: Don and Nicki Meuten
Breeder: Don and Nicki Meuten
1,950 AERC miles
Alternate for World Equestrian Games in 2012
1st featherweight and 3rd overall at 2012 National Championships at Biltmore
First FEI, first overall, Best Condition FEI and overall in 120km at Biltmore in May 2013
The following horses have been ranked for the 2013 Young Rider World Championship to be held July 27th in Tarbes, France.
15.3” bay Arab/Walking Horse gelding, 11 y.o.
Owner: Amy Wallace Whelan
Rider: Christina Kimery
1,915 AERC miles
3rd place and awarded Best Condition in his first 100 mile ride, the 2010 White River Fall Pioneer
6th and received High Vet Score at the 2010 AERC National Championship (100 miles)
Tied for 2nd at the 2011 Biltmore FEI 3* (100 miles)
Placed 4th in the 2012 Biltmore FEI 3* (100 miles)
16 hand grey Arabian gelding
Rider: Jessica DiCamillo
Owner: Karen Binns-DiCamillo
Breeder: Sandy Skinner
5,640 AERC miles
Team gold and Individual silver medals at 2009 North American Young Riders Championship
1st place and Best Condition at 2010 Texas Bluebonnet Classic AHA Championship
15.3 chestnut Arab gelding, 11 y.o.
Rider: McCamey Kimbler, Kelsey Kimbler
Owner: Melody Blittersdorf
Breeder: Asgard Arabians - Dr. Tom and Halldis Sayvetz
825 AERC miles
1st place and Best Condition at 2013 FEI Berwick, Canada 1* 80 km
5th place at 2013 FITS 3* 160km
3rd place at 2013 Biltmore, 2* 120 km
15:1 chestnut Arab gelding, 12 y.o.
Owner: Mustafa Tehrani
Rider: Mary Katherine Clark, Katherine Gardener
4,335 AERC miles
3rd place 2013 FITS FEI 3* (100 miles)
(AHA 566164)
15.2 chestnut Arabian gelding, 19 y.o.
Owner: Pam Weidel
Rider: Katherine Gardener, Kelsey Russell
1,440 AERC miles
1st place 2012 FITS FEI 2* (75 miles)
3rd place 2012 Goethe Challenge 2* (75 miles)
5th place 2012 AERC National Championship (100 miles)
(AHA AA10435)
15.1 bay Anglo mare
Owner: Valerie Kanavy
Rider: Kelsey Russell
1,325 AERC miles
Winner of AHA’s 2012 National Championship Half Arabian
1st place 2012 Biltmore Challenge FEI 3*
2nd place 2012 AERC National Championship (100 miles)
15.1 grey Arab gelding, 9 y.o.
Rider: Sarah Jack
Owner: Don and Nicki Meuten
Breeder: Don and Nicki Meuten
1,950 AERC miles
Alternate for World Equestrian Games in 2012
1st featherweight and 3rd overall at 2012 National Championships at Biltmore
First FEI, first overall, Best Condition FEI and overall in 120km at Biltmore in May 2013
Team GB call for Eccleshall rider Brett Corcoran
Staffordshirenewsletter.co.uk - Full Article
27 June 2013
Written byDave Marshall
AN ECCLESHALL horse rider has been chosen to represent Great Britain at the FEI World Young Rider Endurance Championships next month in France.
tt Corcoran, aged 16, will be part of a five-strong British team tackling a tough 125km course at Tarbes in the foothills of the Pyrenees.
Corcoran will be riding his Arab horse, Bashir Shamir after the pair were selected at a hotly-contested selection trial in Cambridgeshire...
Read more here:
http://www.staffordshirenewsletter.co.uk/Sport/Team-GB-call-for-Eccleshall-rider-Brett-Corcoran-27062013.htm
27 June 2013
Written byDave Marshall
AN ECCLESHALL horse rider has been chosen to represent Great Britain at the FEI World Young Rider Endurance Championships next month in France.
tt Corcoran, aged 16, will be part of a five-strong British team tackling a tough 125km course at Tarbes in the foothills of the Pyrenees.
Corcoran will be riding his Arab horse, Bashir Shamir after the pair were selected at a hotly-contested selection trial in Cambridgeshire...
Read more here:
http://www.staffordshirenewsletter.co.uk/Sport/Team-GB-call-for-Eccleshall-rider-Brett-Corcoran-27062013.htm
Great Britain: Rider goes in search of French endurance glory
Thisissouthwales.co.uk - Full Article
June 26 2013
ENDURANCE rider Andrew Theodorou from Tregaron has been selected to represent Great Britain at the 2013 FEI World Young Rider Endurance Championships in Tarbes, France next month.
The 18-year-old will tackle the tough 125km course in the foothills of the Pyrenees riding his part-bred Arab horse Jamal.
The five-strong British team for the championships was chosen after a hotly contested team selection trial at the Endurance GB Wimpole Way ride in Cambridgeshire.
Andrew said: "It is great to have been selected for the team.
Read more here:
http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Rider-goes-search-French-endurance-glory/story-19394989-detail/story.html#axzz2XcOKicl9
June 26 2013
ENDURANCE rider Andrew Theodorou from Tregaron has been selected to represent Great Britain at the 2013 FEI World Young Rider Endurance Championships in Tarbes, France next month.
The 18-year-old will tackle the tough 125km course in the foothills of the Pyrenees riding his part-bred Arab horse Jamal.
The five-strong British team for the championships was chosen after a hotly contested team selection trial at the Endurance GB Wimpole Way ride in Cambridgeshire.
Andrew said: "It is great to have been selected for the team.
Read more here:
http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Rider-goes-search-French-endurance-glory/story-19394989-detail/story.html#axzz2XcOKicl9
Great Britain: Not long now until the GB National Championships
Endurancegb.co.uk
28 June 2013
In two weeks it will be the National Championships of Endurance GB at Kings Forest. The 2013 Inter Regionals are running alongside the Championships.
The stage is set for a fabulous weekend at Kings - there is a class for everyone from 16km to 160km. Come and ride, watch or help!
Do not forget to book a delicious home cooked supper (including pudding!) - you will be able to enjoy this whilst watching the flying finishers in the championship classes. There is even a bar on site!
Come and be part of this highlight of the endurance year whether you are riding, crewing or helping - all are welcome!
28 June 2013
In two weeks it will be the National Championships of Endurance GB at Kings Forest. The 2013 Inter Regionals are running alongside the Championships.
The stage is set for a fabulous weekend at Kings - there is a class for everyone from 16km to 160km. Come and ride, watch or help!
Do not forget to book a delicious home cooked supper (including pudding!) - you will be able to enjoy this whilst watching the flying finishers in the championship classes. There is even a bar on site!
Come and be part of this highlight of the endurance year whether you are riding, crewing or helping - all are welcome!
YR Endurance Great Britain Team Announced for the FEI WEC 2013
Endurancegb.co.uk21st June 2013
After a very successful Team Selection Trial on Sunday, 16th June 2013 at Wimpole, the Selectors are pleased to announce that the following Team has been selected to represent Great Britain at the World Endurance Championships for Young Riders and Juniors to be held at Tarbes, France on 27th July 2013.
You can view their profiles via the link below
Link to profles
In alphabetical order:
Kate Atkinson and Oakthwaite Samara
Brett Corcoran and Bashir Shamyr
Lauren Mills and Oakleaze Farm Czarko
Dace Sainsbury and Ballota
Andrew Theodorou and Jamal
Reserve:
Penny Amond and Rosies Brown Sugar
Chairman of Selectors, Di Latham, said on behalf of the selectors and management team, “We were delighted that the riders and their crews all set a high standard with their turnout and presentation; all combinations achieving their objectives for the day, whilst working towards the ultimate goal of the Championship. This is a strong Team, who have all worked extremely hard, and we are confident that they will produce their horses at peak fitness to be competitive against the best in the World”.
Chef d’Equipe, Helen Boston said, “The championship course at Tarbes, France, will provide a testing course for the 120km race, due to its location being in the foothills of the Pyrenees. The temperatures at that time of year could also prove difficult as we are expecting them to reach 35 degrees. After working with the team for a number of years, and seeing how all of them turned out and performed at Wimpole yesterday, I am confident that they will prepare themselves and their horses so that once again Great Britain can prove that it is a force to be reckoned with on the Young Rider World Endurance stage, and I am very much looking forward to working with them and the rest of the team management”.
The 2013 FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Riders and Juniors will be held at Tarbes, France on 26th – 27th July 2013. All the news and behind the scenes views in the run up to and during the World Championships can be found on both Endurance GB’s and Equestrian Team GBR’s websites visit www.endurancegb.co.uk and www.equestrianteamgbr.co.uk for more details.
Friday, June 28, 2013
Team USA Young Riders to race in memory of deborah reich at 2013 World Championship
to the u.s. endurance community
from emmett ross, chef d' equipe:
It is with immense pleasure that I announce that the US team of young riders will ride in memory of Deborah Reich at the 2013 Junior/Young Rider World Endurance Championship in Tarbes, France. Deborah was an avid endurance rider, a member of the 2010 and 2011 US Equestrian Teams, and a committed mentor of young endurance riders. She passed away in February.
Deborah enthusiastically joined the sport of endurance riding in 2005 with the dream of one day representing the USA internationally. That goal presented a huge mountain to climb, but Deborah’s attitude and focus were undeterred. She dedicated her all to the effort, and her commitment paid off when she was chosen to represent the USA for the 2010 World Equestrian Games. At that ride, she was the only US rider to finish on her great horse Juniper and they finished in a time that still stands as the fourth fastest time of any American rider in any world championship to date.
Deborah had an uncanny knack of always finishing in a strong position. Her second most notable result was her gritty finish at the 2011 Pan American Games in Chile. The US team was in the lead but at risk of losing that position. At that point Deborah was our trailing team member, and in order to keep the team’s medal-contending position she was asked to speed up on the final loop. She asked her horse Pandor to give his all, and even after suffering some in-race setbacks, Pandor recorded an incredible last loop pace of 20 km/h. In the end, the US team won the silver medal, losing the gold by only one minute and 47 seconds.
Deborah was a terrific role model for other riders because of her commitment to racing as part of a team rather than simply riding for personal success. She was also a very generous sponsor of endurance riding, choosing to direct her philanthropic and mentoring support toward Young Riders and their international efforts. For these reasons, I am simply thrilled to have the opportunity to honor Deborah at the 2013 Junior/Young Rider World Endurance Championships. Her spirit will ride with the US team in France. God bless.
USEF Proposes Performance Horse Collapse Rule
Thehorse.com - Full Article
By Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor
Jun 17, 2013
Over the past 18 months, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has seen a spike in the number of equine fatalities and collapses at its events. While federation rules require owners to report fatalities within 24 hours, there are currently no regulations regarding collapse—defined as "a fall for no apparent cause."
At a USEF Town Hall meeting about performance horse welfare, held June 3 in Lexington, Ky., a panel of federation officials and veterinarians discussed the need for a "collapse rule" and how to best define it.
"Over the last 12 months we started getting unofficial phone calls making inquiries about collapses witnessed at shows," said USEF senior vice president and general counsel Sonja Keating. "We realized we need to know what's going on in the field and at least have a system in place to look at these, see if there's any common thread, and try to reduce the number of collapses occurring at these competitions."
In response, the USEF veterinary committee proposed a rule to the executive committee in April requiring riders, trainers, or owners to report when a horse collapses...
Read more here:
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32069/usef-proposes-performance-horse-collapse-rule?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=welfare-industry&utm_campaign=06-19-2013
By Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor
Jun 17, 2013
Over the past 18 months, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has seen a spike in the number of equine fatalities and collapses at its events. While federation rules require owners to report fatalities within 24 hours, there are currently no regulations regarding collapse—defined as "a fall for no apparent cause."
At a USEF Town Hall meeting about performance horse welfare, held June 3 in Lexington, Ky., a panel of federation officials and veterinarians discussed the need for a "collapse rule" and how to best define it.
"Over the last 12 months we started getting unofficial phone calls making inquiries about collapses witnessed at shows," said USEF senior vice president and general counsel Sonja Keating. "We realized we need to know what's going on in the field and at least have a system in place to look at these, see if there's any common thread, and try to reduce the number of collapses occurring at these competitions."
In response, the USEF veterinary committee proposed a rule to the executive committee in April requiring riders, trainers, or owners to report when a horse collapses...
Read more here:
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32069/usef-proposes-performance-horse-collapse-rule?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=welfare-industry&utm_campaign=06-19-2013
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
John Teeter rides to Washington DC
John Teeter will be leaving his favorite endurance horse 'Sunny' at home while he spends a twelve month 'Tour of Duty' in Washington DC. pictured at left John Teeter and Amara's Sonata, at right Steph Teeter and Jaziret Bey Musc riding in Owyhee County, Idaho. photo by Steve Bradley.
Three Presidential Innovation Fellows Begin Work at NIST
Three of this year's Presidential Innovation Fellows (PIF) began work at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on June 18, 2013, helping the institute address issues relating to connecting networks of machines, facilities and people, and also to help energy consumers make better use of their energy usage data.
Presidential Innovation Fellows
NIST's Presidential Innovation Fellows are (L-R) Sokwoo Rhee and Geoff Mulligan, who will work on cyber physical systems, and John Teeter (far right), who will work on the Green Button Initiative. The three fellows, part of the second round of the PIF program, started their 12-month tours at NIST on June 18, 2013.
NIST photo Credit: Greb/NIST
Two of NIST's fellows, Geoff Mulligan and Sokwoo Rhee, will work on cyber-physical systems (CPS). These new "smart systems" will combine networking, information and communication technologies to optimize system performance in real time. Accelerated development of CPS is expected to yield new manufactured products and services in a range of industry sectors essential to U.S. competitiveness, including manufacturing, transportation, energy, health care and defense. NIST's fellows will lead a multidisciplinary team of experts from the private and public sectors and work for consensus in developing a framework consisting of high-level reference architecture, standards and protocols for CPS.*
Mulligan has been instrumental in Internet development, recently having helped design IPv6, the latest version of the communications protocol that routes traffic across the Internet. He holds over 15 patents in computer security, networking and electronic mail, and was called to testify before Congress on electronic commerce and computer security.
Rhee is an entrepreneur who helped to initiate the cyber-physical systems and "internet of things" industry in the early 2000s. His work and achievements have been recognized by multiple awards including MIT Technology Review's Top Innovators under 35.
NIST's third fellow, John Teeter, will work on the Green Button Initiative,** which aims to enable energy customers to download their energy usage data securely in machine-readable format directly from utilities. He will be part of a "Green Button for America" team, the other member of which will work from the Department of Energy. A key goal will be to provide leadership to enhance Green Button data consistency through testing and certification, based on feedback from consumers, vendors and utilities.
Teeter has a 40-year history in the electrical and technology industries, including most recently as chief scientist for People Power, a software company enabling remote control and management of connected devices from mobile devices. Teeter was the founder and CEO of First Step Research, prior to which he was a founder and VP of Engineering at Gold Hill Computers.
The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) runs the PIF program, now in its second year, and asked agencies across the government to propose new research areas to expand the PIF program for this year. NIST's two proposals were among those selected, bringing the number of project areas up to nine from last year's five. Fellows are funded by the sponsoring agencies.
More information is available in the White House blog post, "New Round of Innovators Joins US Government to Tackle Big Challenges" at www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/06/24/new-round-innovators-joins-us-government-tackle-big-challenges.
* For more on NIST work in cyber-physical systems, see www.nist.gov/el/smartcyber.cfm.
** For more on NIST work on the Green Button Initiative, see www.nist.gov/smartgrid/greenbutton.cfm.
NIST Media Contact: Chad Boutin, boutin@nist.gov, 301-975-4261
Oman: Proud Achievement
Omantribune.com - Full Article
On the heels of a bit of a gloom in the country after the national football team’s debacle in the 2014 Brazil World Cup qualifying campaign, comes exhilarating news of the victory of Sultanate’s equestrian rider HH Sayyid Loay Bin Ghaleb Al Said at the Endurance Riding Championship in the Czech Republic. Oman’s experienced and well-known equestrian ace clinched the six-stage 160-km ride over some testing terrain for both the rider and his mount.
Loay’s winning performance adds to the numerous sporting glories of the Sultanate and reflects the rising standards of our sports-persons in recent years. Endurance riding is a complete test of the rider and the horse, and it requires exceptional skills, dedication, determination and, above all, lasting stamina to be able to complete the course. Loay deserves all the accolades for keeping the Sultanate’s flag flying at this international ride which was also a qualification for next year’s Endurance World Cup which will be held in Normandy, France. Laoy’s triumph has brought the smiles back on the faces of Omani sports fans – it was a proud moment for Oman’s endurance riding star to see the national flag fluttering at a major international sports event.
Ghaleb Al Said, who is credited with being the first Omani rider to take part in the Endurance World Cup in Dubai in 2005, has dedicated the victory to his Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, Sultanate’s visionary leader under whose guidance the nation has made remarkable progress in all fields of human endeavour. We recall the care and support which His Majesty the Sultan provides to the youth of the country so that they can excel in education, art, culture and sports. Through Royal orders and directives, Sultanate’s athletes have achieved good results in regional and international competitions. Even though Sultanate’s top football side could not qualify for the World Cup, they put up a competitive performance that underlined the rise in the standard of the game in the country...
Read more here:
http://www.omantribune.com/index.php?page=editorial_details&id=2727&heading=EDITORIAL
On the heels of a bit of a gloom in the country after the national football team’s debacle in the 2014 Brazil World Cup qualifying campaign, comes exhilarating news of the victory of Sultanate’s equestrian rider HH Sayyid Loay Bin Ghaleb Al Said at the Endurance Riding Championship in the Czech Republic. Oman’s experienced and well-known equestrian ace clinched the six-stage 160-km ride over some testing terrain for both the rider and his mount.
Loay’s winning performance adds to the numerous sporting glories of the Sultanate and reflects the rising standards of our sports-persons in recent years. Endurance riding is a complete test of the rider and the horse, and it requires exceptional skills, dedication, determination and, above all, lasting stamina to be able to complete the course. Loay deserves all the accolades for keeping the Sultanate’s flag flying at this international ride which was also a qualification for next year’s Endurance World Cup which will be held in Normandy, France. Laoy’s triumph has brought the smiles back on the faces of Omani sports fans – it was a proud moment for Oman’s endurance riding star to see the national flag fluttering at a major international sports event.
Ghaleb Al Said, who is credited with being the first Omani rider to take part in the Endurance World Cup in Dubai in 2005, has dedicated the victory to his Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, Sultanate’s visionary leader under whose guidance the nation has made remarkable progress in all fields of human endeavour. We recall the care and support which His Majesty the Sultan provides to the youth of the country so that they can excel in education, art, culture and sports. Through Royal orders and directives, Sultanate’s athletes have achieved good results in regional and international competitions. Even though Sultanate’s top football side could not qualify for the World Cup, they put up a competitive performance that underlined the rise in the standard of the game in the country...
Read more here:
http://www.omantribune.com/index.php?page=editorial_details&id=2727&heading=EDITORIAL
Letter from a Young Rider from Uruguay
El Raid Blog - Gabriel GamizJune 24 2013
[google translate]
This is a letter from a young rider, Cecilia Garcia, who will participate in World Youth Endurance Riders in Tarbes (FRA), with a Mauxi family horse, and with great feeling, expresses her love for the sport of Equestrian Endurance from her native Uruguay expressed satisfaction that we have to be representative of the National Flag Celeste.
The thrill of representing their country in some tracks far from her home turf and with the hope of bringing a new victory with her team.
This is the letter from Cecilia:
"First I want to thank you for letting me life grow with the sport so cute and we all want the" ENDURO. "
After many joys, triumphs and sorrows satifacciones today is for me to fulfill a dream that is to represent Uruguay in a world championship, as it was my last chance to run a world as young rider, next year and happened to be rider and start again from scratch.
This possibility is the first I want to thank my family who supports me and makes a very big economic effort, thanks to Dad that his years in Spain and today I made friends baby steps to get the blue with a Spanish mare...
Read more here:
http://ggjineteraid.blogspot.com/2013/06/carta-de-una-joven-amazona-ante-su.html
Australia: Riders descend for prestigous Quilty
Tenterfieldstart.com.au - Full Article
June 26, 2013
THE weekend of June 7-10 saw the running of the 48th Tom Quilty Gold Cup.
This year’s event was held in Queensland (the event moves from state to state each year) in the small township of Kilkivan in the South Burnett district.
Kilkivan has been hit with three major floods in the last 18 months but despite this the small community managed to host an excellent event with help from sponsors and local government support to rebuild many of the buildings lost in those floods.
Five members of the Tenterfield endurance-riding club attended with their horses plus support crew to take up the national challenge.
They joined 245 other riders from across Australia and several international riders. Greg Lyons was riding Chingford Just Dreaming, Narelle Childs was riding Halo Kazaam, Damien Keys was riding Elfar Karnella, Michael Combe wasriding Nasr and Caroline Windle was riding Sarina Rosetta.
This year, the weather was unseasonably warm, but at midnight on Friday, June 7, riders headed out into the night on the first leg of the five-leg course.
The course without doubt was a true “Quilty” course. The conditions and terrain were challenging which led to a low successful completion rate of only 43 per cent...
Read more here:
http://www.tenterfieldstar.com.au/story/1596240/riders-descend-for-prestigous-quilty/?cs=1640
June 26, 2013
THE weekend of June 7-10 saw the running of the 48th Tom Quilty Gold Cup.
This year’s event was held in Queensland (the event moves from state to state each year) in the small township of Kilkivan in the South Burnett district.
Kilkivan has been hit with three major floods in the last 18 months but despite this the small community managed to host an excellent event with help from sponsors and local government support to rebuild many of the buildings lost in those floods.
Five members of the Tenterfield endurance-riding club attended with their horses plus support crew to take up the national challenge.
They joined 245 other riders from across Australia and several international riders. Greg Lyons was riding Chingford Just Dreaming, Narelle Childs was riding Halo Kazaam, Damien Keys was riding Elfar Karnella, Michael Combe wasriding Nasr and Caroline Windle was riding Sarina Rosetta.
This year, the weather was unseasonably warm, but at midnight on Friday, June 7, riders headed out into the night on the first leg of the five-leg course.
The course without doubt was a true “Quilty” course. The conditions and terrain were challenging which led to a low successful completion rate of only 43 per cent...
Read more here:
http://www.tenterfieldstar.com.au/story/1596240/riders-descend-for-prestigous-quilty/?cs=1640
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