CATUS CEI**, France

Hello !

I am pleased to announce you the July 10th 2004 new CEI** in South West of France.

Riders? entries are most welcomed.

This new endurance race will be run with a new automatic timing and race management system giving error free professional results and allowing a follow up of riders on the trail, etc. (More information is available on our web site).

Sincerely.

François Kerboul
-Président of La Mouche-tique Association (CATUS O.C.) France
-Member of the commission endurance of the CRE Midi-Pyrénées (regional level of the French Federation - FFE)
-Secretray of the CEEMP Midi-Pyrénées (Comité d?Endurance Equestre Régional) France
-Departemental Delegate of the LFPC (French League for the Protection of Horses - Ligue Française pour la Protection du Cheval ? reconnue d?utilité publique ?)



CEI CATUS website: http://perso.wanadoo.fr/francois.kerboul.architecte/mouchetique

FEI Newmarket Endurance 2004

160km NEWMARKET RACECOURSES' BRITISH ENDURANCE NATIONS CUP 2004 and the NEWMARKET ENDURANCE CHALLENGE TROPHY 2004 to be run on 27th June 2004.

Website

FEI Endurance Press News 14/04

ENDURANCE COMMITTEE MEETING IN LA BAULE (FRA)

The Endurance Committee, welcoming its two new Members Pierre Cazes (FRA) and Allan Renner (AUS), met for its annual meeting at the occasion of the La Baule Endurance CEIO in France.

The meeting dealt with a wide range of topics including the appointment of officials for the various 2005 and 2006 Championships, the appointment of an Endurance Steward General and the, soon to be introduced, system to ?Star Rate? all Endurance Officials.

The main part of the meeting was taken up by the extensive review of the Championship qualification criteria for horses and riders which was the subject of a ruling over the existing wording, issued by the FEI in March. National Federations had been requested to provide input ahead of this meeting and the suggestions received from seven Federations were considered as part of this process.

Additionally the committee continued its examination of the introduction of a qualification system for Nations wishing to take part in World and Continental Championships.

Two proposals for Nation Qualification were discussed and these, together with the new individual qualification criteria will be circulated to all Endurance National Federations for their comment in the near future.

The Committee members expressed their appreciation to the Organising Committee who generously provided the facilities and support to enable the meeting to take place at La Baule.

Intercontinental newsletter: 09/04

Intercontinental Newsletter
NEWS & MESSAGES
09/04

In this letter you'll find:

• WEG Aachen 2006
  
• Info "Fasna Trail", NED
  
• Message from Monika Smith, CAN
  
• Message from Carol Bunting, GBR
  
• Message from Suzanne Dollinger, SUI
  

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Brazil: Santa Catarina CEI***/**/* Ride Report

Cidinha Franzão
EnduranceBrazil



Music Skyline Pigeon, of Sir Elthon John, describes the tracks of the race of Joinville: "Turn me loose from your hands, let me fly to distant lands, over green fields, trees and mountains, flowers and forest fountains..."

Each loop presented a challenge to the riders and the natural beauties of the region had enchanted all of them: the passage of a river, fields of rice, roads, mountains... Placed between the hills and the sea, the city has got natural beauty and a cultural heritage that charms all riders.

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2004 Biltmore CEI***/** Results

Angie McGhee
EnduranceWorld.net


The results for the 2004 runing of the Biltmore Estate Challenge are available. Stagg Newman on Jayel Super perfomed a clean sweep of the 100 mile event with a first place finish for both FEI and AERC Open divisions as will as the IAHA Regional Championship. Jayel Super was awarded Best Condition as well.

All of the results, with images and commentary are available.

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France: La Baule Race Report

Pamela Burton
EnduranceWorld.net


The ladies ruled the day at La Baule, France May 8 when 21 yr. old Italian rider Diana Origgi, riding the 8 yr old Jasmineh (Falstaf x Desire Delia Gazza) won the ride in a ride time of 9:07:43. Sophie Arnaud from France riding Dalton Du Capimont ( Jano x Missmis) came in 2nd, while Angela Origgi (It) riding Jadana ( Dotek x )took third place.


Diana Origgi said her ride went very well, and even though it was the first 160 km for both she and her horse, they were both experienced at smaller rides and well prepared. Italian Chef d$(Beq(Buipe, Sergio Tommasi, said that he had not placed Diana on the Team, as neither she nor her horse had as yet completed a 160 km ride. This did leave her with the opportunity to compete a bit harder. When the 3rd team member was eliminated early in the ride, he gave her 26 yr old sister, Angela, the go-ahead to ride more competitively as well.


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