Appaloosa Horse Club Announces Inaugural National Championship Endurance Ride

Equestrian News Release
Moscow, Idaho - The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to announce its inaugural 50-mile National Championship Endurance Ride scheduled for June 3, 2006, in Palmyra, Wisconsin. The event is being hosted by and held in conjunction with an Appaloosa Distance Riding Association (ApDRA) ride, and will follow the guidelines and rules set forth by the American Endurance Ride Conference.

Horses and riders have until May 30, 2006, to qualify. Youth riders 16 and under as of January 1, 2006, do not need to qualify for the ride, but they are required to ride with a sponsor.

In order to qualify for the ride, an Appaloosa must be regular- or CPO-registered with the ApHC, and the owner must be a current ApHC member in good standing. Both the horse and rider must have completed 100 lifetime distance miles, although mileage accrued does not have to be from the rider/horse combination that is registering for the ride. The 100 distance miles can be accumulated from endurance and/or competitive trail rides of 25 miles distance or greater. However, 50 of the 100 miles must be from a successfully completed 50-mile endurance ride.

Qualified riders must dual-register both with the ApHC and with the ApDRA to enter the ride. The ApHC registration fee is $35 if registered by April 30, 2006, and a late registration fee of $75 will apply if registering from May 1 -through June 2. Applications for the ride can be downloaded at http://www.appaloosa.com. Contact Dawn Joy Haas with the ApDRA at (262) 495-8105 for ApDRA registration requirements.

The first Appaloosa to successfully complete the ride will be titled an ApHC National Champion and will receive a National Endurance Ride Championship trophy. The champion will also receive a buckle sponsored by JB Tack of Jefferson, Wisconsin.

The George Hatley Best Condition trophy will be awarded to the horse judged by the vet to be in the best condition at the end of the race. Only the first 10 Appaloosas to successfully complete the ride within two hours of the winning Appaloosa's time will be considered for this award. The name of the horse earning the award will be added to the trophy, which the award winner will keep for a one-year period. The remaining top 10 finishers will each receive an award ribbon. Western Cattle Company of Peru, Illinois, is also sponsoring a buckle for the best-condition award.

The Heart of Illinois Spring Get Out Show is sponsoring a belt buckle in memory of Louis Busch, to be awarded to the first youth finishing successfully.

All riders will enjoy a dinner on Friday evening, June 2, provided by several generous individuals, and will receive a bag of feed and a T-shirt provided by Nutrena. The ApHC would like to express appreciation to the sponsors of the ride and all the individuals who have put forth time and money to ensure the ride will be successful and enjoyable.

For additional information on the ride, please contact the ApHC Trail Department at (208) 882-5578 ext. 221 or trailrides@appaloosa.com.

Fugitivo recieves WAHO (World Arabian Horse Association) Trophy

photo by Favio Lorenz


Haras San Andrés del Moro


FUGITIVO received on April 8 of 2006 the WAHO TROPHY as the most outstanding Arab Horse bred and living in Argentina.

This very special Trophy was created by the WAHO (World Arabian Horse Organization) Executive Committee and aims to distinguish an exceptional horse in each Country who has an Arab Horse Registry recognized by WAHO.

Is the National Arab Horse Society in each Country who selects the distinguish horse for this award.

The Argentina Arab Horse Breeders Society took the decision after evaluating all candidates who's CV were submitted by owners and breeders to nominate FUGITIVO the recipient of this award.

The Award was presented with the presence of FUGITIVO and his breeders and owners, Celina & Miguel Pavlovsky from Haras San Andres del Moro. It took place during the Argentina National Horse Show this April at Palermo Show Grounds and the Trophy was presented by the President of WAHO Dr. Hans J. Nagel (Germany) and members of the Board, Mrs. Claudia Caraballo de Quentin (Argentina), Mrs. Izabella Pawelec-Zawadzka (Poland) and Mr. Peter J. Pond (Australia).

FUGITIVO is an Arab stallion born in April 1.980, his mother Fuga came from old Argentine lines and his father was imported from the U.K. of Crabbet origins. During his long 12 years of active competitions he won National Championships in Dressage, Jumping, Driving, Barrel Racing, Pole Racing and in Ridden Classes with English saddle and Gaucho Saddle. He won the Senior Championship in Halter.

In Open Championship (for all breeds) he won National Titles in Barrel & Pole Racing. He competed in Flat Races and won in Endurance Competitions. He is the most versatile winner of performance competition in Argentina and had passed to his sons and grand sons his successful competitive spirit. His sons had been winners in the Race Track with Horse of the Year Awards, and were very successful in Endurance Competition with more than 20 sons exported as successful endurance horses. Fugitivo also as a Maternal Grand Father continue transmitting his athletic conditions. In the last 3 years The Endurance Argentine National Championship were won by his grandsons. In the 2.004 National Championship the four first have FUGITIVO as a Father or Maternal Grand Father. FUGITIVO in good shape despite his 26 y.o. left his pasture as a recent retired stallion did a long travel to Buenos Aires to receive with honors this unique WAHO Trophy.

Coupe de France d'Endurance Equestre

COUPE DE FRANCE 2006 D?ENDURANCE ÉQUESTRE
(English Translation below)

Pour la deuxième année consécutive, la Coupe de France des Départements par Équipes sera organisée à l?Etrier des Monédières, au Lonzac (19), les 24 et 25 juin 2006.

Avant-programme:

Samedi 24 juin :
- à partir de 12h, accueil des chevaux et des cavaliers avec contrôle vétérinaire au box.
- 14h30-16h : présentation de chevaux à la vente.
- 17h : contrôle des allures par équipe.
- 19h : pot de bienvenue suivi d?un barbecue.

Dimanche 25 juin :
- 7h : départ de la course. Départs, arrivées et contrôles vétérinaires auront lieu à l?étrier des Monédières.
- 17h : remise des prix.

A l?issue de la course, le Trophée Virbac des Vétérinaires Cavaliers sera également décerné.

Nous attendons de nombreux cavaliers de la France entière pour la remise en jeu du trophée remporté l?année dernière par la valeureuse équipe de la Haute-Loire.

Le Comité Régional d?Equitation et Limousin Endurance Equestre seront heureux de vous accueillir à l?occasion de cet évènement.
Un dossier de presse sera bientôt en ligne sur le site : limousinacheval.com.
Vous pouvez également prendre contact avec nous pour toute information supplémentaire.

Contact: CRE Limousin
Fax : 05 55 06 93 81
Site internet : limousinacheval.com
Service de Presse : Emmanuelle Boucher
Tel : 06 24 48 42 37
Mail : emmanuelle.boucher4@wanadoo.fr

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English Translation:
For the second consecutive year, the Coupe de France des Départements par
Équipes will be put on by the Etrier des Monédières, of Lonzac (19), on
June 24 and 25, 2006.

Schedule:

Saturday, June 24:
- Starting at 12 Noon, horses and riders may vet in.
- 2:30pm-4:00pm: horses for sale will be available for viewing
- 5pm: team parade
- 7pm: welcoming speech followed by a barbeque

Sunday, June 25:
- 7am: race starts under the control of the veterinary staff
- 5pm: official end of race

Directly after the race, the Trophée Virbac des Vétérinaires Cavaliers will
be presented.

We expect riders from all over France to compete for the trophy which was
won last year by the team from Haute-Loire.

The Comité Régional d?Equitation and Limousin Endurance Equestre will be
pleased to have you attend this event.

A press release will be available on our website : limousinacheval.com.
You are free to contact us for more information.

Contact: CRE Limousin
Fax : 05 55 06 93 81
Site internet : limousinacheval.com

Service de Presse : Emmanuelle Boucher
Tel : 06 24 48 42 37
Mail : emmanuelle.boucher4@wanadoo.fr

Ste Maries Endurance Results - France

Stes Maries 01/04/06

TOMAS Philippe KEVIN DE NARTHOUX 1
MILETTO MOSTI Cecile IDEAL DES VIALETTES 2
BENOIT Philippe AKIM DU BOULVE 3

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US: Endurance riders to boogie at Buck Meadows

Published: March 31, 2006

ENDURANCE RIDER Holly Foiles of Groveland and mule Sarge will act as Buck Meadows Boogie hosts along with family dog Bart.

It's just you, your thoughts and your mount. It's a day filled with the sights and sounds of nature. It's rattlesnakes, bobcats and hours of riding. It's an Endurance Ride."

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Endurance riders to boogie at Buck Meadows

Published: March 31, 2006




Endurance riders to boogie at Buck Meadows

Published: March 31, 2006

ENDURANCE RIDER Holly Foiles of Groveland and mule Sarge will act as Buck Meadows Boogie hosts along with family dog Bart.
Benjamin Hicks/Copyright 2006, The Union Democrat

By CAMERON PARKINSON

Photo: ENDURANCE RIDER Holly Foiles of Groveland and mule Sarge will act as Buck Meadows Boogie hosts along with family dog Bart.
Benjamin Hicks/Copyright 2006, The Union DemocratIt's just you, your thoughts and your mount. It's a day filled with the sights and sounds of nature. It's rattlesnakes, bobcats and hours of riding. It's an Endurance Ride.

"It's not for every horseback rider. But for those of us who like to get out and go it's a really neat thing," said Holly Foiles, a rider for the past 34 years. "It's a lot of personal satisfaction. You see things you would never see while driving around in a car."

Endurance rides can span 25, 50 and 100 miles with rides ranging from six to 24 hours.

"Most of the time you're trotting along," Foiles said. "It's not a race like you see on TV ... you have to know how fast your horse can go."

A major role in the strategy of the race involves routine veterinary checks to make sure the horses are healthy. According to Foiles, the horses must drop to a certain heart rate before being checked.

"You can pass people in the vet check. If they come in fast then it takes longer for their heart rate to come down to get checked."

Foiles and Anita Siondella are hosting a ride April 8 called the Buck Meadows Boogie with a 25- and a 50-mile races. The 50-mile riders leave at 6:30 a.m. and the 25-mile riders leave an hour later.

The 50-mile race generally takes 12 hours and the 25-mile race usually is under six hours. The races include veterinarian checks to make sure the horses are healthy, with three checks along a 50-mile route and one in a 25-mile race.

"Ultimately the riders are responsible for the horse," Foiles said. "You should be able to know your horse and know if something is rong."

Siondella rides Sam, a 16-year old horse who has more than 3,000 miles of competition experience. Sam has been on nine 100-mile rides, which usually last 24 hours.

"They have been riding together for 11 years," Foiles said. "Sam is a good horse. He's really an amazing guy."

Foiles rides 16-year old Sarge, a mule who is the last son of Frosty, Foiles' first horse.

"You try to find the most talented horse you can afford," Foiles said. "You want a horse that wants to go do this, that is happy after doing 50 miles and would be happy to go out and do another 50. Sam is that kind of horse and Sarge is pretty good at it."

Foiles said 35 riders have signed up from all over California and that a maximum of 100 can take part.

"We get people that show up in big fancy rigs and motorhomes, and then you get someone with a pickup and a tent," Foiles said. "It's not just for rich people that have money. It's for anyone who can get their horse into shape."
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ENDURANCE RIDER Holly Foiles of Groveland and mule Sarge will act as Buck Meadows Boogie hosts along with family dog Bart.
Benjamin Hicks/Copyright 2006, The Union Democrat

By CAMERON PARKINSON

It's just you, your thoughts and your mount. It's a day filled with the sights and sounds of nature. It's rattlesnakes, bobcats and hours of riding. It's an Endurance Ride.

"It's not for every horseback rider. But for those of us who like to get out and go it's a really neat thing," said Holly Foiles, a rider for the past 34 years. "It's a lot of personal satisfaction. You see things you would never see while driving around in a car."

Endurance rides can span 25, 50 and 100 miles with rides ranging from six to 24 hours.

"Most of the time you're trotting along," Foiles said. "It's not a race like you see on TV ... you have to know how fast your horse can go."

A major role in the strategy of the race involves routine veterinary checks to make sure the horses are healthy. According to Foiles, the horses must drop to a certain heart rate before being checked.

"You can pass people in the vet check. If they come in fast then it takes longer for their heart rate to come down to get checked."

Foiles and Anita Siondella are hosting a ride April 8 called the Buck Meadows Boogie with a 25- and a 50-mile races. The 50-mile riders leave at 6:30 a.m. and the 25-mile riders leave an hour later.

The 50-mile race generally takes 12 hours and the 25-mile race usually is under six hours. The races include veterinarian checks to make sure the horses are healthy, with three checks along a 50-mile route and one in a 25-mile race.

"Ultimately the riders are responsible for the horse," Foiles said. "You should be able to know your horse and know if something is rong."

Siondella rides Sam, a 16-year old horse who has more than 3,000 miles of competition experience. Sam has been on nine 100-mile rides, which usually last 24 hours.

"They have been riding together for 11 years," Foiles said. "Sam is a good horse. He's really an amazing guy."

Foiles rides 16-year old Sarge, a mule who is the last son of Frosty, Foiles' first horse.

"You try to find the most talented horse you can afford," Foiles said. "You want a horse that wants to go do this, that is happy after doing 50 miles and would be happy to go out and do another 50. Sam is that kind of horse and Sarge is pretty good at it."

Foiles said 35 riders have signed up from all over California and that a maximum of 100 can take part.

"We get people that show up in big fancy rigs and motorhomes, and then you get someone with a pickup and a tent," Foiles said. "It's not just for rich people that have money. It's for anyone who can get their horse into shape."

Al Reef Challenge endurance ride today

By A Correspondent

30 March 2006


ABU DHABI ? The 120-km Al Reef Challenge, to be held today, is the first evening endurance ride of the season and will also end the endurance season. The ride is scheduled to start at 4.30pm.

Over 115 riders have confirmed their participation for the Al Reef Challenge endurance ride to be held at the Emirates International Endurance Village, Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. The ride, organised by the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation, is being sponsored by the Al Reef Stables. The CEI 3-star, 120-km ride will be run in five stages. Pre-ride inspection will be held on the same day at the Village premises between 2.30 and 3.30pm.

Some of the riders contending in the Challenge include: Shaikh Hazza bin Sultan Al Nahyan who will be riding 10-year-old grey gelding Ramalea Captain Srarlight, Shaikh Khaled bin Sultan Al Nahyan who will be riding nine-year-old grey mare Ainhoa Hadliz, Shaikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Khalifa Al Maktoum who will be aboard 11-year-old bay mare Henham Fahrida, Shaikh Abdullah bin Faisal Al Qasimi (Coolahlee Park Charlene), Sultan Ahmed Al Baloushi ( EO Jabari), Jasim Ali Abdullah Yousif Al Hammadi (Roxborough Zepher), Abdullah Khamis Ali Saeed (Estaban), Jesus Manuel Berna (Risco Moreno), Yousef Ahmed Bloushi (Carallio), Khalid Abdul Rahim Al Hammadi ( Mindari Aenzac), Yousef Abdullah Al Hammadi (Maramanup Surnrise), Mohammed Ibrahim Al Hammadi (Kurandea), Federico Zubaiurre (Yimood), Ali Khalfan Al Jahouri (Knight MA), Ali Yousef Hussain Al Hammadi (Sandine Velencia Boy), Yousif Mohammed Hasan Al Hammadi (Caverna), Mohammed Yousuf Al Hammadi (Gato), Hassan bin Ali (Shalzara Park Shaitayn) and several others.

There is a Best Conditioned Horse competition also.