Malaysia: Edaran Endurance Classic 2008

Edaran Endurance Classic Draws 150 Participants

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11
(Bernama)

About 150 participants have confirmed participation in the Edaran Endurance Classic (EEC) 2008 at the International Endurance Park in Lembah Bidong, Terengganu on June 26.

The participants for the three-day event are from Australia, France, New Zealand, Russia, Italy, Bahrain and Brazil.

The tournament's organising committee chairman, Datuk Abdul Hamid Mustapha said Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin would also participate in the EEC.

"Tuanku Mizan will participate in the 160km ride, which is his favourite event," he told reporters here.

He said the EEC would feature four individual and team events in the 160km, 120km, 80km and 40 km ride.

Abdul Hamid said the main events would be the 160km ride which gave riders the opportunity to obtain their Certificate of Competitiveness (COC) for the World Endurance Championship (WEC) to be held on Nov 9, at the same place.

"The organising of this year's EEC is part of the preparation for the WEC 2008 which Malaysia is hosting for the first time," he added.

The WEC is held every four years.

Abdul Hamid said so far, only five Malaysians, including Tuanku Mizan, were eligible to participate in the WEC.

The others are Datuk Kamaruddin Ab. Ghani, Abdul Halil Alihan, Mohd Shuaib Ishak and Rosdan Mohd Nor.

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Van Wijk and Latino Capture Dutch Championship!

Jannet Van Wijk on Latino of The Netherlands race to the finish of the 2008 Dutch National Championship 160km Race moments ahead of Michaela Kosel on Black Shetan of Germany. Ms Van Wijk and Latino are the Champions of the Day, followed in completion by a trio of German riders.

The beautiful weather and excellent venue provided a suitable context for this very competitive championship event!

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New Date: FEI European Endurance Championships for Juniors and Young Riders in Oviedo

FEI News 28/05/2008

Important information regarding the FEI European Endurance Championships for Juniors and Young Riders in Oviedo (ESP)

Grave concern was expressed following the Trial Run in Oviedo earlier this month when it was learnt that the Championships were due to clash with a large national cycling competition.

It was reported that there would be considerable risk for competitors when sharing tracks with the cyclists. Likewise for the crew and back up vehicles. It was also reported that there was a severe lack of accommodation available during the time of the Championships.

With all this in mind the FEI had submitted a request to the Organising Committee to consider a date change to avoid the clash.

We have now received confirmation from the OC that the event has been postponed by 2 weeks. The new dates for the Championships are:

26 - 28 September 2008

Whilst the FEI tries, at all costs, to avoid date changes of competitions, it was felt, under these extreme circumstances, that the risk of having the two events at the same time was too great not to have a change of date.

We would ask all parties involved to kindly note this change of date and inform all persons affected.

Dutch National Championship

Riders prepare for 2008 Dutch Endurance Championships at Ermelo. The championship event anticipates riders from Russia, Belgium, Denmark, Georgia, Italy, Hungary, Portugal, Great Brittain, Germany, Greece, The Netherlands, France, Poland, Austra, Switzerland and Finland

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Endurance rider places in Idaho championship

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Article Launched: 06/05/2008 03:31:03 AM PDT

On Sunday May 25, Joyce Sousa of Hydesville and her Arabian equine partner, LV Integrity raced to a four way tie in the 100 mile Owyhee Fandango AERC, FEI,and AHA Region IV Championship in Idaho. The pair received the Best Condition award in the Arabian Horse Association Championship Ride. The pair posted a time of 9 hours and 2 minutes.

The pair competed against 25 riders, most of which have been nominated for the World Endurance Championship to be held in Malaysia in November of this year. Riders came from Virginia, Utah, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Idaho and California. Becky Hart, World Team Endurance coach, attended the ride and divided the nominated riders into rider teams.

Joyce Souza and LV Integrity teamed up with two riders from California and two from Washington. The team placed first taking the top four placings. A final training session will take place in Nevada at the end of July with the selection of a World Team sometime in August.

Endurance riding is a popular sport with rides taking place across the United States. Locally, the Redwood Empire Endurance Riders put on four events each year. The first club ride will be on June 6 at the Chalk Mountian Ranch in Bridgeville.

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Rambouillet: Raid Yvelines Bahrain Cup

114 Entrants from 14 Countries will test the endurance course at Rambouillet France on 7 June. The CEI*** 160km Raid Yvelines Bahrain Cup will feature members of the National Endurance Team as they qualify for the upcoming 2008 World Endurance Championship in Malaysia.

The 3 day event will also host qualifiers for the upcoming 2008 World Young Horse Championship!

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