Saturday, May 30 2009
Riding Kaltsoum Cabirat, French Young Rider Roman Lafaure won the 130 km CEIO** Junior/Young Rider Nations Cup in a tight galloping finish over fellow French riders Justin Mourou on El Abiad Dejalima and Laetitia Goncalves on Jasmina Des Ayssade.
France swept the first 6 positions, with Eulalia Gonzalez Guardia finishing 7th on Kacel.
32 of 51 riders finished the race.
Today the CEIO*** - 160 km Senior Nations Cup will take place.
Further coverage on Endurance.net.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
2010 WEG: Planning WEG endurance course an endurance event in itself
TMCNet.com - Full Article
The Lexington Herald-Leader, Ky., Tom Eblen column
May 30, 2009 (The Lexington Herald-Leader - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Jamie Link may be the chief executive officer of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, but when it comes to riding horses, he's a novice.
So when he and other top Games officials recently saddled up to see part of the 100-mile endurance course being mapped out across farms surrounding the Kentucky Horse Park, Link was given a horse with two names.
One name was Rocket, which Link used frequently and emphatically as he maneuvered well alongside his more-experienced colleagues.
Others called his golden mount by a name indicating a more gentle nature, Buttercup.
This was a slow, four-mile ride over beautiful Mt. Brilliant Farm. But everyone was thinking about what it would be like for more than 80 competitors who will gallop over it in a day-long race against the clock on Sept. 26, 2010.
Endurance racing will be one of the most high-profile of the Games' eight disciplines, for a couple of reasons.
The race is scheduled for the second of the 16 days of competition and will be featured prominently, along with a recap of opening ceremonies, on NBC Sports' first hour-long telecast of the Games.
That show has the potential to be a spectacular video postcard for Central Kentucky's horse country -- not to mention the glamour of the Games.
But because the endurance race is so demanding, any televised deaths or serious injuries to horses have the potential to damage the reputation of equine sports in the eyes of a skeptical public.
More...
The Lexington Herald-Leader, Ky., Tom Eblen column
May 30, 2009 (The Lexington Herald-Leader - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Jamie Link may be the chief executive officer of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, but when it comes to riding horses, he's a novice.
So when he and other top Games officials recently saddled up to see part of the 100-mile endurance course being mapped out across farms surrounding the Kentucky Horse Park, Link was given a horse with two names.
One name was Rocket, which Link used frequently and emphatically as he maneuvered well alongside his more-experienced colleagues.
Others called his golden mount by a name indicating a more gentle nature, Buttercup.
This was a slow, four-mile ride over beautiful Mt. Brilliant Farm. But everyone was thinking about what it would be like for more than 80 competitors who will gallop over it in a day-long race against the clock on Sept. 26, 2010.
Endurance racing will be one of the most high-profile of the Games' eight disciplines, for a couple of reasons.
The race is scheduled for the second of the 16 days of competition and will be featured prominently, along with a recap of opening ceremonies, on NBC Sports' first hour-long telecast of the Games.
That show has the potential to be a spectacular video postcard for Central Kentucky's horse country -- not to mention the glamour of the Games.
But because the endurance race is so demanding, any televised deaths or serious injuries to horses have the potential to damage the reputation of equine sports in the eyes of a skeptical public.
More...
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Bahrain: Bahraini riders gear up for French ride
Gulf-daily-news.com
Thursday, May 28, 2009
BAHRAIN's leading endurance horse riders have left for France to compete in this year's Compiegne Senior and Junior Rides starting on Saturday at Compiegne Endurance Village near Paris.
The Bahraini team will be led by Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation president and captain of the Royal Endurance Team Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
The squad consist of prominent young riders, including Breef first vice-president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa who is also Al Khaldiya Stables leader.
This year's event began yesterday with the opening of the stables. Tomorrow a restaurant and the secretary's office will be inaugurated.
Rules
The first veterinary inspection for horses will also be held.
The Bahraini members will attend the riders weighing and will also be briefed on the rules and regulations.
On Saturday, the 130km junior ride will begin at 8.30am (Bahrain time) and is set to conclude by 5.30pm at the Equestrian Stadium while the awarding ceremony will take place at 6.30pm.
The senior race, which is over 160km, will be held the following day with a 8am start. It's expected to conclude at 5.30pm and will be followed by the prize-giving ceremony at 9pm.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
BAHRAIN's leading endurance horse riders have left for France to compete in this year's Compiegne Senior and Junior Rides starting on Saturday at Compiegne Endurance Village near Paris.
The Bahraini team will be led by Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation president and captain of the Royal Endurance Team Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
The squad consist of prominent young riders, including Breef first vice-president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa who is also Al Khaldiya Stables leader.
This year's event began yesterday with the opening of the stables. Tomorrow a restaurant and the secretary's office will be inaugurated.
Rules
The first veterinary inspection for horses will also be held.
The Bahraini members will attend the riders weighing and will also be briefed on the rules and regulations.
On Saturday, the 130km junior ride will begin at 8.30am (Bahrain time) and is set to conclude by 5.30pm at the Equestrian Stadium while the awarding ceremony will take place at 6.30pm.
The senior race, which is over 160km, will be held the following day with a 8am start. It's expected to conclude at 5.30pm and will be followed by the prize-giving ceremony at 9pm.
Australia: Endurance ride a 160km test
Photo: Craig Warhurst
Gympietimes.com.au
Matthew Lee | 27th May 2009
THE trails snaking their way through the scenic Imbil Forestry will barely have settled down from the Rally Queensland event earlier this month when the Australian Endurance Championship is held in Imbil over the Queen's Birthday long weekend next month.
The event, officially recognised internationally by the World Equestrian Body FEI, will see riders and their horses from regions across Australia gather in Imbil for a weekend of endurance horse riding.
And while the speeds will be far more leisurely than the rally cars tearing up the dirt in the Rally Queensland event, spectators who turn out to witness the event can be certain to see some brilliant competition and rivalries.
Three rides will take place over the course of the weekend, the feature event being a testing 160 kilometre ride - known as the Brookleigh Stud 160km FEI Australian Championship event.
This major endurance race is being organised by the Far A Way Riders Club.
The club is credited as being one of the most active organisers of endurance rides across Australia.
Meanwhile, some of Australia's most decorated endurance riders will be competing in the Imbil event, all with the hope of qualifying for selection in the Australian team to compete next year in the World Endurance Championship in Kentucky, USA.
Prominent Queensland competitors aiming for a shot at Australian selection include brothers Brook and Matthew Sample, Penny Toft and Derek Armitage.
All riders represented Australia last year at the World Championships in Malaysia, adding depth to the starting line-up.
Gympie regional horse enthusiasts are encouraged to attend the event as spectators to witness the event.
UAE: European Open at Assisi gets Meydan's support
Gulfnews.com
By M. Satya Narayan, Senior Reporter
Published: May 26, 2009
Dubai: Meydan City have announced their sponsorship of the FEI European Open Endurance Championship to be held in the Italian city of Assisi on September 26.
Addressing a press conference Mohammad Al Khayat, Meydan's communications director said, "The European Open championship is one of the most important endurance events this year. With over 100 riders from over 30 countries expecting to participate, this championship is truly a global event".
UAE are one of the favourites for the championship which is held once every two years. The event will include competitions in the individual and team categories.
Meydan City's Chairman Saeed Al Tayer said, "Endurance horse racing is part of the UAE's culture and heritage. This special collaboration will further enhance the UAE's participation in this sport and assist in increasing its exposure in the region and worldwide".
Ali Mousa Al Khamiri, general manager of Dubai Equestrian Club, who also addressed the press conference said: "Endurance already has a huge profile in the UAE where some of the world's top riders hail from. We look forward to what will be a long-standing partnership with Assisi".
Paolo Dionisi, the Italian Ambassador to the UAE said: "I have been here for over three years and have enjoyed the growing bilateral ties with the UAE. Apart from the great endurance championship, Assisi will also be staging a major economic conference and it is going to be a great success.
"The city of Assisi is all set to welcome the equestrian fraternity of the world. The natural scenario of Assisi has been chosen to stage the endurance championship. The Umbrian countryside will be the setting for the 160 kilometres event," said Claudio Ricci, Mayor of Assisi.
"Assisi is a World Unesco Heritage city and we are ready to stage a great championship with many other events on the sidelines," he added.
Gianluca Laliscia, Chairman of Assisi Endurance Lifestyle and a top Italian endurance rider said: "This year for the first time we will be using the GPS [Global Positioning System] which will help us to see the exact location of each of the competing riders and horses.
"Apart from that the terrain for the 160 kilometres event has a very diverse and challenging nature with very [few] tarmac roads."
"The international event will include a prestigious Workshop on Real Estate Investments in Umbria promoted by Sviluppumbria, an International Veterinary Symposium, an important round table on hippotherapy, an art exhibition & and finally an entire week-end dedicated to & children," Laliscia added.
By M. Satya Narayan, Senior Reporter
Published: May 26, 2009
Dubai: Meydan City have announced their sponsorship of the FEI European Open Endurance Championship to be held in the Italian city of Assisi on September 26.
Addressing a press conference Mohammad Al Khayat, Meydan's communications director said, "The European Open championship is one of the most important endurance events this year. With over 100 riders from over 30 countries expecting to participate, this championship is truly a global event".
UAE are one of the favourites for the championship which is held once every two years. The event will include competitions in the individual and team categories.
Meydan City's Chairman Saeed Al Tayer said, "Endurance horse racing is part of the UAE's culture and heritage. This special collaboration will further enhance the UAE's participation in this sport and assist in increasing its exposure in the region and worldwide".
Ali Mousa Al Khamiri, general manager of Dubai Equestrian Club, who also addressed the press conference said: "Endurance already has a huge profile in the UAE where some of the world's top riders hail from. We look forward to what will be a long-standing partnership with Assisi".
Paolo Dionisi, the Italian Ambassador to the UAE said: "I have been here for over three years and have enjoyed the growing bilateral ties with the UAE. Apart from the great endurance championship, Assisi will also be staging a major economic conference and it is going to be a great success.
"The city of Assisi is all set to welcome the equestrian fraternity of the world. The natural scenario of Assisi has been chosen to stage the endurance championship. The Umbrian countryside will be the setting for the 160 kilometres event," said Claudio Ricci, Mayor of Assisi.
"Assisi is a World Unesco Heritage city and we are ready to stage a great championship with many other events on the sidelines," he added.
Gianluca Laliscia, Chairman of Assisi Endurance Lifestyle and a top Italian endurance rider said: "This year for the first time we will be using the GPS [Global Positioning System] which will help us to see the exact location of each of the competing riders and horses.
"Apart from that the terrain for the 160 kilometres event has a very diverse and challenging nature with very [few] tarmac roads."
"The international event will include a prestigious Workshop on Real Estate Investments in Umbria promoted by Sviluppumbria, an International Veterinary Symposium, an important round table on hippotherapy, an art exhibition & and finally an entire week-end dedicated to & children," Laliscia added.
Malaysia: Tuanku Mizan joins endurance race
Thestar.com.my
Sunday May 24, 2009
SETIU: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin yesterday joined 109 other horse riders in the Edaran Endurance Classic 2009, which started at the Terengganu International Endurance Park (TIEP) here.
Tuanku Mizan, astride "Jakim Murphy", is representing the Royal Terengganu Endurance Stable (RTES) and is competing in the 120km category with 15 other riders.
The race is scheduled to end at 11am today.
Meanwhile, the Regent of Terengganu, Tengku Muhammad Ismail Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, and elder sister Tengku Nadhirah Zahrah are taking part in the 40km category.
The two-day championship, which is organised by Edaran Berhad and the Terengganu state government, involves 40km, 80km, 120km and 160km categories of endurance racing. - Bernama
Sunday May 24, 2009
SETIU: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin yesterday joined 109 other horse riders in the Edaran Endurance Classic 2009, which started at the Terengganu International Endurance Park (TIEP) here.
Tuanku Mizan, astride "Jakim Murphy", is representing the Royal Terengganu Endurance Stable (RTES) and is competing in the 120km category with 15 other riders.
The race is scheduled to end at 11am today.
Meanwhile, the Regent of Terengganu, Tengku Muhammad Ismail Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, and elder sister Tengku Nadhirah Zahrah are taking part in the 40km category.
The two-day championship, which is organised by Edaran Berhad and the Terengganu state government, involves 40km, 80km, 120km and 160km categories of endurance racing. - Bernama
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Bahraini riders gear up for French ride
Gulf Daily News
Thursday, May 28, 2009
BAHRAIN's leading endurance horse riders have left for France to compete in this year's Compiegne Senior and Junior Rides starting on Saturday at Compiegne Endurance Village near Paris.
The Bahraini team will be led by Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation president and captain of the Royal Endurance Team Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
The squad consist of prominent young riders, including Breef first vice-president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa who is also Al Khaldiya Stables leader.
This year's event began yesterday with the opening of the stables. Tomorrow a restaurant and the secretary's office will be inaugurated.
The first veterinary inspection for horses will also be held.
The Bahraini members will attend the riders weighing and will also be briefed on the rules and regulations.
On Saturday, the 130km junior ride will begin at 8.30am (Bahrain time) and is set to conclude by 5.30pm at the Equestrian Stadium while the awarding ceremony will take place at 6.30pm.
The senior race, which is over 160km, will be held the following day with a 8am start. It's expected to conclude at 5.30pm and will be followed by the prize-giving ceremony at 9pm.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
BAHRAIN's leading endurance horse riders have left for France to compete in this year's Compiegne Senior and Junior Rides starting on Saturday at Compiegne Endurance Village near Paris.
The Bahraini team will be led by Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation president and captain of the Royal Endurance Team Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
The squad consist of prominent young riders, including Breef first vice-president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa who is also Al Khaldiya Stables leader.
This year's event began yesterday with the opening of the stables. Tomorrow a restaurant and the secretary's office will be inaugurated.
The first veterinary inspection for horses will also be held.
The Bahraini members will attend the riders weighing and will also be briefed on the rules and regulations.
On Saturday, the 130km junior ride will begin at 8.30am (Bahrain time) and is set to conclude by 5.30pm at the Equestrian Stadium while the awarding ceremony will take place at 6.30pm.
The senior race, which is over 160km, will be held the following day with a 8am start. It's expected to conclude at 5.30pm and will be followed by the prize-giving ceremony at 9pm.
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