Portugal: Nations Cup - Trojan Portugal Open 2010

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Portugal promete um dos maiores feitos no esporte

Troia Portugal Open 2010! Assim foi entitulado um dos eventos de enduro no ano de 2010 que promete marcar historia no esporte. A Taça das Nacoes - Troia Portugal Open 2010 acontecera sob o comando da conceituada Lagos Sports, levando o enduro em Portugal ao mais alto nivel do hipismo, talvez nunca visto antes no pais.

Ja oficializado no site da FEI - Federacao Equestre Internacional, a Taca das Nacoes sera sediada em uma peninsula de Troia, a vinte minutos de Lisboa, em um local com mar, rio, campo, tudo em um so lugar.


Portugal promises one of the greatest achievements in sports

So was titled one of endurance events in 2010 that promises to mark history in the sport. A Cup of Nations - Troia Portugal Open 2010 will take place under the command of the prestigious Lagos Sports, bringing the enduro in Portugal at the highest level of riding, maybe never seen before in the country.

As authoritative on the site of the FEI - Federation Equestre Internationale, the Nations Cup will be hosted on a peninsula of Troy, twenty minutes from Lisbon, in a place where sea, river, field, all in one place.

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Abu Dhabi: Bahrain riders draw a blank

Gulf-daily-news.com

December 13, 2009


BAHRAIN'S riders drew a blank yesterday in the first round of the Giants Endurance Horse Ride Challenge at the Emirates International Endurance Village in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi.

During the first of the three rounds, Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and other members of the Bahrain team were unable to complete the five-stage event after their horses failed to pass veterinary examinations at the end of the third stage.

The kingdom's other participants were Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Shaikh Daij bin Salman Al Khalifa and Ahmed Janahi.

UAE's Vice-President, Prime Minister and the Ruler of Dubai Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his son Shaikh Majed also bowed out of the competition in similar circumstances. The ride was divided into different stages, starting with a 32-km first stage. The second covered 28 kms, the third 24 kms, the fourth 20 kms and the fifth was over 16 kms.

The overall winner was Majed Al Jahouri of the UAE in four hours, 59 minutes and seven seconds for an average speed of 27.07-km per hour.

Riding Bouman Nasrof, the Al Wathba Stables rider was ahead of Federico Zubiaurre (5:03:20) of the Uruguay who was representing Al Ain Endurance Stable.

Ahmed bin Harmash (5:04:26), also of the UAE, steered Havane De Navas of Al Aasfa Ltd to third place.

Behind him was Rashed Ali (5:05:12) of Al Aasfa Ltf in fourth, followed by Anzaq Mehmood (5:06:26) of Pakistan, riding for Shaikh Faisal bin Saqr Al Qasimi Stables in fifth place.

Indian rider Narpat Singh (05:06:38) of Al Aasfa Ltf was sixth while Khalid Al Hammadi (5:22:21) of the UAE's Seeh Al Salam Endurance Stables was seventh.

Break Uruguay's Horacio Diaz (5:22:58) of Emirates Stables managed eighth and he was followed by Taj Mohd Khan of Pakistan, riding for Seeh Al Salam Endurance Stables.

UAE's Rashed Al Darbi from Shaikh Rashid bin Hamdan Al Maktoum Stables rounded up the top 10.

The series will now take a month-long break and is set to resume with the remaining two rounds in January next year.

UAE: Al Beloushi brothers enjoy 1-2 finish

Gulf News
by M. Satya Narayan, Senior Reporter
December 13, 2009

Abu Dhabi : The Al Beloushi brothers from the Al Reef Stables and the Al Jahouri brothers from Al Wathba Stables dominated yesterday's two prestigious rides at the Emirates International Endurance Village.

Sultan Ahmad Al Beloushi on Elphyn Silvermoon and Munthar Ahmad on Carallio completed a brilliant 1-2 finish for Al Reef Stables in the Bonyan International Investment Group's 120-km National Day Cup Ride.

Earlier, in a similar 120-km ride, also supported by Bonyan International Investment Group, Majid Khalfan Al Jahouri, on Bouman Nasrof, won the first round of the three-round Giants Endurance Challenge while his brother Ali Khalfan finished fifth in the National Day Cup ride.

His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, also took part in the Giants Endurance event before retiring his horse in the fourth stage of the five-stage 120km event.

Meanwhile, in the National Day Cup ride, Al Reef Stables once again dominated and notched up their fourth win in the fledgling UAE season of 2009-10.

The 24-year-old Sultan and his 22-year-old brother Munthar were riding horses trained by their eldest brother Yousef Ahmad Al Beloushi who has so far trained all four winners for the Al Ain base of Al Reef Stables.

Sultan completed the 120-km ride on Elphyn Silvermoon in 4 hours 36 minutes and 28 seconds, the Australian horse scoring a win in only its second run here in the Emirates.

Munthar's Carallio was winning for the second time this season and finished about three minutes behind the winner.

"Both Elphyn Silvermoon and Carallio did not have much problem as the rain and the cool weather made perfect riding conditions," said winning trainer Yousef, who also took part in the ride but had to make an exit in the third stage.

A total of 89 riders were in the fray with Sultan winning the keys to a brand new car for his effort while the remaining top finishers shared the Dh300,000 on offer.

In the Giants Endurance Challenge, the second and third rounds of which will be held in Bahrain and Dubai respectively, Majid Khalfan Al Jahouri on Bouman Nasrof finished over four minutes ahead of Uruguayan rider Federico Zubiaurre on San Filipo.

Majid took 4hrs 59 mins 07 secs to complete the 120-km event.

RESULTS

Bonyan International Group Giants Endurance Challenge:

1. Majid Khalfan Al Jahouri (Bouman Nasrof) 4hrs 59 mins 07 secs; 2. Federico Zubiaurre-URU-(San Filipo) 5:03.20; 3. Ahmad Ali Bin Harmash (Havane De Navas) 5:04.26; 4. Rashid Al Younis Ali (Kaysand Farrazah) 5:05.12;

5. Anzaq Mahmoud-PAK-(Nedjrm) 5:06.26.

Bonyan International Group National Day Cup:

1. Sultan Ahmad Al Beloushi (Elphyn Silvermoon) 4 hrs 36 mins 28 secs; 2. Munthar Ahmad Al Beloushi (Carallio) 4:39.00; 3. Majid Mohammad Al Sabri (Armin s Zulu) 4:39.37; 4. Ahmad Salim Al Beloushi-Oman-(Silversprings Kabir Arwa) 4:46.07; 5. Ali Khalfan Al Jahouri (Berlioz De Piboul) 4:51.57.

photos by Osama

Gala Ceremonies to Open 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

LEXINGTON, KY - Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will kick off with hundreds of horses and athletes, marching bands, orchestras, world-renowned singers and a Kentucky "Call to the Post."

The Games are the world’s most prestigious equestrian event, featuring world championships in eight equestrian sports. The 2010 Games, September 25-October 10, will be the first ever held in America. Organizers say the Opening Ceremonies will pay tribute to America, Kentucky, and the equine world.

"We are inviting some of the greatest performers from around the globe, including equine entertainers and international performing artists" said Dr. Everett McCorvey, whose company, Global Creative Connections, will produce the Games' Opening and Closing Ceremonies. "We will highlight both the best of Kentucky and the best of America, and begin these Games with incredible celebration and fanfare."

As many as 600 performers and 200 horses could be involved in the production, including a 100-piece orchestra, 300-person choir and hundreds of adults and children. Marching bands, performing ensembles from America's armed forces, and local and international celebrities and dignitaries are likely to be involved.
The production will include a tribute to American music, including Broadway and Bluegrass, the official Parade of Athletes and, in tribute to the first American host, a singing of My Old Kentucky Home.

Tickets for the Games' Opening and Closing Ceremonies range from $120 to $150 and can be purchased now at www.ticketmaster.com, through www.alltechfeigames.com, or via the Ticketmaster hotline at 1-800-745-3000.

Opening Ceremonies will be held September 25, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Outdoor Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park, the venue for the Games. Closing Ceremonies will be celebrated in the same location, on October 10 at 4:00 p.m.

Specific performing artists and other performing groups will be announced at www.alltechfeigames.com when additions are made to the production. Global Creative Connections is currently casting production volunteers for both ceremonies at www.globalcreativeconnections.com.

"Our Opening Ceremonies will set the tone for 16 days of world-class competition," said Jamie Link, CEO of the World Games 2010 Foundation. "These Games will be the largest sporting event in America in 2010, and we hope to stage an Opening Ceremonies that reflects the magnitude of this event on Kentucky, America, and the equestrian world."

Chile: Pan-American 2011: Interview with Victor Rios, President of AChE

Enduroonline.com.br - Full Interview...

Victor Rios, nuevo presidente de la
Asociacion Chilena de Enduro Ecuestre, ACHEE

"En Chile podemos hacer el mejor Panamericano que se haya hecho en Sudamerica"

La verdad es que lleva apenas cinco dias a cargo de la presidencia de la ACHEE y ya tiene muchos desafíos por delante. El mas importante: realizar por primera vez en Chile un Panamericano de Endurance. Aunque su optimismo no lo oculta, esta feliz de poder ser parte de este hecho historico en el deporte ecuestre.


Por: Mitzy Gálvez, ACHEE

Abogado de profesion y amante de los caballos. Asi es Victor Rios, el flamante nuevo presidente de la Asociacion Chilena de Enduro Ecuestre.

Se reconoce nuevo en el tema del endurance, pero la experiencia que ha adquirido liderando un importante estudio de abogados, la Fundacion Origen y siendo Director de la Fundacion Huidobro lo han puesto hoy encabezando los lineamientos de la ACHEE, mas aun cuando los compromisos internacionales estan golpeando la puerta de nuestro pais. A pocos dias de haber asumido su cargo, conversamos con el acerca de sus expectativas y lo que viene en el camino del enduro ecuestre.


Victor Rios, new president of the Equestrian Endurance Chilean Association, ACHE

"In Chile we can make the best Pan ever made in South America"

The truth is that it takes only five days over the presidency of AChE and already has many challenges ahead. Most important: do the first time in Chile, a Pan American Endurance. Although his optimism does not hide it, is happy to be part of this historic event in the equestrian sport.


By: Mitzy Galvez, ACHE

A lawyer by profession and a lover of horses. So Victor Rios, the flamboyant new president of the Chilean Association of Endurance Riding.

It is recognized again on the theme of endurance, but past experience leading a major law firm, Origin and Foundation Director of the Foundation being Huidobro today have been spearheading the guidelines of AChE, more so when international commitments are banging on the door of our country. A few days after taking his office, talked to him about your expectations and what comes in the way of endurance riding.

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Abu Dhabi: Top riders set for Giants Endurance

Gulf-daily-news.com

December 12, 2009


FOUR of Bahrain's top riders are set to compete in the first round of the 120-kilometre Giants Endurance Horse Ride Challenge today at the Emirates International Endurance Village in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi.

The event is scheduled to get underway at 6am, Bahrain time.

Led by Royal Endurance Team captain Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the team will be among many high-profile riders from the UAE, other GCC countries, and overseas.

The kingdom's other participants are Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Shaikh Daij bin Salman Al Khalifa, and Ahmed Janahi.

The ride will be divided into five stages, starting with 32km first stage. The second will cover 28km, the third 24km, the fourth 20km and the fifth will be over 16km.

Meanwhile, Shaikh Nasser and the remaining members of the team took their horses yesterday for the mandatory veterinary examinations which took place at the event's venue.

The first round will be followed by two rounds in Bahrain and Dubai, respectively. Today's event is part of an equestrian festival in Abu Dhabi being held as part of the UAE's National Day celebrations.

Worldwide support for delayed return of bute in horse sport

Horseandhound.co.uk - Full Article

Abigail Butcher, H&H head of news
11 December, 2009

Equestrians nations, vets and welfare organisations from around the world have welcomed "time out" on the bute row — and plans to put off the re-introduction of painkillers in horse sport for at least a year.

The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) last week bowed to increasing pressure from vets and national federations (NFs) as the row over the issue of allowing non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) in competition threatened to split the federation.

FEI president Princess Haya has now asked NFs to support a 12-month delay that could result in a complete U-turn.

"At last some common sense prevails," said endurance vet Fred Barrelet, who wrote a damning letter to Princess Haya after Copenhagen. "This was pushed through far too hastily, so now people can sit back and discuss this properly.

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