France: 2011 Uzes

3 May 2011


2011 mai 2nd CEI* 100 Km Qualifier World 7 years Championship
Guillaume Raffalli came first on Oahira la Majorie at 19.88 km/h.
12 qualified for the World 7 years Championship out of 40 starters

Complete results and photos here:
http://www.brigitte-huard.com/02-05-11-Uzes-100km-qualif,838,21,en,f.html



2011 mai 1rst Uzès CEI* open, 90 Km SHF, 20 Km, 40 Km, 60 Km
A chinese delegation was there
Complete results and photos here:
http://www.brigitte-huard.com/01-05-11-Uzes-90km,837,21,fr,f.html


2011 april 30th Uzès CEI** 125 km
Complete results here:
http://www.brigitte-huard.com/30-04-11-Uzes-125km,822,21,fr,f.html

Bahrain: Al Khatri wins endurance ride

Gulf-daily-news.com

May 1, 2011

MOHAMMED Hilal Al Khatri of Al Asayel Stable won the End-of-Season Endurance Ride Championship early yesterday morning at the Bahrain International Endurance Village in Sakhir.

Al Khatri, riding Al Andell Muscat, overcame a poor start to clinch the 100-kilometre event in a total ride time of four hours 20 minutes and four seconds.

The race was organised by the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (Breef), and it was held under the patronage of Supreme Council for Youth and Sports first vice-chairman and Breef president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

Shaikh Khalid was in attendance during the event's final moments and he later presented the top three finishers their respective trophies.

The ride's complete distance was divided into four stages, with the first two legs covering 30 kilometres apiece, followed by a 25-km third leg and a 15-km final stage.

Al Khatri had a relatively slow start to his campaign as he found himself in 14th position after the opening leg. But he battled his way into the top six after the second stage and was in contention in fifth after the third, from where he raced to the front for a strong finish during which he registered an average pace of 23.07kph.

Al Khatri built a comfortable two-minute gap ahead of his closest rival in the end. Nezar Hassan Mohammed of Hawar Stable, riding Tirroan, finished as the runner-up with a total ride time of 4:22:43.

Mohammed had a consistent showing in the event, never moving out of the top since the start.

Saud Fawzi Al Doseri of Al Shawamek Stable, saddled on Dum Dum, came in third place with a total ride time of 4:26:42. Al Doseri was the leader after the penultimate stage, but he could not hold on to his lead at the end.

Khalifa Saad Sharida Mubarak of Al Asayel riding GE Lady finished fourth in 4:28:50; teammate Bader Ateeq Edham on Al Jared was fifth in 4:29:29; while Abdulla Yusuf Al Qasimi of Al Magawir Stable and riding Jellaby Kafour came sixth in 4:29:44.

The championship's early leader, Raed Mahmood of Al Shawamek, could not claim a place among the event's top finishers. After taking the lead at the end of the first two stages, Mahmood dropped to fourth after stage three and was not classified in the final rankings.

New Zealand: New Endurance Champions are Crowned

NZEquestrian.org.nz

28/04/2011 3:45:45 p.m.

Andrea Smith riding Glenmore Tariq completed a thoroughly deserved victory on Good Friday at Endurance’s Nationals, at Kuratau, Lake Taupo, in the CEI 3* 160km ride, finishing in an impressive time of 9.34.55 and uncontested in the final stages.

For Smith and her homebred horse the victory was doubly sweet as they had come so far at the same venue earlier in the season, at the North Island champs, only to be given out lame in the final hurdle, that particular time they crossed the line in second.

This time round however there were no concerns for Smith; riding in perfect conditions they shaved over an hour off their previous time, finishing at an average speed of 16.7kph and looking in fine form the whole way.

Coming home in second place in his hundred mile race, and also securing the Grassroots World FEI Qualifying Series win (over a maximum of seven CEI rides) was Taranaki’s Sean Trafford and Sayfwood Rolling Stone, just under 30 minutes behind Smith, while one of last year’s WEG competitors, Jenny Chandler onboard Lace and Fineness claimed third spot, a respectable time of 10.04.37. Lace and Fineness was also awarded the Best Conditioned award the following day.

Also contested at these Nationals, and for the first time in several years, was the CEI JY 3* 160km ride, for riders under 21 years of age. For the past few years these riders have had to compete against adults, and some still chose to do so, but the FEI now allow them their own class. These young riders had a successful day with a 75% completion rate and first buckles for most. 16 year old Emma Mason from Wellington, riding Taralea Sheer Illusion was the top in this class, coming home also uncontested in a time of 11.25.24, almost one hour ahead of Georgia Smith and Aurora Australis. Third place was Tessa Deuss and Aspen Hills Santa Ana. All three horses a tribute to these young riders who worked so hard to bring them to this level. Best Conditioned Horse was awarded to Taralea Sheer Illusion.

Having a successful weekend also was Gemma Haywood from Wairarapa. Riding Roselea Royal Fire on Easter Sunday, the pair took home the CEI 2* 120km title from some close contesters, their total time of 7.57.05 enough to secure the win. In Second place was Marie Wakeling on Tokopuhe Kid, just over 2 minutes behind Haywood, and third, and later Best Conditioned, was awarded to Jessica Scheffer riding Sheba, their time of 8.03.27.

There was also a young rider 2* 120km class and this was won by Leanne Ireland and Alshar Blue Levi, riding sensibly in a time of 8.46.57, ahead of Emma Armstrong and Blue Thunder Shimar and Stacey Jones, Makahiwi Pretoria.

Winner of the CEN 120km ride was Australian Errol Watt, riding Raewyn Carter’s Maioro Tahi, their time 9.59.07

There were two CEI 1* classes; the 80km on Good Friday and the 100km on Saturday. Gemma Haywood rounded out her weekend by winning the CEI 1* 80km ride, on Roselea Flaunt It, while South Islander Charlotte Wadsworth, and Avaasha NZL, claimed the Young Rider class of this distance.

The CEI 1* 100km ride featured an exciting gallop finish – Wellington rider Sandy McCuan and Mizraim Silver Gym just getting the nod over Natalie Bickerton and Makahiwi Gazelle. Amanda Walton and Lotus Blue Moon finished first in the Young Rider section, their time 6.43.05, and the CEN 100km Junior event was won by Brigitte Smith and Craig Royston Melba.

Also on Sunday were the CEN 60km events, won respectively by Eileen Hart and Montana Rein in the Senior and Charlotte Berrett and Aspen Hills Balalaika.

Full results can be found on http://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/Resource.aspx?ID=11818

Call for Canadian Endurance Riders to Compete in China

Endurancecanada.ca

April 27 2011

Dear Canadian Endurance Riders:

A wonderful opportunity has presented itself! Endurance Canada has just learned that an invitation has been issued for upwards of four (4) Canadian riders to participate in an endurance competition in China.

This exciting news came following a recent path finding mission that was led by the Equine Canada Export Market Development Program (EC Export). Here is an excerpt from a recently published press release that will be issued in the coming days:


Path Finding Mission to China

This past March, six individuals, focused on the high-level goal of branding Canada’s equine industry, participated in a path finding mission to China. Over the course of five and half days, the delegation had discussions with numerous Chinese national federation and committee directors, government officials and horse and equine business owners. The delegation was led by Susan Stewart of SS Visions, a consultant specializing in export market development strategies, who was contracted by Equine Canada. It also included stakeholders from Canada’s Thoroughbred racing, reining and rodeo and barrel racing sectors, and a dedicated communications expert.  Drawing on sector-specific experts ensured knowledge-based discussions on this path finding mission.

Be sure to watch for the full release which will be distributed by Equine Canada. If you are not on their mailing list, it will also be featured at HYPERLINK "http://www.EquineCanada.ca/Export" www.EquineCanada.ca/Export and on the program’s Facebook page at HYPERLINK "http://www.Facebook.com/ECExport" www.Facebook.com/ECExport.


The Invitation – Will You Accept?

While in China, Susan Stewart, who manages EC Export, was personally invited by the Mayor of Chongqing Municipality to attend the 90 km endurance race that will be held there on June 11–12, 2011.  At that time, an invitation was also extended to include three or four of Canada’s endurance riders. Endurance Canada is working closely with Susan to send a team to China. Susan has confirmed that she will be participating in the event with a focus on managing the communications and publicity for Canadian activities associated with it. In this capacity, she will be able to provide guidance and insight to the Canadian riders in addition to helping organize their participation.   

A conference call has been scheduled between Susan and the Chairs of Endurance Canada International and the Endurance Canada Committee for early next week. During that call we will map out some of the details of the trip and get a sense of the budget associated with it. We already know that the costs to attend will be significantly reduced thanks to the generosity of our hosts in China.

Prior to this conference call we need to know: ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING?

For more information, see
http://www.endurancecanada.ca/news.htm

Orfeo Des Iviers - Belgian Arabian Horse of the Year: WAHO Trophy

April 4 2011

Every year, the WAHO (World Arabian Horse Organization) honors an arabian horse in every country by awarding the WAHO TROPHY.

Often in Belgium, as the association is mainly managed by breeders from the show ring, it is a show horse which is awarded. But the mentality is slowly changing in Belgium, leading the board of the Belgian Studbook to award the trophy to a sport horse.
So this year the WAHO Trophy went to ORFEO DES IVIERS, a horse who had a very long career in endurance (4 World Championchips, 2 European Championships) and won several international races.

Chaque année l'organisation mondiale du pur sang arabe, la WAHO, met à l'honneur un cheval arabe dans chaque pays en lui décernant le "WAHO TROPHY".

Souvent en Belgique, puisque l'organisation est principalement gérée par des éleveurs actifs dans le monde du show, c'est un cheval reconnu pour sa beauté qui est nominé et reçoit le titre belge. Mais il faut reconnaître que la mentalité commence à changer dans le milieu du pur sang arabe. La versatilité du cheval arabe est reconnue, est louée dans les écrits des organisations telles que la WAHO et l'ECAHO, mais dans la réalité ce sont encore les caractéristiques de beauté de l'arabe dit 'de show' qui dominent.

Story and photos on Orfeo des Iviers here:
http://merritravels.endurance.net/2010/09/mon-amour.html

Belgium: April 30-May 1 Mont Le Soie Update

April 27
There will be more than 70 horses at the start of the various qualifications rides (from 30 to 80km), including a dutch armada which will get the taste of the hilly Ardennes. We can also expect a couple of dozen horse on the novice 20km ride. So all in all a good week-end for the Belgian endurance. Follow this link for the CEN entries

April 24
The list of starters is now available (follow this link.) There will be eighty couples competing on the various races during the week-end. This is the first time that Mont Le Soie will be welcoming as many as participants. The weather forecast are favorable : there will be sunshine and clouds with normally no showers.

April 15
It announces a very good level of participation, both on Saturday then Sunday. A dozen small Dutch, German five or six, eight French, a British armada will test the waters and the hilly eastern Belgium.

ATRM, the French company for the timing of peak endurance races, will be there to manage the race and give us as usual flash rankings, timed to the second table redéparts, etc..

And last but not least, the commentator appointed Herve Guesdon we will enjoy his dynamism and his insightful comments.

The configuration of the loops has not changed from previous years.

For more information see:
http://www.endurance-belgium.com/navigation/index.htm and
http://endurance.net/international/Belgium/2011MontLeSoie/

Great Britain: World Class Start and Potential Squad set off for Belgium

EnduranceGB.co.uk

26th April 2011

Andrea Baker, Chef d'Equipe for the World Class Start and Potential Squad has reported that all horses and riders are fit and well and will meet at Dover on Tuesday 26th April to begin their Team trip to Mont Le Soie in Belgium. The ride is to take place on Saturday, 30th April 2011.

The Team comprises:
Andrea Champ - Druimghigha Luxor
Lyndsey Comben - Radwhan
Fiona Griffiths - Dear Kate,
Sue Higgins - Aberllywds Another Rose,
Annie Ings - Alpha

Also travelling with the Team are those members of the Potential Squad
looking to add to their FEI qualifications and support the Team:
Rachel Atkinson - Vanash,
Claire Bruce - Ah Diba,
Lesley-Ann Parker - Velvet Echo,
Sue Rich - Czako and
Young Rider Louise Rich - Cziko.

We wish them all the best for a safe and successful trip.