FEI's Princess Haya opens World equine vet conference

Horsetalk.co.nz - Full Article

November 4, 2011

FEI President HRH Princess Haya gave the opening address at the 2011 World Equine Veterinary Association (WEVA) Conference in India on Wednesday, noting the 250th anniversary of the first veterinary school in Lyons, France, and the birth of the modern veterinary profession.

She addressed 600 delegates, including key members of the world's equine industry, breeders and leading equine veterinarians, at the conference in the historic city of Hyderabad.

"The events organised around the world to mark World Veterinary Year have demonstrated the crucial role veterinarians play in improving animal health, pushing the boundaries of biomedical research and protecting the environment," Princess Haya said.

"The challenge is to better serve the wider equestrian community by leading and taking courageous and sometimes difficult decisions while ensuring that our horses, our industry, our sport, our food supplies and the future scientific breakthroughs needed the world over are protected in all ways..."

Read more here:
http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2011/11/026.shtml

France: Endurance Junior & Young rider squad announced

Frenchhorseandcountry.com

01/11/2011 By fhc

The Endurance World Championship Junior and Young Rider will be held in Abu Dhabi (UAE) on December 10. The French Equestrian Federation has announced the list of selected pairs.

Achille DONNAIS / Spour , owner Mr Lilian Donnais
Julien LAFAURE / Petra Cabirat , owner Mr Jean-Noël Lafaure
Lisa RIOU / Favela , owner Mr Jean-Yves Le Roy
Léa VOGLER / Al Abjar , Liste rouge

Réserviste : Nina LISSARRAGUE / Al Jaimie de Bozouls , owner l’EARL Mezagri

Spain: More news on the Spanish national team for the YR/J World Championship Raid

El Raid Blog

by Gabriel Gamiz

“Lucero Miki” (Gil Berenguer), “Tra Clica” (Mariona Naranjo), “Ushamir ben Priz” (María Ledesma) y “Yep Embaucadora” (Marc Oliva) the four pairs have been elected to the Spanish team in the Championship World Junior and Young Riders Raid, which takes place on December 10 in Abu Dhabi (UAE). “Tra Xena de Rose” (Berta Pujadas) has been as a reserve.

The Spanish Equestrian Federation announced on October 28 list selected to represent our country in the Junior World Championships and Young Riders Raid 2011, "after the completion of follow-up and physical evidence and veterinary scheduled."

"The Spanish team will consist of four pairs, which is however also a summons rather than remain as a reserve initially (until November 25)," the statement said.

The elect will leave for the UAE on December 1 from Liege (Belgium) and return our country on the 12th. In the test, a CEIJY-CH4 * 120 km, it is expected the participation of riders from 33 countries on five continents. "

Australia: Young Endurance Rider Honored at 2011 Womensport Awards

KER.com

October 27, 2011

Young endurance rider Alexandra Toft is one of two equestrians to win the Rising Star Award at the 2011 Womensport Awards held in Brisbane on Saturday the 15th October.

"Alexandra is the epitome of professional sportswomen, and we are proud of her extraordinary achievements and commitment to her chosen sport," states Barbara Timms, manager of the Australian Endurance Squad.

The Tofts are successful endurance riders, with Penny competing at the 2010 World Equestrian Games on her horse Don and staying at the KER farm during the lead-up to the competition (read more). All the Toft's horses are fed Barastoc and KER products.

Great Britain: Dornoch riders compete well in Wales

Northern-times.co.uk - Full Article

28/10/11

TWO Dornoch horse riders successfully completed an International Endurance Ride in Wales recently, two of five Highlanders representing a 12-strong Scotland team at the event.

Bragha Hayes, a 13 year old, second year pupil at Dornoch Academy, with her horse Sam, completed the two day 80km event, The Dragon's Egg, as a Scottish Junior, and Lois Canham (31) from Rearquhar with her horse Coral's Dream finished the 50km Novice Horse Event.

Tough riding conditions across the steep Welsh hills, and soaring heatwave temperatures, resulted in only five of the 12 Scottish riders completing their events, resulting in a disappointing fourth place in The Home International and Celtic Challenge competitions.

The home team, Wales, won the Home International, while Ireland won the Celtic challenge, with Wales winning the best team award overall.

Having won both events in 2010, this was a disappointing result for Scotland.

The Highland team members were Bragha Hayes, Lois Canham, Lorna Benson, Tilly Hepburn Wright and Candy Cameron...

Read more here:
http://www.northern-times.co.uk/Sport/Other-Sport/Dornoch-riders-compete-well-in-Wales-7326772.htm

Spain: Nominated Teams for YR/J World Endurance Championship

El Raid Blog

Friday October 28 2011

Following the completion of the track and the physical evidence and veterinary scheduled to be made this call for pairs to form part of our team who will represent the Spanish in the next Raid World Championship for Young Riders (to be played in Abu Dhabi the next day December 10).

As can be seen, the Spanish team will consist of four pairs, which is however also a summons rather than be a reserve initially (until November 25).
Teams:

Lucero Miki wuth Gil Berenguer.
Tra- Clica with Mariona Naranja.
Ushamir with María Ledesma.
Jep Embaucadora with Marc Oliva

Team Reserve:
Tra-Xena with Berta Pujadas.

Junior World Championship will bring together the best teams, including the UAE, who are used to compete in the harsh desert conditions.

Our team comes to this event with the baggage of its past successes, defending his condition, for example, Bronze medal in European Championship Kreuth 2010.

USA: Nominated Teams for YR/J World Endurance Championship

Friday October 28 2011

Nominated entries from the USA for the December 10, 2011, FEI Young Riders & Juniors World Endurance Championship CEI****120 km are:

Mary Kathryn Clark - DA Al Capone, Master Mahogony (owner Cheryl Van Deusen)
Kyle Gibbon - Misu Koran (owner Steve Rojek)
Forest Green - LR Amana Tabi - (owner Lisa Green)
Steven Hay - Khalil Asam (owner Natalie Muzzio)
Kelsey Kimbler - Cody Canuk (owner Kirsten Kimbler)
McCamey Kimbler - PL Nino (owner Lisa Green)
Kelsey Russell - Gold Raven, My Wild Irish Gold (owner Valerie Kanavy)
Jennifer Stevens - Syrocco Cadence (owner Meg Sleeper)

4 horses/riders and one reserve will be chosen.