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By ERIKA GLASBERG, EGLASBERG@STANDARD-FREEHOLDER.COM
CORNWALL – Several passionate horseback riders from the area are getting ready for some serious riding as the Seaway Valley Arabian Horse Association hosts their International Endurance ride later this year in Finch.
The endurance race will be the third one held by the club but the only endurance race held in Ontario in 2012, one of three held in Canada and one of 11 races in North America.
“Usually in Ontario we try to have one international ride a year and nobody was stepping up to the plate,” said Dessia Miller, president of the club.
The races that are being held are in the one and two star levels.
In order for riders to qualify for the championship races (known as the four star level), they have to go through the star system.
The one star level requires the rider to complete an 80 km run at slower than 16 km an hour.
The two star level is a 120 km course with no speed restrictions.
The three star level is a 160 km course with no speed restrictions and finally, the four star level requires riders to complete a 160 km course in under 12 hours...
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Friday, February 10, 2012
New Zealand: Marlborough riders third in Canterbury
Stuff.co.nz
Last updated 09:20 10/02/2012
Marlborough Trail and Endurance club members performed well at last weekend's South Island Endurance championships at Harwarden in Canterbury.
On a new and challenging track, Anna Hynes, who lives in Westport but belongs to the Marlborough club, and Millenium Sensation were third in the 36km Intermediate CTR. Hynes finished on the best heart rates in the class but had misjudged the final 10km and rode slightly too fast, incurring 28 time faults.
Charlotte Wadsworth, 14, rode in the CEI 1* 100km Young Rider event and was also part of the Trans-Tasman New Zealand team. Charlotte had a very exciting gallop finish with the other Kiwi junior and finished in an impressive time of 5hrs 44min 04sec.
Charlotte's horse, Avaasha NZL, then went on to win the Best Conditioned Horse award for this Young Rider class. The Australians just won the Trans-Tasman Challenge, their three top scores beating New Zealand's by 1min 47sec.
Heidi Bulfin on Stonelea Sparkling Rose and Robyn Hill on Silands Rhaffety, competed in the CEI 2* 120km ride. Hill won the class with Bulfin runner-up, the first competition for both at that level and the duo rode most of the four-loop ride together.
It started at 5am on Sunday and travelled over fairly testing terrain. Hill's time was 8.27.07 seconds and Bulfin clocked 8.27.41.
The Marlborough riders beat some more experienced horses in their class even though everyone rode fairly conservatively in this one, mainly aiming for completions.
The vetting standards are very tough in endurance with just the slightest niggle being enough to put a horse out. Hill's horse was also awarded best conditioned.
Out of 56 total entries there was a completion rate of 69 per cent which is good as riders tend to push their mounts a bit more than usual.
- The Marlborough Express
Last updated 09:20 10/02/2012
Marlborough Trail and Endurance club members performed well at last weekend's South Island Endurance championships at Harwarden in Canterbury.
On a new and challenging track, Anna Hynes, who lives in Westport but belongs to the Marlborough club, and Millenium Sensation were third in the 36km Intermediate CTR. Hynes finished on the best heart rates in the class but had misjudged the final 10km and rode slightly too fast, incurring 28 time faults.
Charlotte Wadsworth, 14, rode in the CEI 1* 100km Young Rider event and was also part of the Trans-Tasman New Zealand team. Charlotte had a very exciting gallop finish with the other Kiwi junior and finished in an impressive time of 5hrs 44min 04sec.
Charlotte's horse, Avaasha NZL, then went on to win the Best Conditioned Horse award for this Young Rider class. The Australians just won the Trans-Tasman Challenge, their three top scores beating New Zealand's by 1min 47sec.
Heidi Bulfin on Stonelea Sparkling Rose and Robyn Hill on Silands Rhaffety, competed in the CEI 2* 120km ride. Hill won the class with Bulfin runner-up, the first competition for both at that level and the duo rode most of the four-loop ride together.
It started at 5am on Sunday and travelled over fairly testing terrain. Hill's time was 8.27.07 seconds and Bulfin clocked 8.27.41.
The Marlborough riders beat some more experienced horses in their class even though everyone rode fairly conservatively in this one, mainly aiming for completions.
The vetting standards are very tough in endurance with just the slightest niggle being enough to put a horse out. Hill's horse was also awarded best conditioned.
Out of 56 total entries there was a completion rate of 69 per cent which is good as riders tend to push their mounts a bit more than usual.
- The Marlborough Express
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Spain: Raid Al-Andalus Ironhorse News
El Raid Blog - Gabriel GamizTUESDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Raid Al-Andalus The Ironhorse starts to move, says that soon will have prepared the application form and need volunteers to lend a hand in the test and the Organization of the Competition.
Here's the contact to communicate with them: raidironhorse@gmail.com
Together we must help Jose Manuel Soto, a man who is completely devoted to the organization of this event Equestrian Endurance, high-level sports event, all riders want to participate and compete in this competition, but this year is shorter than normal, hopefully next year, return to their usual characteristics, walking for half Andalusian geography, to show the beauty of our landscapes, our food and contact with our people.
This year test daisy with departures and arrivals in the village of Rocio at the foot of the White Dove, three days together in the Great Week.
Greetings from Gabriel.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
British endurance rider Catriona Moon heads to Abu Dhabi
Horseandhound.co.uk
Charlotte White, deputy news editor
7 February, 2012
Dorset vet Catriona Moon will be the only British rider at the 160km President’s Cup three-star endurance ride in Abu Dhabi on Saturday (11 February). Catriona, who has twice before represented Britain, expects conditions to be harsh as she and the 13-year-old Leila cross steep desert sand dunes in temperatures in the high 20s.
The duo fly to Abu Dhabi today (Tuesday 7 February).
Follow Catriona's progress with updates on Twitter via: @EnduranceGB
Charlotte White, deputy news editor
7 February, 2012
Dorset vet Catriona Moon will be the only British rider at the 160km President’s Cup three-star endurance ride in Abu Dhabi on Saturday (11 February). Catriona, who has twice before represented Britain, expects conditions to be harsh as she and the 13-year-old Leila cross steep desert sand dunes in temperatures in the high 20s.
The duo fly to Abu Dhabi today (Tuesday 7 February).
Follow Catriona's progress with updates on Twitter via: @EnduranceGB
Sunday, February 05, 2012
Bahrain: Al Hammadi claims King's Cup
Gulf-daily-news.com
February 05, 2012
THE Royal Team rider Yacoob Yousif Al Hammadi, riding Hondo, claimed the coveted title in the King's Cup Endurance Race yesterday at the Bahrain International Endurance Village.
The pair completed the 120-km race in a time of five hours, eight minutes and two seconds, just 21 seconds ahead of fellow Royal Team member Ahmed Janahi on Oeops.
Having led for the majority of the race, Jaffar Mirza came in third in a time of five hours, nine minutes and 34 seconds.
Al Hammadi's victory was based on a well thought-out strategy worked out under the guidance of Royal Team leader Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and coach Khalid Bu Lami and saw him overtake Janahi in the final stage of the race.
Praised
Speaking after the race, Shaikh Nasser praised the support of His Majesty for the event, which he described as one of the most important of the season.
He went on to highlight the continued success of the event and said this success was the result of great work done by the Royal Equestrian and Endurance Races Association and the King's Cup organising committee.
Shaikh Nasser admitted his delight in seeing the Royal Team members do so well.
He then expressed his appreciation to event sponsors Durrat Al Bahrain and Al Hawaj for their significant contributions.
Meanwhile, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports first vice-president and Royal Equestrian and Endurance Races Association president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa praised all participants in the race.
He also joined in praising King Hamad for his support to endurance sport and said the presence of His Majesty at the race provided a huge boost to all the participants.
Shaikh Nasser and Shaikh Khalid were alongside Royal Equestrian and Endurance Races Association vice-president Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa and Endurance Committee chairman Shaikh Daij bin Salman Al Khalifa. They were also part of the presentation party for the closing ceremony of the race.
As well as presenting the prizes to participants in the King's Cup race, they also rewarded those from the race for riders with special needs.
Photos by Osama Mohammed:
February 05, 2012
THE Royal Team rider Yacoob Yousif Al Hammadi, riding Hondo, claimed the coveted title in the King's Cup Endurance Race yesterday at the Bahrain International Endurance Village.
The pair completed the 120-km race in a time of five hours, eight minutes and two seconds, just 21 seconds ahead of fellow Royal Team member Ahmed Janahi on Oeops.
Having led for the majority of the race, Jaffar Mirza came in third in a time of five hours, nine minutes and 34 seconds.
Al Hammadi's victory was based on a well thought-out strategy worked out under the guidance of Royal Team leader Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and coach Khalid Bu Lami and saw him overtake Janahi in the final stage of the race.
Praised
Speaking after the race, Shaikh Nasser praised the support of His Majesty for the event, which he described as one of the most important of the season.
He went on to highlight the continued success of the event and said this success was the result of great work done by the Royal Equestrian and Endurance Races Association and the King's Cup organising committee.
Shaikh Nasser admitted his delight in seeing the Royal Team members do so well.
He then expressed his appreciation to event sponsors Durrat Al Bahrain and Al Hawaj for their significant contributions.
Meanwhile, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports first vice-president and Royal Equestrian and Endurance Races Association president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa praised all participants in the race.
He also joined in praising King Hamad for his support to endurance sport and said the presence of His Majesty at the race provided a huge boost to all the participants.
Shaikh Nasser and Shaikh Khalid were alongside Royal Equestrian and Endurance Races Association vice-president Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa and Endurance Committee chairman Shaikh Daij bin Salman Al Khalifa. They were also part of the presentation party for the closing ceremony of the race.
As well as presenting the prizes to participants in the King's Cup race, they also rewarded those from the race for riders with special needs.
Photos by Osama Mohammed:
New Zealand: Endurance horse deaths prompt review
Stuff.co.nz - Full Article
05/02/12
IMOGEN NEALE
The deaths of two horses involved in a national endurance riding competition have sparked a review by the country's governing body for equestrian sports.
One horse died during the Endurance National Championships near Turangi last year and another shortly after.
Equestrian Sport New Zealand (ESNZ) said the 13-year-old bay gelding Twynham El Omar was euthanased towards the end of the championship's 160km race, having failed the second-to-last veterinary inspection.
The horse had represented New Zealand at the 2010 world equestrian games in Kentucky.
Another horse, 8-year-old gelding Miro Astair, failed the last horse inspection and was taken to a nearby equine vet before being taken home.
He died from complications several days later.
Auckland-based endurance rider Keith McLeod said the sport was very well-managed and last year's event was an anomaly.
"Horses take years of conditioning to get to that distance, with lots of graduate steps along the way.
"You can't just jump in and do 160km. And even then they do it in five to six loops with a 40 to 60 minute hold in between.
"[In that time] they're thoroughly vet-checked for gut sounds, lameness, heart-rate, anything.
"If anything is not right they're vetted out...
Read more here
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/6367954/Endurance-horse-deaths-prompt-review
05/02/12
IMOGEN NEALE
The deaths of two horses involved in a national endurance riding competition have sparked a review by the country's governing body for equestrian sports.
One horse died during the Endurance National Championships near Turangi last year and another shortly after.
Equestrian Sport New Zealand (ESNZ) said the 13-year-old bay gelding Twynham El Omar was euthanased towards the end of the championship's 160km race, having failed the second-to-last veterinary inspection.
The horse had represented New Zealand at the 2010 world equestrian games in Kentucky.
Another horse, 8-year-old gelding Miro Astair, failed the last horse inspection and was taken to a nearby equine vet before being taken home.
He died from complications several days later.
Auckland-based endurance rider Keith McLeod said the sport was very well-managed and last year's event was an anomaly.
"Horses take years of conditioning to get to that distance, with lots of graduate steps along the way.
"You can't just jump in and do 160km. And even then they do it in five to six loops with a 40 to 60 minute hold in between.
"[In that time] they're thoroughly vet-checked for gut sounds, lameness, heart-rate, anything.
"If anything is not right they're vetted out...
Read more here
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/6367954/Endurance-horse-deaths-prompt-review
Saturday, February 04, 2012
Bahrain: Riders ready for endurance race
Gulf-daily-news.com
Saturday, February 04, 2012
THE much-awaited and the most prestigious races of the season - His Majesty the King's Endurance Race - will kick off this morning at the Bahrain International Endurance Village at 6am.
Supreme Council for Youth and Sports President, Bahrain Olympic Committee Chairman and Royal Endurance Team leader Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa will be one of the favourites to win this event.
Shaikh Nasser described the race as the most important and strongest races in the endurance calendar. He stressed the readiness of the Royal Team to put up a good show.
Meanwhile, the Royal Equestrian and Endurance Races Association President Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa welcomed all participants and asserted that the race is one of the most important races in the region.
The medical inspection committee have completed the veterinary examination process of the participating horses under the supervision of the Veterinary Committee headed by Dr Yaseen Al Motamiry of Tunisia and other foreign doctors.
The Route Committee has also completed the race stages and other formalities. The race is divided into five stages with the first stage, to be marked by red flags, covering a distance of 30km. The second stage will also be over 30km but marked with blue flags.
The third stage will be over 20km and marked with green flags while the fourth stage of another 20km will be highlighted by yellow flags.
White flags will line the fifth and final stage which will also be over 20km.
A race for riders with special needs will also be held on the sidelines of the main event. It will be a first of its kind in Bahrain and the region.
This race will be over 15km divided into three stages of five kms each. The race will be held as per endurance laws and the horses will be subjected to veterinary examination after each stage of the race. A total of six riders are participating in this race.
Another highlight of His Majesty the King's race is that a number of European riders will be taking part individually and as teams along with a couple of Saudi riders belonging to the Shawamekh stable.
Bahrain's Sports Channel will broadcast the race live with the help of an integrated crew.
Saturday, February 04, 2012
THE much-awaited and the most prestigious races of the season - His Majesty the King's Endurance Race - will kick off this morning at the Bahrain International Endurance Village at 6am.
Supreme Council for Youth and Sports President, Bahrain Olympic Committee Chairman and Royal Endurance Team leader Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa will be one of the favourites to win this event.
Shaikh Nasser described the race as the most important and strongest races in the endurance calendar. He stressed the readiness of the Royal Team to put up a good show.
Meanwhile, the Royal Equestrian and Endurance Races Association President Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa welcomed all participants and asserted that the race is one of the most important races in the region.
The medical inspection committee have completed the veterinary examination process of the participating horses under the supervision of the Veterinary Committee headed by Dr Yaseen Al Motamiry of Tunisia and other foreign doctors.
The Route Committee has also completed the race stages and other formalities. The race is divided into five stages with the first stage, to be marked by red flags, covering a distance of 30km. The second stage will also be over 30km but marked with blue flags.
The third stage will be over 20km and marked with green flags while the fourth stage of another 20km will be highlighted by yellow flags.
White flags will line the fifth and final stage which will also be over 20km.
A race for riders with special needs will also be held on the sidelines of the main event. It will be a first of its kind in Bahrain and the region.
This race will be over 15km divided into three stages of five kms each. The race will be held as per endurance laws and the horses will be subjected to veterinary examination after each stage of the race. A total of six riders are participating in this race.
Another highlight of His Majesty the King's race is that a number of European riders will be taking part individually and as teams along with a couple of Saudi riders belonging to the Shawamekh stable.
Bahrain's Sports Channel will broadcast the race live with the help of an integrated crew.
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