Bahrain riders crash out

Gulf-daily-news.com


Sunday, March 25, 2012

BAHRAIN'S Royal Endurance Team riders Jaffer Mirza, Ahmed Al Hazza and Abdulrahman Al Zayed crashed out of the 120km Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Cup held yesterday.

The trio were unable to complete the prestigious four-stage ride, which took place at the Dubai International Endurance City in Seeh Assalam area in the UAE.

Both Al Zayed and Al Hazza were eliminated after their horses suffered injuries at the end of the first stage, which was over 40 ams, while Jaffer made his exit during the second stage for the same reason.

Host country's Sultan Al Beloushi of Al Reef Stable steered Corns to victory with a total ride time of four hours, 21 minutes and 46 seconds at an average speed of 27km per hour.

Behind him was Nad Al Sheba Stable's Abdulla Al Ghanim on Angelica (4:22:49) in second place while Fatma Jassim Al Mirri (4:22:02) of Seeh Al Salaam Stable was third on Ohio.

Completed

Riding Saj, Al Zayed completed the first stage in one hour, 36 minutes and eight seconds with a 27km per hour average speed.

Al Hazza, who came second in the 160km Sheikh Mohammed bid Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup held two months ago, was also out after his horse Sondon was unable to reach the finish line.

As for Mirza, he successfully passed the veterinary examination at the end of the stage on Dancer, clocking 1:36:16 and an average speed of 24km per hour.

Thani Al Muhairi of Seeh Al Salaam Stable took the lead after the first stage in 1:25:42, followed by Al Reef Stables' Abdulla Khamees (1:25:47) and Mohammed Sulaiman (1:25:59) in second and third positions, respectively.

In second stage, which was also over 40 kms, Al Muhairi maintained his lead in 2:57:49. Ghanim Al Owaisi (2:57:50) moved up to second and Al Mirri (2:57:53) climbed into third position.

The 20-km third and penultimate stage saw major changes in the standings with Saeed Al Ma'amari (3:48:00) of Ammar Stable taking over the lead.

Al Beloushi (3:48:09) rose up to second and ahead of third Khalfan Al Sabri (3:48:05) of Ammar Stable.

At the end of the race, Bahrain Royal Endurance Team captain Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa said his team took part in this event due to the strong linking both Bahrain and the UAE.

Shaikh Nasser congratulated the Crown Prince of Dubai Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for the success of the race.

Scotland: Borders ride sees new distance

Thesouthernreporter.co.uk - Full Article

Published on Thursday 22 March 2012 19:43

THE Scottish Borders Endurance Club saw the return of their popular Harstanes ride near Jedburgh on Sunday.

With an excellent turnout of more than 70 horses and riders, and the weather playing its part too, the day was a great success.

Options included 18km or 30km and the new 40km, this being a first for Scotland, the caravan and vet crew were kept hard at work.

The ride itself was marked out well with the usual orange tape and pink arrows ideal for helping direct the 12 non-members who attended on the day.

With a great long stretch of railway line in position at the beginning of the ride and lengthy woodland tracks, it had the makings of what was a very fast ride...

Read more here:
http://www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk/sport/other-sports/borders-ride-sees-new-distance-1-2186901#

Great Britain: Riders treated to glorious views to cape Cornwall

Thisiscornwall.co.uk - Full Article

Western Morning News
March 23 2012

The St Just endurance ride is the most westerly endurance ride in Britain, jutting right out into the Atlantic.

As anyone who lives in the far west of Cornwall will tell you this region not only has its own unique landscape but its own very local weather. This year's ride, organised by the South West Group of Endurance GB, was no exception. The heavy rain forecast by the Met Office blew in overnight and then vanished, leaving glorious sunshine behind it with a cold and gusty wind.

This whipped up the white horses coming in across the sea and caused some of those on the ride to get "the wind in their tails".

Photographer Kim Goostrey is a familiar sight on many of the rides in the Westcountry and usually the horses and ponies take no notice. At the St Just ride, though, the sight of him up by the mast above Hillside in the strong wind caused quite a few sideways leaps and snorts...

Read more here:
http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Riders-treated-glorious-views-cape-Cornwall/story-15599675-detail/story.html

Australia: 78 Days till the 47th Tom Quilty Gold Cup

AERA.asn.au/tq12

The 2012 Tom Quilty Gold Cup will be held in St Helens, Tasmania on 8-10 June at St Helens, Tasmania.

This is a general information page for all AERA members, riders, crews and families wanting to come down to Tasmania and participate in the 47th Tom Quilty Event. Don't be put off by the stretch of water – we Tasmanians manage to cross it every time we travel over to support the mainland events and commercial horse transport companies operate on most crossings on the Spirit of Tasmania.

To make your arrangements for the trip straightforward we have collated relevant information which is noted below. Please take special note of the requirements for the bookings on the Spirit of Tasmania, the quarantine regulations and supply of fodder.

For more information, contact
tq12@aera.asn.au

or see
http://www.aera.asn.au/tq12/index.htm

Australia: Cora our sports star of the year

Warwickdailynews.com.au

Gerard Walsh | 20th March 2012


AN AUSTRALIAN championship win in endurance riding has secured Freestone rider Cora Becker the Daily News/Warwick Credit Union Senior Sports Star of the Year Award.

Becker won the award last night at the Warwick RSL Memorial Club after winning the FEI 160km Australian National Championships at the Al Reef and RM Williams Endurance Festival Ride.

She won in eight hours, 46.34 minutes on a course at Toorbul near Caboolture just in front of the runner-up from Victoria.

The win was secured on her horse Bones the Wizard.

Such was the success of the event in which Becker won the endurance ride, it was named the event of the year at the Equestrian Australia Sport Achievement Awards in Sydney last month...

Read more here:
http://www.warwickdailynews.com.au/story/2012/03/20/cora-our-sports-star-of-the-year/

Australia: Corryong readies for legendary bush festival

Sl.farmonline.com.au - full article

KATE HENNE
18 Mar, 2012

NESTLED among the foothills of the majestic Snowy Mountains, Corryong is gearing up for its annual Man From Snowy River Bush Festival.

Held on the last weekend of March, the successful event is in its 18th year and hosts visitors from around Australia as well as overseas.

The festival has many attractions on offer with the main event the Man from Snowy River Challenge the modern day version of Banjo's Man from Snowy River.

The three-day event is split into six tests, with the winner being judged on the stamina, endurance and the relationship between horse and rider.

Following this, the Man From Snowy River re-enactment brings to life the poem with the ride celebrating Jack Riley's life and showcasing the beauty of horsemanship and agility of the brumbies.

The Station Team Muster gives a snapshot of a day in the life of a farmer teams of two start the race in their swag and complete an agility course, swag-breakfast, fencing and feeding stock as they race against the clock.

Festival co-ordinator Jenny Boardman said they were always adding something new to the program...

Read more here:
http://sl.farmonline.com.au/news/state/agribusiness-and-general/general/corryong-readies-for-legendary-bush-festival/2490181.aspx

Belgium: Qualifying Ride for 2012 World Endurance Championship

Grandparquetendurance.fr

Friday 30 March 2012

CEI *** Qualification for the FEI World Endurance Championships for Seniors August 25th 2012
(Selective for the World Championships)


Saturday 31 March 2012
CEI ** / Ama Elite
CIS * / gp AMA1


What to expect

237 boxes hard at your disposal.
six different loops.
Electronic timing (ATRM).
Exhibitors.
Large car park and concrete grooming area.
Presence of the same caterer as the first edition .