February 23 2013
Endurance GB is pleased to confirm the news that broke yesterday. The Royal Windsor Horse Show, which takes place in Windsor Great Park from the 8th to 12th May, will for the first time include an Endurance competition. Discussions have been taking place for some time and Endurance GB board member and FEI 4* judge, John Robertson, has been involved in advising the organisers. The organisers of the show have secured sponsorship for the competition from Bahrain.
There will be just one class: FEI 2* 120km, which is scheduled for the 12th May.
It is such a beautiful venue but the ride will obviously have to share space with the other disciplines at the Show. However, it's a great opportunity for Endurance to be seen by more people.
With the Royal Windsor Horse Show celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, it promises to be an event to remember!
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Sunday, February 24, 2013
GB RIders at H.H The President Of United Arab Emirates Endurance Cup FEI CEI*** 160km, in Abu Dhabi
Endurancegb.co.uk
16/02/2013
Competing were invited 'guest' GBR rider, Dace Sainsbury, with her horse Ballotta, who travelled out from the UK; and Emma Finnie who is based in the UAE.
Emma Finnie finished in 11th place at an average speed of 24.895 kph. A great result for her! Congratulations. Emma is based in the UAE and was riding a locally trained horse belonging to the well know Al Wathba stables.
Sadly for Dace Sainsbury Balotta (Lottie) did not pass the Re-examination at VG5, with 16km to go. Failed on pulse. Such a shame, but well done Dace and Lottie.
Dace's Snow Team finished 7th overall out of 16 declared teams at the start. Two of our teammates were fortunate to finish; Jeanne Holum (NOR) and Natalie Terberova (CZE).
The winning team was Al Nasr 1 Endurance Stable with 3 finishers. The other European Team uniting France, Spain and Portugal were 4th.
The first combination to finish was Mohd Ali Al Shafar (UAE) and Orman de Cardonne (11 year old Arab Gelding).
Average speed was 26.201 kph (31.631 kph on the final loop).
They were in 23rd place at the first vetgate but ran up with the leaders for most of the race.
16/02/2013
Competing were invited 'guest' GBR rider, Dace Sainsbury, with her horse Ballotta, who travelled out from the UK; and Emma Finnie who is based in the UAE.
Emma Finnie finished in 11th place at an average speed of 24.895 kph. A great result for her! Congratulations. Emma is based in the UAE and was riding a locally trained horse belonging to the well know Al Wathba stables.
Sadly for Dace Sainsbury Balotta (Lottie) did not pass the Re-examination at VG5, with 16km to go. Failed on pulse. Such a shame, but well done Dace and Lottie.
Dace's Snow Team finished 7th overall out of 16 declared teams at the start. Two of our teammates were fortunate to finish; Jeanne Holum (NOR) and Natalie Terberova (CZE).
The winning team was Al Nasr 1 Endurance Stable with 3 finishers. The other European Team uniting France, Spain and Portugal were 4th.
The first combination to finish was Mohd Ali Al Shafar (UAE) and Orman de Cardonne (11 year old Arab Gelding).
Average speed was 26.201 kph (31.631 kph on the final loop).
They were in 23rd place at the first vetgate but ran up with the leaders for most of the race.
Abu Dhabi: Oman- Al Jaber clinches hat-trick of wins
Menafn.com
24/02/2013
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Ahmed Mohammed Al Jaber completed a hat-trick of wins as he guided Omani Quandara to victory in the Shaikh Zayed bin Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Endurance Cup for private-owned horses at the Emirates International Endurance Village in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, on Saturday.
The CEN 100 kms was run in four phases of 33kms, 27 kms, 24 kms, and 16 kms. It drew 67 riders. Al Jaber had won the previous two editions of the competitions.
Shaikh Zayed bin Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan gave away the prizes. Also present were Adnan Sultan Al Nuaimi, director general of Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, Lara Sawaya, director of the Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival and Head of IFAHR Ladies Racing, Stephen Bowey, Executive Director (corporate development) Invest AD, and Saif Al Awani, managing director of Al Awani.
The total prize money on offer was Dhs half-million including a car for the winner.
Nineteen-year-old Jaber completed the ride with a time of three hours, 46 minutes and nine seconds with an average speed of 26.531 kmph. It was seven-year gelding Omani Quandara's first and the winning horse belongs to Al Jaber Stables.
Jaber, who finished first in the first stage, never looked back and went on to win the remaining three stages to emerge a comfortable winner.
"It was a quite a tough ride as it attracted new stables also who have strong horses ," said Al Jaber.
Mansour Ibrahim Ahmed, who was riding Rezongo El 1 finished second clocking 3.50.34 with an average speed of26.023 kmph while Azaam Aref Own Al Kahtheeri timed 3:50.34 on Capa Negrafrom Al Ain Endurance Stables to take the third spot.
The fourth place went to lady rider Layla Abdul Aziz Al Redha who partnered Waleed (AE) from Al Giyad Stables. She clocked a time of 3. 56.23, followed by Yousif Mohammed Hassan Al Hammadi (3.56.24) on Nara from Al Rawahel Private Stables.
PROVISIONAL RESULTS
1. Ahmed Mohammed Al Jaber (Omani Quandara from Al Jaber Stables) 3.46.09
2. Mansour Ibrahim Ahmed (Rezongo El 1 from Al Kamda Stables) 03.50.34
3. Azaam Aref Own Al Kahtheeri (Capa Negra from Al Ain Endurance Stables) 3.50.37
4. Layla Abdul Aziz Al Redha (Waleed (AE) from Al Giyad Stables) 3.56.23
5. Yousif Mohammed Hassan Al Hammadi (Nara from Al Rawahel Private Stables) 3.56.24
24/02/2013
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Ahmed Mohammed Al Jaber completed a hat-trick of wins as he guided Omani Quandara to victory in the Shaikh Zayed bin Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Endurance Cup for private-owned horses at the Emirates International Endurance Village in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, on Saturday.
The CEN 100 kms was run in four phases of 33kms, 27 kms, 24 kms, and 16 kms. It drew 67 riders. Al Jaber had won the previous two editions of the competitions.
Shaikh Zayed bin Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan gave away the prizes. Also present were Adnan Sultan Al Nuaimi, director general of Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, Lara Sawaya, director of the Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival and Head of IFAHR Ladies Racing, Stephen Bowey, Executive Director (corporate development) Invest AD, and Saif Al Awani, managing director of Al Awani.
The total prize money on offer was Dhs half-million including a car for the winner.
Nineteen-year-old Jaber completed the ride with a time of three hours, 46 minutes and nine seconds with an average speed of 26.531 kmph. It was seven-year gelding Omani Quandara's first and the winning horse belongs to Al Jaber Stables.
Jaber, who finished first in the first stage, never looked back and went on to win the remaining three stages to emerge a comfortable winner.
"It was a quite a tough ride as it attracted new stables also who have strong horses ," said Al Jaber.
Mansour Ibrahim Ahmed, who was riding Rezongo El 1 finished second clocking 3.50.34 with an average speed of26.023 kmph while Azaam Aref Own Al Kahtheeri timed 3:50.34 on Capa Negrafrom Al Ain Endurance Stables to take the third spot.
The fourth place went to lady rider Layla Abdul Aziz Al Redha who partnered Waleed (AE) from Al Giyad Stables. She clocked a time of 3. 56.23, followed by Yousif Mohammed Hassan Al Hammadi (3.56.24) on Nara from Al Rawahel Private Stables.
PROVISIONAL RESULTS
1. Ahmed Mohammed Al Jaber (Omani Quandara from Al Jaber Stables) 3.46.09
2. Mansour Ibrahim Ahmed (Rezongo El 1 from Al Kamda Stables) 03.50.34
3. Azaam Aref Own Al Kahtheeri (Capa Negra from Al Ain Endurance Stables) 3.50.37
4. Layla Abdul Aziz Al Redha (Waleed (AE) from Al Giyad Stables) 3.56.23
5. Yousif Mohammed Hassan Al Hammadi (Nara from Al Rawahel Private Stables) 3.56.24
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Lesotho Rescue Ride
Rescueride BlogPosted on February 6, 2013 by Sophia McKee
Stolen horses in the country of Lesotho are rounded up and held in government pounds. Horses in the Lesotho Pounds endure harsh conditions with no food or water. Many starve to death or die of dehydration while waiting to be claimed.
The purpose of the Lesotho Pound Rescue Project is as follows:
1) Raise awareness about the conditions in the pounds
2) Improve conditions through cooperative collaboration amongst the government, police, stock theft units, horse owners, concerned citizens, and donors.
3) Provide a forum for updates on the effort
4) Provide a location for posting photos/descriptions of lost/recovered animals in the various pounds (www.facebook.com/lesothohorses)
The Lesotho Rescue Ride is a seven day trek from South Africa into the tiny country of Lesotho and back out. The ride was created to raise awareness about the plight of the horses within the Lesotho Government pounds.
The Ride is an effort to work with local government officials and international riders to raise awareness and funding for the Lesotho Pound Rescue Project.
Who: All Adventure riders are welcome. The inaugural ride will be launched by Mongol Derby alumni, but all adventure riders willing to pony up the dough are welcome. This is NOT a tourist trek. The ride will be limited to riders that have demonstrated experience in adventure riding and horsemanship. Horses will be provided for this ride and their safety and welfare is paramount. The ride will be long and tough over challenging terrain with a real danger from horse thieves. Navigation will be done via gps along a set track. No guides will be provided.
What: Seven day rough trek from South Africa into the country of Lesotho and back out. Estimated six hours a day of hard riding.
When: October 1-8
Where: Kingdom of Lesotho – the “Kingdom in the Sky...”
Read more here:
http://rescueride.wordpress.com/
Friday, February 22, 2013
Australia: Quilty qualifying round is new event on Far-A-Way Easter Endurance Carnival in Mary Valley
Myshushinecoast.com.auEndurance riders at the Easter carnival in the Mary Valley will get their last chance to qualify for the famous Tom Quilty Gold Cup National Championship event being held in Kilkivan this year.
The new feature event - a 160-kilometre “Tom Quilty Queensland Qualifier” was added to the Far A Way Easter Endurance Carnival, FAW president Geoff Fisher said.
“With the annual rotation of the Tom Quilty around Australia, it will be six years before Queensland riders again have the chance to compete in their own state,” Mr Fisher said.
Endurance horse riders from across Australia will join international competitors at Imbil this Easter to compete in a huge endurance riding program developed by event organiser, Far A Way Riders Association (FAW).
Events ranging from 20km to 320km see the Easter carnival as the annual highlight for many Queensland endurance riders and others from across Australia.
It is anticipated that more than 300 competitors and their horses will camp at the Imbil Showground over the holiday period along with their support crews and families. This event will add to the busy Easter weekend population of Imbil by more than 1000 people.
The signature Easter Endurance Carnival event is the 320km marathon spanning four days, and an experienced team of equine veterinarians headed up by Jon Fearnley, the 2013 Tom Quilty Gold Cup Head Veterinarian, will be working throughout the carnival to assess and ensure horses’ fitness to continue in the competition. Many competitors say that it is fortunate that riders are not given the same scrutiny.
First timers are encouraged to “come and try” in the 20km introduction event which Mr Fisher said provided a great opportunity for those who wish to give endurance a try as experienced pace riders provide support throughout the event.
Other events include a 120km mini-marathon event, two 80km Open events and two 40km training events.
Mary Valley locals figure highly on the national level with Kenilworth rider, Brook Sample, a six-time winner of the Tom Quilty Gold Cup, including in Tasmania in 2012.
The Sample family will have four generations at the Easter Endurance Carnival. Peter Pike also a Kenilworth rider and longtime FAW committee member will again defend his record winning run in the 320km marathon event.
From its humble beginnings at Kenilworth in 1987, the Far A Way Riders Association has become a powerful force in Australian endurance.
Twice it has organised and hosted the Tom Quilty Gold Cup event, and has also hosted FEI internationally affiliated championship events at Imbil.
This year FAW is focusing on the Easter Endurance Carnival events, the Sparkler afternoon/evening event in September and a series of education and training days throughout the year.
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21 February 2013
Bahrain: BREEF Ready for HM the King's Cup
BNA.bh
21/02/2013
Manama, Feb. 21. (BNA) – The Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (Breef) has finalised all arrangements ahead of the King's Cup Endurance Ride Championship tomorrow.
The most prestigious and awaiting endurance ride of the season is set to take place at the Bahrain International Endurance Village in Sakhir and is over 120km.
It will be divided into five stages, commencing with 30km for the first stage. It will be followed by a similar 30km distance for the second, while each of the remaining three stages will be over 20km.
There's also a second race on Saturday, an 80km qualifying ride which is open for juniors. It comprises three stages, including 30km each for the first and second stages, and concludes with a 20-km stage.
The veterinary examination is scheduled for today from 3.30pm to 5pm at the veterinary area inside the village.
Examination will be conducted by a team of experienced veterinary commission, headed by Yassine Motemri of Tunisia. Foreign veterinary delegate is Mohammed Al Hammad of Saudi Arabia.
Veterinarian members include Jean Marc of Belgium, Piotr Szpotanski and Wojciech Piekalkiewicz of Poland, Oman's Hadi Al Lawati and Khalid Al Ruziaiqi and India's C V Niranjan.
Other members are Zahid Rafiq of Pakistan, Bahrain's Ebrahim Yousif, Sab ah Al Kabie, Abu Obaidah Yacoob, Abdulrahman Abu Shook and Saudi Arabia's Hassan Hashim.
The treatment veterinarians are Fareeda Abdulrazq of Bahrain and Caonabo Melo of the Dominican Republic.
Maximum allowed weight for the rider is 75kg, including the saddle, for the 120km ride. The allowed weight for the 80km event participants is 70kg, also with the saddle.
The organising committee, headed by Breef president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has formed the ground jury.
Denis Kevin Croke of Ireland was named President of Ground Jury, with Ghalib Al Alawi, Mahdi Al Kalati, Fahad Al Rumaihi and Ali Ghuloom being members.
Mohammed Dadulla is the foreign technical delegate, Haider Al Zubi is the chief steward and Abdulla Al Rumeihi was appointed race steward. Sudip Sankar is the show secretary.
Meanwhile, riders from Bahrain and the UAE resumed preparations yesterday as they hope to pull off an outstanding win tomorrow.
To be led by Royal Team captain Shaikh Nasser, Bahrain's riders are likely to face a stern challenge from their UAE counterparts.
Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, the Dubai Crown Prince, will be leading a strong field of UAE riders in tomorrow's big event. The UAE riders arrived yesterday and will be training and the endurance village today.
Breef endurance committee head Shaikh Daij bin Salman Al Khalifa affirmed the federation readiness for the season's much-awaited endurance championship.
Shaikh Daij said he believes that the King's Cup ride will live up to the occasion, welcoming the UAE riders who have come from different stables to participate.
On his part, Shaikh Ahmed bin Saqer Al Khalifa of Bahrain's Al Fateh Stable said the race promises to be a high-paced event and will unarguably produce one of the most exciting competition among some of the region's prominent riders.
WHQ
21/02/2013
Manama, Feb. 21. (BNA) – The Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (Breef) has finalised all arrangements ahead of the King's Cup Endurance Ride Championship tomorrow.
The most prestigious and awaiting endurance ride of the season is set to take place at the Bahrain International Endurance Village in Sakhir and is over 120km.
It will be divided into five stages, commencing with 30km for the first stage. It will be followed by a similar 30km distance for the second, while each of the remaining three stages will be over 20km.
There's also a second race on Saturday, an 80km qualifying ride which is open for juniors. It comprises three stages, including 30km each for the first and second stages, and concludes with a 20-km stage.
The veterinary examination is scheduled for today from 3.30pm to 5pm at the veterinary area inside the village.
Examination will be conducted by a team of experienced veterinary commission, headed by Yassine Motemri of Tunisia. Foreign veterinary delegate is Mohammed Al Hammad of Saudi Arabia.
Veterinarian members include Jean Marc of Belgium, Piotr Szpotanski and Wojciech Piekalkiewicz of Poland, Oman's Hadi Al Lawati and Khalid Al Ruziaiqi and India's C V Niranjan.
Other members are Zahid Rafiq of Pakistan, Bahrain's Ebrahim Yousif, Sab ah Al Kabie, Abu Obaidah Yacoob, Abdulrahman Abu Shook and Saudi Arabia's Hassan Hashim.
The treatment veterinarians are Fareeda Abdulrazq of Bahrain and Caonabo Melo of the Dominican Republic.
Maximum allowed weight for the rider is 75kg, including the saddle, for the 120km ride. The allowed weight for the 80km event participants is 70kg, also with the saddle.
The organising committee, headed by Breef president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has formed the ground jury.
Denis Kevin Croke of Ireland was named President of Ground Jury, with Ghalib Al Alawi, Mahdi Al Kalati, Fahad Al Rumaihi and Ali Ghuloom being members.
Mohammed Dadulla is the foreign technical delegate, Haider Al Zubi is the chief steward and Abdulla Al Rumeihi was appointed race steward. Sudip Sankar is the show secretary.
Meanwhile, riders from Bahrain and the UAE resumed preparations yesterday as they hope to pull off an outstanding win tomorrow.
To be led by Royal Team captain Shaikh Nasser, Bahrain's riders are likely to face a stern challenge from their UAE counterparts.
Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, the Dubai Crown Prince, will be leading a strong field of UAE riders in tomorrow's big event. The UAE riders arrived yesterday and will be training and the endurance village today.
Breef endurance committee head Shaikh Daij bin Salman Al Khalifa affirmed the federation readiness for the season's much-awaited endurance championship.
Shaikh Daij said he believes that the King's Cup ride will live up to the occasion, welcoming the UAE riders who have come from different stables to participate.
On his part, Shaikh Ahmed bin Saqer Al Khalifa of Bahrain's Al Fateh Stable said the race promises to be a high-paced event and will unarguably produce one of the most exciting competition among some of the region's prominent riders.
WHQ
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Bahrain to Organise an International Endurance Horse Ride on the Sidelines of the Royal Windsor Horse Show
BNA.bh
20/02/2013
London, Feb. 20. (BNA) – Bahrain is organising an international endurance horse ride on May 12 in the UK on the sidelines of the 2013 Royal Windsor Horse Show.
The ride is one of a variety of equestrian competitions that will take place over four consecutive days in this year's festival, set to commence on May 8.
In this regard, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee president Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa met show organisers Simon Brooks, Michael Shephard, Sarah Rutherford in London.
During the meeting, the show organizers presented Shaikh Nasser with details of the programmes and activities.
Shaikh Nasser said the Kingdom of Bahrain Ride will see the cream of endurance riders from Bahrain, the UK and other countries across the world competing it out for glory.
Shaikh Nasser affirmed Bahrain's keenness to be part of this wonderful festival, to be held at the private grounds of Windsor Castle and is patronised by Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth.
The Bahrain Royal Endurance Team captain also stressed on His Majesty King Hamad's directives to promote the civilisational and development achievement of Bahrain in international events.
On his part, Brooks expressed appreciation to Shaikh Nasser for his efforts in supporting equestrian sports in Bahrain, which had astonishing sporting achievements in the past years thanks to the continued backing of His Majesty King Hamad.
This year's show celebrates its 70th anniversary, having started in 1943 to raise money for the war effort.
The four-day festival has a wonderful mix of International Carriage Driving, Showing, Equestrian Displays and first class Jumping.
There are classes for the grass roots competitor right through to top international riders.
There are four arenas at Royal Windsor all with a full programme of national and grass roots show jumping as well as Military Services and Pony Club jumping competitions.
Royal Windsor is the first major event of the equestrian showing season. It has 117 showing classes with an additional 20 championships. Over 3,000 horses and ponies compete at Royal Windsor in very prestigious classes.
As for the RWHS British Riding Clubs Championships, it's a unique grass-roots competition offering both riding club and non riding club competitors the once in a life time chance to compete at Royal Windsor.
Qualifier rounds take place around the country throughout the year, with the finals and championships being held in the prestigious Castle Arena at Royal Windsor in 2013.
The Royal Windsor Horse Show hosts one of the most important driving events in the UK. The Land Rover International Driving Grand Prix includes an FEI World Cup Qualifier for the Four-In-Hand class.
Over 80 competitors from 18 nations take place in this event with the most popular phase; The Marathon taking place on May 11.
The President of the show will be His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who still takes an active part in the event.
WHQ
20/02/2013
London, Feb. 20. (BNA) – Bahrain is organising an international endurance horse ride on May 12 in the UK on the sidelines of the 2013 Royal Windsor Horse Show.
The ride is one of a variety of equestrian competitions that will take place over four consecutive days in this year's festival, set to commence on May 8.
In this regard, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee president Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa met show organisers Simon Brooks, Michael Shephard, Sarah Rutherford in London.
During the meeting, the show organizers presented Shaikh Nasser with details of the programmes and activities.
Shaikh Nasser said the Kingdom of Bahrain Ride will see the cream of endurance riders from Bahrain, the UK and other countries across the world competing it out for glory.
Shaikh Nasser affirmed Bahrain's keenness to be part of this wonderful festival, to be held at the private grounds of Windsor Castle and is patronised by Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth.
The Bahrain Royal Endurance Team captain also stressed on His Majesty King Hamad's directives to promote the civilisational and development achievement of Bahrain in international events.
On his part, Brooks expressed appreciation to Shaikh Nasser for his efforts in supporting equestrian sports in Bahrain, which had astonishing sporting achievements in the past years thanks to the continued backing of His Majesty King Hamad.
This year's show celebrates its 70th anniversary, having started in 1943 to raise money for the war effort.
The four-day festival has a wonderful mix of International Carriage Driving, Showing, Equestrian Displays and first class Jumping.
There are classes for the grass roots competitor right through to top international riders.
There are four arenas at Royal Windsor all with a full programme of national and grass roots show jumping as well as Military Services and Pony Club jumping competitions.
Royal Windsor is the first major event of the equestrian showing season. It has 117 showing classes with an additional 20 championships. Over 3,000 horses and ponies compete at Royal Windsor in very prestigious classes.
As for the RWHS British Riding Clubs Championships, it's a unique grass-roots competition offering both riding club and non riding club competitors the once in a life time chance to compete at Royal Windsor.
Qualifier rounds take place around the country throughout the year, with the finals and championships being held in the prestigious Castle Arena at Royal Windsor in 2013.
The Royal Windsor Horse Show hosts one of the most important driving events in the UK. The Land Rover International Driving Grand Prix includes an FEI World Cup Qualifier for the Four-In-Hand class.
Over 80 competitors from 18 nations take place in this event with the most popular phase; The Marathon taking place on May 11.
The President of the show will be His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who still takes an active part in the event.
WHQ
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