Great Britain: What a year! 14 successes in 14 rides

Endurancegb.co.uk - Full Story

(Published:20 October 2014)

Nicki Thorne has had the most magical year - 'dreams really do come true ! Everyone who rides horses at any level knows how tough it can be and sometimes it's hard enough to get around the smaller distances so I am unbelievably proud of my wonderful horses who are competing over the bigger distances and have given me such an incredible result.

It goes without saying that you cannot do the FEI rides without a amazing team and I have incredible people with me at the rides - my husband Andy Thorne who is always at my side supporting me every step of the way and Michelle Macleod my crew extraordinaire, but also my people at home who enable me to travel with the horses - Daniel Stehlik and Fiona Clark. These people give me the confidence to go out there and concentrate on the horses without distractions...

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http://endurancegb.co.uk/main/news#2014102002

Great Britain: Another riding success for Farlington’s Katie Bedwin

WSCountytimes.co.uk - Full Article

October 17 2014
by Farlington School

Farlington School’s endurance rider, Katie Bedwin, came second last weekend at the Welsh Championships over a distance of 120km, even though she was the only Junior competing.

Katie has been recognised for her sporting achievements recently when she won an award at the Set4Success Awards Ceremony on Friday September 26 at South Lodge Hotel in Horsham.

Katie, 16, received the award from Commonwealth hockey silver medallist, Lucy Wood, for her achievements in horse riding. She found it inspirational to hear from high profile sports people at the event.

Set4Success aims to support young talented sportspeople from the Horsham District to achieve their potential by awarding funding; Katie plans to spend hers on training, competition entry, travel and stabling costs...

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http://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/your-news/another-riding-success-for-farlington-s-katie-bedwin-1-6364526

FEI Endurance Judge/TD Course Level I in Japan

The Japan Equestrian Federation and Japan Endurance Rider Support Association will be holding an FEI Endurance Judge/TD Course (Level I) on November 12-13, 2014.

It will be the last FEI Endurance Course and the only Course in Asia in 2014. The Course will be held in Ito, Shizuoka (JPN) in conjunction with their CEI3*/2*/1* event (November 15, 2014).

For more information, please contact Japan Endurance Rider Support Association or Yuki TANAKA of Japan Equestrian Federation at the following email:

Japan Endurance Rider Support Association (Organizer)
cei-info@arabianhorseranch.jp

Japan Equestrian Federation (NF)
tanaka@equitation-japan.com

We look forward to seeing your Endurance officials in November.

Best regards,

Yaguchi
Course organizer

Great Britain: Abby and pony Diana team ride Red Dragon

Okehampton-today.co.uk - Full Article

Wednesday, 15 October 2014

LYDFORD based endurance rider Abby Chisholm and her small but tough pony Diana of Court, (16) rode a careful and well judged ride at the Endurance GB Red Dragon Ride at Builth Wells.

The first day of the two day 160 kilometre ride saw the moorland and slippery, grassy tracks, which needed careful and steady riding. Out of a class of 10 Abby and Diana finished in third behind top GB riders Tricia Hirst and Lauren Mills...

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http://www.okehampton-today.co.uk/sport.cfm?id=11310&headline=Abby%20and%20pony%20Diana%20team%20ride%20Red%20Dragon

Spain: Emma Rosell deserved win in Ripoll CEI2 **

Last weekend, on 11 and 12 October the Raids "Comte Arnau" of Ripoll were played, with two world-class raids, two and one star respectively, and a territorial zero stars, with a total 55 horse-rider pairs.

The showpiece, the CEI2 **, was played on a total of 140 miles in two days with two stages each day. Since the first phase of the first day, a group of nine pairs almost came together to the finish, where Omar Blanco and SHEER ARIANA took over the top spot in the vetgate, followed by Qatari Falek Nasser al Bughenaim and QUARNIK DU BRUGUET.

The six survivors group head out for the second day in accordance with their vetgate times so the competition was still open. In the final phase Guillem Soldevila with AS JUANITA and Falek Nasser Al Bughenaim with QUARNIK DU BRUGUET as breakaway companions came forward, with Bughenaim and QUARNIK DU BRUGUET reaching the finish line almost 10 minutes ahead of Soldevila and AS JUANITA. These two did not pass the final veterinary check so the win in a sprint finish went to Emma Rosell with LLUDRIGA DE MASFERRER followed by Omar Blanco with SHEER ARIANA. Third place went to Christina Yebra with CALZADILLA.

In the CEI1* played on Sunday 85 kilometers in three phases, Guillem Carol, Josep Tapias and Khalid Al Nuaimi led the test during the first phase, but Carol fell behind in the final kilometers. In the second phase the Qatari Al Nuami came first but his mount QUESBAL DU VERGNET did not pass the vet check. This left Marc Rabeya standing first with IRWIN, followed by Tapias with TREK IRRINTZI in 5 minutes. In the final phase, Rabeya and IRWIN kept their lead but did not pass the final trot out, and the victory went to Africa Pou and AINHOA FLASH who had passed Tapias and IRRINTZI. Third place went to Jordi Pons with CATA DE MONTFLUQ.

On Saturday, on the same route, Josep Roma earned zero stars with ANDROMINA RP ahead of Gil Casallarch with NOBLEMANN and Laia Serra with ASIM NAIDA.

Congratulations to all!

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FEI Young Riders Receive Warm Welcome in Chile

Horsereporter.com - Full Article

by Pamela Burthon

13 October 4, Santo Domingo, Chile ~Two Young Riders recently represented the US at the 120km CEIYJ2** endurance ride held in Santo Domingo, Chile on 4 October. The riders were hosted by Pedro Pablo Gomez and were mounted on horses from his stable, Establos El Shaalan. Chef d’Equipe for USA Endurance Emmett Ross has this report.
Technical Course

“USA Young Rider Emilyn DiBassie finished 11th and did an excellent job along with Christina Kimery, who was pulled going into the last and 5th loop due to a slight lameness. The trainer for Al-Shaalan, Pedro Pablo Gomez, said her horse, CL Isfahan, looked fine the next day.”

“The course was fairly technical with fairly rocky parts in places; very similar to the trail our senior team did at the Pan Am’s in late 2011 and which will be the same for the Jr/Young Riders World’s in 2015...

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http://www.horsereporter.com/2014/10/15/fei-young-riders-receive-warm-welcome-in-chile/

South Africa: In Honor of Zulu Liebenberg

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October 10 2014
by Pamela Burton

We celebrate the life of Derek (Zulu) Liebenberg, (1960-2014), Naval Officer, South African National Equestrian Schools Association (SANESA), Endurance Ride Association of South Africa (ERASA), FEI Endurance Development Officer, Namibia and Botswana, husband and father.

The man the world knew as Zulu was born in Impangeni Zululand in KwaZulu Natal Provence on 28 February 1960. He served in the South African Navy for 12 years, first as a Navigator, then rose to the rank of Commander.

Zulu was instrumental in starting the South African National Equestrian Schools Association (SANESA) and was very involved in endurance riding and opening the door for South African riders on the international scene. He worked with other disciplines and helped to bring in the Brazilian Team of show jumpers who competed at the SANESA International Show jumping Competition held during the SANESA 2013 National Championships.

As an FEI Endurance Official, Zulu traveled to many countries to organize and help promote FEI endurance rides...

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http://www.horsereporter.com/2014/10/10/in-honor-of-zulu-liebenberg/