Horsetalk.co.nz - Full Article
Horsetalk.co.nz | 29 August 2015
New Zealand’s championship endurance rides will be reduced to two-day events on a trial basis as a cost-saving measure.
Events affected include the North Island, South Island and National Championship rides, which cost up to $40,000 each to run.
In a communication to members this week, the country’s endurance board said that based on the 2015 Nationals budget, reducing a ride to two days would save up to $7000, “reduce metabolic issues and condense sponsor exposure and impact”...
Read more: http://horsetalk.co.nz/2015/08/29/nz-endurance-championships-two-days/#ixzz3kOw69ySJ
Monday, August 31, 2015
Canadians Capture Three Medals at 2015 North American Endurance Team Challenge
Horse-canada.com - Full Article
August 28, 2015
by: Equine Canada
Canadian endurance athletes captured a total of three medals at the 2015 North American Endurance Team Challenge (NAETC), held August 21, 2015 at Cayuse Creek Ranch in Millbrook, ON.
Canada fielded five teams for the 2015 NAETC, which is an FEI sanctioned endurance competition held bi-annually, and attracting competitors from Canada, Mexico and the United States.
In the senior division, featuring a CEI 2* 120km race, the North East Mid Atlantic Menace Team from the U.S. took gold, while the Canada East A Team finished silver, followed by the U.S. Central Team in bronze...
Read more here:
http://www.horse-canada.com/horse-news/canadians-capture-three-medals-at-2015-north-american-endurance-team-challenge/
August 28, 2015
by: Equine Canada
Canadian endurance athletes captured a total of three medals at the 2015 North American Endurance Team Challenge (NAETC), held August 21, 2015 at Cayuse Creek Ranch in Millbrook, ON.
Canada fielded five teams for the 2015 NAETC, which is an FEI sanctioned endurance competition held bi-annually, and attracting competitors from Canada, Mexico and the United States.
In the senior division, featuring a CEI 2* 120km race, the North East Mid Atlantic Menace Team from the U.S. took gold, while the Canada East A Team finished silver, followed by the U.S. Central Team in bronze...
Read more here:
http://www.horse-canada.com/horse-news/canadians-capture-three-medals-at-2015-north-american-endurance-team-challenge/
Friday, August 28, 2015
Great Britain: Future equine stars showcase potential at Tall Trees futurity
Westernmorningnews.co.uk - Full Story
Westcountry breeders exhibited their most promising young horses at the Tall Trees Baileys Horse Feeds/British Breeding/British Equestrian Federation (BEF) futurity on Friday, August 7.
The BEF Futurity Evaluation series aims to identify British-bred potential sport horses and ponies destined for national and international careers in dressage, eventing, showjumping or endurance...
Read more: http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/Future-equine-stars-showcase-potential-Tall-Trees/story-27694144-detail/story.html#ixzz3k7X86ivj
Westcountry breeders exhibited their most promising young horses at the Tall Trees Baileys Horse Feeds/British Breeding/British Equestrian Federation (BEF) futurity on Friday, August 7.
The BEF Futurity Evaluation series aims to identify British-bred potential sport horses and ponies destined for national and international careers in dressage, eventing, showjumping or endurance...
Read more: http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/Future-equine-stars-showcase-potential-Tall-Trees/story-27694144-detail/story.html#ixzz3k7X86ivj
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Former Calgary journalist finishes world's longest horse race with wealth of memories
Calgaryherald.com - Full ArticleCLARA HO, CALGARY HERALD
Published on: August 25, 2015
Liz Brown battled a chest infection, survived a wild-dog chase and endured aches and pains as she rode through weather that ranged from bone-chilling to scorching hot.
But as she crossed the finish line at the 7th annual Mongol Derby, billed as the world’s longest horse race, she was filled with an overwhelming feeling of pride.
“It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” said Brown, a former Calgary journalist now living in Toronto, in a phone interview Tuesday. “It was amazing, kind of indescribable … I’m still trying to wrap my head around it.”
Brown was among the 40 riders who set off on Aug. 5 to take part in the gruelling race, which recreates Genghis Khan’s ancient horse messenger system, used for rapid intelligence gathering and communication...
Read more here:
http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/former-calgary-journalist-finishes-worlds-longest-horse-race-with-wealth-of-memories
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Tucsonan Tanaka breaks down Mongol Derby experience
Tucson.com - Full Article
August 23, 2015 7:40 pm • By Jon Gold
Leave it to someone like Michelle Tanaka to return from a journey like the Mongol Derby only to be disappointed she had no broken bones.
In late July, we previewed Tanaka’s incredible journey to the epic, long-distance horse race over the Mongolian steppe, and it was just as Tanaka expected it to be: painful, exhilarating, exhausting and, well, epic. We caught up with her this week after she finished tied for third in the 1,000-mile journey.
So, you’re back in one piece?
A: “I am back in one piece. Never once came off a horse, no injuries. Nothing bad happened. It was intense, it was painful, but mostly it was so fun.”
Describe the pain.
A: “The last leg, the fourth leg of the second day, I was just in so much pain. I just could not have imagined it. You know it’s going to be the worst pain you ever felt, but it was just so painful and you have to keep going...”
Read more here:
http://tucson.com/sports/tucsonan-tanaka-breaks-down-mongol-derby-experience/article_99b6a848-8b03-57cc-a943-fe926dfb69ba.html
August 23, 2015 7:40 pm • By Jon Gold
Leave it to someone like Michelle Tanaka to return from a journey like the Mongol Derby only to be disappointed she had no broken bones.
In late July, we previewed Tanaka’s incredible journey to the epic, long-distance horse race over the Mongolian steppe, and it was just as Tanaka expected it to be: painful, exhilarating, exhausting and, well, epic. We caught up with her this week after she finished tied for third in the 1,000-mile journey.
So, you’re back in one piece?
A: “I am back in one piece. Never once came off a horse, no injuries. Nothing bad happened. It was intense, it was painful, but mostly it was so fun.”
Describe the pain.
A: “The last leg, the fourth leg of the second day, I was just in so much pain. I just could not have imagined it. You know it’s going to be the worst pain you ever felt, but it was just so painful and you have to keep going...”
Read more here:
http://tucson.com/sports/tucsonan-tanaka-breaks-down-mongol-derby-experience/article_99b6a848-8b03-57cc-a943-fe926dfb69ba.html
Monday, August 24, 2015
65 Starters in the 2015 Shahzada
August 24 2015
65 horses and riders, including 4 Juniors, started the 400-km, 5-day Shahzada endurance marathon in St Albans, New South Wales, Australia, on Monday, August 24. 60 riders completed the first day.
67 horse and rider combinations are on the start list for the 120-km, 3-day mini-marathon which begins today.
The ultimate test of endurance horsemanship, a horse and rider earn a Shahzada buckle only if they complete all 400 kilometers over 5 days and are judged fit to continue at the end.
65 horses and riders, including 4 Juniors, started the 400-km, 5-day Shahzada endurance marathon in St Albans, New South Wales, Australia, on Monday, August 24. 60 riders completed the first day.
67 horse and rider combinations are on the start list for the 120-km, 3-day mini-marathon which begins today.
The ultimate test of endurance horsemanship, a horse and rider earn a Shahzada buckle only if they complete all 400 kilometers over 5 days and are judged fit to continue at the end.
Sunday, August 23, 2015
New Zealand: Lots of horses, too few trails
Stuff.co.nz - Full Article
EMMA JAMES
Last updated 15:15, August 21 2015
For an area known for its strong equine focus, there are too few publicly-available bridle trails in the Waipa area.
In a submission to the Waipa District Council, Cambridge equestrian Michelle Rohlder expressed concerns that there was currently a lot of emphasis on cyclists, but little consideration given to horse riders.
"Horse riders have been left out of the equation when trails are planned, which is bewildering considering we have similar requirements.
"We share a lot of the same traits, we enjoy an outdoor hobby, we need to share the area with others and be respectful."
She said Waipa was well catered for in terms of competition grounds with places like St Peter's School, Little Valley Farm and Kihikihi Domain, but felt there were not enough facilities for hobby riders like herself.
"I'm in my 50s, riding keeps me fit and is a great way to socialise," she said.
Jenny Chandler from the Waikato Endurance Club agreed and said there was nowhere for them to train...
Read more here:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/71322648/lots-of-horses-too-few-trails
EMMA JAMES
Last updated 15:15, August 21 2015
For an area known for its strong equine focus, there are too few publicly-available bridle trails in the Waipa area.
In a submission to the Waipa District Council, Cambridge equestrian Michelle Rohlder expressed concerns that there was currently a lot of emphasis on cyclists, but little consideration given to horse riders.
"Horse riders have been left out of the equation when trails are planned, which is bewildering considering we have similar requirements.
"We share a lot of the same traits, we enjoy an outdoor hobby, we need to share the area with others and be respectful."
She said Waipa was well catered for in terms of competition grounds with places like St Peter's School, Little Valley Farm and Kihikihi Domain, but felt there were not enough facilities for hobby riders like herself.
"I'm in my 50s, riding keeps me fit and is a great way to socialise," she said.
Jenny Chandler from the Waikato Endurance Club agreed and said there was nowhere for them to train...
Read more here:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/71322648/lots-of-horses-too-few-trails
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