Great Britain: BEF Futurity 2016 Dates and Venues

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POSTED BY: ROBERTA COLL MAY 20, 2016

BEF Futurity 2016

The dates and venues for the 2016 Baileys Horse Feeds/British Breeding/BEF Futurity evaluation series have been announced. The Futurity evaluations aim to identify British bred young potential sport horses and ponies, destined for top level careers in dressage, eventing, show-jumping or endurance. The Futurity is fast becoming recognised as an important first step in the careers of many potential top level horses and provides a valuable marketing tool for breeders.

The 2016 Futurity evaluations will run from the 15th to the 31st August, covering 11 venues nationwide, with a total of 12 days of evaluations. Entries are taken online and will open on the 1st July 2016.

The Futurity is open to British bred horses and ponies with group ages for foals, yearlings, two and three year olds, and selects for the main disciplines of dressage, show jumping, eventing and endurance. Each horse or pony undergoes a vet’s assessment and is then evaluated in hand and loose in an indoor school. Three year olds entered into either the show jumping or eventing sections are required to loose jump.

The BEF’s Head of Equine Development Jan Rogers said:“Breeders, buyers and riders of British bred horses are increasingly finding that a Futurity premium is very useful in helping to assess these horses. We are also seeing a marked improvement in the standard of youngsters entered in the futurity, which is very good news for the future of British breeding”...

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Great Britain: Major sponsor announced for Euston Park endurance rides

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Eleanor Jones
15:09 - 19 May, 2016

Emirates has been confirmed as the major sponsor for endurance events at Euston Park this summer.

The airline is supporting rides of 80, 120 and 160km, on 28 May, 19 June and 13 August, which organisers hope will “attract a broad spread of leading international horses and riders”.

Nick Brooks-Ward, event director at The Hpower Group, said: “We are truly delighted that such a major global brand is supporting the 2016 endurance rides at Euston Park, and we hope the rides will become a regular fixture in the Endurance calendar.

“The backing of Emirates – which has a strong track record in major sporting event and equestrian sponsorship – will allow us to ensure that the competitors’ experience with us is a memorable one and we will also be able to provide great facilities for our spectators...

Read more at http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/major-sponsor-announced-euston-park-endurance-rides-536136#JBmz3DHezFJXJw0a.99

Could Australia succeed in hosting WEG in 2022?

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Neil Clarkson | 18 May 2016

Even Queen Elizabeth admitted to enduring an annus horribilis – a horrible year – in the early 1990s, so it can happen to the best of us.

Australia’s quarantine service racked up its shocker in 2007. That was when the equine influenza virus escaped from its Eastern Creek quarantine station near Sydney, probably from an infected Japanese stallion.

Australia’s horses had never been exposed to equine influenza and the disease swept up through New South Wales and into southern Queensland. At its peak, 47,000 horses were infected across New South Wales alone.

It was a massive and impressive biosecurity effort that finally eliminated the virus from Australia.

The country then rejoined New Zealand and Iceland as the only nations free of the disease.

I am sure that staff at the headquarters of the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service were gripping their pencils tighter than usual yesterday when Equestrian Australia announced it was interested in hosting the World Equestrian Games in 2022.

If successful, the event could potentially draw up to 1000 horses to Australia’s shores to compete across the eight disciplines showcased at the FEI event...

Read more: http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/2016/05/18/could-australia-host-weg-2022/#ixzz4978EyyDE

FEI World Equestrian Games 2022 - Australia?

Equestrian.org.au

16 May 2016

Equestrian Australia (EA) has submitted to the FEI a non-binding Expression of Interest (EOI) in relation to hosting the 2022 FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG).

By submitting a non-binding EOI, EA will be provided with the Official FEI Bid Documentation which will enable us to further explore the feasibility of Australia successfully bidding for and hosting the 2022 WEG. At this point in time, Adelaide and South East Queensland are being considered as possible host locations.

As this is the first phase of the FEI process, there is no obligation for Australia to proceed with a formal bid. Further analysis and deliberation is required before any decisions are made.

UAE’s Saif Ahmed Al Mazroui wins the Royal Windsor Endurance race

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Mike Starling | May 14, 2016

UAE rider Saif Ahmed Al Mazroui claimed top spot in the Royal Windsor Endurance ride on Friday when his 12 year-old gelding, Ramaah was the runaway winner of the CEI2* event over 120km of Windsor Great Park in England.

Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum was third on 2012 World Chamoion horse, Intisaar.

Both horses were prepared by dual code-trainer, Mohammed Ismael, with Ramaah coming back into full health having been unable to race during the UAE winter season following a set back.

The ride, which is part of the five-day Royal Windsor Horse Show in England, was held at Windsor Great Park and proved a truly Royal affair with members of the ruling families of Dubai, Great Britain and Bahrain in attendance...

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Kyrgyzstan takes part in endurance riding in Turkmenistan, timed to 5th Asian Games

06/05/16 12:31, Bishkek – 24.kg news agency, by Kanykei MANASOVA

The delegation from Kyrgyzstan took part in the endurance riding in Turkmenistan, timed to the 5th Asian Games. The Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic reported.

According to it, the riding started in the historical and cultural natural reserve "Nisa" on May 5. Representatives of the Kyrgyz Republic and other countries got acquainted with the construction of the Olympic Village for the upcoming games.

The 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games will start in Ashgabat on September 17, 2017.

http://www.eng.24.kg/community/180324-news24.html

UAE: Mohammed forms Equestrian Club board

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Princess Haya will chair the board

By Staff
Published Monday, May 02, 2016

In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE, has issued Decision No. 3 of 2016 pertaining to the formation of the Board of the Dubai Equestrian Club.

According to the Decision, Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, will chair the Board of the Dubai Equestrian Club...

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http://www.emirates247.com/news/government/mohammed-forms-equestrian-club-board-2016-05-02-1.628996