New Zealand: Marlborough horses, riders show endurance at SI champs

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PETER JONES
March 14 2017

Four Marlborough equestrian combinations made the long trip to Fairlie for the Farmlands and CopRice South Island Endurance and CTR Championships and notched up a notable success rate.

On the first day, Friday March 3, West Coast-based Marlborough member Anna Hynes riding Bell View Al-Shama took out the 40km Intermediate class, with a score of 104 points, from four other strong rivals, a top effort on a borrowed horse.

On Saturday two main events took place, with the 160km senior event starting at 1am, in steady drizzle which didn't let up for most of the morning. This six-loop class was eventually won by Oamaru's Carla Barakat, from Nelson Lakes rider Alison Higgins. Their ride time was just over 12 hours, a mammoth effort to complete...

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/sport/90422011/marlborough-horses-riders-show-endurance-at-si-champs

Uruguay: Haras La Perseverancia

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Text provided by: Lucia Olascoaga
8 March 2017

Race debutants and track changes do not influence high speeds.

Haras La Perseverancia, Costa Azul, Canelones, Uruguay. 3 & 4 March 2017.

The second race of the national championship in Uruguay was held in Haras La Perseverancia, in the coastal area of ​​Canelones, a few kilometres from Montevideo.

The races, CEI1* 80km and CEI2** 120km, were for both junior and senior categories.

Usually this track has one or two stages on the beach but, being in the tourist season, it is not allowed to bring horses into this area. Much of the distance was on roads and in the forest, with many stretches of deep sand which contributed to a harder and slower race.

In the 120km seniors two groups formed: in front those who already had experience with this distance and had the ambition to win the race, and then in the second group the debutantes who took this opportunity to prepare the horses over this distance. Very good recoveries in the vet gate were noted for most of the horses. The winner was Brazilian Monica Pinto Lima with RSC Burbara, at an average speed of 21.60km/h, and in second place arrived the experienced Che Niebla with international rider Pilar Saravia...

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http://endurance-world.com/haras-la-perseverancia-3-4-march-2017/

UAE: Boudheib Academy Youngsters Learn Endurance Riding Skills

Boudheib Endurance Initiative

March 11 2017

The Boudheib Academy youngsters had a wonderful 2 days at the Boudheib Festival with 2 rides of 10km and 20km to test their endurance skills. Yesterday the 10km was open to Under 16's who had never ridden an endurance ride before, and today was followed by a 20km Open ride for beginners to endurance and for the first time they were allowed to canter - I am pleased to report that all horses and riders behaved impeccably.

These young Emiratis are the future of endurance here in the UAE and are learning horsemanship from a young age. Trainer Kieran Treacy runs a tight ship and the boys learn not only endurance but also show jumping, tent pegging and dressage.

Seems like they had a wonderful & memorable time of it all - once again Boudheib is showing the way and Driving the Future of Endurance.

South Korea: Jeju Hosts Horse-Riding Marathon

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March 13, 2017 by Korea Bizwire

JEJU, South Korea, March 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Jeju hosted the 2017 Jeju Horse Endurance Festival on Sunday, organized by the Korea Halla-Horse Association.

Some 500 equestrians from Korea and overseas participated in the contest, with athletes competing in three events – 10-kilometer, 20-kilometer, and 30-kilometer races – in individual and team categories...

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http://koreabizwire.com/jeju-hosts-horse-riding-marathon/77250

2017 Jr/Young Rider World Endurance Championship Applications of Intent Available

March 7 2017

The 2017 Longines FEI World Endurance Championship for Young Riders & Juniors is scheduled to take place in Verona, Italy on 22-24 September. The Application of Intent, and instructions for submitting is available here:
https://www.usef.org/compete/resources-forms/disciplines/endurance/young-rider-world-endurance-championship

Cambodia: Equestrian fed takes step to Sea Games

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Wed, 8 March 2017
H S Manjunath

The Cambodian Equestrian Federation (CEF) took a giant step in preparing the Kingdom’s team for endurance events at the forthcoming SEA Games in Malaysia later this year by holding the first ever 80 kilometre trial at Phnom Penh’s Areyksat Club’s horse park.

The CEF is planning to organise the second of the three mandatory trials required for qualification in Siem Reap in the near future.

It was a match race only of sorts as two contenders lined up for the 80km event, but there was plenty of excitement around the park since this was the first time ever that local riders and horses had taken up this gruelling challenge.

“We were indeed thrilled that the trials went off better than expected, with both riders finishing the course.

“One of the horses failed in the gait test but I am confident we will have more horses and riders making the grade as we go on,” president of the CEF Mona Tep, herself an accomplished equestrian rider, told The Post yesterday.

With the Malaysian SEA Games set for August this year, the CEF has been pursuing the preparation of endurance riders as a top priority since it is a mandatory eligibility criteria for a participating country to complete a minimum of four trials three over 40km, extending to 80km for the final one...

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http://www.phnompenhpost.com/sport/equestrian-fed-takes-step-sea-games

Terengganu seeks to groom young talents in equestrian sports

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By ADRIAN DAVID - March 3, 2017

ETIU: Terengganu is destined to be the home for equestrian sports as the state’s most influential supporter is Sultan of Terengganu Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, said Terengganu youth, sports and human resources committee chairman Datuk Rozi Mamat.

Rozi pointed out that the Sultan’s interest and keen involvement has helped equestrian sports to gain popularity and develop rapidly in the region.

It is no secret that Sultan Mizan is an avid endurance rider, who has competed in prestigious endurance competitions globally...

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https://www.nst.com.my/news/2017/03/217292/terengganu-seeks-groom-young-talents-equestrian-sports