Environmental contamination with an antidepressant was behind minute traces of the drug being found in an endurance horse at a Canadian ride.
The FEI Tribunal found that the United States-registered rider Nicki Meuten bore no fault or negligence for the drug being in her horse’s system during a CSI3* 160km ride at Coates Creek, Canada, on July 2 last year.
Meuten competed on FYF Dutch in the race.
Her mount was selected for drug testing and FYF Dutch was positive for O-Desmethyl Venlafaxine, an anti-depressant used for treating depression and anxiety. It is classified as a banned substance under the FEI’s anti-doping rules.
Meuten was told of the positive test on October 16 last year, with provisional suspensions imposed on the horse and rider.
On May 18 this year, a preliminary hearing panel decided to lift Meuten’s suspension after considering written submissions and documents from her which indicated inadvertent environmental contamination as the likely source.
The FEI had first checked with an external expert, Professor Stuart Paine, who found that Meuten’s explanations were plausible for the positive drug finding.
[Read more ...]
Monday, September 03, 2018
IVEC to Present "Traditional versus Modern Endurance" Round Table
IVEC.info
The International Veterinary Endurance Conference, "the number one endurance veterinarian conference," will be held September 9 at Henderson, North Carolina. This is a conference for veterinarians and the stakeholders involved in the sport of endurance riding. The topics include presentations by some of the foremost experts in endurance veterinary science, and include genetics, training and clinical science. There are also presentations on horse welfare and latest scientific resarch.
"We are very excited to introduce you to the round table with the topic "Traditional versus Modern Endurance", that will replace the last talk!! Major stakeholders in the international endurance from different geographic FEI groups will come together to discuss the pros and cons of the latest developments of the endurance sport:
Peter Toft - AUS
Stephane Chazel - FRA
Pienaar du Plessis - RSA
Ali Tweissi - UAE
Flavia Ferraro - URU
Meg Sleeper - USA
Do not miss the opportunity to attend IVEC in the country that gave birth to endurance as a sport!
One week to go, Sunday 9th September! Registration cost is 175 USD with lunch and is done on-line at www.ivec.info. WE CAN NOT PROMISE LUNCH OR CONFERENCE BAGS FOR REGISTRATIONS AFTER THE 6TH, THURSDAY!
We acknowledge MERCK and co-joined Haras Albar/Ameira Endurance Stables for their support!"
More information at:
http://ivec.info/
The International Veterinary Endurance Conference, "the number one endurance veterinarian conference," will be held September 9 at Henderson, North Carolina. This is a conference for veterinarians and the stakeholders involved in the sport of endurance riding. The topics include presentations by some of the foremost experts in endurance veterinary science, and include genetics, training and clinical science. There are also presentations on horse welfare and latest scientific resarch.
"We are very excited to introduce you to the round table with the topic "Traditional versus Modern Endurance", that will replace the last talk!! Major stakeholders in the international endurance from different geographic FEI groups will come together to discuss the pros and cons of the latest developments of the endurance sport:
Peter Toft - AUS
Stephane Chazel - FRA
Pienaar du Plessis - RSA
Ali Tweissi - UAE
Flavia Ferraro - URU
Meg Sleeper - USA
Do not miss the opportunity to attend IVEC in the country that gave birth to endurance as a sport!
One week to go, Sunday 9th September! Registration cost is 175 USD with lunch and is done on-line at www.ivec.info. WE CAN NOT PROMISE LUNCH OR CONFERENCE BAGS FOR REGISTRATIONS AFTER THE 6TH, THURSDAY!
We acknowledge MERCK and co-joined Haras Albar/Ameira Endurance Stables for their support!"
More information at:
http://ivec.info/
Sunday, September 02, 2018
World Equestrian Games 2018: As venue scrambles to open, everything you need to know
Citizen-Times.com - Full Article
John Boyle, Asheville Citizen Times
Published 11:54 a.m. ET Sept. 1, 2018
MILL SPRING - In short, it is rock n' roll time at the Tryon International Equestrian Center.
In a little over a week, some 400,000 people, ranging from nearly a thousand world class equestrian competitors to spectators from around the world, will descend on this tiny community in Polk County for one of the biggest events in the horse world. The FEI World Equestrian Games open Sept. 11 and run through Sept. 23.
The games will also bring in another kind of visitor to Polk County. Emergency medical and public safety personnel from more than 20 counties in the western part of North Carolina will maintain safety and medical care at what essentially will become a small city every day.
Based on past economic impact of previous games, which are held every four years in the middle of the Olympics cycle, the games will have a $400 million impact on the region. Organizers at the Tryon International Equestrian Center, which is hosting the games, expect about 70 percent of spectators to come from the United States, about 30 percent from overseas.
It is undoubtedly the largest event to ever hit Polk County, and some officials have said it has a chance to become the biggest sporting event in the state's history.
With that in mind, the Citizen Times is taking a look at some key issues, in Q&A format.
Will TIEC be ready?
Employees and contractors at TIEC have been working around the clock to get the facilities and course constructed.
"It’s been a challenge but we’re going to make it," said Sharon Decker, chief operating officer at the Tryon International Equestrian Center...
Read more here:
https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2018/09/01/world-equestrian-games-2018-tryon-questions-venue-ready-hotels-traffic-tickets-events-begin-days/1067696002/
John Boyle, Asheville Citizen Times
Published 11:54 a.m. ET Sept. 1, 2018
MILL SPRING - In short, it is rock n' roll time at the Tryon International Equestrian Center.
In a little over a week, some 400,000 people, ranging from nearly a thousand world class equestrian competitors to spectators from around the world, will descend on this tiny community in Polk County for one of the biggest events in the horse world. The FEI World Equestrian Games open Sept. 11 and run through Sept. 23.
The games will also bring in another kind of visitor to Polk County. Emergency medical and public safety personnel from more than 20 counties in the western part of North Carolina will maintain safety and medical care at what essentially will become a small city every day.
Based on past economic impact of previous games, which are held every four years in the middle of the Olympics cycle, the games will have a $400 million impact on the region. Organizers at the Tryon International Equestrian Center, which is hosting the games, expect about 70 percent of spectators to come from the United States, about 30 percent from overseas.
It is undoubtedly the largest event to ever hit Polk County, and some officials have said it has a chance to become the biggest sporting event in the state's history.
With that in mind, the Citizen Times is taking a look at some key issues, in Q&A format.
Will TIEC be ready?
Employees and contractors at TIEC have been working around the clock to get the facilities and course constructed.
"It’s been a challenge but we’re going to make it," said Sharon Decker, chief operating officer at the Tryon International Equestrian Center...
Read more here:
https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2018/09/01/world-equestrian-games-2018-tryon-questions-venue-ready-hotels-traffic-tickets-events-begin-days/1067696002/
New Zealand endurance team arrives in Shelby ahead of World Equestrian Games
BlueRidgeNow.com - Full Article
By Dustin George / GateHouse Nedia
Posted Sep 1, 2018
SHELBY, N.C. — The World Equestrian Games are scheduled to begin in a little under two weeks, but teams from around the world are already arriving.
In Shelby, about half of the New Zealand endurance riding team is staying at the home of Nancy and Joe Talley. For the last few weeks the Talleys have given the team free rein over their home and barn while the couple stays with family and their horses stay with someone else.
Nancy Talley said she first extended an invitation to the team more than a year ago.
“My husband and I honeymooned in New Zealand. That was more than 20 years ago, but we loved the country and the people. So I said let’s see,” she said.
Before the team arrived, the Talleys’ hung a New Zealand flag outside their barn — a little reminder of home, Nancy said.
“It can be difficult for them to be away from home for four or five weeks at a time to be here,” she said. “We wanted them to feel welcome...”
Read more here:
http://www.blueridgenow.com/news/20180901/new-zealand-endurance-team-arrives-in-shelby-ahead-of-world-equestrian-games
By Dustin George / GateHouse Nedia
Posted Sep 1, 2018
SHELBY, N.C. — The World Equestrian Games are scheduled to begin in a little under two weeks, but teams from around the world are already arriving.
In Shelby, about half of the New Zealand endurance riding team is staying at the home of Nancy and Joe Talley. For the last few weeks the Talleys have given the team free rein over their home and barn while the couple stays with family and their horses stay with someone else.
Nancy Talley said she first extended an invitation to the team more than a year ago.
“My husband and I honeymooned in New Zealand. That was more than 20 years ago, but we loved the country and the people. So I said let’s see,” she said.
Before the team arrived, the Talleys’ hung a New Zealand flag outside their barn — a little reminder of home, Nancy said.
“It can be difficult for them to be away from home for four or five weeks at a time to be here,” she said. “We wanted them to feel welcome...”
Read more here:
http://www.blueridgenow.com/news/20180901/new-zealand-endurance-team-arrives-in-shelby-ahead-of-world-equestrian-games
Friday, August 31, 2018
Mongolia: 2018 Gobi Desert Cup Overall Point Winner: Christoph Schork
August 30 2018
The 2018 Gobi Desert Cup was one for the record books. All our riders completed and all horses are healthy and injury free. The riders, officials, and herdsmen came together, United by their love of horses and adventure. We worked together and while some were tested physically, others were tested mentally. Please join us in congratulating our amazing riders:
In order of points:
Christoph Schork
Elodie Maillard
Jeff Stuart
Tania Orlov
Bob Gauthier
Ruth Benney
Allan Horn
Kasmira Graham
Claire McManus
Michael Shaw
Mathilde Schwartz
Stephanie Scott
Jon Heeboll
Amy Eighteen
Cecilia Stone
Howard Kent
Lorie Duff
Wonderful job by all! We could not have asked for a better group.
***
We are so proud of our teams! The overall team placings are as follows:
1. Team USA with Bob Gauthier, Allan Horn, Christoph Schork, and Jeffrey L. Stuart
2. The Leftovers with Ruth Rm Benney, Tania Orlov, Howard Kent, and Cele Stone.
3. Team New Zealand with Stephanie Scott, Kasmira Graham, and Mathilde Schwartz
4. The Independents with Lorie Duff, Amy Eighteen, Elodie Maillard, and Jon Heeboll.
Fantastic job guys and we couldn’t be prouder!
***
Day 6 results (the final race!)
Ruth came in at a gallop but slowed just before the finish line, good thing because her fender broke just afterward!
Tied: Bob, Christoph, and Jeff Howard
Allan walked his horse in with Mathilde who accompanied him for fun since her horse went lame at the 40km mark.
Tied: Elodie, Michael, and Claire
Tied: Stephanie and Kasmira
Tied: Amy, Jon, Peter, and Tania.
Lorie Duff withdrew in course st the 40km due to her previous knee injury and Cele chose not to ride as well.
MOre at:
http://www.endurance.net/international/Mongolia/2018GobiDesertCup/
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Australia: 'I like riding horses really, really badly': Next generation of endurance royalty all smiles after first 40km ride
ABC.net.au - Full Article
ABC Sunshine Coast By Kylie Bartholomew
Updated Mon at 9:44pm
A tiny five-year-old from Queensland who stands just over a metre tall has braved darkness, the cold and rain to complete her first 40-kilometre horse ride in less than five hours.
Taylor Grogan, a fourth-generation endurance rider from the Sunshine Coast's renowned Sample family, rode into the diverse terrain of the Mary Valley's Imbil State Forest in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Dad Mark Grogan thought his daughter might be deterred by the conditions.
"I thought she'd pull the pin with the wet, especially when we had to go out and it was already raining before she got up."
But a determined Taylor — who completed her first 5km ride a month before her second birthday — would hear nothing of the sort...
Read more here:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-28/taylor-grogan-endurance-horse-ride/10172938
ABC Sunshine Coast By Kylie Bartholomew
Updated Mon at 9:44pm
A tiny five-year-old from Queensland who stands just over a metre tall has braved darkness, the cold and rain to complete her first 40-kilometre horse ride in less than five hours.
Taylor Grogan, a fourth-generation endurance rider from the Sunshine Coast's renowned Sample family, rode into the diverse terrain of the Mary Valley's Imbil State Forest in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Dad Mark Grogan thought his daughter might be deterred by the conditions.
"I thought she'd pull the pin with the wet, especially when we had to go out and it was already raining before she got up."
But a determined Taylor — who completed her first 5km ride a month before her second birthday — would hear nothing of the sort...
Read more here:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-28/taylor-grogan-endurance-horse-ride/10172938
Philip Graham’s (NZ) Long Road to WEG
FEI.org - Full Story27 August 2018
Although each horse and rider combination takes a different road, the goal of competing on the world stage and representing their country is the same.
It’s been 12 years since Philip Graham of New Zealand competed in the WEG Endurance competition.
He and Rosewood Bashir (aka Benny) are making the long journey from New Zealand later this summer.
“The sense of achievement of completing big rides well, on horses that I have produced from youngsters, is a real buzz,” Philip says...
Read more here:
https://www.fei.org/stories/philip-graham%E2%80%99s-long-road-weg?&list=3&content=2
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SOURCE: ENDURANCE.NET AlUla Organizing Committee Commits to Track Modifications Ahead of February Showdown ALULA, KS...
-
Inside.fei.org 17 December 2020 The FEI Board took a series of key decisions on allocation, cancellation, and reopening of bids for FEI C...
-
Michael Pollard was one of the four winners of the 2025 Mongol Derby (Kathy Gabriel) Ca.News.yahoo.com - Full Article Annabel Grossman ... -
BNA.bh - Full Article 17 Aug 2025 London, Aug. 17 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majes...
