Bahrain HM The King's Cup Endurance Ride Gets Underway

NewsOfBahrain.com - Full Article

February 18 2022

His Majesty the King's Cu[ Endurance Ride Championship got underway yesterday at Bahrain International Endurance Village in Sakhir.

The event, being held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, has been organised by the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF), and it continues until tomorrow.

Spanish rider Rocio Esperanza of Victorious team finished in first place in the 120-kilometre international qualifying race after completing the distance in a time of five hours and 46 minutes...

Read more at:
https://www.newsofbahrain.com/sports/78842.html

Great Britain: Lavenham Endurance Relaunched

For immediate release – date of publish 17th February 2022
Press Contact: Anna Bridges (+44 7572 543538 / annajane.bridges@gmail.com)

· The popular endurance ride hosted in Semer, Lavenham is being relaunched and rebranded with new Event Directors;

· Lavenham Endurance 2022 will take place on the 1st May 2022 and will feature distance classes from 20km to 80km during the day with a prize giving and evening event taking place thereafter;

· The flagship class is the Competitive Endurance Ride which will see horse and rider combinations compete against the clock over an 80km course and with a coveted best condition award it is set to be extremely popular.

The Lavenham Endurance 2022 edition will treat horses and riders to some of the most iconic tracks on the EGB Calendar alongside a competitive and professional environment that the new event directors, Lauren Hirst and Anna Bridges, are set on bringing to the forefront.

‘We are really excited to be given the opportunity to continue the Lavenham legacy’ commented Lauren. ‘I’ve ridden here on multiple occasions and can honestly say it’s one of my favourite routes to ride, lots of canter opportunities and beautiful views. Running in May will ensure there is plenty of give in the ground, but dry enough to enjoy the tracks at their best.’

With distances ranging from 20km through to an 80km CER, there will be something for all competitors to enjoy. With the introduction of Performance Formula Rankings through all GER classes, a Farrier’s Award, a Best Turned Out Award and of course, a coveted Best Condition Award in the 80km CER and GER there will be plenty to celebrate. And in keeping with the celebration theme, all riders, crews and officials will be invited to Lavenham Endurance’s Sunday evening event, an opportunity to attend the prize giving and reminisce about a brilliant day of endurance with plenty of camaraderie, atmosphere and food!

‘We’ve got some incredible sponsors onboard for Lavenham Endurance 2022 – keep an eye on our website and social media pages to keep up to date with news, competitions and event details’ said Anna. ‘This is a long-term project for us, we really want to nurture top level competition with horse welfare and high officiating standards at the top of our priority list; but equally, we want everyone to feel welcome and encouraged that there really will be something for all, so come and join us, you’ll only regret it if you don’t!’

Meet Your Event Directors

Lauren Hirst
Lauren completed her first endurance ride in 2007 and has since been UK Young Rider and Senior National Champion on more than one occasion. As well as this, Lauren has represented Team GB at the Young Rider World Championships in France and has travelled as far as Dubai with her own horse to compete. Lauren still regularly competes on the international scene and has an abundance of GBR Endurance knowledge. In her career, Lauren works as an Equine Shipping Consultant and is responsible for shipping some of the most valuable racehorses, stallions and endurance horses around the world.

Anna Bridges
In her professional life Anna has a range of experience in equestrian event organisation having worked for the International Equestrian Federation for nearly 10 years. Anna worked on events such as the Beijing Paralympics and the London Olympics alongside multiple televised worldwide series events. Since returning to the UK, Anna has worked as a lead contract manager in a FTSE 100 company. In her private life, Anna has competed for Great Britain in the sport of Endurance on multiple occasions and has a wealth of experience across the UK and World Endurance scene.

Lavenham Endurance is an endurance riding event. Endurance riding is an equestrian sport held over controlled distances with set speeds or competitions against the clock. Stringent veterinary checks take place before, during and after the event to ensure that horse welfare remains of paramount importance at all times. Riders and crews must manage their horses carefully to secure a successful completion. In the UK, Endurance GB is the governing body for the sport of Endurance.

Links
Event Website: www.lavenhamendurance.com
Governing Body: www.endurancegb.co.uk

Competing at Lavenham (credit: Jeff Brown)

UAE: Shehhi reigns supreme at President's Cup for Endurance

GulfToday.ae - Full Article

February 13 2022
Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Ahmed Saleh Al Shehhi aboard Arizona de Sao dominated the 160km President of the UAE Endurance Cup held at Emirates Global Endurance Village in Al Wathba in Abu Dhabi.

The event was held under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Presidential Affairs.

396 riders from UAE and other countries took part in the cup.

Shehhi, representing Al Bawadi stables, won the prestigious title after covering the distance in 6:09:08 hours, with an average speed of 26kms per hour.

Read more here:
https://www.gulftoday.ae/sport/2022/02/13/shehhi-reigns-supreme-at-president-cup-for-endurance

Cambodia Equestrian Federation gallops back into action

KhmerTimeskh.com - Full Article

February 3 2022
Jose Rodriguez T. Senase / Khmer Times

The Cambodia Equestrian Federation (CEF) has galloped back into action after being slowed down by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Like the other sports federations in the country, the CEF was heavily affected by the pandemic, with many competitions, trainings and other activities cancelled or postponed due to the health crisis.

A few days ago, the CEF conducted its first (post-pandemic) National Training in Endurance at the Phum Domnak Domrey Resort in Kampong Speu province.

The event drew more than 50 participants, including coaches and riders. A group of veterinarians, teachers and students from the Royal University of Agriculture (RUA) were also there for the training...

Read more here:
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501018239/cambodia-equestrian-federation-gallops-back-into-action/

Uruguay’s Frederico Ferber claims third Fursan Endurance Cup at AlUla

ArabNews.com - Full Article

January 2022
GHADI JOUDAH

- The competition promotes inclusivity with 195 female and male riders representing 30 countries fighting for $4m of prize money
- Uruguayan duo and French woman secure top-three finish in epic endurance race

Uruguay’s Frederico Ferber has emerged as the winner of the third Fursan Endurance Cup 2022 at Hegra, the AlUla UNESCO World Heritage Site, in a race that saw nearly 200 horse riders cover a staggering 120 km.

Also referred to as The Custodian of The Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup, the race, recognized by the International Federation for Equestrian Sports, is organized in cooperation with the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation, and considered one of the world’s most prestigious equestrian competitions, with Gulf royalty competing for glory...

Read more here:
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2014921/sport

Registration is open for Survive Iceland!

Registration is now open for Survive Iceland! It's a long-distance race on Icelandic horses across the highlands of Iceland August 25-28th, 280 km, 4 days, 10 teams!

For a taste of the adventure, read
Annie Whelan Competes in the First Iceland Endurance Ride!

and watch the video:
https://youtu.be/qpNcgoa3WlQ

For more information on the race, see:
https://www.lhhestar.is/is/frettir/survive-iceland?fbclid=IwAR2F6dpaqwUrvgmxzsdd-qrOsGfC5cl47CF8trzVhm3W-VB0-F7PkA-xla4

or contact Anita at anita@lhhestar.is

Endurance ace Carmine Villani a high achiever in and out of the saddle

ArabNews.com - Full Article

January 29 2022

World No.1 will represent Great Britain at the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup 2022 at AlUla

Endurance horse racing champion Carmine Villani has led a rich and colorful life that has seen him shine in business and sport.

Today, the world No.1 will represent Great Britain at the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup 2022 (Fursan Cup) at AlUla.

Villani was a talented athlete as a young man — first in Italy and then the US — excelling as a middle-distance runner. After graduating from the University of Texas in Austin, he went on to become heavily involved in sports car racing.

However, an affinity with horses has always been in his blood. When he was young, Villani was taught to ride by his grandfather. In Carmine’s words, he “learned the tricks and bareback riding from him...”

Read more here:
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2014296/sport