U.S. Endurance Team Confirmed for 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship for Seniors

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by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Aug 27, 2024, 5:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Definite entries for the 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship for Seniors have been confirmed, and US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations that will represent the U.S. The competition will take place on Sept. 7, 2024, in Monpazier, France. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Lisanne Dorion, team veterinarian Dr. Olivia Rudolphi, and team leader Nicole Zerbee.

The following athlete-and-horse combinations will represent the U.S. Endurance Team and are listed in alphabetical order.

• Holly Corcoran (Stroudsburg, Pa.) and Lorienn (Syndicat x Lothlorienn), her own 2012 Arabian mare
• Jeremy Reynolds (Dunnellon, Fla.) and Treasured Moments (DA Adios +/ x Hidden Treasure), a 2010 Arabian mare owned by Heather and Jeremy Reynolds
• Kelsey Russell (Williston, Fla.) and Juno Im Gold (Flash Goldon x LM Parys), a 2015 Half-Arabian gelding owned by Valerie Kanavy
• Alex Shampoe (Colorado Springs, Colo.) and Promissin Gold (ZT Raashaqa x Hals Metourmaline), a 2013 Arabian mare owned by Valerie Kanavy
• Cheryl Van Deusen (New Smyrna Beach, Fla.) and Madjule (Madjani x MV Bonnie Z), a 2015 Arabian mare owned by Jose Ortega

The following combinations have been named as alternates and are listed in ranked order:

• Alex Shampoe (Colorado Springs, Colo.) and Southern Justice, a 2012 Arabian gelding owned by Dessia Miller and Valerie Kanavy
• Heidi Perreault (Hillsborough, N.C.) and Favailas Marechal (Ultimatum Mirbel x Formosa My Pride), a 2015 Arabian gelding owned by Marilyn Lemoine Pesce and Denis Pesce. This combination will be the traveling alternate for the team.
• Holly Corcoran (Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania) and Poete (Bandjo De Falgas x Poetikka), her own 2007 Arabian gelding

Competition Information

The 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship will begin on Thursday, Sept. 5, with the opening ceremony in the city center of Monpazier at 6:00 p.m. CET. The first vet inspection will take place on Friday, Sept. 6, and the CEI3* 160km Championship ride will run on Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning at 5:30 a.m. CET (Sept. 6 at 11:30 p.m. ET). Awards will be presented on Sunday, Sept. 8, with the closing ceremony at 10:30 a.m. CET.

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National endurance riding championship puts horses through their paces in Inner Mongolia

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2024-08-27

The 2024 China National Endurance Horse Riding Championship came to an end on Sunday in Damao United Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, with winners being crowned in the different events.

The championship, the highest-level endurance riding event in China with more than 200 participants, includes a 120km individual competition, a 100km individual competition, a 100km team competition, and 40km and 80km qualifying competitions...

Read more and see video here:
https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/4107818-national-endurance-riding-championship-puts-horses-through-their-paces-in-inner-mongolia

GBR Endurance Team for the World Championships announced

Endurancegb.co.uk

Thursday, 11 July 2024


Endurance GB are pleased to announce that the following riders and horses will represent Great Britain at the FEI World Endurance Championships, to be hosted at Monpazier in France on 7th September 2024.

The team is comprised of:

Alice Ingram with her own Best Off Du Vallois (Ghamil x Samshara du Vallois)

Carmine Villani with his own Bayla d’Alluech (Nourkhan x Piruet)

James Dickinson with his own Magdy (Spearmint/Magnetika)

Rebecca Pinder with Amanda Kettlewell's OSO Irazu (SDA Silver Legend/OSO Silver Ileanna) and direct reserve horse Invricel

Nicola Thorne and her own Dayway Stream Bliss (Castlebar Gulfstream/Khalida) with LI Wallonia as a direct reserve horse

Reserve – June Tate with her own Ehteyat (Calin du Loup x Frynch)

Chef d’Equipe, Fiona Bloom, says “although the British squad will face strong competition from across the globe with France being the current World and European Champions and Spain has dominated previous Championships with Germany, Bahrain, UAE and Portugal all strong contenders; the British team should never be under-estimated. We are well prepared and will fly the flag high.”

Fort Worth Rodeo star takes third in the World’s Toughest Horse Race

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by Press Release
August 20, 2024

20th August 2024, TEXAS, U.S.: Fort Worth resident and former National Finals Rodeo pickup man, Josh Edwards, takes third place in this year’s Mongol Derby, the world’s longest and toughest horse race. Completing the race, a 1,000 kilometre endurance ride across the Mongolian Steppe, in just 9 days, Edwards was the only rider not from Australia to finish inside the top five.

Inspired by the ancient horse messenger system of Genghis Khan, this year was the 14th time the race has taken place. Riders face up to 200 kilometres a day in the saddle on semi-wild horses, making it the ultimate test of equestrian endurance. This year 42 riders from across the globe made up the field, including the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Europe, Brazil, China and South Africa...

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https://fortworthreport.org/2024/08/20/fort-worth-rodeo-star-takes-third-in-the-worlds-toughest-horse-race/

Three Shropshire brothers make their mark in world’s toughest horse race

ShropshireStar.com - Full Story

August 20 2024

Three brothers from Ludlow made history by becoming the first trio of siblings from the UK to compete in the Mongol Derby, the world’s longest and toughest horse race. Augustus Read (23), the eldest brother, crossed the line in 6th place, alongside Americans Margaret Holloway and Gianna Aycock, and Britain’s Lola Day. Younger brothers, Charles (21) and Bert Read (19) finished the race in joint 11th place, out of 42 riders, alongside Grey Godsal another of the British contingent.

Following eight days of intense competition, Melbourne-native Missy Morgan took this year’s crown, closely followed by previous winner and Mongol Derby veteran, Perth-based Sam Jones, who won the race back in 2014...

Read more here:
https://www.shropshirestar.com/your-world/2024/08/20/three-shropshire-brothers-make-their-mark-in-worlds-toughest-horse-race/

Bahrain Royal Endurance Team riders shine in Hungary

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Mon, 19 Aug 2024

ENDURANCE HORSERACING – Bahrain Royal Endurance Team riders Isa Hameed Al Anezi and Salman Isa Al Radhi excelled in their respective races held as part of an international ride in Szilvasvarad, Hungary.

Al Anezi triumphed in the 120-kilometre youth race, while Al Radhi took second place in the 100km seniors’ event.

The pair followed the lead of His Majesty King Hamad’s representative for humanitarian work and youth affairs and Bahrain Royal Endurance Team commander Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who won the 120km seniors’ ride...

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https://www.gdnonline.com/Details/1330605/Royal-Endurance-Team-riders-shine-in-Hungary

Mongol Derby 2024 Day 10 – A hero’s welcome

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Holly Conyers
16th August 2024

And just like that, it’s all over. The 2024 Mongol Derby has drawn to a close on Day 10, with the rest of our heroic riders pulling out all the stops to complete the adventure of a lifetime. The drizzle did nothing to dampen our spirits out on the steppe, as riders, crew and friends and family alike thronged at the finish line to cheer on those riding into camp.

Vet Don presided over a bustling HS28 this morning, as 8 riders arose ready to conquer the last leg of the 2024 Derby. Off most went early doors, to relish a final gallop across the steppe before the dream comes to an end. They were mounted up and ready for blast off by 6:30 on the dot, clearly now extremely motivated by the prospects of warm, dry clothing and a camp bed. Marni Hamilton (MHA) was onboard a prancing pony who looked well up to the job. Her response to Don’s request for a final call sign and comment on check out: “MHA, I hope I live”. (Spoiler, she did.) Fred Berry (FBE) blasted straight past Don completely ignoring him in his excitement to reach his goal, followed by Kelly Westlake (KWE): “KWE, let’s send it.” HMO: “Let’s get her done.” That’s more like it...

Read more here:
https://equestrianists.com/updates/mongol-derby-2024-day-10-a-heros-welcome/