Tuesday, December 24, 2024

2024: The Year in Endurance

FEI.org - Full Article

20 December 2024
Words by Stacey Stearns

Looking back on the highlights of the year...

In 2024, Endurance celebrated triumphant title defences, thrilling performances, and the emergence of future stars on the global stage.

September was a pivotal month, packed with action from three major championships: the FEI Endurance World Championship, the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Horses, and the FEI Endurance European Championship for Young Riders and Juniors. While powerhouses Bahrain and France held onto their golds, fresh talent illuminated the path forward, signaling a vibrant future for the sport.

Sheikh Nasser defends title

The spotlight shone brightly on HH Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain (main image), who, aboard the talented Everest la Majorie, claimed Individual gold at the FEI Endurance World Championship in Monpazier (FRA). Defending a World title is no small feat, and Sheikh Nasser’s achievement puts him up there among the discipline’s most celebrated champions.

Not to be outdone, Team France delivered another stellar performance, defending their Team gold from the 2023 World Championships in Butheeb (UAE). The team’s anchor, Melody Theolissat (pictured above), added an Individual bronze medal to her name, while her compatriots thrilled the home crowd with finishes in fourth, ninth, 10th, and 11th places...

Read more here:
https://www.fei.org/stories/sport/endurance/2024-year-endurance

Malaysia: Koe’s Endurance Dream Comes True

FEI.org - full story

14 December 2024
Words by Stacey Stearns

The Malaysian helped his country to a famous FEI World Championship medal...

The smile said it all when Mohd “Koe” Bulkhari Rozali of Malaysia crossed the finish line on Bushra Albidayer to make history at the FEI Endurance World Championship in Monpazier (FRA) in September.

It was the culmination of years of hard work, training, and dedication as an equestrian athlete representing his country.

Koe helped his country to a famous achievement as they won the Team bronze medal, finishing behind champions France and China but ahead of the likes of UAE, Bahrain and Spain.

“Competing at the World Championship was an unforgettable experience. Securing the Team bronze for Malaysia felt like a dream come true … it was a huge moment of pride for all of us, not just for me, but for the entire Malaysian Endurance community,” Koe said...

Read more here:
https://www.fei.org/stories/sport/endurance/malaysia-mohd-koe-bulkhari-rozali

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Myanmar: Long-distance equestrian race to be held in Bagan

GNLM.com

December 14 2024

A long-distance equestrian competition will be held on 30 December 2024 at Tuyin Valley, near the base of Tuyin Mountain in the Bagan ancient cultural zone, NyaungU Township, Mandalay Region, organized by the Myanmar Equestrian Federation in preparation for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand. The event will feature three categories: FEI 1* Endurance Qualification Round 4 (100 kilometres), FEI 1* Endurance Qualification (85 kilometres), and FEI 1* Endurance Qualification (45 kilometres), with awards presented for all. An international referee and a veterinarian from the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) will oversee the event, alongside an Endurance VET Update Programme for local veterinarians...

Read more here:
https://www.gnlm.com.mm/long-distance-equestrian-race-to-be-held-in-bagan/

Saturday, December 07, 2024

Patagonia is Calling: The Gaucho Derby Academy is Coming Up

Equestrianists.com

The Gaucho Derby Academy is back.. The 2025 event is taking place from 22-29 January and there are still a few spots up for grabs on this epic adventure.  

The Gaucho Derby Academy provides a week-long crash course in how to ride like a gaucho, hosted by the expert international Gaucho Derby team and our best gaucho pals. Think nights out camping under the stars with your horse in the middle of nowhere, swapping horse tales round the campfire over a malbec with the gauchos.

You will ride some of the valiant gaucho steeds who carry our riders across the Derby course, get familiar with the tack we use on the Derby, and receive detailed training sessions on everything you could possibly need to know to tackle the Derby, from reading a GPS to wilderness survival.

In short, it’s the perfect way to dip your toe into the Derby world before deciding to go for the real deal. Or maybe you just want the opportunity to meet and learn from the legendary gauchos of Argentina while also having the adventure of a lifetime in the wild.  

Did we mention the wild horse round up, and the daily asados?  

Cost: USD$5,500
Dates: 22-29 January 2025

For more information see:
https://equestrianists.com/guides/gaucho-derby-academy/

Monday, December 02, 2024

Chile's Martin Playing the Long Game in Endurance

FEI.org - Full Story

20 September 2024
Words by Stacey Stearn

We catch up with the Pan American champion...

“Endurance riding is a sport where a victory is the result of long-term teamwork,” says Pan American champion Martin Garcia Lazo of Chile. He and his family own and operate the San Ignacio Stud Farm with horses and cattle in the country’s southern region.

The elegant stables are situated on an expansive property with large pastures, shade trees, and trails. The family imported Arabian broodmares from Argentina, France, and the United States in 2008 to start their Endurance breeding operation. The family is playing the long game in the sport, and understands the discipline involved in success.

“What I love most about this sport is the camaraderie, the deep connection with the horse, and the satisfaction of a job well done at the end of each ride,” the 29-year-old said...

Read more here:
https://www.fei.org/stories/sport/endurance/martin-garcia-lazo-playing-long-game-endurance

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Bahrain's Shaikh Nasser wins FEI honour for achievements


GDNOnline.com - Full Article

18 November 2024

ENDURANCE HORSERACING – THE International Equestrian Federation (FEI) honoured His Majesty King Hamad’s humanitarian work and youth affairs representative and Supreme Council for Youth and Sports chairman Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa for his global accomplishments as the only Arab rider to achieve his various distinctions in international endurance horseracing.

This came during the FEI General Assembly 2024, held in Abu Dhabi, the UAE.

The recognition marks Shaikh Nasser’s consecutive victories in the FEI Endurance World Championships, including his latest win in September in Monpazier, France, over a 160km course, to go with his win in the 2022 championship held in Bou Thib, the UAE...

Read more here:
https://www.gdnonline.com/Details/1337574

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

France: Carla Mosti’s Endurance Joy with ‘Flying’ Gino

FEI.org - Full Story

11 November 2024
Words by Stacey Stearns
Images by Oreste Testa

The French talent wants to build on a glorious victory...

A triumphant Carla Mosti felt like she was “flying” on Gino D’Armani as they soared across the finish line to take gold at the 120km FEI Endurance European Championship for Young Riders & Juniors in Arborea (ITA) in September.

The victory was even sweeter for the 19-year-old French rider because of the special relationship she has built with her family’s eight-year-old gelding. Added to that was the feeling that all her hard work had paid off, and that her family and friends’ support and encouragement had been vindicated.

“I was filled with emotions when I won, joy – crying, pride, happy; I jumped into the arms of my loved ones,” Carla said.

“Gino was born at home, he is the first foal of Djalila du Porche, who belongs to us. He is a delicate horse; in his early days he was quite complicated. Gino is very sensitive and attentive to the slightest noise. He has very good cardiac recovery, is very generous, and a fighter...”

Read more here:
https://www.fei.org/stories/sport/endurance/carla-mosti-flying-gino-darmani

Costanza Laliscia: the young Italian equestrian endurance champion

Sport.quotidiano.net - Full Article Costanza Laliscia, endurance champion, talks about her passion for horses and the sacrifices she makes...