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Jessica Kurten's Suspension Put On Hold
The FEI has been informed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) that the suspension of Jessica Kürten (IRL) has been provisionally put on hold starting on 15 July 2008. The suspension was the result of a prohibited substance being found in horse Castle Forbes Maike, ridden by Kurten at the international jumping show La Baule in 2007.
Jul 13, 2008, 21:50
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Specialty LIcense Plate Planned For 2010 ALLTECH FEI World Equestrian Games - Applications for License Plate Available Online
(exington, KY USA) - LEXINGTON, KY—A specialty Kentucky license plate may soon be available in celebration of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
In order for these plates to be produced, at least 900 applications and deposits must be submitted to the World Games 2010 Foundation. If 900 applications are not received by September 30, 2008, all applications and fees will be returned.
Jun 26, 2008, 08:04
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FEI Appoints New Executive Director of Sport
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| David Holmes, FEI Executive Director, Sports (photo: FEI) |
(Lausanne, Switzerland) - David Holmes of Great Britain has been appointed to the key position of FEI Executive Director, Sports. In this role, Mr Holmes will lead the FEI Sports Departments and manage their planning, financial and operational activities; he will monitor the liaison with the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee and the Organizing Committees in charge of the Olympic, Paralympic, and Youth Olympic Games and will coordinate the FEI World Equestrian Games, Regional Games and Championships.
Jun 17, 2008, 21:00
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World Games 2010 Foundation Selects Marketing Coordinator
(Lexington, KY, USA0 - The World Games 2010 Foundation today announced that Mr. Matt Reiter has been selected as Marketing Coordinator for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
Jun 14, 2008, 09:12
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Show Jumping Course Designers Announced for Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010
(Lexington, KY, USA) - The World Games 2010 Foundation today announced that Mr. Conrad Homfeld and Mr. Richard Jeffery have been selected as course designers for Show Jumping at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The 2010 Games will feature eight world championships in equestrian sport, and will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, September 25th-October 10th, 2010.
Jun 12, 2008, 22:47
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Two Month Suspension For Jessica Kurten
Following the decision of the FEI Tribunal in the positive medication case involving the horse Castle Forbes Maike ridden at CSIO 5* La Baule in May 2007, the person responsible - Jessica Kürten of Ireland – filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on 5 June 2008. The CAS has ruled that the request for a stay had to be dismissed, and Jessica Kürten is therefore suspended for two months, starting from 7 June to 6 August.
Jun 12, 2008, 09:13
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Premier Equestrian to Provide Equipment for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
(Lexington, KY, USA) - The World Games 2010 Foundation today announced that Premier Equestrian, LLC will provide equipment for the dressage and driving competition venues, as an Official Vendor of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
Jun 12, 2008, 08:58
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Candy Burnyeat Made Ad Interim FEI Communications Director
In advance of the appointment of a person to the new position of FEI Communications Director, the FEI has seconded Candy Burnyeat to carry out the role of Communications Director. This interim appointment has been made specifically to prepare the department for the new structure, to address internal communications within the FEI family and to ensure the highest standards of media delivery for the Olympic Games for all our stakeholders.
May 30, 2008, 21:03
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FEI Tribunal Issues Decision In Case Of Jessica Kurten
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The FEI Tribunal has issued its decision in the case involving Jessica Kürten at last year’s CSIO 5* in La Baule (FRA), 10-13 May 2007, resulting in a two-month suspension for the athlete. Mrs. Kürten, who had placed first on Castle Forbes Maike, subsequently was the subject of a medication control violation when her mount tested positive to a prohibited substance. The substance, Etoricoxib, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory classified by the FEI as medication prohibited in competition.
May 7, 2008, 21:12
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2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Announces Partnership with NBC Sports
(Lexington, KY, USA) - The World Games 2010 Foundation and NBC Sports today announced NBC as the official network broadcast partner for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, which will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY from September 25th to October 10th, 2010.
May 2, 2008, 09:28
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CAS upholds FEI decision regarding the 2 year suspension for Michael Benjamin
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has upheld the decision by the FEI Tribunal with respect to the disqualification and two-year suspension of Michael Benjamin (RSA).
Apr 26, 2008, 00:38
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Work Permit Update For International Officials at Equine Canada Competitions
(Canada) - Equine Canada is pleased to inform all Equine Canada competitions that any official traveling to Canada to officiate an equestrian event at any level (local, provincial, national and international) of sport competition does not require a work permit to work at Canadian competitions.
Apr 20, 2008, 08:29
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FEI Tribunal To Receive File of Castle Forbes Maike Ridden By Jessica Kurten
The complete file on the positive medication case involving the horse Castle Forbes Maike ridden by Jessica Kuerten (IRL) at CSI 5* La Baule in May 2007 has been forwarded to the FEI Tribunal. The Tribunal’s decision will be announced and published as soon as it is taken.
Mar 15, 2008, 16:13
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FEI Appoints Secretary General
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The President of the Fédération Equestre Internationale, HRH Princess Haya, has today announced the appointment of Alex McLin to the position of Secretary General, effective immediately. The appointment follows an extensive consultation period, with the National Federations, and the interviewing of a number of external candidates. Mr. McLin, who joined the FEI in March 2005, is currently the General Counsel & Deputy Secretary General of the FEI and has been Acting Secretary General since September 2007.
Mar 10, 2008, 16:27
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New FEI Podcast Conveys Monthly Messages by the FEI Deputy Secretary General
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In a bid to ensure that information flow be varied and multi-faceted, the FEI launched a podcast service which can now be viewed at the FEI's website.
Mar 7, 2008, 06:55
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Eight-Time Olympian, Ian Millar, Loses Wife Lynn After Long Illness
(Canada) - Lynn Millar, wife of Canada's most frequent Olympian, Ian Millar, passed away today after a long illness, at the family's Millar Brooke Farm in Perth, Ontario.
Mar 6, 2008, 19:39
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Prize Money Increased For CHIO Aachen - High Demand For Tickets
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(Germany) - Once again the prize-money of the World Equestrian Festival, CHIO Aachen, is being increased. The overall prize-money now adds up to 1.67 million Euros, up from last year's total of 1.55 million Euros. The competition with the most prize-money is the ROLEX Grand Prix with 350,000 Euros.
Feb 24, 2008, 20:02
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Singapore to Host First Edition of Youth Olympic Games
Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee, announced via live web-cast Singapore as the host city of the first edition of the Youth Olympic Games to take place in 2010.
Feb 22, 2008, 18:30
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Bidding Procedure for the FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 Announced
With preparations for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010 well under way, the time has come to think of the following edition, the FEI World Equestrian Games 2014. To ensure a clear and fair process in the allocation of the seventh FEI World Equestrian Games, the following procedure has been put in place.
Feb 12, 2008, 11:46
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2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Update
(Lexington, KY, USA) - The following is an update on the collective progress toward the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games since the last update.
Feb 12, 2008, 11:30
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