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Last Updated: Jul 3rd, 2009 - 08:05:51 |
General News
USEF Announces “My Favorite USEF Breed Competition” Contest
(Lexington, KY, USA - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announces a new contest for 2009 designed to let USEF members vote for their “Favorite USEF Breed Competition.” The idea behind this contest is to award and promote the USEF licensed breed competitions for their efforts in running a show so well that exhibitors want to call it their favorite. Also, this contest gives exhibitors the opportunity to provide positive feedback about the competitions to the USEF.
Jul 3, 2009, 08:04
Other Disciplines
Schmersal Beats the Heat at the AdequanÒ/USEF National Reining Open Championships
(Oklahoma City, OK, USA) — Record setting triple-digit temperatures and blazing hot scores were the buzz at the 2009 AdequanÒ/USEF National Reining Championships presented by Equine Motorcoach in Oklahoma City, OK. Held during the annual NRHA Derby, the championships determined the nation’s top reining horses and riders after a year of qualification.
Jul 3, 2009, 07:59
Show Jumping News
Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ Aachen: French Renaissance Continues
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| Timothee Anciaume aboard Lamm de Fetan for France (photo: FEI) |
(Aachen, Germany) - The French recorded a back-to-back double when winning the Mercedes Benz Prize, the fifth leg of the 2009 Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ in the hallowed Aachen arena in Germany tonight.
Jul 2, 2009, 19:56
Dressage News
Steffen Peters and Ravel win Dressage Grand Prix at the World Equestrian Festival - CHIO Aachen
(Aachen, Germany) - The US success at the World Equestrian Festival – CHIO Aachen continued on Thursday July 2. Steffen Peters and Ravel - the 2009 Rolex FEI World Cup TM Champions - served notice that they will continue to dominate the dressage world.
Jul 2, 2009, 19:01
World News
FEI Posts Clean Sport Video Message
A video message by the FEI President and Secretary General with a Clean Sport update is now available. To view it, please visit the homepage of the FEI website www.fei.org.
Jul 2, 2009, 08:39
Show Jumping News
Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ Aachen Preview: Great Draw For Germany Puts Pressure On Irish
(Aachen, Germany) - Ireland, the country lying second-last on the leaderboard, will be first into the arena tomorrow for the Mercedes-Benz Prize, part of the Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ series. It's a tough draw in this fifth leg of the summer-long league, but Irish manager, Robert Splaine, said this evening "we have a good team with a lot of experience - it's not what we would have wanted, but our riders are accomplished and they will go out and give it their best shot".
Jul 1, 2009, 20:42
Show Jumping News
Ashlee Bond and Cadett 7 Romp to Win in Warsteiner Prize at CHIO Aachen
(Aachen, Germany) - American rider Ashlee Bond continued her winning European ways with a fantastic victory in the Warsteiner Prize, one of the featured events at the World Equestrian Festival - CHIO Aachen.
Jul 1, 2009, 20:40
Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010
2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Announces Ticket Prices - Sales Set to Begin on September 25
(Lexington, KY, USA) - Ticket prices and detailed competition schedules for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are now available as the world’s most prestigious equestrian competition prepares to visit the Kentucky Horse Park from September 25-October 10, 2010.
Jul 1, 2009, 01:27
Show Jumping News
Meydan FEI Nations Cup™: Aachen Preview
(Aachen, Germany) - The unique atmosphere of the Aachen stadium will add its own special magic when the ten participating nations line out in the Mercedes-Benz Prize, part of the Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ next Thursday evening. This will be the fifth round of the eight-leg series which finishes up in Dublin, Ireland in early August, and the teams are jostling for position on the leaderboard to ensure that their country remains amongst the elite of the world at the end of the 2009 season when two nations will be relegated.
Jun 30, 2009, 17:30
Dressage News
FEI Appoints Dressage and Para-Equestrian Dressage Director
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| Trond Asmyr, FEI Dressage and Para-Equestrian Dressage Director (photo: FEI) |
The FEI is pleased to announce that Trond Asmyr has joined the organization as FEI Dressage and Para-Equestrian Dressage Director.
Jun 30, 2009, 16:37
General News
Ashley Holzer Named Dressage Canada Red Scarf Equestrian Athlete of the Month for May
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| Ashley Holzer (photo: Cealy Tetley) |
(Canada) - Toronto native and three-time Canadian Olympian Ashley Holzer, who resides in New York, NY, has been named the Dressage Canada Red Scarf Equestrian Athlete of the Month for May.
Jun 25, 2009, 23:58
General News
Equine Canada Announces 2009 FEI Jumper Stewards Clinic
(Canada) - Equine Canada is pleased to announce a Federation Equestre International (FEI) Jumper Stewards Clinic. The clinic is open to all FEI jumper stewards and senior national stewards with permission from their national federation and Equine Canada Senior (S) and Senior National (SN) stewards. The clinic will take place at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, AB, September 14th, 2009.
Jun 25, 2009, 23:47
General News
National Show Horse Registry to the Rescue
(USA) - The National Show Horse Registry (NSHR) announces the opening of the National Show Horse Foundation to accept donations in support of their program for the rescue/re-homing of National Show Horses.
Jun 25, 2009, 23:45
Dressage News
Weather Wins the War at the 2009 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions; Five New National Champions Crowned
(Gladstone, NJ, USA) - After a four day battle, the rain finally won at the 2009 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions, and collectively the Ground Jury and the management decided that, in the best interest of the horses, the competition was suspended after the Young Riders rode first thing Sunday morning.
Jun 21, 2009, 20:34
Dressage News
Riders Refuse to Let Rain Drown Competition at 2009 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions
(Gladstone, NJ, USA) - The rain just couldn’t help itself. After a dry day on Friday, the 2009 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions at the USET Foundation Headquarters – like much of the rest of the country, was again, drenched.
Jun 20, 2009, 19:37
Dressage News
Tip Top Lives Up to his Name and wins Grand Prix at 2009 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF National Grand Prix Dressage Championship
(Gladstone, NJ, USA) – The first leg of the 2009 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF National Grand Prix Dressage Championship, which was rescheduled to Friday morning after Thursday’s deluge, showcased some of the top horse/rider combinations in the US. But it wasn’t until the final ride of the class that anyone could break 70%. Veteran Olympic rider Leslie Morse and her classy 15-year-old stallion, Tip Top 962, put in a very focused and expressive effort to take a commanding lead with a score of 72% at the 2009 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions.
Jun 19, 2009, 19:42
General News
The Cloud Foundation Reports Documents Reveal BLM Secret Plan to Destroy Wild Horses
(Chicago, USA) - The Cloud Foundation reports documents obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) via the Freedom of Information Act by a Phoenix-based non-profit, The Conquistador Program, reveal shocking and detailed plans to destroy healthy wild horses in government holding and in the wild on public lands.
Jun 19, 2009, 00:13
Show Jumping News
Swiss Get The Best of the Draw at Rotterdam
(Rotterdam, Netherlands) - Sweden is drawn first of the 10 teams, and Switzerland will be last into the ring for the fourth leg of the 2009 Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ series in Rotterdam, The Netherlands tomorrow (Friday) afternoon.
Jun 18, 2009, 23:53
Dressage News
Wiese and Lamborghini Take Lead Despite Rain in USEF National “Brentina Cup” Championship at 2009 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions
(Gladstone, NJ, USA) - Under the banner of a chilly relentless rain, the 2009 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions got underway on Thursday, June 18. The “Brentina Cup” Riders (aged 20-28) were the first of five groups of horses and riders vying for National Championships titles. The nine “Brentina Cup” Riders were the only division to get a performance in as the rest of the day’s competition was suspended due to the deluge that ensued.
Jun 18, 2009, 20:59
World News
Equestrian World Mourns Loss of Hickstead Founder Douglas Bunn
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| Douglas Bunn, 1928-2009 (photo: Kit Houghton) |
(England) - Douglas Bunn, founder and owner of The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, died peacefully in his sleep at home on Tuesday night, 16 June 2009, surrounded by his family. He was 81 years old, and had been ill for only a short time.
Jun 18, 2009, 07:04
Eventing News
Germans Top Leaderboard at Luhmuehlen CCI****
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| Winner Michael Jung (GER) aboard La Biosthetique – Sam FBW (photo: © Julia Rau /FEI) |
(Luhmuehlen, Germany) - Germany’s Michael Jung, 26, rode La Biosthetique – Sam FBW to finish on his dressage score to win the Luhmuehlen CCI**** presented by E.ON Avacon Vertrieb (GER), the third leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™, in Germay today. His first four-star win – and on his first attempt at this level.
Jun 14, 2009, 21:59
Eventing News
Dibowski Soars Up Leaderboard After Cross Country Phase at Luhmuehlen CCI****
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| Andreas Dibowski (GER) riding Euroridings Butts Leon (photo: Julia Rau/ FEI) |
(Luhmuehlen, Germany) - German riders are still in the lead at Luhmühlen CCI**** presented by E.ON Avacon Vertrieb (GER), third leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™, but they are different ones from those that led the Dressage after an exciting day’s Cross-Country sport has dramatically turned the leaderboard around.
Jun 13, 2009, 20:16
Eventing News
Luhmühlen CCI****: Experience Is Name of the Game In Dressage Phase
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| Germany's Frank Ostholt and Air Jordan 2 (photo: Julia Rau / FEI) |
(Luhmuehlen, Germany) - Frank Ostholt (GER) and his compatriot Simone Deitermann (GER) have pulled well clear of the field after the Dressage phase at Luhmühlen CCI**** presented by E.ON Avacon Vertrieb (GER), the third leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™.
Jun 12, 2009, 21:11
Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010
Dressage Canada Releases the Selection Criteria for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
(Canada) - Dressage Canada is pleased to announce the selection criteria for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG). The qualification period runs from July 1, 2009 to July 31, 2010.
Jun 11, 2009, 22:59
Dressage News
NÜRNBERGER Versicherungsgruppe Becomes Official Partner Exquis World Dressage Masters
(Cannes, France) - The World Dressage Masters (WDM) and NÜRNBERGER Versicherungsgruppe have proudly presented their official partnership during the WDM show in Cannes.
Jun 11, 2009, 22:50
Show Jumping News
USEF Names Horse/Rider Combinations for Third Leg of 2009 Meydan FEI Nations Cup™
(USA) - Five horse/rider combinations have been named by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to the final leg of the 2009 Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ Tour. These horse/rider combinations were selected based on their ranking on the June 5, 2009 USEF Computer List.
Jun 11, 2009, 22:47
General News
USEF Notice of Change (Addition) to Equitation Rule EQ119
(USA) - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) would like to notify competitions, managers, stewards, instructors and exhibitors of a rule change that became effective April 20, 2009.
Jun 11, 2009, 22:44
Eventing News
Townend Hopes To Maintain Momemtum In Germany
(Germany) - Oliver Townend (GBR) will be hoping to maintain momentum when all eyes turn to Germany this weekend for the third of the HSBC FEI Classics™, the Luhmuehlen CCI**** presented by E.ON Avacon Vertrieb on 11-14 June.
Jun 10, 2009, 23:01
World News
George Morris Receives the Coveted Golden Whip from the Cadre Noir of Saumur
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| George Morris |
On May 19, George Morris, US Show Jumping’s Chef d’Equipe, was celebrated in a special presentation in Saumur, France. Morris was present at the French National Equitation School, Cadre Noir of Saumur, to share his experiences as a trainer with the students and instructors of the School. At its conclusion, Morris received the coveted title of 'Horseman of Honor of the Cadre Noir of Saumur'.
Jun 9, 2009, 00:57
General News
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Signs on as Official Veterinary Services Provider for 2009 FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships
(USA) - The 2009 FEI Adequan North American Junior/Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) will be held for the first time at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Hagyard Equine Medical Institute has graciously signed on as the Official Veterinary Services Provider and will be providing treating veterinary coverage for all four of the disciplines – Eventing, Jumping, Dressage, and Reining.
Jun 9, 2009, 00:48
Eventing News
Canadian Eventing Committee Announces Competition Funding for Burghley and Blenheim
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| Burghley CCI**** (photo: IENN) |
(Canada) - Canadian Eventing Committee is pleased to announce a support program for riders to compete in three and four star events in Great Britain this fall.
Jun 8, 2009, 00:21
Breed News
Iron Spring Farm and Friesian World Mourn Loss of Heinse 354
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| Heinse 354 (photo: Terri Miller) |
(Coatesville, PA, USA) - Iron Spring Farm lost a beloved member of the family when Heinse 354 succumbed to colic last week. The 15-year-old stallion was known for his impressive performance career as both a dressage and driving horse, as well as for his successful offspring, which includes three approved sons. The handsome Friesian exemplified the best traits of the breed-beauty, athletic ability and an excellent temperament-and is already missed.
Jun 8, 2009, 00:14
Dressage News
2009 Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Selection Trials Conclude in Raleigh
(USA)— The Markel/United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Young Horse Dressage Selection Trials concluded the 2009 qualifying season with competitions held across the country in Illinois, California and North Carolina to select the U.S. representatives for the 2009 FEI World Breeding Championships to be held in Verden, Germany, August 5–9, 2009.
Jun 7, 2009, 23:01
General News
Revitalized 2009 Children's Benefit Horse Show Opens July 23
(USA) - United Professional Horseman’s Association (UPHA) Chapter 15 is proud to announce major enhancements to the 20th edition of its Children’s Benefit Horse Show. This year, UPHA Chapter 15 will welcome exhibitors to a beautiful new venue for this well-loved show— the Gloucester County DREAM Park in Logan Township, NJ, just across the river from Philadelphia, PA.
Jun 7, 2009, 22:04
World News
FEI Tribunal Issues Decisions In German Cases
(Lausanne, Switzerland) - The FEI Tribunal yesterday communicated two decisions in the cases brought before it last week in which the FEI had sought provisional suspensions of the rider Marco Kutscher, former team veterinarian Björn Nolting, and FEI Bureau member Hanfried Haring.
Jun 6, 2009, 13:02
Show Jumping News
Meydan Nations Cup Report: USA Sensational In St. Gallen
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| Richard Spooner of the winning USA team (photo: Remco Veurink/FEI) |
(St. Gallen, Switzerland) - The Americans scored a sensational back-to-back double when following their win in Rome last Friday with another superb victory in the third leg of the Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ series at St Gallen, Switzerland today. The 2009 season has already turned into the perfect celebration of the 100-year history of Nations Cup jumping as, once again, the result was only decided after a thrilling two-way third-round jump-off against the clock in which Richard Spooner clinched it for the USA ahead of Germany.
Jun 5, 2009, 23:50
General News
USEF Forms Education Department: Greater Service to Members a Catalyst for Structural Change
(USA) - As part of an ongoing series of structural changes designed to offer increased service to members while streamlining efficiency, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announces the creation of its new Education Department, effective June 1, 2009.
Jun 4, 2009, 18:18
Eventing News
HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing: Fairytale Ending at Tattersalls
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(Ireland) - There was a fairytale ending to the at Tattersalls (IRL) when husband-and-wife team Patricia and Michael Ryan finished first and second, thrilling the large and patriotic crowd and keeping victory at Ireland’s showpiece event at home for the second year.
May 31, 2009, 19:15
World News
FEI Announced Details of German Equestrian Team Investigation
The FEI President has recently established an Ethics Panel in accordance with Article 38 of the FEI Statutes. The Panel is to investigate and assess certain matters concerning the German Equestrian Team that may constitute violations of the relevant FEI rules and make recommendations on a course of action.
May 29, 2009, 19:08
Show Jumping News
US Show Jumpers Romp through Rome to Win Second Leg of Meydan FEI Nations Cup
(Rome, Italy) - The US Show Jumping squad bounced back with a valiant effort, winning the second leg of the Meydan FEI Nations Cup in Rome, Italy today (Friday). Chef d’Equipe, George Morris continues to build a show jumping empire with the US. After winning back-to-back Olympic Gold medals in 2004 and 2008, Morris brought a team of mixed experience to Rome and dominated the nine other nations to finish on a two round total of 4 faults. The French finished second on 8, followed by Great Britain on 12.
May 29, 2009, 18:13
Eventing News
FEI World Cup Eventing Preview: Townend Makes Raiding Plan For Tattersalls
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| Oliver Townend (GBR) (photo: Amy Dragoo/FEI) |
(Ireland) - Oliver Townend (GBR) will make a renewed assault on the HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing when he sails to Ireland for the qualifier at Tattersalls this weekend (30 – 31 May). He was heading the Dressage phase at Chatsworth (GBR) on Coup de Coeur when the event fell victim to torrential rain.
May 29, 2009, 10:13
Show Jumping News
FEI Nations Cup Rome Preview: Can The British Pull Off Another Win?
(Italy) - The British may be lying second-last on the leaderboard as the Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ series comes to Rome tomorrow but Chef d'Equipe, Derek Ricketts, said today that he has no fears for his country ahead of the second big clash of the 2009 season.
May 29, 2009, 10:06
Dressage News
Palm Beach Dressage Derby Awards: Jennifer Huber Wins Grand Prix High Score
(Loxahatchee, FL, USA) - The Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI-W/Y is pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 Challenge Series Awards. Jennifer Huber, riding her own Al Pacino, claimed the Adult Amateur Grand Prix High Score Award with a 67.872%, as well as the overall Grand Prix/Grand Prix Special Award. These special prizes are awarded at each level to the horse/amateur rider combinations with the highest average score at both the Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI-W/Y and Dressage at Equestrian Estates horse shows. Riders receive cash and other great awards.
May 29, 2009, 09:59
Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010
Air 51 Becomes Preferred Fixed-Based Operator For 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
(Lexington, KY, USA) - The World Games 2010 Foundation today announced Air 51 as the preferred fix-based operator for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Air 51, based at Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport, will work closely with the 2010 Games hospitality program to deliver tailored attention and special services for hospitality patrons and special guests at the 2010 Games.
May 29, 2009, 09:54
World News
FEI German Olympic Team Investigation: Suspensions and Teams Disbanded
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| center of controversy: Marco Kutscher & Cornet Obolensky of Germany (photo: Luca di Stefano/FEI) |
Further to a request made by a majority of the FEI Bureau members, the FEI Headquarters today filed a protest with the FEI Tribunal on the basis of widely reported admissions by Marco Kutscher and Björn Nolting concerning the undeclared treatment given to Marco Kutscher’s horse, Cornet Obolensky, at the 2008 Olympic Games, and the circumstances surrounding this treatment including the collapse of the horse which subsequently took part in competition.
May 28, 2009, 21:08
World News
FEI Clean Sport Commission Update
(Lausanne, Switzerland) - The Commission chaired by Prof. Arne Ljungqvist, Chair of the IOC Medical Commission and World Anti Doping Agency Vice President, has presented its recommendations to the FEI Bureau, which agreed in principle to the Commission’s recommendations and further agreed to the creation of several smaller Working Groups to carry the work forward. These Groups have now been set up.
May 28, 2009, 10:11
Show Jumping News
PREVIEW: Swiss Have The Edge As Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ Comes To Rome
(Rome, Italy) - After the thrilling opening leg in La Baule, France 11 days ago, the Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ comes to the Piazza di Siena in Rome this week with Switzerland heading Sweden at the top of the leaderboard and Ireland and Great Britain filling the last two places.
May 27, 2009, 14:28
Eventing News
Germans Claim Top Honors HSBC FEI Eventing World Cup™ at Malmo
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| Marina Koehncke and Calma Schelly, winners of the HSBC FEI World CupTM Eventing qualifier at Malmö (photo: Lotta Gyllensten/FEI) |
(Malmo, Sweden) - Marina Köhncke, a member of the German squad at the Sydney Olympics, led from start to finish to win the HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing at Malmo Horse Show (SWE) on Calma Schelly. Her compatriot, Olympic gold medallist Peter Thomsen, was second on Parko 4 and, following this fifth leg of the HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing, the two German riders have qualified for the Final at Strzegom (POL) in August.
May 25, 2009, 23:26
Dressage News
Dressage Canada Levy Program Distributes Funds to Athletes, Groups and Associations
(Canada) - Dressage Canada and the Domestic Development Committee (DDC) are pleased to announce that the Dressage Canada Levy Program has distributed the first funds through the Dressage Canada Bursary and the Domestic Program Support programs.
May 25, 2009, 23:23
Eventing News
Olympians Mike Winter and Kelli McMullen-Temple Place First and Second at Chattahoochee Hills Horse Trials CIC 2*
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| Mike Winter and Unsteelable (photo: HoofClix.com) |
(USA) - Canadian Olympians Mike Winter and Kelli McMullen-Temple finished first and second in the CIC 2* Chattahoochee Hills Horse Trials, held May 15–17, in Fairburn, GA, USA.
May 25, 2009, 23:16
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