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Last Updated: Jul 16th, 2008 - 14:31:49 |
OLYMPIC GAMES 2008 BEIJING
USEF Names 2008 U.S. Olympic Eventing Team
(Lexington, KY) - Pending US Olympic Committee approval, the USEF has named the following horse/rider combinations to the 2008 US Olympic Team in Eventing. These five combinations will represent the United States at the 2008 Olympic Games, the Equestrian portion of which will be held in Hong Kong, beginning on August 8.
Jul 15, 2008, 09:10
Other Disciplines
USEF Announces U.S. Reining Team for the 2008 FEI World Reining Championship
(Lexington, KY) - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has approved the following horse/rider combinations for the U.S. Reining Team for the 2008 FEI World Reining Championship in Manerbio, Italy on September 11-14.
Jul 15, 2008, 09:08
OLYMPIC GAMES 2008 BEIJING
USA Veterinarians BW Furlong and Associates Will Accompany US and Canadian Eventers to Equestrian Olympics in Hong Kong
(Oldwick, New Jersey) - As athletes from around the world prepare for the great athletic challenge of the Olympic Games, preparations are taking place behind the scenes to make sure that they are able to perform to their full potential. B. W. Furlong and Associates Equine Veterinary Practice in Oldwick, New Jersey will send a team of four veterinarians to the equestrian competition of the Olympic Games in Hong Kong this summer to make sure that the equine participants are well looked after.
Jul 15, 2008, 09:04
General News
Kentucky Summer Horse Shows Upgrade Footing with Otto Sport Surfaces
(Lexington, KY) - Kentucky Horse Shows LLC, the management company for the Kentucky Summer Horse Shows, is thrilled to announce that the Kentucky Horse Park's Walnut Ring will be resurfaced with Otto Sport- und Reitplatz GmbH footing surfaces. Otto Sport- und Reitplatz GmbH will provide the riding surfaces for the Outdoor Stadium Complex at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, which will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in September and October of 2010.
Jul 15, 2008, 08:07
World News
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
General News
State-of-the-Art Footing To Be Installed at the Kentucky Horse Park
(Lexington, KY) - When the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games take place at the Kentucky Horse Park in 2010, horses and riders will compete on a new state-of-the-art surface which is being installed by the German company which developed it.
Jul 13, 2008, 21:36
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Five Show Jump Clean at USEF Eventing Mandatory Outing for the 2008 Olympic Games
(Norwood, NC_ - There were no ribbons and no winners, but today was as important as any competition day in the lives of the 10 horses preparing for a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team in Eventing. The horses, along with five who have been preparing in England, are on the USEF Short List for Eventing, from which the Team for the 2008 Olympic Games will be selected on Monday.
Jul 12, 2008, 21:26
Eventing News
Eventers Begin Final Chapter on the Road U.S. Olympic Team in Eventing
(Norwood, NC) - Ten event horses from the USEF Short List for Eventing made the trip to Jim Cogdell's The Fork Stables in Norwood, NC for the final mandatory outing for the 2008 Olympic Games. Five horse/rider combinations from the Short List competed at the Barbury Castle CIC*** last weekend in England and per the selection procedures riders were allowed to choose which one to contest.
Jul 11, 2008, 19:33
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2008 U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team Announced
(Lexington, KY) − Pending the approval of the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC), the USEF has recommended the following horse/rider combinations for the US Olympic Team in Show Jumping for the 2008 Olympic Games to be held in Hong Kong, China Aug 15-21, 2008.
Jul 8, 2008, 09:11
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Dressage Canada Announces Line Up Change to the 2008 Olympic Dressage Team
(Canada) - Christilot Boylen has informed the Dressage Canada Olympic Selection Committee that she will not travel to Hong Kong with Gachino as the Reserve Combination for the 2008 Olympic Games. The Reserve position requires that the combination travel with the three team combinations to be ready to compete at the Olympic Games if the need arises as a substitution can occur up until one hour before the first Horse Inspection at the Olympic Games.
Jul 8, 2008, 08:17
Show Jumping News
SAMSUNG SUPER LEAGUE WITH FEI 2008: Germany Tiumphs In Aachen Thriller
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| Ludger Beerbaum aboard the nine-year old All Inclusive NRW on their way to victory (photo: Kit Houghton) |
(Aachen, Germany) - Germany secured a back-to-back double of wins in the 2008 Samsung Super League with FEI series when coming out on top in a tough battle in Aachen tonight.
Fresh from their triumph in Rotterdam two weeks ago the home team was highly impressive in the opening round, but as the second half evolved it seemed very possible that they could be forced into a jump-off with the eventual runners-up from The Netherlands as the game of cat-and-mouse that is regularly played between these two sides in recent times looks set to continue.
Jul 4, 2008, 22:03
Other Disciplines
Nico Hoermann Wins CRI** in Kreuth; Germany picks up all the medals at the first European CRI for Juniors and Young Riders
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| Andre Zschau (GER) astride his palomino gelding A Shining BH obtain Junior gold - with the highest score of the day, 216.5! (photo: FEI) |
(Kreuth, Germany) - The fourth and last CRI ** in Germany this year was part of the NRHA Breeders Derby at Kreuth where eleven competitors from Germany, Austria, Russia and South Africa took part. The podium was resolutely German with Nico Hoermann clenching gold on a score of 219 riding the American Quarter Horse stallion Big Time Rooster.
Jul 1, 2008, 09:23
Other Disciplines
Craig Schmersal Outmaneuvers the Competition to Win 2008 Adequan®/USEF National Open Reining Championship presented by Equine Motorcoach
(Oklahoma City, OK, USA – Under the lights at the Oklahoma State Fair Park, Craig Schmersal bested some of the top reiners in the country to win the 2008 Adequan®/United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) National Open Reining Championship presented by Equine Motorcoach. Schmersal, an Oklahoma native, won the title along with his share of the $25,000 in added money. The USEF championship was part of the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Derby.
Jul 1, 2008, 09:19
Other Disciplines
USEF Names Short List for 2008 FEI World Single Driving Championships
(Lexington, KY, USA) – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has approved the following short list for the 2008 FEI World Single Horse Driving Championships to be held in Jarantow, Poland August 25-31, 2008. The definite entries will be named July 27, 2008.
Jul 1, 2008, 09:18
Other Disciplines
Asa Peeples, Jason Kvols and Lacey Vernon Win Their Divisions in the 2008 USEF National Youth Reining Championships
(Oklahoma City, OK, USA) – Some of the top youth reiners in the country traveled to the Oklahoma State Fair Park to compete in three age divisions for the title of 2008 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) National Youth Reining Championship.
Jul 1, 2008, 09:17
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Animal Welfare Group Impressed With Olympic Facilities
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| Animal Welfare Advisory Group members visit the Olympic equestrian venues at Sha Tin and Beas River. Pictured at Beas River are (from left), Mr Chan Pui Tin, Dr Richard Barry Bousfield, Mr Sit Man Kong; Dr Ho Chin Ho Kenny and Mr So Wai Ming with the Club's Consultant Regulatory Veterinarian and Olympic Quarantine Manager, Dr Keith Watkins. |
(Hong Kong, China) - Representatives of the Animal Welfare Advisory Group (AWAG) were impressed with the welfare and quarantine protocols that have been put in place for the Olympic equestrian events and with the Olympic venues and facilities provided by the Club on a visit to Sha Tin and Beas River today.
Jun 26, 2008, 08:39
World News
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
Show Jumping News
Armani Out Of Olympic Selection: Simpson and El Campeon’s Carlsson vom Dach to Replace Welles and Armani at 2008 CHIO Aachen
(Aachen, Germany) - Will Simpson and El Campeon’s Carlsson vom Dach will replace Jeffery Welles and Armani at the CHIO Aachen July 1-6, 2008.
Due to an injury sustained by Armani, Welles has regretfully withdrawn Armani from the Show Jumping Selection Process for the 2008 Olympic Games.
Jun 25, 2008, 21:06
Show Jumping News
$215,000 Hagyard Challenge Series Boosts Competition at Kentucky Summer Horse Shows
(Lexington, KY, USA) - This summer, Kentucky Horse Shows LLC will once again host the Kentucky Summer Horse Shows, held July 30-August 3 and August 6-10 at the Kentucky Horse Park. Both weeks of competition will feature a $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic. These two events are part of the Hagyard Challenge Series, a series of seven major show jumping competitions held throughout the summer at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY.
Jun 24, 2008, 08:38
General News
U.S. Olympians and Paralympians Promote Respect in 2008
(Gladstone, NJ, USA) - Several area Pony Clubs will gather at the Oaks Blenheim Show Grounds in San Juan Capistrano, CA on Thursday, June 26th to hear Olympian Charlotte Bredahl-Baker give a presentation entitled “Real Athletes Show Respect.” This USOC-sponsored event will be held in conjunction with the U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) Selection Trials for Dressage at Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions, and will highlight the importance of good sportsmanship in competition.
Jun 24, 2008, 08:17
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