|
Last Updated: Nov 20th, 2009 - 09:51:25 |
World News
FEI Award Winners Announced
(Copenhagen, Denmark) - At a glittering ceremony in Copenhagen last night five heroes of the equestrian world became the first recipients of the new FEI Awards.
Nov 20, 2009, 09:48
World News
FEI Extraordinary General Assembly Votes Against New Statutes
(Copenhagen, Denmark) - Today the FEI Extraordinary General Assembly voted against the adoption of new Statutes for the restructuring of the FEI Bureau, the current governing body. A hundred and two (102) National Federations were represented, 85 in person and 17 by proxy. Out of 98 valid votes cast, there were 49 against, 48 in favor and one abstention.
Nov 17, 2009, 12:55
World News
FEI Makes Statement Regarding Horse Welfare
(Copenhagen, Denmark) - The FEI condemns all training methods and practices that are contrary to horse welfare. The welfare of the horse has always been and will always be at the core of every aspect of the Federation’s work as the international governing body for equestrian sport.
Nov 17, 2009, 12:50
World News
2009 FEI General Assembly: Additional Sessions Broadcast Live on FEI TV
(Copenhagen, Denmark) - The FEI has announced that additional sessions will be broadcast LIVE and FREE of charge on FEI TV in addition to the FEI Extraordinary (Tuesday, 17 November, 9h – 10h15 CET) and Ordinary (Thursday, 19 November, 9h – 17h30 CET) General Assembly.
Nov 13, 2009, 09:11
Show Jumping News
Mac Cone Named 2009 Canadian Show Jumping Champion
 |
| Mac Cone won the 2009 Canadian Show Jumping Championship title riding his Olympic mount Ole (photo: Cealy Tetley) |
(Canada) - Mac Cone of King City, ON, claimed the 2009 Canadian Show Jumping Championship on November 7 at The Royal Horse Show in Toronto, ON. The 10-day international equestrian competition is held as part of 87th edition of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair from November 6–15 in Toronto, ON.
Nov 13, 2009, 08:52
General News
USEF Announces Date and Location for the 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships Pending Final FEI Approval
(USA) - Pending final FEI approval, the USEF is announcing the following date and location for the 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC). The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has received preliminary approval and is awaiting final allocation from the FEI Bureau.
Nov 13, 2009, 08:48
Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010
Breyer Animal Creations® Named Official Model Horse of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
(USA) - The world’s finest model horse brand and the world’s most prestigious equestrian competition are joining together, as Breyer Animal Creation and the World Games 2010 Foundation today announced Breyer’s sponsorship of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The Games will be held September 25-October 10 in Lexington, Kentucky, and will feature the world championships in eight equestrian sports.
Nov 12, 2009, 08:55
Eventing News
2010 USEF Eventing High Performance Training Lists Announced
The Eventing High Performance Training Lists have been revised for the 2010 season. Horse/Rider combinations will be invited to participate in training sessions this winter with Mark Phillips. It is anticipated that training sessions will be held in California, Florida, and South Carolina; dates will be finalized and published in December. A List riders may also receive training grants.
Nov 10, 2009, 00:14
Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010
Canadian Reining Committee Seeks Competition Committees Interested in Hosting WEG Selection Finals
(Canada) - The Equine Canada Canadian Reining Committee CRC is inviting proposals from show committees interested in hosting the World Equestrian Games Canadian Reining Committee Selection Finals.
All proposals must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. eastern time, on December 18, 2009. Any proposals received after that time will not be considered.
Nov 9, 2009, 23:52
Show Jumping News
Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2009/2010: Whitaker Is Invincible in Verona
 |
| Great Britain's Michael Whitaker, winner of today's Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping qualifier at Verona, Italy is presented with his prize by Mr Gianricardo Marini, Managing Director of Rolex Italy (photo: Fieracavalli/Stefano Grasso) |
(Verona, Italy) - Great Britain's Michael Whitaker stormed to victory at the fourth leg of the 2009/2010 Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping series in Verona, Italy today where the world's top riders were faced with the toughest track of the season so far. Second to go in the five-horse jump-off the 49 year old veteran stamped his authority all over the result with a fantastic run from Insul Tech Amai. Germany's Gilbert Bockmann slotted into runner-up spot with another talented nine year old, No Father's Girl, and reigning European Champion, Kevin Staut from France, finished third with Silvana.
Nov 8, 2009, 23:56
Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010
Kentucky Horse Park and World Games 2010 Foundation Unveil Equine Village Participants
(Kentucky, USA) - The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and the Kentucky Horse Park today announced the first participants of the Equine Village, an exhibit area showcasing the equine industry through education, demonstrations and entertainment.
Nov 3, 2009, 00:18
World News
Copenhagen To Host FEI General Assembly 1-19 November
(Copenhagen, Denmark) - The 2009 FEI General Assembly will take place according to the following timetable.
Nov 2, 2009, 23:14
Show Jumping News
Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2009/2010: Mandli Makes It Three For Switzerland
 |
| Switzerland's Beat Mandli and Louis, pictured with Magali Dubois-Vaucher of Rolex (photo: Kit Houghton/FEI) |
(Lyon, France) - In another afternoon of Swiss magic, Beat Mandli made it three-in-a-row for the European gold medal winning nation when galloping to victory in the third leg of the 2009/2010 Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping series at Lyon in France.
Nov 1, 2009, 22:56
General News
Event Program Announced for USET Foundation Fundraiser
 |
| Palm and Rugged Painted Lark will be performing their Bridleless Musical Exhibition at the USET Foundation Holiday Gala Fundraiser in December (photo courtesy of Lynn Palm) |
(USA) - The program for the USET Foundation Holiday Gala Fundraiser is shaping up to be big as many of the country’s top riders have now signed on to participate. A pioneer among women in the equine industry, Lynn Palm Pittion-Rossillon, has announced that she will perform her famous Bridleless Musical Exhibition during the weekend’s events.
Nov 1, 2009, 22:12
Dressage News
FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2009-2010: Anky and Salinaro Win In Lyon
 |
| Anky van Grunsven and Salinero (photo: Kit Houghton/FEI) |
(Lyon, France) - Triple Olympic champion Anky Van Grunsven of The Netherlands finished a long way ahead of the rest of the field when securing her second consecutive victory with Salinero in the 2009 at Lyon, France tonight.
Oct 30, 2009, 23:32
General News
Maura O’Sullivan Named Dressage Canada Red Scarf Equestrian Athlete of the Month for September
 |
| “Junior rider, Maura O’Sullivan of Toronto, ON, has been named the Dressage Canada Red Scarf Equestrian Athlete of the Month for September (photo: Foxprint Photography) |
(Canada) - Junior rider Maura O’Sullivan of Toronto, ON, has been named the Dressage Canada Red Scarf Equestrian Athlete of the Month for September.
Oct 27, 2009, 23:05
Dressage News
USEF Announces Dressage Youth/Pony Pilot Program By USEF Dressage Department
(USA) - The United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF) is pleased to announce the launch of the USEF Dressage Youth/Pony Pilot Program for Fall 2009.This program is designed to seek out, educate and assist the development of the young riders, and will be under the direction of Lendon Gray, appointed by the USEF Dressage High Performance Committee.
Oct 22, 2009, 23:24
Other Disciplines
Chester Weber Ranked Number One On Four-In-Hand World Equestrian Games Selectors’ List
 |
| Combined Driver Chester Weber (photo by Pics of You) |
(USA) - Chester Weber’s record-setting victory as the new Seven-Time United States National Four-In-Hand Combined Driving Champion may still be fresh in everyone’s mind, but that isn’t keeping Weber from turning his attention toward his next goal -- the 2010 World Equestrian Games. A veteran of two prestigious World Equestrian Games, Weber’s goal is to drive his team at the 2010 WEG at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky.
Oct 20, 2009, 21:53
Eventing News
Four USEF National Eventing Champions Crowned at Hagyard MidSouth 3Day and Team Challenge Horse Trials
(Lexington, KY) – Four USEF Eventing National One Star Championships were contested at the Kentucky Horse Park during October 15-18, 2009. Held in conjunction with the Haygard MidSouth 3Day and Team Challenge Horse Trials competitors flocked from all parts of the country to vie for the National One Star Championships.
Oct 20, 2009, 21:51
General News
Equilite To Participate as Sponsor for 2010 Dressage Season In Wellington
 |
| Equilite Ambassador Steffen Peters will be attending the USET Holiday Fundraiser held at the Wellington Classic Holiday Challenge Dressage Show at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida. Equilite will sponsor classes at Gold Coast Dressage Association and The Wellington Classic Dressage shows which run this October 2009 through May of 2010. (Photo courtesy of Susan Stickle) |
(St. Charles, MO, USA) - Equilite, makers of award-winning holistic animal health and herbal blends including Sore No More®, will be sponsoring the 2010 dressage season in Wellington. Equilite is dedicated to supporting the equestrian community and will sponsor classes at the Gold Coast Dressage Association and the Wellington Classic Dressage shows.
Oct 19, 2009, 22:25
Show Jumping News
FEI Show Jumping World Cup 2009-2010: Daniel Does The Double At Helsinki
 |
| Swiss rider Daniel Etter wins aboard Peu A Peu (photo: Matti Hietanen/FEI) |
(Helsinki, Finland) - Daniel Etter scored a back-to-back double when storming to victory in the second leg of the 2009/2010 Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping series in Helsinki, Finland this afternoon. Winners of the opening round in Oslo just a week ago, the Swiss rider and his superb 13 year old gelding Peu a Peu made it look easy when confidently setting a target in the 10-horse jump-off that none of the rest could match once again.
Oct 18, 2009, 22:26
Dressage News
FEI Dressage World Cup 2009-2010: Anky Wins Opening Leg at Odense
 |
| Anky Van Grunsven (Ned) and Salinero won the opening leg of the FEI World Cup™ Dressage series in Odense, Denmark. (photo: Ridehesten.com) |
(Odense, Denmark) - Anky Van Grunsven, won the opening leg of the FEI World Cup™ Dressage series in Odense, Denmark today with a great Freestyle ride from her Olympic champion Salinero. So often recently the Dutch star has been frustrated by her gelding's unwillingness to be still in halt, but today the 15 year old horse conquered his anxiety to produce a lovely test that pleased the judging panel of Wim Emes (Ned), Jean-Michel Roudier (Fra), Kurt Christensen (Den), Jacques van Daele (Bel) and Gotthilf Riexinger (Ger) to earn a winning score of 81.450.
Oct 18, 2009, 22:11
Eventing News
Martin Maintains Top Spot in Soggy CCI*** at 2009 Dansko Fair Hill International
(Elkton, MD, USA) - Wind substituted for four days of relentless rain for the finale of the 2009 Dansko Fair Hill International but Boyd Martin was not to be blown of the top of the leaderboard. In an impressive performance with Neville Bardos, Martin had one rail down, but landed his first USEF National CCI*** Championship on the strength of the only double clear cross country round on Saturday.
Oct 18, 2009, 22:05
Eventing News
Martin Flies Across the Soggy Turf to the Lead the 2009 Dansko Fair Hill International CCI***
(Elkton, MD, USA) - Mother Nature wouldn’t quit but smart riding prevailed at the 2009 Dansko Fair Hill International as Boyd Martin flew to the lead in the USEF National CCI*** Championship with Neville Bardos. Newly an American citizen after changing citizenship from Australia earlier in the year, Martin and the nine-year-old Australian Thoroughbred literally skipped over the muddy ground making Derek DiGrazia’s course look easy.
Oct 17, 2009, 22:13
Dressage News
Additional Dressage Developing Clinics Conducted by Olympians Announced
(USA) - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Dressage Department is pleased to announce additional dressage clinic dates and locations for developing horse/rider combinations in the United States. Joining the roster of Olympians conducting these clinics is Olympicans Debbie McDonald and Geunter Seidel.
Oct 16, 2009, 08:11
General News
2010 Winter Equestrian Festival Stabling Update
(Wellington, FL, USA) - Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC. (ESP), the owner and manager of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) announced the following stabling update for the 2010 winter season.
Oct 16, 2009, 07:44
Other Disciplines
Triple-Medal Win for U.S. Riders at the 2009 Kentucky Cup Endurance Race
 |
| Danielle McGunigal and Gold Raven (photo: Courtesy Gilly Wheeler) |
(Lexington, KY, USA) - After a day that tested the will and stamina of some of the world’s best endurance athletes, it proved to be a clean sweep of the medals podium in both the two-star and three-star endurance competitions in the 2009 Kentucky Cup Endurance race. The event, held at the Kentucky Horse Park and neighboring farms, served as the test events for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. In the 100-mile ride (that was shortened to 75 miles due to inclement weather and deteriorating conditions), it was an all-American medals haul. The riders from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were dominant in the original 75-mile effort, taking the Gold, Silver and Bronze home.
Oct 16, 2009, 07:00
Eventing News
Williams Tops the Field After Day One at the USEF National CCI*** Eventing Championships at the 2009 Dansko Fair Hill International
 |
| (photo: Kit Houghton/FEI) |
(Elkton, MD, USA) – Autumn seemed to bypass the 2009 Dansko Fair Hill International in favor of winter, as cold temperatures and steady rain gripped the USEF National Eventing CCI** and CCI*** Championships for the first day of dressage.
Oct 15, 2009, 19:48
World News
Final Countdown To FEI Awards
Almost 900 nominations have been received from all over the world for the new FEI Awards in the seven weeks since they were launched, spanning the entire breadth of the FEI’s international, cross-disciplinary remit. The final countdown has begun — with less than a week to go until nominations close on 17 October, the numbers are expected to reach 1000.
Oct 14, 2009, 08:45
Show Jumping News
Springsteen Rocks the Pessoa/USEF Hunt Seat Medal Final at the 64th Pennsylvania National Horse Show
 |
| Jessica Springsteen winning the Pessoa/USEF Hunt Seat Medal Final (photo: Al Cook Photos) |
(Harrisburg, PA, USA) - Seventeen-year-old Jessica Springsteen was the biggest star at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show as her famous parents cheered her on. She bested 237 riders over two rounds of competition, and a four-rider work-off to win the nation's top equitation prize, the Pessoa/USEF Hunt Seat Medal Final.
Course designer Steve Stephens, in conjunction with judges Ellen Raidt and Leo Conroy, were very specific about the distances they required between related fences, mandating that the riders perform with precision.
Oct 13, 2009, 23:39
Show Jumping News
ROLEX FEI WORLD CUP™ JUMPING 2009/2010: Etter Wins First Leg In Oslo
 |
| Left to right - Morten Aasen, Show Director, Princess Martha Louise of Norway and Magali Dubois Vaucher with Switzerland's Daniel Etter and Peu a Peu, winners of the opening leg of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping series in Oslo today (photo: Roger Svalsrod) |
(Oslo, Norway) - Switzerland's Daniel Etter produced a spectacular win at the opening leg of the 2009/2010 Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping Western European League series in Oslo, Norway this afternoon.
Oct 11, 2009, 23:30
Show Jumping News
Reed Kessler, Combined Zone Triumphant at the 2009 USEF National Junior Jumping Championships
(Harrisburg, PA, USA) - This year’s USEF National Junior Jumper Championships proved yet again to be one of the most exciting junior competitions of the year. The Team Championship was held Friday night with the Individual Championship accumulating scores over three days of competition at the 64th Pennsylvania National Horse Show in Harrisburg, PA, from October 8-11.
Oct 11, 2009, 23:25
World News
Legendary Eventer Mark Todd Joins FEI Awards Judges
(Switzerland) - For a set of awards to be considered the best, they have to be judged by the best. And there’s no doubt that the exciting new addition to the judging panel of the FEI Awards is just that. Mark Todd, the New Zealand event rider often hailed as the best horseman of all time and one of the finest athletes his country has ever produced, joins a team of judges as diverse and international in its scope as both the FEI and the Awards themselves.
Oct 11, 2009, 09:11
Dressage News
In Memorium: Mythilus (1994-2009)
 |
| Courtney King-Dye and Mythilu. (photo: Amy McCool/USEF Archives) |
(USA) - It is with great sadness that the United States Equestrian Federation reports that former Olympic mount and dressage horse Mythilus was humanely euthanized Friday, October 9, as a result of complications discovered during a colic surgery.
Oct 11, 2009, 09:07
General News
Dressage Canada Announces New High Performance Committee Terms of Reference
(Canada0 - Dressage Canada is pleased to announce that new Terms of Reference for the Dressage Canada High Performance Committee is complete and is now available on the Dressage Canada Terms of Reference section of the Equine Canada website.
Oct 11, 2009, 08:56
Show Jumping News
ROLEX FEI WORLD CUP™ JUMPING 2009/2010: Preview
The 2009/2010 Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping series has a distinctly Swiss flavour to it. Devised by Swiss journalist Max Amman, run under the rules of the Lausanne-based Federation Equestre Internationale and sponsored by the world's leading watchmaking company, Rolex, which is headquartered in Geneva where this season's final will take place, the popular series is celebrating its 32nd season.
Oct 10, 2009, 21:18
General News
Equine Canada Announces Competition Coach Pilot Training Session
(Canada) - Equine Canada is pleased to announce that a Competition Coach Pilot Training Session will be held in Duncan, BC, at Queen Margaret School and Avalon Equestrian Center on October 30 to November 1, 2009.
Oct 10, 2009, 21:10
Dressage News
Dressage Canada Announces Robert Dover Named High Performance Technical/Coach Advisor For Dressage Canada
 |
| Robert Dover |
(Canada) - Dressage Canada is pleased to announce that six-time Olympian Robert Dover has been named as Dressage Canada Technical/Coach Advisor for Dressage Canada’s high performance program.
Oct 9, 2009, 11:21
General News
Inaugural Members inducted to the Canadian Eventing Hall of Fame
(Canada) - The Canadian Eventing Committee is pleased to announce the inaugural members of the Canadian Eventing Hall of Fame. The recipients were selected from over fifty nominations and chosen in recognition of their contributions to the development of the sport of eventing in Canada.
Oct 4, 2009, 22:29
Other Disciplines
FEI Meydan City Open European Endurance Championship: Spain Conquers All In Assisi
 |
| Spain’s Maria Alvarez Ponton celebrates victory at the FEI Meydan City Open European Endurance Championship (photo: (c) Gilly Wheeler) |
(Assisi, Italy) - Spain's Maria Alvarez Ponton made endurance history by becoming the first rider to hold both World and European titles at the same time following a convincing win at the FEI Meydan City Open European Endurance Championship held over the weekend in Assisi, Italy.
Sep 30, 2009, 08:00
Eventing News
HSBC FEI EUROPEAN EVENTING CHAMPIONSHIP: Kristina Cook Leads Britain to Double European Gold
 |
| Team GBR (photo: Kit Houghton) |
(Fontainebleau, France) - Kristina Cook (GBR), long renowned as one of the world’s best horsewomen, at last won the major international title that has eluded her thus far in her illustrious career when she headed an all-conquering British team at the HSBC FEI European Eventing Championship in Fontainebleau.
Sep 27, 2009, 21:04
General News
SUCCEED® and Wellington Classic Dressage Present USET Foundation Holiday Gala Fundraiser
(Wellington, FL, USA0 - SUCCEED® and Wellington Classic Dressage will be hosting an exciting Holiday Gala Fundraiser on December 11 & 12, 2009, to benefit the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation. The gala will feature some of the biggest names in the equestrian world from a unique combination of disciplines, all coming together for a good cause and some holiday fun. In addition to raising money for the USET Foundation and supporting the future of the equestrian sport, the Holiday Gala will also help families in need during the holiday season by collecting donations for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve charity Toys for Tots.
Sep 27, 2009, 09:07
Dressage News
Tina Konyot Wins Grand Prix Freestyle at Dressage at Devon
 |
| Tina Conyot (Stacy Lynne Photography) |
(Devon, PA, USA) - Tina Konyot and Calecto V had a decisive victory in the Grand Prix Freestyle last night at Dressage at Devon. The highlight of the six-day event, the Freestyle featured Olympic riders piloting their horses to music as diverse as Billy Joel and versions of Dixieland classics. Konyot, of North Stonington, CT, received a 72.60% for her efforts, which included powerful passage work, flowing half-passes and expressive changes.
Sep 27, 2009, 08:43
Eventing News
HSBC FEI European Eventing Championship: Britain Triumphs On Exciting Cross-Country Day
 |
| Kristina Cook (GBR) and Miners Frolic on the cross country (photo: Kit Houghton) |
(Fontainebleu, France) - Great Britain is on course to win a record 8th consecutive team gold medal at the HSBC FEI European Eventing Championship at Fontainebleau after the Cross-Country produced an extraordinary and thrilling day’s sport which has dramatically altered the leaderboard.
Sep 26, 2009, 20:56
Other Disciplines
Huge Entry For Meydan City FEI Open Endurance Championship 2009
(Assisi, Italy) - The countdown is on for a spectacular weekend of endurance competition around the historic city of Assisi in Italy. A huge field is expected to line up with a confirmed entry of 106 riders from 25 nations competing over the 160km circuit.
Sep 26, 2009, 10:57
Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010
Countdown To ALLTECH FEI World Equestrian Games 2010 and FEI Awards Begins
In a year, on 25 September 2010, the curtain will rise on the greatest global gathering of equestrian sport — the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. All the best equestrian athletes from around the world will by vying for a place on their country’s squad. Among them will certainly be winners and nominees from this year’s inaugural FEI Awards.
Sep 26, 2009, 10:54
World News
Canadian Dressage Community Loses Longtime Supporter Ian Nicoll
 |
| The Canadian equestrian community is saddened to learn of the loss of a long-time supporter, Ian Nicoll, 76, of Toronto, ON (photo: Equine Canada) |
(Canada) - The Canadian equestrian community is saddened to learn of the loss of long-time supporter, Ian Nicoll, 76, of Toronto, ON, who passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2009. As Ashley Holzer’s father, Ian Nicoll and his family became involved with horses when Ashley started riding at Sunnybrook Stables in Toronto, ON, at the age of 10.
Sep 26, 2009, 10:50
Other Disciplines
The Canadian Reining Committee Announces the Selection Criteria for the 2010 North American Junior and Young Rider Championships
(Canada) - The Canadian Reining Committee (CRC) and the High Performance subcommittee is pleased to announce that the selection criteria for 2010 North American Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) has been established for the discipline of reining.
Sep 26, 2009, 10:48
Dressage News
Jacqueline Brooks Victorious on North-American Bred in Dressage at Devon Grand Prix
 |
| Jacqueline Brooks & Balmoral (Stacy Lynne Photography) |
(Devon, PA, USA) - Olympian Jacqueline Brooks and Balmoral clinched the main attraction on day four of Dressage at Devon by winning the Grand Prix for Freestyle. The Canadian duo impressed with a 66.936%, beating out second-placed Tina Konyot by less than .1%.
Sep 25, 2009, 22:44
Eventing News
HSBC FEI European Eventing Championship: Britain Snatches Lead After 2nd Day of Dressage
 |
| Kristina Cook (GBR) and Miners Frolic (photo: Kit Houghton) |
(Fontainbleu, France) - A battle royal is developing in the HSBC FEI European Eventing Championship at Fontainebleau for at the close of the Dressage phase Great Britain, the defending champions, have now drawn ahead of Germany, the favourites – by just 6.1 penalties.
Sep 25, 2009, 22:32
|
