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Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010
Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Begin in One Month
(Lexington, KY, USA) - With just one month to go until the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, ticket sales and hospitality purchases are ramping up as spectators from around the world prepare to witness world championship competition in eight equestrian sports.
Aug 27, 2010, 08:40
World News
British Actor Jeremy Irons Supports 2010 FEI Awards
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| Jeremy Irons |
Distinguished British actor and enthusiastic horseman Jeremy Irons is supporting the 2010 awards organised by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the governing body of horse sport. He is calling on the equestrian community to nominate deserving individuals before the 30 August deadline.
Aug 27, 2010, 08:32
Show Jumping News
HITS Offers Great Group Ticket Rate for Pfizer Million and John Fogerty Concert
(Saugerties, NY, USA) - With just two weeks remaining before the most exciting day in American show jumping, it's time to make those final plans for tickets and tables for the inaugural Pfizer Million in Saugerties, New York.
Aug 27, 2010, 08:27
Eventing News
Riders Prepare For Final HSBC Countdown at Schenefeld
(Germany) - The HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing for 2010 climaxes at Schenefeld in Germany this weekend (August 27-29) as riders bid to boost their rankings in this valuable US$180,000 series.
Aug 26, 2010, 20:43
Eventing News
Emily Baldwin Wins Inaugural HSBC FEI World Cup at Haras du Pin
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| Emily Baldwin (GBR) and Drivetime in action en route to victory in the HSBC FEI World Cup™ event at Haras du Pin (FRA), the penultimate competition in the 2010 series. (Photo: Jehan de Monléon/FEI) |
(France) - Britain’s Emily Baldwin spearheaded a competitive international field to win her first ever HSBC FEI World Cup™ event, at the inaugural Haras du Pin (FRA) CIC3*-W, the penultimate competition in the 2010 series.
Aug 22, 2010, 22:06
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Tickets to Final Rounds in Reining and Dressage Close to Sold Out
(Lexington, KY, USA) - 33 days to go—Tickets to final rounds of competition for Reining and Dressage at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are close to sold-out.
Aug 22, 2010, 21:28
World News
FEI Development Task Force Moves Forward
The FEI Development Task Force held its second meeting on 19, 20 and 21 August on the sidelines of the first Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. The Task Force, formed in May by FEI President HRH Princess Haya, has the job of taking FEI development efforts to the next level by evaluating the mandate for and composition of a future Development Committee; evaluating the operation of such a group and supporting structures within the FEI; examining possible financial models for the sustainability of the Development Programme in the service of National Federations and equestrian sport; and identifying immediate operational priorities for development, including the creation of a five-year plan.
Aug 22, 2010, 21:13
World News
FEI Award Win Continues to Motivate Haitian Para-Equestrian
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| Milord and FEI President HRH Princess Haya at the 2009 FEI Awards ceremony (photo: FEI) |
As the nomination deadline approaches for the annual awards organised by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the Haitian Para-Equestrian winner of last year’s FEI Against All Odds Award is calling on the equestrian community to nominate individuals whose efforts deserve acknowledgment.
Aug 20, 2010, 23:30
Dressage News
Steinberg Named USEF National Dressage Youth Coach
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| Jeremy Steinberg (photo: Mary Cornelius) |
(Lexington, KY, USA) - Accomplished High Performance Dressage competitor Jeremy Steinberg of Kirkland, WA has been appointed as the inaugural USEF National Dressage Youth Coach. The 1996 NAJYRC Gold Medalist, Steinberg's career developed from the Young Rider ranks into successfully training and competing horses at all levels from Young Horse to Grand Prix, including international competitions and the U.S. League Finals for the FEI World Cup.
Aug 20, 2010, 22:22
Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010
Lexington Florist to Supply Bouquets, Arrangements for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
(Lexington, KY, USA) - 37 days to go— Bouquets in the awards ceremonies and flower arrangements for the VIP and hospitality areas will have a Kentucky twist at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
Aug 18, 2010, 23:50
Show Jumping News
Team Jumping Kicks Off at Youth Olympic Games
(Singapore) - The Equestrian competition at the first ever Youth Olympic Games started today with the first round of the Team Competition at the Singapore Turf Club Riding Centre. The Nations Cup format is familiar (two round competition over the same course), but the similarities stop there because at this event there are six regional teams (Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe, North America, and South America), each with five athletes; the best three scores from each of the two rounds to count. No country is allowed to have more than one athlete.
Aug 18, 2010, 23:45
World News
FEI President Welcomes “Long Overdue” Congress on NSAIDs
FEI President HRH Princess Haya welcomed the FEI initiative to hold a Congress on Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) Usage and Medication in the Equine Athlete, declaring it as long overdue and the first real opportunity to bring together all the new science on NSAIDs since the FEI’s 1993 ban on their use in competition.
Aug 16, 2010, 23:38
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USEF Names Vaulting Short List/Nominated Entry for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
(Gladstone, NJ, USA) - The United States Equestrian Federation has named the following vaulters to the Short List/ Nominated Entry for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games according to the USEF Selection Procedure for Vaulting. From this group the Definite Entry will be named to represent the United States in the Vaulting Championships. The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games take place from September 25-October 10, 2010 in Lexington, Kentucky.
Aug 16, 2010, 23:26
Eventing News
Niklas Lindbäck Takes HSBC FEI World Cup Eventing On Home Ground at Malmö
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| Niklas Lindbäck and Mr Pooh (photo: Lotta Gyllensten/ FEI) |
(Sweden) - Niklas Lindbäck scored a popular home win in the 10th leg of the HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing at Malmö (SWE) and boosted Swedish spirits at what was an important national team trial before the forthcoming Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ in Kentucky (USA) next month.
Aug 16, 2010, 22:04
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USEF Names Replacement Horse to Para-Equestrian Short List/Nominated Entry for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
(Lexington, KY, USA) - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announced today that US Para-Equestrian rider Jennifer Baker has had to withdraw the horse on which she was selected for the Short List/Nominated Entry for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Duel was withdrawn because of veterinary issues and has been replaced per the USEF Selection Procedures with Kranak.
Aug 16, 2010, 18:49
World News
"One in 1.3 billion rider" Encourages Equestrian World To Send Nominations For FEI Awards
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| Alex Hua Tian, Chinese Olympic Eventing rider and winner of the FEI's 2009 HSBC Rising Star Award (photo: Kit Houghton) |
China’s first Olympic Eventing rider Alex Hua Tian is urging the equestrian community to make its nominations for the five-category 2010 FEI Awards.
Aug 10, 2010, 21:40
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USEF Names Show Jumping Short List for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
(Lexington, KY, USA) - The USEF has named the the following horse/rider combinations in ranked order to the Short List for the US Show Jumping Team for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
Aug 10, 2010, 21:19
Other Disciplines
FEI EUROPEAN JUNIOR VAULTING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010: Austrians and Germans Reign Supreme
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| Daniela Fritz of Austria took Gold in the Junior Individual Female class at the FEI European Junior Vaulting Championships at Stadl-Paura, Austria last weekend (photo: Michael Rzepa) |
(Austria) - The Open European Junior Vaulting Championships were held at the fabulous venue of Stadl Paura (AUT) from 4-8 August 2010. Only the weather was set against the Organising Committee, but not even that could spoil a terrific event. After the parade of the 16 competing nations, the opening addresses and several show performances, the FEI Delegate Bettina de Rham officially opened the Championships.
Aug 10, 2010, 18:22
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Canadian Reining Committee Announces WEG Team Riders
(Ottawa, ON, Canada) —The Equine Canada Canadian Reining Committee (CRC) is pleased to announce the Canadian Reining Team for the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) to be held in Lexington, KY September 25—October 10, 2010.
Aug 10, 2010, 09:43
Show Jumping News
European Champion Takes Over Number One slot in Rolex Rankings
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| European champion Kevin Staut (FRA) has taken over the number one slot in the Rolex Rankings for the first time in his Jumping career. (Photograph: Kit Houghton/FEI) |
European champion Kevin Staut has jumped up to claim the world number one slot in the latest edition of the Rolex Rankings published by the FEI today.
Aug 9, 2010, 22:12
Dressage News
FEI World Breeding Dressage Championships For Young Horses 2010: Danish Breeding And Riding Dominates At Verden
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| Denmark's Andreas Helgstrand and Uno Donna Unique took gold in the 6 year old division of the FEI World Breeding Dressage Championships for Young Horses at Verden, Germany. (photo: Karl-Heinz Freiler) |
(Verden, Germany) - Last year’s silver medallist moved up the ranks to take gold at the FEI World Breeding Dressage Championships in Verden yesterday (Sunday). Uno Donna Unique (s.Don Schufro), ridden by Denmark's Andreas Helgstrand, was the undisputed World Champion of the 6 year old division at the German fixture in which Danish horses excelled. The new 5 year old World Champion however comes from Holland. Astrix (s.Obelisk) helped Emmelie Scholtens to win her second consecutive title.
Aug 9, 2010, 21:59
Show Jumping News
Ward Wins Longines International Grand Prix Of Ireland
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| McLain Ward and Anatares F (photo: Erin Cowgill) |
(Gladstone, NJ, USA) - It appears US show jumping phenom McLain Ward (Brewster, NY) has a new superstar in his arsenal after Anatares F flew to victory in the Longines International Grand Prix Of Ireland to close out CSIO Dublin in winning style.
Aug 8, 2010, 23:12
Dressage News
Parra Makes it Count in the USEF National Intermediaire I Dressage Championship at the 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Festival of Champions
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| Cesar Parra and Olympia (photo: Susan J Stickle) |
(Gladstone, NJ, USA) - In his first opportunity to ride for a US National Championship, Cesar Parra capitalized on the chance and took home top honors at the USEF National Intermediaire I Dressage Championship at the 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Festival of Champions. A Colombian native, Parra began riding under the US flag in 2009, since then he has reaped the reward.
Aug 8, 2010, 23:06
Dressage News
Konyot Maintains Lead; Top Three Placings Remain Unchanged in the National Grand Prix Dressage Championships at 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Festival of Champions
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| Tina Konyot and Calecto V (photo: Susan J Stickle) |
(Gladstone, NJ, USA) - The Grand Prix kicked off the third day of competition at the 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Festival of Champions and the Grand Prix Special gave the fans another opportunity to see the best dressage horses in the country in the freshly renovated Dick and Jane Brown Dressage Ring at the historic USET Foundation Headquarters.
Aug 8, 2010, 21:27
Dressage News
Parra and Barteau Swap Top Places in National Intermediaire I Dressage Championship at the Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions
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| Cesar Parra and Olympia (photo: Susan J Stickle) |
(Gladstone, NJ, USA) - The second leg of the National Intermediaire I Dressage Championship at the Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Festival of Champions closed out the second day of competition in the Dick and Jane Brown dressage ring at the USET Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, NJ. The hallowed grounds have been the proving grounds of champions for decades and although a facelift has led to brand new footing in the competition and warm-up areas, the historic relevance is impossible to ignore.
Aug 7, 2010, 20:34
Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010
FEI MARKS 50-DAY COUNTDOWN TO ALLTECH FEI WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES™
To mark the 50-day countdown to the opening of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ in Lexington, Kentucky, the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the governing body of horse sport, has posted on its website a special video message from the founder and president of the event’s title sponsor Alltech.
Aug 6, 2010, 09:12
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British Dressage Team announced for World Equestrian Games
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| Carl Hester and Cheryl Meisner’s Liebling II (photo: FEI/ Peter Nixon) |
(Great Britain) - British Dressage today announced their selection for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010.
Aug 6, 2010, 00:24
Show Jumping News
MEYDAN FEI NATIONS CUP™: French To The Fore As Last Leg Gets Underway In Dublin
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| (L to R) : John Roche, FEI Director Jumping; Paul McAuley, General Manager Emirates Equesrian Centre for Meydan: Pat Hanly, Show Director Dublin Horse Show. (photo: Tony Parkes) |
(Dublin, Ireland) - The French, who cannot be beaten for the 2010 Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ title, will be first into the ring for the final leg of the series at the Royal Dublin Society Showgrounds in Dublin, Ireland tomorrow.
Aug 5, 2010, 08:45
World News
Updated Timetable and Feedback Opportunity for FEI Congress on In-Competition Use of NSAIDs
An updated timetable for the FEI global Congress on Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) Usage and Medication in the Equine Athlete, which will be held at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland on 16 and 17 August 2010 is now available on the FEI website at www.fei.org.
Aug 4, 2010, 21:35
Dressage News
Adelinde Cornelissen and Jerich Parzival Win Exquis World Dressage Masters Freestyle at Hickstead
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| Adelinde Cornelissen on Jerich Parzival © 2010 Ken Braddick/dressage-news.com |
(Hickstead, England) - Adelinde Cornelissen and Jerich Parzival dominated the final Exquis World Dressage Masters of the year with a resounding victory in the Grand Prix Freestyle Sunday with Dutch team mate Hans Peter Minderhoud on Exquis Nadine as runnerup.
Aug 1, 2010, 21:45
General News
Import Restrictions Lifted for Horses from Arizona Entering Canada due to Vesicular Stomatitis
(Ottawa, ON, Canada) - Equine Canada’s Breeds & Industry Division and Health & Welfare Committee would like to inform all stakeholders that effective immediately the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has lifted their restrictions for horses from Arizona.
Aug 1, 2010, 21:03
Other Disciplines
Canadian Reiners Sweep the Podium at the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships
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| Nancy Pratch of St. Paul, AB rode Marie Cameron’s six-year-old gelding, Rooster Kicker, to a gold medal finish with a score of 215.” (photo: Wendy Dyer ) |
(Ottawa, ON, Canada) - Canadian Reiners won individual gold, silver and bronze on July 31 at the 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior Young Rider Championships. Presented by Gotham North, these Championships are being held July 28–August 1 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, also the site of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
Jul 31, 2010, 21:14
Dressage News
Five-Year-Old Bon Chance and Four-Year-Old DG Brendo Win Top Honors at the 2010 Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Championship; Rigo Leads the USEF National Developing Horse Dressage Championship presented by the Dutta Corporation and Performance Sales International
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| Caroline Roffman on her five-year old chestnut Hanoverian gelding Bon Chance (photo: Photo by Fire and Earth Photography) |
(Wayne, IL, USA) - Strong night-time thunderstorms delayed the start of Saturday's competition at the Lamplight Equestrian Center, giving way eventually to a lovely day that started with 11 junior riders competing for the Gold in the USEF Dressage Medal Seat 13 & Under Final presented by Dressage Today. Anna Campbell, aboard her new mount Mai, ended up on top, making her trip from Dallas, TX, well worth the effort. Silver was awarded to Jorde Trudel on Tunnes from Eagle, ID, while Michigan's
Kerrigan Gluch on Bijoux was awarded the Bronze.
Jul 25, 2010, 23:38
Dressage News
Rigo Delivers a Stellar Performance in USEF National Developing Horse Dressage Championship presented by the Dutta Corporation and Performance Sales International; Historical Performance by Selten HW at 2010 Markel/USEF National Young Horse Dressage Championship
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| Clare Krska and Romincka take the Gold (Fire and Ice Photography) |
(Wayne, IL, USA) - Eventful nights continue but Saturday evening was not about the recurring thunderstorms, instead the excitement at Lamplight Equestrian centered on a huge tree that fell on one of the stabling tents. Happily there were no injuries sustained, but crews worked through the night to untangle the mess.
Jul 25, 2010, 23:15
Dressage News
Moorlands Totilas wins In Aachen
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| Edward Gal & Moorlands Totilas |
(Aachen, Germany) -With a final score of 90.96 percent the Dutch dressage rider Edward Gal and his 10-year-old black stallion, Moorlands Totilas won the Deutsche Bank Prize at the CHIO 2010, World Equestrian Festival. In total the pair was awarded the dream score of 10 by the judges twenty-four times!
Jul 18, 2010, 23:23
General News
Tami Hoag Donates Westfalen Gelding- Fhilospher to Become a Professor at University of Findlay’s Equestrian Studies Program
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| Tami Hoag aboard Fhilosopher who will soon be at the head of the class at the University of Findlay Equestrian Studies Program in Ohio. (Photo courtesy of Tami Hoag) |
(Wellington, FL, USA) - Fifteen-time New York Times bestselling mystery writer and professional Grand Prix dressage rider, Tami Hoag has donated Fhilosopher, her 11-year-old Westfalian gelding by Fidermark to take midterm tests instead of dressage tests at the University of Findlay in Ohio. Hoag describes him as a “wonderful horse with an incredible character and a lot of quality.”
Jul 14, 2010, 08:48
General News
Gold Medalist, Lauren Sammis Judges at Lendon Gray’s Youth Dressage Festival
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| Grand Prix dressage rider Lauren Sammis judged young riders recently at Lendon Gray’s Youth Dressage Festival in Saugerties, New York (Photo by SusanJStickle.com) |
(Saugerties, NY) - Pan Am Gold Medalist Lauren Sammis, who is back in the Grand Prix show ring with Al Guden’s Sagacious HF, spent time with young dressage riders recently when she served as a judge at Lendon Gray’s Youth Dressage Festival at Hits-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, New York. Sammis, who worked for Gray as a working student starting in her early years, was thrilled to take part in Gray’s annual Youth Dressage Festival, an event that attracts young riders from around the world.
Jul 14, 2010, 08:27
General News
USEF Updates 2010 Eventing Developing Rider List
(Lexington, KY, USA) - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Eventing High Performance program has made the following updates to the 2010 Developing Rider List.
Jul 14, 2010, 08:21
Other Disciplines
USEF Names Ten Drivers to Nominated Entry for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
(Lexington, KY, USA) - The United States Equestrian Federation has named the following drivers to the Nominated Entry for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. From this group the Definite Entry (Team and Individuals) will be named to represent the United States in the Four-in-Hand Driving Championships. The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games run from September 25-October 10, 2010 in Lexington, Kentucky.
Jul 14, 2010, 08:19
General News
Karen Sparks Named CAVALOR 'Athlete of the Month' for June
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| Karen Sparks (center) was named the CAVALOR 'Athlete of the Month' for June by Jump Canada (photo courtesy Spruce Meadows) |
(Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) — Jump Canada has selected Karen Sparks of Kanata, ON, as the CAVALOR 'Athlete of the Month' for June. At the Spruce Meadows “Skyliner” Tournament, held June 23–27 in Calgary, AB, Sparks claimed two major victories. The 29-year-old athlete won the $5,000 1.30m Ashcor Final Four riding Victoria, an eight-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare, as well as the $10, 000 1.40m Riddell Family Final Four with Ferraro K, an eight-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding. Both horses are owned by Brookstreet Stables Corporation.
Jul 13, 2010, 08:34
Other Disciplines
Flarida Flawless in Adequan/USEF National Open Reining Championship on way to 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
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| Shawn Flarida and RC Fancy Step (K.C. Montgomery Photo) |
(Oklahoma City, OK, USA) - The 2010 Adequan/USEF Open Reining Championships, which also served as the USEF Selection Trial for the Adequan US Reining Team for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, featured fierce competition with a national title and a ticket to the World Equestrian Games on the line. The Oklahoma State Fairgrounds main coliseum was rocking on Saturday night and when the dust settled Shawn Flarida held on to his lead and had the best two round total to take top honors.
Jul 12, 2010, 22:13
General News
US Eventing Continues Support of the 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North
(Lexington, KY, USA) - The United States Eventing Association (USEA) will maintain its generous support of the Junior and Young Rider program as the returning Title Sponsor of the Eventing Championships at the 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North.
Jul 12, 2010, 21:49
Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010
USEF Names Short List Additions for the Land Rover US Eventing Team for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
(Lexington, KY, USA) - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has added the following horse/rider combinations to the Short List for the 2010 Land Rover US Eventing Team to represent the United States at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY. These combinations, in addition to those previously selected for the Short List, will be submitted on the Nominated Entry which is due August 16, 2010. The USEF will add two additional horse/rider combinations before August 16th to fill the maximum number of spaces available on the Nominated Entry (18 horse/rider combinations).
Jul 12, 2010, 21:41
General News
USEF Represented in Four Disciplines at CHIO Aachen
(Lexington, KY, USA) - One of the most prestigious annual events of the year is underway in Germany as the 2010 CHIO Aachen rolls around for 10 days of world-class competition. The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is represented in four disciplines, and everyone will have the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on their minds as they compete for some of the biggest prizes on the calendar.
Jul 12, 2010, 18:45
Dressage News
Anky & Painted Black Win Falsterbo Exquis World Dressage Masters Freestyle for 5th WDM Title
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| Anky van Grunsven receiving the Exquis World Dressage Masters trophy from WDM CEO Anthony Kies and daughter, Renee. (photo: © 2010 Ken Braddick/dressage-news.com) |
(Falsterbo, Sweden) - Anky van Grunsven gave a display of her trademark Queen of the Freestyle when she rode IPS Painted Black to victory in the Exquis World Dressage Masters Grand Prix Kür presented by Axel Johnson Group for her fifth WDM CDI5* title in two years of the richest lineup of competitions on the globe.
Jul 10, 2010, 23:13
Other Disciplines
Flarida Leads Adequan/USEF Open Reining Championships After First Round
(Lexington, KY, USA) - Shawn Flarida slid and spun to a strong lead in the Adequan/USEF Open Reining Championships after the first go at the AQHA Battle in the Saddle which is also serving as the USEF Selection Trial for the Adequan US Reining Team for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Flarida (Springfield, OH) and RC Fancy Step scored 223.5 to take a clear lead over Craig Schmersal (Overbrook, TX) on Boom Shernic , and Andrea Fappani (San Marcos, CA) on Custom Legend who finished tied on 221.5.
Jul 10, 2010, 08:15
World News
FEI Gives Three-Month Suspension To US rider Michael Morrissey
Michael Morrissey (USA) has been suspended for three months and issued a yellow card with retroactive disqualification for excessive use of the whip in class 101 at the Wellington CSI 2* held on 27 February 2010. Mr Morrissey has also been subjected to a fine of CHF 2,000. The suspension from FEI competition will run from 5 May to 4 August, concurrent with the three-month suspension imposed on Mr Morrissey by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF).
Jul 10, 2010, 08:04
Show Jumping News
MEYDAN FEI NATIONS CUP™ 2010: Swedes Spring Surprise In Falsterbo
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| Helena Lundback and Bukowskis Erblumme got a late call-up but provided a vital first-round clear to help Sweden to victory in the fifth leg of the 2010 Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ at Falsterbo, Sweden. (photo: Lotta Gyllensten) |
(Falsterbo, Sweden) - On an afternoon of dramatically fluctuating fortunes, the host nation of Sweden sprung a big surprise as they swept to victory in the fifth leg of the 2010 Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ on their home ground at Falsterbo today. It was against all the odds, because they had previously picked up only two points in the series and seemed to be staring relegation in the face at the end of the season. But in typically stubborn style they didn't let the pressure overwhelm them, and three first-round clears ensured they would always be in contention while it was their Olympic silver medallist, Rolf-Goran Bengtsson, who clinched it for them in the end.
Jul 9, 2010, 19:58
World News
FEI Issues Mandatory Guidelines To Hypersensitivity Protocol - Effective Immediately
The FEI has undertaken a review of the Protocol for Thermography and Clinical Examination (Hypersensitivity of Legs) and, in an effort to further strengthen the Protocol, has issued the following mandatory guidelines to be applied by the Veterinary Commissions appointed for FEI Events.
Jul 8, 2010, 22:26
Dressage News
Anky & Painted Black Win First Falsterbo World Dressage Masters Grand Prix
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| Anky van Grunsven & IPS Painted Black in the Exquis World Dressage Masters Grand Prix Thursday. (photo: © 2010 Ken Braddick/dressage-news.com) |
(Falsterbo, Sweden) - Anky van Grunsven, the most successful rider in the Exquis World Dressage Masters, on Thursday rode a newly recovered IPS Painted Black to victory in the Grand Prix of the first €100,000 CDI5* competitions staged by the Falsterbo Horse Show.
Tinne Vilhelmson Silfven, one of Sweden's most popular dressage stars, gave the big crowd that turned out to support the event good cause to applaud even more enthusiastically than they did for all the riders when she and the 11-year-old Favourit turned in a performance that placed them second.
Jul 8, 2010, 21:21
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