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Risk Factors for Elimination During Endurance Rides Examined

Endurance rides covering distances from 40 to 160 kilometers in a 24-hour period are grueling tasks for both horse and rider. So it's not surprising to learn that up to 60% of horses can be eliminated for health reasons during the competition. A team of U.S. researchers recently set out to determine which factors, at the start and in the first or second half of rides, contribute to endurance horses' elimination from competition. "To our knowledge, this is

Spaniard wins endurance with strong horse

Try to comprehend what Maria Alvarez Ponton of Spain accomplished Sunday. Seven weeks after giving birth to a daughter, Maria, mom went out and captured the gold medal in the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games endurance event. Covering 100 miles in and around the Kentucky Horse Park, Ponton came in to the event as reigning world and European champion.

Sunday, she sat in second place through the first two vet checks, then took control on her Fren

Dark Endurance Studs

Dark Endurance is mainly a family team consisting of my parents as dedicated crew, myself as rider and trainer and most importantly our horses. I am Carri Ann Dark, I was born May 1991 in the South West and have lived there for many years, For many years I was apart of the South West Group and enjoyed helping and being apart of South West team. I also wrote a series of articles in the South West newsletter which some people still remember me from. I

Canadian Endurance Riders Set to Compete at North American Junior and Young Riders Championships

Endurance Canada is pleased to announce the riders representing Canada at the 2012 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Riders Championships. Presented by Gotham North, these Championships will be held July 17-22 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Riders will compete for top honours in the NAJYRC-CH 4* FEI Championship. The team will be comprised of Lee Hutten of Chesterville, ON, riding Parker AES, Dessia Miller's 12-year-old Arabian

Bakst eases to victory in 33rd Arab Marathon

SUNDAY October 30 saw a group of determined riders take part in the 33rd Arab Marathon at Larkhill Racecourse, Salisbury. The event sponsored by South Essex Insurance Brokers (SEIB) boasted a first prize of £1,000. The winner of the Marathon Challenge Trophy, together with the £1,000, was Alan Brown from Shropshire with his Arab horse, Bakst, bred by Finn Guinness of the Biddesden Stud. They completed the challenging course in a time of one hour 36 minutes

Maria Hagman Eriksson won 2nd leg of Onsala Arabians Endurance Cup

Maria Hagman Eriksso on Prylens Pepton won the 2nd leg of Onsala Arabians Endurance Cup in Björkvik. After two rides she is in tied lead with Tonja Danielsson/Molina Nikow. Worth noticing is that Prylens Pepton is in the list under two different riders!

Results from "Björkviksritten"

1 - Maria Hagman-Eriksson/Prylens Pepton ox, 12p 2 - Lena Sandberg Nilsson/Diip ox, 10 p 3 - Fannie Eriksson/El Charimo, 8 p 4 - Anita Oldenburg/Mitzawi

Strong competition at European Endurance Champs

France, once again, showed their skill and sheer determination when each one of their finishing team members, Philippe Benoit, Virginie Atger and Pascale Dietsch, had final loop speeds of over 21.9kph. French Chef d'Equipe Mr. Jean Louis Leclerc has now gained both the World and European titles with his hugely successful team.

Kassalic Stud

We are a small stud in Somerset situated 5 mins from the A303. We breed arabian horses and spotted ponies and are currently working on a programme to combine the two, bringing the best attributes from both breeds to produce quality performance ponies. We alo breed shetland ponies and spottys. First and foremost we are breeding for good confirmation and temprement so that we produce foals of good quality that will hopefully have the ability to perform under

FEI Central Asia Endurance Championships 2011

The host nation of Kazakhstan captured all the medals at the 2011 FEI Central Asian Endurance Championship staged in Talgar earlier this month. Altyngali Bissemaganbetov claimed gold, while Amangeldy Munaitbayev took silver and Kairzhan Andybay clinched the bronze. Just six of the 16 starters completed the 80kms course, and the only non-Kazakh in the final line-up was the sole competitor from Turkmenistan, sixth-placed Oleg Karabayev.

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Miguel Vila Ubach Triumphant in test of Endurance

Miguel Vila Ubach, of Spain, and his eight-year-old Hungares landed a surprise victory in the 160-kilometre World Endurance Championship yesterday. The first of seven disciplines at the World Equestrian Games, the endurance developed into a war of attrition.

Ubach was followed home by two French riders, Virginie Atger on Kangoo d'Aurabelle, also an eight-year-old, and Elodie le Labourier with Sangho'Limousian, who is twice his compatriot's age a

Endurance team member cleared of doping charge

After a year-long battle with the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), Somerset-based endurance rider Christine Yeoman has managed to clear her name. She had been investigated following a positive dope test on her home-bred mare CJS Gai Forest in August last year.

The presence of the growth promoter ractopamine in a urine test meant Christine was immediately suspended from competition, and she was forced to withdrawal from the European cha

Endurance Team Selection Announcement

After a very successful day at Kings Forest, the endurance eam announced, on behalf of the Selectors that the following combinations have been selected from the World Class Start Squad to travel to Mont Le Soie on 30th April 2011 to compete as a Team representing Great Britain. They will all ride in the 120km FEI 2*.

Fiona Griffiths and Dear Kate
Lindsey Comben and Radhwan
Andrea Champ and Driumghiga Luxor
Sue Higgins and Ab

Mara Feola and Grigali win the European Championships Juniors and Young Riders Endurance

A triumph. Individual gold medal, silver medal team. Mara Feola back from Belgium with neck won two medals in the prestigious European Championships Endurance reserved for juniors and young riders. A great joy for the whole of Sardinia equestrian who accompanied the sixteen Mara in the Mont Soie, a physical and logistical support, especially by a large group arrived in Belgium straight from Santa Teresa di Gallura, led by Anna Teresa Vincentelli and Mauriz

American Endurance Ride Conference

The American Endurance Ride Conference was organized 24 years ago by a small group of devoted enthusiasts to promote endurance riding. This hardworking, hard riding nucleus has grown to a five thousand+ member organization dedicated to furthering the sport. The AERC is one organization that really works for its members. It promotes rides, distributes educational information and keeps the trails open. The AERC is the only sanctioning body in the country f

Jack Begaud dominates the world of Endurance at the end of October

The 5th edition of the new FEI Endurance World Ranking List includes events from 1 January 2005 to 30 October 2005. With 790 points, Jack Begaud is the undisputed leader of the FEI World Endurance Rankings. He added 124 points more to his score during October, notably thanks to his 7th place in Montcuq with his relatively inexperienced mount Najshan. Finishing second in Montcuq with Jonas de Griège, only 10” behind the winner Karine Hebrault, Ludovic Sarou

Yawl Hill Stud

We are a small stud/competition yard based on the Devon /Dorset border that specialises in competing endurance horses of all levels up to international. We have 4 horses registered for Endurance in 2009. Yawl Hillbilly and Ishtar Spirit who are both PBA and will both be 6 and spend the year doing open rides, Connie a Anglo Arab who will be 14 and will be aimed at the 100 miles at Golden Horseshoe in what will be her 10th Endurance season and our present

US long list released for endurance world champs

A Kutt Above and Jeremy Reynolds have been named to the US team's Long List for the 2012 FEI World Endurance Championships later this year, after victory in the recent 160km contest at the Priefert Ranch in Mt Pleasant, Texas.

In a close race to the finish Reynolds guided A Kutt Above to the win in 8:16:03, narrowly beating out Wendy MacCoubrey and Reach for the Gold (8:16:05) and Becky Hart riding No Repeat (8:16:09).

From a field of

Endurance Team Member Back After Baby

It takes a lot of grit and determination, not to mention physical stamina, to be an endurance rider at the top level, especially if you have just given birth to a daughter and intend to be on the team for the World Equestrian Games (WEG) to be held in Kentucky, USA in September.

Ros Clapp, 37, from Baltonsborough, Somerset, competed the 80km Endurance Ride at BarbaryCastle on 7th August, with her team horse, Nazeeka, just 27 days after her secon

BMJ Arabians

BMJ ARABIANS is a small stud situated in South Wales in Garnant, between Ammanford and Swansea. The stud enjoys being on open mountain which allows for excellent training of our endurance horses. At BMJ ARABIANS we breed Pure, Part Bred Arabians & Hispano Arabes. Breeding for performance using mainly Polish bloodlines, with some Crabbet and Egyptian. Our love of coloured horses has lead us to introduce American Paint & Pintabian into our part breds.

EnduranceGB supports the The Sino-British International Friendship ride - THE LONG HORSERIDE

The Long Horse Ride, organised by EnduranceGB life member Megan Lewis is a journey on horseback from Beijing to London. Starting out shortly after the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, it is scheduled to arrive in London in time for the 2012 London Olympics.

The Long Horse Ride is a journey on horseback from Beijing to London.

It is scheduled to set out after the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and to arrive

Australasian Endurance Forum Attracts Multi National Attendance

Over 150 delegates representing nine different nationalities are attending the Australasian FEI Endurance Conference and Forum, which began in Brisbane (AUS) today. Delegates from Australia, Canada, France, Great Britain, Malaysia, New Zealand, Thailand, the UAE and the USA are taking part in three days of lectures and discussion sessions across a wide range of topics relating to international Endurance. This is the first time the world forum has been hel

Virginie Atger aboard Azim du Floriva Win Team Silver in 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

The Team Silver medal was awarded to France with a total time of 24 hours, 49 minutes and 46 seconds. The team was made up of Sarah Chakil aboard Sakalia, Virginie Atger aboard Azim du Florival and Cecile Miletto Mosti aboard Easy Fortnoire.

Virginie Atger on Kangoo d`Aurabelle Finish 2nd in 160-kilometre World Endurance Championship yesterday

Miguel Vila Ubach, of Spain, and his eight-year-old Hungares landed a surprise victory in the 160-kilometre World Endurance Championship yesterday. The first of seven disciplines at the World Equestrian Games, the endurance developed into a war of attrition. Ubach was followed home by two French riders, Virginie Atger on Kangoo d'Aurabelle, also an eight-year-old, and Elodie le Labourier with Sangho'Limousian, who is twice his compatriot's age and will now

Zayin Arabian Stud

In the last ten years I have bred 17 Arabian performance horses starting in 1999 with the Part bred colt Zayin Shijami (by TB Noble Envoy out of Shikari PBA). Since then I have concentrated on breeding solely pure bred Arabians for racing and endurance, the first Kumara Zayin being born in 2001. We have utilised the best bloodlines available using stallions from Umm Qarn Farm, Shadwell Stud and Conkwell Stud. The band of broodmares represents the finest pr

The New British Endurance World Class Start and Potential Squad

Following a meeting at Hartpury International Team assessment day in November 2010, the new British Endurance World Class Start and Potential Squad has been formed - WCSPS. Horse and Rider combinations with an eye on FEI and International Team Competitions, can now enter the squad having completed a minimum of 2 x 80k rides (at speeds under 16kph within the last 24 month). Following on from this the management team will assess and prepare combinations to c

Britain`s medal hope comes a cropper at vet gate

Britain's WEG endurance team of Ros Clapp, Christine Yeoman, David Yeoman (all from Somerset) and Beccy Broughton-Booker had mixed fortunes in the States. After the first four loops, Ros was the fastest of the team riders, with Christine and David not far behind and a medal was on the cards.

But after the fifth loop, Ros's horse Nazeeka was eliminated at the vet gate for irregular metabolics, which ended any medal hopes.

All the other

NK endurance during first edition CEI Ermelo

The NK endurance will this year take place during the first edition of IEC Ermelo, which takes place on the weekend of 17 to 19 May 2013. This new international endurance race CEI Ermelo is organized from the grounds of the KNHS. In Ermelo, three distances driven: 90 km (CEI *), 120 km (CEI **) and 160 km (CEI ***). The distances of 90, 120 and 160 km are also national (CEN) held. Thus, future athletes in their own country experience with the state of aff

FEI World Endurance Championships For Young Horses 2011 - Compiegne (FRA)

Horse and rider combinations from Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates claimed the titles at the FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Horses which took place at Compiegne in France last Friday. Over testing courses, and in intense heat, it was Bahrain's Salman Isa Al Radhi and Persepolia Larzac who returned the quickest time in the 8 Year Old division, while the UAE's Shames Sd Sn Al Marri produced a strong ride with Qatar La Majorie to win the 7 Ye

Two French Riders Topped the Meydan Open Riders World Ranking for FEI

Two French riders topped the Meydan Open Riders World Ranking for FEI year end results. Virginie Atger, who was ranked fifth in the world last year, topped the list in 2010 by just 14 points over fellow Frenchwoman Sarah Chakil. In 2010 Atger won a number of rides, including the CEI*** 160-km Sommant and 160-km Rambouillet in France. She also finished 10th in the World Endurance Championship in Lexington, Kentucky.

Chakil won the 160km CEI*** La

Thoroughbred Rapid Redux Ties Single-Season Win Mark

Rapid Redux tied the modern-day United States record for wins in a single season Dec. 13, as he went wire-to-wire in a $5,000 starter allowance race at Laurel Park. The 5-year-old son of Pleasantly Perfect won his 19th race in 2011, tying the legendary Citation, who won 19 times during his Triple Crown season of 1948, and Roseben in 1905. Rapid Redux, who has now won his last 21 starts dating back to Dec. 2, 2010, broke the U.S. record for consecutive wins

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Regal Parade win just dandy for Willie Carson

Regal Parade win just dandy for Willie Carson

Willie Carson was the happiest man alive when Regal Parade took a prize that he couldn't win during his star-studded career as a jockey. For Regal Parade, 18-1 winner of the John Smith's Ayr Gold Cup, was partnered by his grandson William. "I am happier than when I won the Derby, really proud. This should be where William's career takes off," said

Alex Ferguson is disagreement with United share holders John Magnier and JP McManus over Rock of Gibraltar

Alex Ferguson is disagreement with United share holders John Magnier and JP McManus over Rock of Gibraltar

It is a club which has built its success on a twin policy of winning on the field while conquering the corporate world. But this week Manchester United, the world's most financially successful club, could be plunged into one of the biggest crises in its history. Its largest shareholders have threatened to call an emergency general meeting (EGM) if

Prize Money Boost For Sandown Season Finale

Prize Money Boost For Sandown Season Finale

Good news for the horse racing industry as Prize money for the Bet365 `Ultimate Celebration` meeting, which signifies the end of the National Hunt season, will be increased by 15% from £555,000 to £637,000 for 2013. The meeting takes place at Sandown Park on April 26 and 27 and is a mixed Flat and jumps meeting.

Channel 4 will be televis

Today`s Doncaster Meeting The Latest Victim Of The Unseasonal Weather

Today`s Doncaster Meeting The Latest Victim Of The Unseasonal Weather

This afternoon`s flat season kick off meeting at Doncaster has been abandoned due to snow.

The fixture was due to feature the first major event of the Flat season, the William Hill Lincoln, but clerk of the course Roderick Duncan called off the card following a 6am inspection.

He said: "We have had about two to three inches of s

Headgear Rule Changes For Irish Racing

Headgear Rule Changes For Irish Racing

The anomaly of headgear worn by horses in Ireland all coming under the official description of `blinkers` has finally been sorted.

On Friday, The Turf Club announced a change to the rules has been approved by the the Governing Bodies, to facilitate a more accurate declaration of headgear.

The confusion appears when horses

Lar Butler Reacts To The Sad Death Of Trafford Lad

Lar Butler Reacts To The Sad Death Of Trafford Lad

Lar Butler, trainer of Trafford Lad the Horse who died whilst racing at Navan on Sunday described his family as `devastated` at the loss of the Grade 1 winner.

The ten year old had been nursed back to health by Butler who is part of a family syndicate who owned the horse since injuring a tendon back in 2009 and was disputing the lead in

Sophie Doyle decides against appeal after receiving seven-day ban for her part in weighing-room altercation with Kirsty Milczarek

Sophie Doyle decides against appeal after receiving seven-day ban for her part in weighing-room altercation with Kirsty Milczarek

A turbulent four weeks for women jockeys closed yesterday with Sophie Doyle deciding against appealing a seven-day ban for "violent and improper conduct" after she was involved in a fight with Kirsty Milczarek on Tuesday. The two jockeys clashed in the changing room at Southwell, where no other witnesses were present. And they gave conflicting stor

Flemenstar Will Contest The Lexus Chase

Flemenstar Will Contest The Lexus Chase

Peter Casey`s Flemenstar remains on course for his first test over three miles after featuring among 12 confirmations for the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown on December 28.

Impressive on his first appearance of the season at Navan over two miles, the seven-year-old stepped back up to two and a half miles to annihilate Willie Mullins` previously

Silviniaco Conti Enters The Denman Chase at Newbury

Silviniaco Conti Enters The Denman Chase at Newbury

Silviniaco Conti could face up to eight rivals in Saturday`s Betfair Denman Chase at Newbury.

The Grade Two three miler carries the name of his former Gold Cup and dual Hennessy-winning stablemate.

The race was reopened for 24 hours on Monday after failing to attract enough entries.

Silviniaco Conti has carrie

Mare Quevega lands World Series Hurdle at Punchestown

Mare Quevega lands World Series Hurdle at Punchestown

Quevega continued her remarkable career by beating the geldings to carry off the World Series Hurdle at Punchestown. The seven-year-old, a three-time winner of the David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham, survived an error over the final flight to beat Mourad.

The first two horses home were trained by Willie Mullins, with Ruby Walsh

Great Leighs Racecourse Set To Host Races In 2014

Great Leighs Racecourse Set To Host Races In 2014

The owners of Great Leighs racecourse have submitted an application to host races, four years after its closure.

The Essex all-weather course was the first horse racing venue to open in Britain in 81 years when it put on its first card in April 2008. Owners MC Racetracks are hoping to hold 35 to 45 races per year from 2014.

Disgraced Frankie Dettori Enters Big Brother House

Disgraced Frankie Dettori Enters Big Brother House

The multiple Classsic-winning jockey, 42, was the first to enter the stage at studios in Elstree, Hertfordshire, and was immediately set a challenge, being paired with the X Factor's Rylan Clark and asked to make a series of decisions that would affect fellow housemates, involving splitting contestants into either the luxurious house or a grim base

Barry Geraghty hoping to make the cut on Barbers

Barry Geraghty hoping to make the cut on Barbers

Barry Geraghty is looking forward to his first ride for the Queen when he partners Barbers Shop in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham tomorrow. The Irishman is seeking his second success in the race after steering Cyfor Malta to victory for Martin Pipe in 2002. He will be hoping to cement his new partnership with Nicky Henderson, the Seven Barr

Long Run and Imperial Commander Will Go In The Betfair Chase

Long Run and Imperial Commander Will Go In The Betfair Chase

Cheltenham Gold Cup winners Long Run and Imperial Commander are both among the nine entries for Saturday`s Betfair Chase at Haydock.

Nicky Henderson's Long Run, who took the Cheltenham highlight in 2011, chased home the rejuvenated Kauto Star in this valuable Grade One event 12 months ago.

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