Christopher Burton Leads Field In Tight Cross Country Finale At HSBC FEI Classics
Christopher Burton (AUS) produced a great Cross Country performance on Holstein Park Leilani to keep his Dressage lead at Les Etoiles de Pau (FRA), final leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™ 2011, but he has no margin for error in tomorrow's Jumping phase as one fence covers the top eight riders and a nail-biting finale is guaranteed for tomorrow.William Fox-Pitt (GBR) was masterful in steering all three of his horses around inside the optimum time to finish in the top 10, with the two nine-year-olds, Oslo and Lionheart, second and sixth, and Macchiato ninth.
Clayton Fredericks (AUS), the joint Dressage leader, accrued 1.2 time penalties on Bendigo, the horse competing in his first CCI4*, to drop to third. The Ground Jury took 0.8 p
Imke Schellekens-Bartels and Hunter Douglas Toots Dominates Big Tour At Addington CDIJYP
The Netherlands' Imke Schellekens-Bartels and Hunter Douglas Toots (pictured) dominated the big tour at Addington CDIJYP over the Easter weekend.World team gold medallist Imke and the clearly talented 12-year-old Jazz gelding impressed greatly. On the combination's international grand prix debut, they took Friday night's hot grand prix with a score of 75.043% and went on to produce a plus-79% performance on Saturday to secure the freestyle.
"It's so exciting to find how he is internationally and he has coped so well," said Imke following her freestyle win. "In yesterday's grand prix he was amazing – very sharp, and gave me an amazing feeling - tonight he was a bit more relaxed. We have not had much time to practise the freest
$1.5 million up for grabs at this years world cup finals
Next month's Show Jumping and Dressage World Cup Finals at the international Indoor Brabant event in the Netherlands will have nearly $US1.5 million (€1,138,025) up for grabs, with €67,850 on offer for the overall winner of the Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping Final.The combinations competing in the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final have €250,000 to divide, with €56,000 to the winner of the Freestyle. € The CDI4* competions have €23,000 euros on offer.
With 23 entries confirmed there are still 22 still to declaire their participation to the FEI.
Jumping riders nominated so far:
West-European League:
Denmark: Emilie Martinsen
Germany: Marco Kutscher, Ludger Beerbaum, Marcus Ehning, Philipp W
$200,000 Triple Crown Challenge of Show Jumping announced sponsored by Taylor Harris Insurance
Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS) announced the debut of the all-new Taylor Harris Triple Crown Challenge. This unique challenge offers a spectacular $200,000 top prize for any show jumping rider that can put together back to back to back wins at three of the nation's most prestigious grand prix events.The three events included in the Taylor Harris Triple Crown Challenge are the $100,000 Wells Fargo Grand Prix of Devon, the $250,000 FTI Grand Prix & FEI World Cup™ Qualifier at the Hampton Classic and the $250,000 Alltech National Horse Show Grand Prix.
The $200,000 prize will be awarded to the same horse and rider combination that can win all three of those events in the same show season.
"We're very excited abou
$200,000 Triple Crown Challenge of Show Jumping announced sponsored by Taylor Harris Insurance
Horse Website - $200,000 Triple Crown Challenge of Show Jumping announced sponsored by Taylor Harris Insurance - Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS) announced the debut of the all-new Taylor Harris Triple Crown Challenge. This unique challenge offers a spectacular $200,000 top prize for any show jumping rider that can put together back to back to back wins at three of the nation's most prestigious grand prix events.The three events included in the Taylor Harris Triple Crown Challenge are the $100,000 Wells Fargo Grand Prix of Devon, the $250,000 FTI Grand Prix & FEI World Cup Qualifier at the Hampton Classic and the $250,000 Alltech National Horse Show Grand Prix.
The $200,000 prize will be awarded to the same horse and r
$75,000 Adequan Grand Prix, CSI 2* Victory Goes to Carlo 273 and Nick Skelton at 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival
Wellington, FL - February 7, 2010 - After three major second place finishes in the first three weeks of the 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival, Nick Skelton (GBR) and Carlo 273, owned by Beverly Widdowson, stepped up into the winner`s circle in the $75,000 Adequan Grand Prix, CSI 2*. They caught the win over Pablo Barrios (VEN) and G&C Quick Star 11, owned by Gustavo and Carolina Mirabal, and Beezie Madden (USA) on Abigail Wexner`s Danny Boy.Today`s class concluded competition for the fourth week of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), and the week four title sponsor is Adequan. The 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival has 12 weeks of competition that conclude on April 4, 2010, and the circuit will be awarding almost $6 m
‘Team Champion’ Travel To La Baule
The five riders who will represent Great Britain in the inaugural Meydan Nations Cup in La Baule, France later this week have been selected and will feature members of both the World Class Performance and the Champion Evolution Squad;World Class Performance Squad member, Peter Charles from Alton in Hampshire will compete with Pom d’Ami, a ten year-old bay gelding owned by Olga White and Team Murka Ltd, Rubert R, an eleven year-old bay stallion owned by Team Murka Ltd, Olga White and Mikhail Muratov and Pall Mall H a twelve year-old black stallion owned by Sandra Lynn Cordiner. Peter has started off his 2009 campaign in fine style winning several Grand Prix and jumping a double clear in the Nations Cup competition in Wellington, Flor
£27,000 raised for para-equestrian charity
The Lady Joseph Trust is delighted to announce that a recent fundraising cocktail party at the Cavalry and Guards Club raised over £27,000 for the charity. The reception was attended by the Lady Joseph Trust's President Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cornwall who spent time chatting with para riders Lee Pearson, Ann Dunham, Deb Criddle and Natasha Baker.Trustee Henrietta Cheetham said, "The evening was very successful in raising so much money, and it also raised awareness about the sport of para dressage. I was honoured the Duchess of Cornwall attended and it was lovely to introduce our talented para riders to so many new admirers. I would like to thank all who attended and so generously supported the trust."
€2 billion Chinese horse project aided by Ireland
Ireland have been chosen to help China establish its first national equine facility at Tianjin in the first major step toward a Chinese horse-breeding industry. The huge equestrian facility will have 4000 horse stalls, offices for 150 trainers, five training tracks, and two race tracks of international standard, including grandstands and clubhouses.The deal is thought to generate up to €40 million in exports over the next three years for Ireland. Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney, visiting China in a major trade delegation, announced the deal, under which Ireland will be China`s horse racing and breeding partner in the project. Ireland will help establish a stud farm in China, with 100 mares likely to be exported there ove
€70,000 on Offer in Irish Sport Horse Studbook Showjumping Series
This year will see competitor competing for a prize fund of €70,000 in the Irish Sport Horse Studbook Showjumping Series, the series that will be held at 7 venues around Ireland. The series will be kicking off in April at the Louth County Show2012 will see some changes to the series from last year including separate classes for the 6 and 7 year olds. In the first four legs of the series, the 6 year olds will not be asked to jump against the clock. Each venue will have a €9500 prize fund as well as an additional €3500 in League and Breeder prizes on offer at the last leg at the Tattersalls Ward Union Hunt Show in July.
"The series again offers very significant prize money for 2012. We anticipate the Series will contin
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10 of the bes 4x4 cars to buy
Motorists are eying up 4x4s and their snow beating skills after another dose of wintry weather. We round up ten of the best four wheel drive cars, in no particular order. There`s a 4x4 here for all budgets, from the discerning millionaire to the frugal family.Range Rover :- New: £68,945 to £85,695 , Used 2008 58*: 3.6 TDV8 HSE £37,870
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100 days to go! Paralympic tickets back on sale!
Today, 21 May, marks 100 days to go to the London 2012 Paralympic Games. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that these will officially be the biggest Games ever, with 165 countries set to participate in 21 sports over 17 days. As part of the celebrations, tickets are back on sale so if you haven't secured yours yet - click here! Many tickets are just £10 so it's a great way to cheer on our riders and athletes!Para-Dressage riders from 26 nations have qualified to participate in the equestrian events, which will take place at Greenwich Park from 30 August to 4 September.
Host nation Great Britain, Germany, Denmark and Canada have qualified the maximum number of riders and will each be represented by a
11 horses taken to safety from notorious Florida area
Eleven horses have been taken into care by South Florida charities after being found at the weekend in a 15-acre area in southwest Miami-Dade County. Seven dead horses were found with the animals. One of the horses, identified as a former thoroughbred racehorse, went into the care of Florida TRAC - Thoroughbred Retirement and Adoptive Care.The other 10 were taken in by the South Florida SPCA. The animals were found around noon on Sunday along Southwest 205th Avenue between 136th and 154th streets.
Efforts are under way to establish ownership of the horses.
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11 horses taken to safety from notorious Florida area
Horse Website - 11 horses taken to safety from notorious Florida area - Eleven horses have been taken into care by South Florida charities after being found at the weekend in a 15-acre area in southwest Miami-Dade County. Seven dead horses were found with the animals. One of the horses, identified as a former thoroughbred racehorse, went into the care of Florida TRAC - Thoroughbred Retirement and Adoptive Care.The other 10 were taken in by the South Florida SPCA. The animals were found around noon on Sunday along Southwest 205th Avenue between 136th and 154th streets.
Efforts are under way to establish ownership of the horses.
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12 Australian Horses Dead of Unknown Cause
Twelve horses residing in a pasture in the Kooralbyn area of Queensland, Australia, are dead, but the cause of death remains unknown, according to an Oct. 7 press release from Biosecurity Queensland. Of the 12, seven horses died and five were euthanized. The press release indicated that although authorities initially suspected hendra virus as the cause of death when investigating the scene yesterday (Oct. 6), tests have confirmed that none of the deceased horses were infected by the virus.Queensland Chief Veterinary Officer Rick Symons, BVSc, MBA, PhD, said Biosecurity Queensland would perform postmortems on the horses to try and determine what made them fatally sick so rapidly.
"We don't expect to have the complete postmorte
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A total of 15 nations have announced their intention to compete at the HSBC FEI European Eventing Championships 2011 (25-28 August). The 30th running of the Championships will be hosted for the fifth time at Luhmühlen (GER), which has been synonymous with international Eventing since 1975.As well as the excitement of the Championships themselves and the battle for medals, the two best ranked teams from Olympic Groups A, B & C at the HSBC FEI European Eventing Championships 2011 will also qualify to take part at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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