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News
Headlines 17th July 2004
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BHS
in Industry concern over Riding School insurance premiums
The
British Horse Society (BHS), ABRS and representatives
of the insurance industry met Defra minister Alun
Michael today (15 July) to discuss the increasing
burden of insurance premiums falling on equestrian
establishments.
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BHS
Chief Executive Graham Cory told the minister that, in an
industry operating on such tight margins, premium hikes
can mean the difference between solvency and failure. And
if riding schools continue to decline in number then eventually
this will deprive the UK of top-level competitors.
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Show
Jumping - Ireland Fourth In Aachen Nations Cup
IRELAND
today (Friday) continued its slow climb back from
possible relegation in the Samsung Super League, with
a very creditable fourth place at the prestigious
Aachen Nations Cup in Germany.
The
Irish team of Cian O'Connor (Waterford Crystal), Marion
Hughes (Heritage Fortunus), Jessica Kurten (Quibell)
and Kevin Babington (Carling King), all potential
Olympians, added to points gained by the Irish Nations
Cup team in Rotterdam last month, reversing the downward
trend of the first three legs of the League.
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USEF
Announces Eventing Team for 2004 Olympic Games
The
United States Equestrian Federation announced today the
Eventing team for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
~ “The
riders on the short list from which the team was selected
are a very talented group,” said US Eventing Team Coach
Mark Phillips “Those selected for the team are the
best of the best, however, they will find the competition
in Athens very tough and a big challenge.”
The
team and the alternates will ship to England on July 19th
to train with Phillips. On August 10th the team and one
alternate will ship to Athens. The alternate going to Athens
will be named on August 9th. The Eventing competition in
Athens takes place August 15th through 18th. The dressage
takes place on August 15th and 16th; cross country on August
17th; and stadium jumping on August 18th. Please
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Show
Jumping - Smyth Wins At Vichy
PETER
Smyth from Strabane, Co. Tyrone, was the only Irish
rider to claim a place on the opening day of the three-star
show at Vichy, France, today (Friday).
Riding
<Western Fairway>, the defending Irish national
Grand Prix League champion held off a challenge from
France's Simon Delestre in the Accumulator class,
finishing a second-and-a-half ahead on time. Please
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Show
Jumping - O'Connor Again Second At Aachen
CIAN
O'Connor kept up his scorching rate at Aachen today
(Friday) with another second place in a speed class,
this time riding his 10 yr-old bay mare <Irish
Independent Annabella>.
The
24 yr-old Olympic shortlisted rider had a second place
yesterday (Thursday) with <ABC Landliebe>, and
a speed class win on Tuesday, also with Landliebe.
Kevin
Babington, who jumps alongside O'Connor in today's
Nations Cup competition at Aachen, took a tenth place
in the speed class, with <Sydney>. Please
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CSIO****
Kecskemet (Hun)
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- 15 August 2004
James
Wingrave From Daventry, NORTHANTS, Ellen Whitaker
From Barnsley, SOUTH YORKS, Claire Robertson From
Oakham, LEICESTERSHIRE, Ben Maher From Bishops Stortford,
HERTS have been selected to compete at the above-mentioned
show Please
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CSIO*****
Gijon (Esp)
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July - 2 August 2004
John
Whitaker From Huddersfield, WEST YORKS, Michael Whitaker
From Whatton, NOTTS, Robert Bevis From Wrexham, CLWYD,
Robert Maguire From Wigan, LANCS Phave
been selected to compete at the above-mentioned show
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CSI*
& CSI*** Cortina (Ita)
23 - 25 July 2004
James
Wingrave From Daventry, NORTHANTS has been invited
and authorised to compete at the above-mentioned show
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CSI*
Bethune (Fra)
23 - 25 July 2004
Veronique
Whitaker Based in Brussels, BELGIUM has been invited
and authorised to compete at the above-mentioned show
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Show
Jumping - Ireland Second To Jump In Aachen Nations
Cup
IRELAND
will be the second of eight teams to jump in today's
(Friday) vital Super League Nations Cup at Aachen,
Germany.
Chef
d'Equipe Ned Campion has announced the jumping order
of the Irish team today. Please
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News
Headlines 16th July 2004
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ILPH
Welcomes Proposed New Animal Welfare Bill
The
ILPH welcomes the publication of the Draft Animal
Welfare Bill (yesterday Wednesday, 14 July) and is
looking forward to the protection it should provide
in the future for all animals, especially horses and
ponies.
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Comments
Jo White, Head of Political and European Affairs at the
ILPH (International League for the Protection of Horses),
"We wholeheartedly support the Government in their
move to improve the UK's antiquated animal welfare laws.
It shows that they are taking the important issues of animal
welfare seriously."
The ILPH is particularly pleased to see: Please
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Feeding
Older Horses
Have
you got an older horse or pony that needs some extra
care when autumn and winter come along? Then pick up
some handy feeding tips from Hickstead Horse Feeds nutritionist
Christine Smy from the article below.
Many
elderly horses do well during the summer months, particularly
when there is plenty of 'Dr Green' to eat, with older
horses with loose or missing teeth managing to chew
and digest the young grass shoots relatively easily.
Grass is an excellent source of digestible fibre, and
the general 'walking about' exercise in the field will
keep arthritis at bay.
But,
later in the summer, problems may start to appear. Once
the grass has flowered and seeded, it becomes tough
and lignified, and the digestibility and nutritional
value lowers on a daily basis. Please
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Make
Sure It's A Good Summer For Your Dog This Year - National
Microchipping Month - August 2004
Following
the success of last year's National Microchipping Month,
the Kennel Club will be co-ordinating the second National
Microchipping Month in August. The campaign will be
run throughout the United Kingdom to encourage and promote
responsible pet ownership through microchipping as the
preferred method of permanent identification. |
Back
in the pet calendar due to popular demand, this important
campaign hopes to ensure customers are aware of the importance
of microchipping their pets so should their pet go missing
over the long hot summer days reunification is an option
when the pet is found. It is also an ideal time to highlight
the importance to customers of keeping their details up
to date on the national database and this campaign will
be highlighting the possible problems that could occur if
a lost pet is found and its owner cannot be traced. Please
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Olympic
rider reveals the secrets of his success
How
an evening with former Olympic dressage team member
Emile Faurie at Sheepgate Equestrian proved an inspiration
for local riders . . .
Emile
Faurie, one of Britain's leading international grand
prix riders and former double Olympic team member,
provided a rare insight into his successful training
techniques at a well attended lecture/demonstration
at Sheepgate Equestrian last week.
During
the evening, Emile, who rode three of his top horses
currently based at his yard in Gloucestershire, explained
the importance of consistent correct dressage training
and demonstrated techniques to encourage horses to
work to the best of their abilities.
"I
like to try and keep things logical," he said.
"My aim is to explain things in simple terms
to the horse because he's the one who has to understand
what I'm asking for and feel confident that he can
achieve it. Please
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Federation
Equestre Internationale News
15 July 2004
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Samsung Super League 5th leg in Aachen - FEI World
Challenge Final - Endurance Nations Cup in Newmarket
- Endurance Veterinary Seminar in New market - News
from Athens: accreditation center now opened - European
Junior Eventing Championship in Pratoni de Vivaro
- European Pony Championship Preview - World Breeding
Championship for Young Horses preview - European Dressage
Championships for Young Riders and Juniors in Vilhemsborg
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Silver Camera Award - Preview San Patrignano CSI
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BETA
Supports Your Horse Live
BETA
will be out in force at this year's Your Horse Live
with an even bigger presence.
As
well as sponsoring the Best Stand Awards, the association
is also playing a major part in a new initiative at
the two day event, Gear Guide Live.
This
new concept will include talks, discussions and advice
on a number of aspects including hat and body protector
fitting, rug fitting, what not to wear, and saddle
fitting advice in a question and answer style format.
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Livestock
Incidents Highlight Farmers' Responsibilities
Two
events this week have led to the CLA issuing a reminder
to farmers and horse owners of their legal responsibility
to make sure that their animals do not escape onto a
public highway. |
In
Yorkshire a farmer was held liable for the injuries to a
motorcyclist who was injured in a collision with one of
his cattle that had escaped from a field after someone had
left open a gate. Lord Justice Potter ruled that the farmer
was under a duty "to guard against the carelessness
or malice of those who may leave the gate open" and
found in favour of the motorcyclist despite the farmer's
appeal. Please
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Federation
Equestre Internationale News
Samsung
Super League 2004 - British Get The Best Of The Draw
In Aachen............
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Britain will be last to run in tomorrow’s fifth
leg of the 2004 Samsung Super League in Aachen, Germany.
The draw was held this afternoon and the order of
go for the competition, which begins at 1.30pm, is
as follows:
1, France; 2, Ireland; 3, Belgium; 4, USA; 5, Germany;
6, The Netherlands; 7, Italy; 8, Great Britain.
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Cambrian
Garages steps in to save the BHS Cymru Horse ambulance
Cambrian
Garages, Aberystwyth, have secured the future of The
British Horse Society (BHS) Cymru horse ambulance,
for the rest of the season, by generously donating
a brand new Land Rover Defender with which to tow
the ambulance.
The
horse ambulance, which was bought out of funds raised
by the Principality and is serviced, supported and
maintained by volunteers, provides an invaluable service
to the welfare of horses at shows and events.
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Gorky
Gallops To Grand Prix Win As Woodside Summer Circuit
Concludes
Woodside, California. Sharn Wordley loves the shows
at Woodside. Not only did he make a clean sweep of
the major jumper classes, he finished one-two-three
in the $20,000 Golden Gate Grand Prix (July 10, 2004).
Five horses were clean over Jamie Alder’s course;
Wordley rode three of them. He was first to go in
the jump off on Cody and the grey gelding blazed around
the course in a time of 34.554, but they dropped the
rail at the final oxer. “He’s a clean jumping
horse,” said Wordley, “but he got just a
little flat on that long gallop and had it behind.”
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Lake
Placid and I Love New York Horse Shows Complete Most Successful
Year Ever
Lake
Placid, NY—July 15, 2004—The 2004 Lake Placid
and I Love New York Horse Shows were the most successful
in the shows’ 35-year history. Record turnout, record
sponsorship, and non-stop fun in the Adirondacks sent everyone
home happy. Added in was the excitement of mixing with a
variety of celebrities including actresses Glenn Close and
Alfrie Woodard, rock stars Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa,
and TV news hosts Paula Zahn and Lou Dobbs.
“Our
goal in Lake Placid is to put on the best horse shows anywhere
and to make sure that everyone has fun,” said Lake
Placid Horse Show Chairman Richard M. Feldman. “We
have a family party in Lake Placid and we call it ‘Everyday’
because everyday is a family party at the Lake Placid Horse
Shows.”
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Chili
Cook-Off Heats Up HITS-On-The-Hudson
SAUGERTIES,
NY (July 15, 2004) Equestrians will not be the only
ones vying for prizes this summer at the new HITS-On-The-Hudson
200-acre site in Saugerties, New York. On Saturday,
July 31, twenty of the country's finest chili chefs
will arrive with their chili peppers in tow to compete
in an officially judged Chili Cook-off.
Armed
with a culinary arsenal of family secrets, special recipes
and plain old ingenuity, these professional chefs intend
to make this event red hot as they compete for the opportunity
to advance to the national cook-off, which will be held
in Las Vegas, Nevada later in the year. Recipes will
be judged on taste, consistency, aroma, color, and bite.
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Show
Jumping - Super 3rd For Kurten At Aachen
Ireland's
Jessica Kurten nabbed some valuable prize money as
well as a few useful world ranking points by taking
3rd place in the Nordrhein Westfallen campetition
at this afternoon's (Thursday) five-star meeting in
Aachen, Germany.
The
Irish rider was one of only six first time clear rounds
from the high-class field of 41 starters. Riding Castle
Forbes Maike, she got through the jump-off with four
faults in a time of 40.56, and slotted into third
behind the only two jump-off clears, Rodrigo Pessoa
of Brazil and Ludger Beerbaum of Germany.
The
result adds to yesterday's win by Cian O'Connor in
a speed class on ABC Landliebe, and shows the Irish
squad in determined mood ahead of tommorrow afternoon's
crucial Samsung Super League Nations' Cup event. Please
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Minister
Answers : Open Access Will Not Cost Landowners |
The
Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has welcomed
a statement by Rural Affairs Minister Alun Michael, which
seemingly calms fears that a financial burden would be placed
on the providers of open access land under Countryside and
Rights of Way Act 2000.
In his response to a question tabled by James Gray MP, the
Minister stated: "There is no obligation on landowners
to incur any expenditure in respect of the Countryside and
Rights of Way Act 2000. He goes on to state that the responsibility
for infrastructure such signage, footbridges and gates is
entirely the responsibility of the local authority.
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Show
Jumping - O'Connor Second At Aachen
A
single fence down today (Thursday) robbed Ireland's
Cian O'Connor and <ABC Landliebe> of their ninth
speed class victory in Europe this season.
Jumping
at the 5-star show in Aachen, Germany, O'Connor was
the fastest on time, but four seconds added for the
knocked fence left him adrift of Belgian winner Ludo
Philappaerts by just over three seconds. Without the
fence down, <ABC Landliebe> would have taken
the winner's rosette by just under a second. Please
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Learning
About Horses
Grand
Cypress Equestrian Center and Success Is Easy have joined
for a “hands on horses” learning program leading
to a Bachelor of Science in Equine Studies degree.
The
degree program is completely online, and while students
work with horses, they do not get “in person”
riding instruction. During school or after graduation, students
are encouraged to attend the world-class British Horse Society
“approved” Grand Cypress facility in Orlando,
Florida, for all skill levels of riding instruction.
Success
Is Easy provides the curriculum for the Bachelor’s
degree which is awarded by Breyer State University. Please
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Irish
Participation In International Equestrian Events
CSI*
CHESTER GREAT BRITAIN 16-18 JULY 2004, CSI4*
SAN PATRIGNANO ITALY 23-25 JULY 2004, CSI4*
LA CORUNA SPAIN 22-25 JULY 2004, CDI2*
FRYS GREAT BRITAIN 4-7 AUGUST 2004, CEI3*
ALFRED’S TOWER GREAT BRITAIN 7 AUGUST 2004, CSI4*
ASCONA SWITZERLAND 30 JULY-1 AUGUST 2004
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News
Headlines 15th July 2004
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Change
Of Dates For Scottish Equine Fair
The
Scottish Equine Fair will take place at the Lowland
Hall, Royal Highland Exhibition Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh
on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st October 2004. Organisers,
Contour Exhibitions & Events felt that the October
dates would suit the visitor to the event better with
such great distances being travelled at an already busy
time of year prior to Christmas. The Scottish Equestrian
Association are endorsing the event and will be there
alongside the British Equestrian Trade Association providing
information to its members and welcoming new members
to the fold. The Supreme Equine Arena will host Scotland's
very own Andrew Hamilton internationally acclaimed showjumper
the awe inspiring Amanda Saville and her chariots. Popular
demand brings back the team from the Parelli Natural
Horsemanship to the Scottish Equine Fair to educate
and entertain the visitor to the show.
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Racecourse
Supports West Country Home For Retired Racehorses
THE
annual Countryside Day at the Greatwood centre for retired
racehorses in Wiltshire is to be sponsored this year by
Bath Racecourse.
And
visitors to the centre in Marlborough on Sunday 29 August
are to be given a special discount with the programme into
Bath Racecourse's own Countryside Day in the autumn.
Greatwood
is one of three homes in Britain which specialise in the
retraining and rehabilitation of retired racehorses.
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Olympic
contenders named for RIHS Nations Cup squad
Britain's
two individual showjumpers named for the Olympic Games will
be competing on the British team in the Samsung Super League
Nations Cup at the Longines Royal International Horse Show.
Nick
Skelton and Robert Smith will be part of the five-man squad
bidding to retain the title won last year. The remaining
members will be Mark Armstrong, Richard Davenport and Robert
Whitaker. Please
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Launch
Of The Draft Animal Welfare Bill
The
most comprehensive modernisation of laws on domestic and
captive animals for a century was introduced in draft today
by Ben Bradshaw, the Animal Health and Welfare Minister.
The
new law will introduce a new duty of care on pet owners
to look after their pets properly, in accordance with good
practice, and will, for the first time, define what constitutes
cruelty. It will consolidate and modernise over 20 pieces
of animal welfare legislation relating to farmed and non-farmed
animals
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British
Horse Society announces new sponsorship for Approved
Livery Yard scheme
The
British Horse Society (BHS) is pleased to announce
a new sponsor for its successful Approved Livery yard
scheme. G.I. Hadfield & Son Ltd., the company
that manufactures the totally unique, premium quality
dust free, bedding easibed, has joined continuing
sponsors South Essex Insurance Brokers, and, new for
2004, Rag-Fork in support of improved horse welfare.
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Announcing
the sponsorship agreement BHS Head of Approvals Chris Doran
said, "I am delighted that easibed has agreed to sponsor
our scheme. Since its launch in July 2002 there has been
huge interest from clients, proprietors and the media alike,
and we now have over 220 approved livery yards registered
with several more being processed. With their dedication
to improving horse welfare, through the use of totally dust
free bedding to ensure horses or their grooms are not breathing
in harmful spores, dust or other contaminants, easibed is
an ideal company to be linked with the livery yard scheme."
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The
Blood-Horse Launches New Electronic Edition
LEXINGTON,
KY-- Blood-Horse Publications, a multimedia publishing company
that traces its roots to 1916, has officially launched The
Blood-Horse Electronic Edition: a complete and revolutionary
new digital edition of The Blood-Horse magazine, the Thoroughbred
industry's leading weekly news and information magazine.
The Blood-Horse is the second North American equine publication
to offer an electronic edition. In May, The Horse: Your
Guide To Equine Health Care, also published by Blood-Horse
Publications, launched an electronic edition.
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News
Headlines 14th July 2004
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Scottish
Equine Fair Gives 50% Off Admission Cost To Pony Club
Children
To
celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the inauguration of
The Pony Club, Contour Exhibitions are giving a special
offer to all Pony Club children in Scotland. The Pony
Club children who book their tickets in advance with
a minimum number of 10 child tickets purchased will
get their tickets at HALF PRICE - £2 instead of
£4.
The
Scottish Equine Fair takes place on Saturday 30th and
Sunday 31st October, put these dates in your diary,
at the indoor Lowland Hall, Royal Highland Exhibition
Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh from 9.30am - 5.00pm.
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Pippa
gets a new partner for Eventing GP
The
Tourmaline Rose, Pippa Funnell's regular partner in the
Ford Ranger Eventing Grand Prix at the Longines Royal International
Horse Show, will not be among the starters this year.
The
mare, on whom Pippa has won the event three times, is in
foal to the stallion Mayhill. Instead, Pippa - making her
last appearance before Athens - will be riding the stallion,
Viceroy II, owned by Hickstead Show Secretary Lizzie Bunn
and her mother, Sue.
Olympic
eventing team member Sarah Cutteridge is among the starters,
together with previous winners Gary Parsonage and Andrew
Nicholson as well as Blyth Tait, Bumble Thomas,Tina Cook
and husband and wife Lucinda and Clayton Fredericks. Please
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Henselwood
Claims“Spruce Meadows North American Championship”
TM
Calgary,
AB: After settling for a second place finish in the
“Spruce Meadows Canadian Championship”TM at
the National Tournament in June, Canada’s Jill
Henselwood (Oxford Mills, ON) laid claim to the “Spruce
Meadows North American Championship”TM presented
by CN this past weekend in Calgary.
Henselwood
has been enjoying premier competition at this year’s
summer tournaments at Spruce Meadows. With consistent
results in the four Section II Open competitions at
the North American Tournament this past week, Henselwood
and her ten year old Oldenburg gelding Special Ed, were
presented with the championship, along with a $15,000
bonus from CN, the use of a 2004 Chrysler vehicle for
one year, courtesy of DaimlerChrysler Canada and $5,000
in Esso gasoline.
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Show
Jumping - O'Connor Wins On Aachen Opening Day
IRELAND'S
Cian O'Connor kept up his unrivalled run of 2004 speed
class victories on the opening day of the five-star
event in Aachen, Germany, today (Tuesday), with a
win on <ABC Landliebe>.
Just
over a second faster than runner -up, USA's McLain
Ward, O'Connor was jubilant about the performance
of his ten year-old bay mare, who has given him a
series of firsts in Europe this year.
<<This
was my first ever win in a class at Aachen,>>
he said afterwards, <<and I am absolutely delighted
with the mare.>>
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Absorbine
Sponsors Leslie Lange, AQHA Professional Horsewoman
of the Year AQHA World Champion and Trainer
Absorbine
Sponsors World Champion
Leslie Lange, American Quarter Horse Association
World Champion and recently chosen AQHA Professional
Horsewoman of the Year, is to be sponsored by Absorbine,
the brand of W F Young Inc, the US manufacturers of
grooming and horse care products popular throughout
the UK.
When it comes to the preparation and turnout of horses
and riders for competition, western riding is hard to
beat. Traditionally America's most glamorous equestrian
sport, the top competitors pay attention to every detail
and rely only on products they can trust to ensure their
horses are immaculate. Please
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SPANA
Exhibits At Houses Of Parliament
SPANA
raises awareness of vital role of animal welfare in developing
countries worldwide
London, UK, 13th July 2004 - SPANA, the Society for the
Protection of ANimals Abroad, is holding an exhibition from
the 12th to the 16th July in the Houses of Parliament to
raise awareness of its work around the world amongst MPs,
the political community and the thousands of people who
visit the Houses of Parliament every day.
SPANA's
exhibition is situated in the Upper Waiting Hall of Committee
Corridor and is being sponsored and opened by Tony Banks
MP, a well known animal welfare activist. It displays SPANA's
work in Morocco, Mali, Mauritania, Tunisia, Algeria, Ethiopia,
Jordan, Iraq and Syria and highlights the crucial role that
SPANA plays in local economies by caring for working animals
and educating the local population in the treatment of them.
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Danvers
Ford Schooling Field Summer Series
Equitation & Jumper Show
Presenting Sponsor Schooling Field in South Hamilton, MA
All Classes to be held on the Jumper Classic Grand Prix
Field
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Show
Jumping - Kurten Eighth On First Day Of Aachen
S2-
STAWAG-Prize
1)
GOLDFEVER 3; Ludger Beerbaum (GER)
2) TINKA'S BOY; Markus Fuchs (SUI)
3) FIRST DE LAUNAY*HN; Florian Angot (FRA)
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News
Headlines 13th July 2004
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Horses
Need Holidays Too!
Do
you like lying around on the beach reading novels? Or
do you like a holiday with your best friends, one that's
a bit of an adventure and a bit of a challenge?
If so, then look no further. UK Chasers and Riders -
a national membership organisation providing off road
riding and competitions throughout the year - have set
up 'Holidays with your Horse', a programme whereby you
can stay in delightful accommodation throughout the
UK and Ireland and spend your days exploring the countryside
with your horse.
Many places offer route maps and tips for great places
to go and some will even provide you with homemade lunches
to keep you going all day!
What
could be more perfect for your summer break?
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Best
Royal Show Since '99
The
Royal Show has increased its attendance record for a second
year in a row over four days at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire,
with a total of 161,410 people passing through the gates.
Last
year's attendance figure of 159,533 was surpassed despite
an unsettled weather forecast and severe weather warnings,
delivering the Show's best attendance figure so far this
millennium.
Managing
Director of show organisers, Haymarket Land Events, Dominique
Loral spoke for the whole organising team saying: "I
am delighted with the results of this year's Royal Show.
In particular the livestock numbers were the largest since
foot and mouth and everyone during the event agreed that
the quality of livestock was superb.
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Historical
Week End "Romans In Britain"
Saturday and Sunday 24 & 25 JULY 2004
10.30AM TO 3.30PM
“BRINGING HISTORY TO LIFE”
The programme has been painstakingly researched to depict
a real period in history with authentic costumes and
props. Continuous “Fun” and entertainment
for all the family.
A fundraising event for the resident horses at Northcote
Horse Centre, Great Steeping, SPILSBY, LINCS.PE23 5PS
01754 830286
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Farmkey
Supports Horse Welfare
Farmkey,
the leaders in Equine Security has raised £3,000
for the International League for the Protection of
Horses.
The
money, which has been raised over the last year, will
go towards the rescue and rehabilitation of a horse
or pony at Penny Farm, the ILPH Recovery and Rehabilitation
Centre near Blackpool.
Farmkey
raised the money by donating a percentage of the cost
of each horse or pony freezemarked last year as part
of the Farmkey 25th Anniversary.
The
money raised will be used to cover the costs of a
horse's rehabilitation at the centre and Farmkey will
follow its progress throughout.
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Samsung
Super League 2004 - All Set For Aachen.............
The
fifth leg of the Samsung Super League 2004 takes place
in Aachen, Germany this Friday and looks set to be
a real thriller.
Aachen
has long been one of the most prestigious shows in
the entire equestrian calendar and with reconstruction
of the venue underway ahead of the World Equestrian
Games which will take place there in September 2006
the facilities just keep improving.
Nations
Cup jumping was first staged in Aachen in 1929 when
a team from Sweden reigned supreme and over the following
years the World Jumping Championships have been held
there twice – in 1956 and 1986 – while it
was also the venue for the European Jumping Championships
in 1958, 1965 and 1971.
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Americana,
September 8 - 12, 2004:
US-Star
Tim McQuay presents Footworks Finest
Win
a Breeding by Footworks Finest (by Hollywood Dun It)
- for only 1 Euro!
Americana
is approacing fast. Europe's number 1 western riding
event (Augsburg, September 8-12, 2004) offers both superb
sport and finest entertainment. No wonder even top stars
like Tim McQuay are coming. The Texan who is one of
five million-dollar-riders takes American Quarter Horse
stallion Footworks Finest with him. |
Footworks
Finest has won more than $ 75,000,-- in reining. His progeny
is already very successful as well. Footworks Finest is
All-Time Leading Reining Sire Hollywood Dun It out of an
own daughter of Great Pine. Tim McQuay will present the
stallion during the evening show "Reining Night"
on September 9.
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Belgian
Olympian Eric Flameng Flies to Finish in $60,000 Grand Prix
du Quebec at CSI-W Blainville Jumping International
Blainville,
Quebec --- Belgian Olympian Eric Flameng emerged victorious
in the $60,000 Grand Prix Jumping du Quebec World Cup Qualifier
held Sunday, July 11, to cap off the CSI-W Blainville Jumping
International in Blainville, QC.
From
a starting field of 22 riders, five mastered the track set
by Belgian course designer Eugene Mathy to advance to the
jump-off. First to challenge, Chris Pratt stopped the timers
at 41.14 seconds in the jump-off, a time that would prove
to be the fastest, but a rail down cost the 35-year-old
rider from Terra Cotta, ON, four faults. Pratt was aboard
the 9-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding, Markant, for owner
Susan Grange and would finish in eventual third place.
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Bjorn
Ikast Wins Colorado Horse Park $25,000 Grand Prix
Parker,
CO – Riders from over 30 states, Canada, Mexico,
the Dominican Republic, Denmark and New Zealand converged
in Parker, CO during the second week of the 2004 Colorado
Horse Park Summer Circuit. “We are thrilled with
this year’s attendance. The event is at capacity,”
said show organizer Charlotte Skinner. “This show
offers wonderful international competition. Everyone
really enjoys this series.”
Besting a field of 33, Bjorn Ikast of Mexico City, Mexico
turned in a fast double clear round to win the $25,000
Grand Prix. One of only four riders jump clean over
Scott Starnes’ challenging first course, Ikast
and his 11-year-old Russian Stallion, I.Z.’s Lifetime
mastered the derby field’s terrain, lengthy course
and technical questions. Please
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Irish
Sport Horses Results |
IIrish
Sport Horses claimed second and third positions in the $175,000
Chrysler Classic Derby (1m60) class at Spruce Meadows yesterday
(July 11th). These were McGuinness (ISH) ridden by Rich
Fellers (USA) to take second with Hilton Flight (ISH) and
Richard Spooner (USA) following one place behind them in
third. It was a busy weekend for these horses who also competed
in the Lafarge Cup (1m50) $40,000 class which finished with
McGuinness (ISH) and Rich Fellers (USA) taking second and
Hilton Flight (ISH) ridden by Richard Spooner (USA) in sixth.
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New
countryside code gets nfu thumbs up
The
NFU has offered the new Countryside Code its full endorsement
and hopes its principles will be adopted by both farmers
and walkers when the new open access rights are introduced
on National Walking Day, September 19th.
On
September 19th open access rights will be granted in the
south-east and lower north-west regions of England under
the Countryside and Rights of Way (CROW) Act.
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Omega
Angel, Trotting Champ with a Halo of Victories, To Shine
in UNBRIDLED Spotlight
SCHEDULE CHANGE UNBRIDLED
Begins New Season July 24 : Due to a scheduling error, the
first episode of UNBRIDLED will air Sat., July 24, 6:30
to 7 a.m., on the Capital Region CBS affiliate WRGB-TV 6,
and on radio station 87.7 FM. It was originally scheduled
to air Sat., July 17. We apologize for the change.
He’s
“hot to trot” in the harness racing circuit. His
name is OMEGA ANGEL (Sire Taurus-Border Angel), the three-year-old
gelding, who last year set a track record at Yonkers Raceway,
broke it the following week, and won the 2004 Sire Stakes
in Goshen, NY, earlier this month (July 4, 2004).
UNBRIDLED
will feature OMEGA ANGEL on an all new episode July 24,
6:30 to 7 a.m., and again July 25, 11:30 a.m. to noon, on
New York’s Capital Region CBS affiliate, WRGB-TV 6.
The show will air nationally in August on Horse-TV (see
www.horsetv.com for schedule).
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News
Headlines 12th July 2004
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Photo Credit – Actionpix - Warren Liebmann
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Kaiser
de la Cour Claims Six-Year-Old Division in the Canadian
Young Horse Jumper Development Series
Barrie, Ontario – Kaiser de la Cour reigned supreme
as the winner of the Six-Year-Old Division in the 2004
Canadian Young Horse Jumper Development Series held
July 2 at the Cornerstone Farms II Horse Show in Barrie,
ON.
The 2003 National Champion in the Five-Year-Old division,
Kaiser de la Cour topped a field of his peers to win
the prestigious Six-Year-Old title for owner Mill Creek
Stables of Cambridge, ON. As the last of eight horses
to return for the jump-off, Kaiser de la Cour, a striking
selle francais stallion by the Narcos II son, Verdi,
had four faults in the fastest time of 35.45 seconds
over the tough test set by course designer Hector Loyola
of Puerto Rico. Please
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Noel
Edmonds to outline BHS vision for the future
The
British Horse Society will hold a press conference
at the Royal International Horse Show, Hickstead,
on Friday, 23rd July at 11 a.m. in the Media Centre.
This will be followed by light refreshments.
The
Society's new President, Noel Edmonds will be joined
by the Chairman, Patrick Print FBHS, and Chief Executive,
Graham Cory.
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Jumping - O'Connor Hits Hat Trick At Falsterbo
IRELAND'S
Cian O'Connor notched up his third individual victory
at Falsterbo, Sweden today (Sunday), winning the final
of the seven year-old class, the Trivselhus Cup, with
the chestnut mare, <Echo Beach>.
The
Trivselhus Cup is the major Scandinavian trophy for
seven year-old horses, and Co. Meath-based O'Connor
(24) scored a definitive victory, bringing the Clover
Echo mare over the line more than two seconds ahead
of Swedish runner-up Peder Fredrickson on <H&M
Colleen>. O'Connor had also won the Trivselhus
Cup qualifier on Saturday, and with <ABC Landliebe>
he was the winner of the opening day's speed class
at Falsterbo. Please
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Joan
Jacobs Wins Lake Placid Lodge WIHS Adult Jumper Classic
To Close 27th Annual I Love New York Horse Show
Lake
Placid, NY—July 11, 2004—Joan Jacobs of East Aurora,
NY rode Nero Van Het to victory in the Lake Placid Lodge
WIHS Adult Jumper Classic on the final day of the 27th annual
I Love New York Horse Show in Lake Placid.
The
huge starting field of 61 horses saw 23 qualify for the
jump-off by riding without penalty over the 15-jump, first-round
course at the North Elba Showgrounds. Of those 23, eight
then rode fault-free over the seven-jump tiebreaker course.
Of those eight, Jacobs and Nero Van Het had the fastest
time, finishing in 29.635 seconds to claim the win. Placing
second was Patricia Kobble of Califon, NJ who finished the
jump-off fault-free in 31.081 seconds on Quendolline.
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Beat
the Backache (with Atlantic's Brilliant Barrows)!
If
you want to spend more time enjoying your horses this
summer and less time clearing up after them, look no
further than Atlantic and their range of fantastic barrows
and other equestrian equipment.
Designed
to make yard duties and poo-picking that much easier,
the Goliath and Trojan from Atlantic Country Superstore
are just what you need this summer.
The
Goliath heavy duty tipping barrow has an innovative
design, enabling you to use it either as a twin wheeled
barrow to be pulled by hand, or as a trailer for towing
behind your ATV or lawn tractor/mower. It's perfect
to stop you straining your back with heavy loads. Please
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Jumping Result : IJM Timberframe Grand Prix League
- Swail Storms Through At Ballina
ANOTHER
demonstration of grace under pressure by Conor Swail
earned him the winner's rosette at the Super League
show in Ballina today (Sunday).With
Andrew Dunlop leading the field with <Cruz Forever>,
and with Swail's other horse collecting eight faults
in the first round, the Malahide-based rider was last
to jump on <Drumagoland Flight> and once again
shaved fractions of a second off his predecessor's
time, much as he had done at Ennis yesterday (Saturday).
An
elated Swail, who now sees his score in the IJM TimberFrame
Grand Prix league break through the magic 100 barrier,
said afterwards: <It was a strong, technical track,
and the ground was good, and I am absolutely delighted
to win here today. The horse was magnificent.>
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Chris
Pratt Claims $20,000 Desjardins Challenge at CSI-W Blainville
International
Blainville, Quebec --- Chris Pratt claimed the $20,000 Challenge
Desjardins Modified Grand Prix held Saturday at the CSI-W
Blainville Jumping International in Blainville, QC.
A
total of 19 contenders took to the grand prix field in an
attempt to win the $20,000 Desjardins Challenge with six
advancing to the jump-off over the test set by course designer
Eugene Mathy of Belgium. Please
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Jumping - McMahon Second At Falsterbo
CLEM
McMahon kept up the Irish pressure at the four-star
event in Falsterbo, Sweden today (Sunday), with a
second place in the 1m40 speed class.
Riding
the nine yr-old bay stallion <Hermes de Reve>,
Monaghan-born McMahon was less than half a second
behind New Zealand winner Duncan McFarlane.
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Jumping Kurten Ninth In Geesteren Grand Prix
JESSICA
Kurten was the best of the Irish with a ninth place
in today's Geesteren Grand Prix.
Riding
the ten year-old bay mare <Castle Forbes Maike>,
Kurten was clear to the jump-off, but was then unlucky
to knock a single pole, which negated her excellent
second round time of 40.39. Please
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News
Headlines 11th July 2004
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Adventure
& Discovery Holidays In The Yorkshire Dales
Get
active with the new series of themed short breaks in Nidderdale
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). *You can take
a walk through a lead mine, experience cycling off road,
build and sail your own raft, learn how to survive with
bush craft skills, explore the world underground, see the
landscape from a different perspective with rock climbing
and horse ride through beautiful countryside you*ll never
forget *, said Paul Burgess, Nidderdale AONB Officer.
If that sounds too energetic you can take it easy. Choose
one of the mind, body and spirit experiences, delve into
fascinating history on a heritage weekend, spend time observing
some of Britain*s most interesting birds or get some top
tips from the experts on one of the photography weekends.
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Adaccio
scores another first in Search for a Star
Jill
Browning, from St Peter Port, Guernsey, bought her 17.2hh
gelding for Dressage and qualified for the British Dressage
Regional Finals on their first outing. Now, with a substitute
rider after Jill was injured, Adaccio has achieved another
first.
The
horse, a half brother to double European Eventing Champion
Pippa Funnell 's Supreme Rock, gave rider Karen Wellings
her first taste of Working Hunter classes - and took one
of the places in the South Essex Insurance Brokers Search
for a Star final at this year's Horse of the Year Show.
They
qualified at Merrist Wood College, near Guildford, the second
in five of this year's selection days in the well established
competition designed to give amateur owners and riders their
chance to compete at the national show, which will be held
at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham.
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A
Century Of Innovation
In
its centenary year, TJ Booth is not the kind of company
to rest on its laurels! Moving with the times, they strive
to keep abreast of modern technologies - a progressive attitude
that has certainly paid off, over the years. The company
is now proudly extending the benefits of their forward thinking
to all their customers!
The
Co. Tyrone based company has now installed the Bluegrass
Kiosk, an incredibly easy-to-use system that helps customers
and merchants get the correct feeding advice at the click
of a mouse.
The
Kiosk's software - supplied by Bluegrass itself - guides
the customer through a series of simple step-by-step questions
to produce a comprehensive feed analysis that they can print
out and take home. If that wasn't enough, the Kiosk also
gives customers access to an in-depth library of over 6,000
papers of scientific research, nutrition and horse management!
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Flying
Frenchman Yann Candele Receives Warm Welcome at CSI-W
Blainville Jumping International
Blainville, Quebec --- Yann Candele of France proved
why he is called ‘The Flying Frenchman’ with
a win in Friday’s $15,000 ‘Casino de Montreal’
Open Welcome Stake at the Blainville Equestrian Park
in Blainville, QC.
Candele
had two horses among the 13 that advanced to the jump-off
over the track set by Belgian course designer Eugene
Mathy. The times grew faster and faster as each rider
attempted to capture the win, but it was Candele who
could not be beat. Riding Nurejev, a nine-year-old Belgian
Warmblood gelding owned by Mill Creek Stables of Cambridge,
ON, Candele stopped the timers at 41.35 seconds to take
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Todd
Minikus Wins $50,000 Hermes I Love New York Grandprix at
27th Annual I Love New York Horse Show
Lake
Placid, NY—July 10, 2004—Todd Minikus of Loxahatchee,
FL rode Gardenio to victory in the $50,000 Hermes I Love
New York Grandprix at the 27th annual I Love New York Horse
Show in Lake Placid.
Minikus
was one of eight entries from the starting field of 25 to
qualify for the tiebreaking jump-off by riding without penalty
over the 17-jump, first-round course at the North Elba Showgrounds.
The first of the eight to return for the eight-jump tiebreaker
was Margie Engle of Wellington, FL, who was trying for an
unprecedented fourth consecutive victory in the Hermes I
Love New York Grandprix. Engle set a tough mark to beat
by going fault-free in 39.478 seconds on Hidden Creek’s
Perin, her 2000 Sydney Olympic mount.
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Jumping - Kurten Wins At Geesteren
IT
has been a winning weekend so far for the Irish in
Europe. Jessica Kurten took the total wins to four
when she snatched the Eurocommerce Prize from Holland's
Piet Raymakers and British ace John Whitaker at Geesteren,
Netherlands, today (Saturday).
Riding
her eight year-old bay mare <Castle Forbes Libertina>
Kurten, shortlisted for the Athens Olympics, shaded
Raymakers by just a tenth of a second, but it was
good enough to take the prize.
Earlier
at Geesteren, Ireland's Dermott Lennon had taken the
1m 40 speed class, while at Falsterbo, Sweden, 24
yr-old Cian O'Connor added a 7 yr-old class win today
to his speed class win on Thursday. Please
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Ainsley
Vince Scores Victory in $75,000 CN Grand Prix
Bromont, Quebec --- Ainsley Vince of Milton, ON, scored
victory in the $75,000 CN Grand Prix held Sunday, July 3,
in Bromont, QC.
A
24-horse starting field contested the grand prix, with nine
going clear over the course set by Quebec’s own Pierre
Jolicoeur to advance to the jump-off. Riding her long-time
partner, Catch 22, Vince laid down another clear round in
a time of 44.06 seconds to overtake the lead from Yann Candele
of France, but three riders known for their speed were still
to follow – fellow Canadians Eric Lamaze and Mario
Deslauriers as well as four-time Olympian Manuel Torres
of Colombia. While all three had clear rounds, none were
able to come close to catching Vince’s time. Please
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trips to Germany and Brazil now also offers Driving Clinics!
This winter, treat yourself to a very unique experience!
During the one week program (7 nights/8 days) you will have
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Jumping Result - IJM Timberframe Grand Prix League
- Swail Stretches Lead With Ennis Win
IN
a thrilling jump-off at the Co.Clare Grand Prix in
Ennis today (Saturday), Co. Down's Conor Swail consolidated
his IJM TimberFrame league lead with a narrow win
over Capt. Shane Carey.
Both
riders had two horses in the five-man jump off, and
the recently promoted Captain Carey swept into the
lead with <Lismakin>, and also pinned the runner-up
spot with <Laughton's Lass>. But Swail, who
had a fence down with Drumagoland's Flight in the
second round, made no mistake with his other mount
<Conduct>, making a classic turn back at fence
eight to shave fractions of a second off Carey's time
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Jumping - Lennon Wins At Geesteren
WORLD
Champion Dermott Lennon scored an Irish win at the
four-star fixture in Geesteren, Netherlands, today
(Saturday) with the 12 year-old bay gelding <Athletico
26>.
Lennon
won the Innovadis Prize with a time of 60.18, fractions
ahead of runner-up, Germany's Lars Nieberg.
Earlier
this morning Neal Fearon, who has been enjoying a
very consistent run of top ten places at the Dutch
show, slotted into sixth place in the 1m40 B Group
speed class, riding <Cermit 3>. Please
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Jumping - O'Connor Wins Again At Falsterbo
IRELAND'S
Cian O'Connor recorded his second individual victory
at Falsterbo, Sweden today (Saturday), winning the
seven year-old class with the Clover Echo chestnut
mare, <Echo Beach>.
Yesterday,
O'Connor (24), who is shortlisted for Athens, was
one of the Irish team that took joint second place
in the Swedish Nations Cup, and on Thursday won the
MCR Cup speed class at Falsterbo with <ABC Landliebe>.
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Jumping - Lennon Fifth At Geesteren
WORLD
Champion Dermott Lennon was unlucky to have a single
fence down in the jump-off at Geesteren's 1m45 class
in the Netherland's today (Saturday).
His
time of 41.91 on the 14 yr-old gelding <Impact>
would have beaten eventual winner Leon Thijssen of
the Netherlands, but Lennon's four faults still put
him in the prize money with a fifth place. Please
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