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Samsung
Super League News : Dutch Delight in Rotterdam!
In
what can only be described as a bizarre twist to the
Samsung Super League, the Dutch came out on top in
the second-last leg of the series at Rotterdam today
when completing with the only zero score of the competition.
Fault-free performances in both rounds for Eric Van
der Vleuten (Audi’s Jikke), Jan Tops (Grande
Dame) and Albert Zoer (Lowina) meant that the final
Dutch rider, Peter Geerink, did not have to jump while
the line-up of teams at the end of the competition
was in stark contrast to what might have been expected.
The French completed with just four faults on the
board but few would have dreamed that the Italians
and Swedes would join them in second place after their
run of recent form and while Great Britain slotted
into fifth carrying nine faults ahead of Belgium with
12, it was left to Germany and Ireland, two nations
with different but very definite expectations for
a considerably better result, to share seventh place
with 13 faults apiece. Please
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Celebrity
vet's mission to save the brick kiln donkeys of Cairo
Vet
Emma Milne, star of the hit TV series 'Vets in Practice',
has returned to Egypt with the Brooke Hospital for Animals
to raise the plight of donkeys slaving in the brick kilns
of Cairo.
Emma
was first made aware of the suffering inflicted upon thousands
of donkeys when she visited the brick kiln sites with the
Brooke last year. A subsequent article in the People newspaper
raised nearly £20,000 and has enabled the Brooke to
purchase a new 'mobile team' (vehicle plus vets) to reach
even more 'brick kiln donkeys'.
Donkeys
often work 12-hour days in temperatures as high as 50C pulling
heavy loads of bricks on carts between the brick making
machines and the furnaces. Most suffer from heat exhaustion,
pressure sores, lameness, malnutrition and broken bones.
The workers themselves are very poor and work under arduous
conditions and tend to beat the donkeys to make them work
as hard as possible. Before Brooke's arrival, the animals
had a very short lifespan and many would be worked to death.
Today,
Brooke mobile teams provide free veterinary treatment for
the donkeys. They also educate brick kiln owners and workers
in equine care, install water troughs, construct shade shelters
and work to improve the design of harnesses and saddle packs.
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British
Horse Society joins forces with Shropshire Fire and
Rescue Service
The
British Horse Society has been invited to attend the
Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service open day at Telford
Fire Station on Saturday 30 August to launch a partnership
initiative between the two organisations. |
The
BHS met recently with Mike Ablitt, and John Harrison, fire
officers from the Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service,
to discuss ways in which horse owners could evaluate risk
assessment in their yards and assist the fire service to
deal promptly with emergencies. In addition, with the help
of Harry Paviour at the Fire Service College, the BHS will
be advising fire officers on how horses react when frightened
and how best to handle them in the event of a fire in the
yard.
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Feet
first with Toggi
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and comfort for horse lovers, but offers proven protection
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Ideal
for walking the course and providing all the right protection,
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up country boot. Made from highly waterproof, waxed
leather with a Varidex waterproof membrane, it boasts
a fully cushioned lining and lightweight TPR sole unit.
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Ireland
Fail To Shine In Rotterdam Nations Cup
IRELAND'S
show jumping team failed to rise to the occasion at
the last-but-one of the Samsung Super League fixtures
in Rotterdam today (Friday), and must now rely on the
double-points scoring system at Barcelona's Final in
September if they are to overtake France for the Series
trophy. Home
team Holland took today's Super League Cup, while Italy,
Sweden and France tied for second place, an unprecedented
occurrence in the Super League, but one which France
another 5.3 points to further increase their lead in
the rankings. Ireland tied for seventh place with Germany.
Finishing
so far down in the competition was certainly not the
result Irish Chef d'Equipe Tommy Wade had been looking
for, and there may be some serious head-scratching by
the selectors before Barcelona.
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Stormin’
Norman Dello Joio Captures $30,000 Adequan Grand Prix
Bridgehampton,
NY—August 29, 2003—Norman Dello Joio of Wellington,
FL, captured the $30,000 Adequan Fiesta Day Grand Prix at
the 28th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show in Bridgehampton,
NY.
In
the eleven horse jump-off, the times kept getting quicker
and quicker. The second-last rider in the ring, Dello Joio
was the fastest of them all, clocking in at 35.46 seconds.
“The
course was careful, and I was expecting only five or six
clears,” noted Dello Joio of the test set by course
designer Conrad Homfeld of Southampton, NY. “There
were a lot of very good horse/rider combinations in the
competition.”
Dello
Joio, a 1992 individual Olympic bronze medalist, was riding
Glasgow, a 14-year-old chestnut Dutch Warmblood gelding
by Emilion that Dello Joio purchased with the Glasgow Group
in Scotland.
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Fiesta
Day Fun Featured at the 2003 Hampton Classic Horse Show
Bridgehampton,
NY—August 29, 2003—The fun and excitement of the
third annual Fiesta Day was the main attraction at the 28th
annual Hampton Classic Horse Show in Bridgehampton, NY.
Presented
by Hoy, the second largest Spanish language daily in the
country, Fiesta Day is a one-day event intended as a tribute
to the Greater New York Hispanic and Latino community. Over
thirty diplomats from Latin America and numerous Hispanic
civic leaders including representatives of the Long Island
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce participated in Fiesta Day
celebrations at the Hampton Classic Horse Show.
In
a special ceremony in the grand prix ring, Yanina Alvarez
of Argentina was honored with the 2003 Outstanding Hispanic
Horseman Award, presented to a Hispanic individual who has
contributed to the horse industry in the United States.
Alvarez is Argentina’s National Champion of Artistic
Gymnastics and is also a veteran World Vaulting Championship
competitor. Throughout the Hampton Classic Horse Show, Alvarez
has been treating spectators to world-class vaulting demonstrations
that include executing a sequence of compulsory vaulting
movements on horseback as well as performing a freestyle
program to music.
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Ivercare™
- Because You Care™ Award Finalists Announced
Public to Decide the Winners
PHOENIX,
Ariz. - (June 13, 2003) Nearly 31,000 online votes were
received from the public in the semifinals of the IVERCARE™
- Because You Care™ award program sponsored by
Farnam Horse Products. Earlier this year, more than
100 organizations and individuals were nominated for
the award program, which was initiated by Farnam to
recognize nonprofit organizations and individuals that
strive to improve the health and welfare of horses and/or
the lives of humans that love them. |
All
nominees were posted on www.IverCare.com with a short description
of their efforts for the public to vote. The top five finalists
in each category will be posted on the Web site during September
2003 for the public to vote again, but this time it will
be for the winners. Farnam will award a total of $17,500
to four nonprofit organizations and one individual in the
equine industry. Two small organizations (annual operating
budget of less than $250,000) each will be awarded $2,500;
two large organizations (annual operating budget of more
than $250,000) each will receive $5,000; and one individual
will receive $2,500.
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Rotterdam
- Ireland In Penultimate Battle For Super League Victory
THE
IRISH team of Billy Twomey, Peter Charles, Cian O'Connor
and the reigning World Show Jumping Champion, Dermott
Lennon, line out this afternoon in Rotterdam to do battle
for the Super League Nations Cup of the Netherlands.
With
France pulling further into the league lead, Ireland,
currently at No.2 on the overall rankings, badly needs
a win at Rotterdam to close the gap between second and
first place.
Lennon
comes back into the Irish squad after a long absence.
Both he and his most celebrated horse <Liscalgot>
have been prone to unfortunate injuries for most of
the year, but Lennon now has a new horse, <OBOS Quality>,
with which he hopes to recreate some of the magic that
won him the World Championship in Jerez last year.
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British
Horse Society selects teams for the Senior World and
Young Rider European TREC Championships
Libramont in Belgium, 5 - 7 September 2003. |
The
British Horse Society (BHS) is pleased to announce the teams
to represent Great Britain at the World TREC Championships
and the European Young Riders Championships, both of which
take place in Libramont, Belgium from 5-7 September. The
Senior Team for the World Championships will be Faye Hamilton
(English & Scotshield GB Champion 2003) on Amarylis,
Ros Evans on Boco, Anthea Kendrick on Larkswood Fantasia,
Jane Willett on Italian Dancer, Nicola Ross-Watt on Brenfield
Ask and David Hay-Thorburn (Scottish & Welsh Champion
2003) on Brenfield Mhairi. Jennie Free travels as reserve
rider.
The
Young Riders for the European Championships will be Kate
Ellison (Scottish, Welsh & British Champion 2003) on
Spice of Life, Lois Hamilton (English Champion 2003) on
Corehouse Gypsophila, Lianna Bourne on Sheba, Danielle Samuel
on Stormhill Electra, Alex Wells on Marquis of Gargunnock
and Mark Logan on Brenfield Bragi.
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Gladstone
Driving Event Returns, September 19-21
Gladstone,
NJ—August 29, 2003—The Gladstone Driving Event,
one of the nation’s premier equestrian driving competitions,
will return to Hamilton Farm Golf Club and Equestrian Center,
home of the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Headquarters
and Olympic Training Center, in Gladstone, NJ, September
19-21.
Many
of the world’s leading drivers and horses will compete
in a variety of carriage driving events, featuring the 2003
USET Four-in-Hand Championship, among whose contestants
will be the drivers on the United States’ 2002 World
Championship Silver Medal team.
The
2003 Gladstone Driving Event will also host the Northeast
Regional Finals of the Bellcrown North American Preliminary
Pony Challenge as well as the Fédération Equestre
Internationale (International Equestrian Federation –
FEI) North American Driving Challenge for singles, pairs,
and four-in-hands.
Competition
begins on Friday, September 19 with the dressage phase,
a test in which horses must respond to subtle signals from
drivers and show a willingness to go forward with energy,
elasticity and grace.
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The
Ultimate Equine Experience National Tour Gets Underway
The
national tour of the Ultimate Equine Experience - a series
of unique and successful regional equine events - will soon
be underway.
The
tour starts with the Southern Equine and Country Fair (Royal
Bath & West Showground, 25 and 26 October), and then
travels to the Devon and Cornwall Christmas Equine Fair
(Westpoint, Exeter, 22 and 23 November), the North of England
Equine Fair (Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, 29 and
30 November), the Scottish Christmas Equine Fair (Royal
Highland Showground, Edinburgh, 6 and 7 December) and the
Midlands Equine Fair (Three Counties Showground, Malvern,
13 and 14 March 2004).
Organised
by Contour Exhibitions & Events Limited, the shows have
a combined number of exhibitors of around 1300 and attract
tens of thousands of visitors.
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Charity
Ride Raises Funds for Horse Welfare
Last
Saturday 23 August dawned fair and dry for the ILPH
Sponsored Ride through the Elvedon Estate , near Thetford,
Norfolk.
"The
cool breeze certainly made the day more comfortable
for both horses and humans," comments Jenni Debbage,
ILPH Operations Support Officer who organised the
event.
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The
67 riders who enjoyed a peaceful ride around the beautiful
estate tracks and roads had the choice of a 6, 10 or 15
mile ride, with the majority of riders opting for the 10
miles.
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Tim
Stockdale To Compere Livery Yard Seminars
Showjumping
star Tim Stockdale is to compere two seminars being
presented by The British Horse Society to promote its
acclaimed Livery Yard Approvals Scheme
"Your
Horse - Your Livery Yard" will be presented at
the Baileys Horse Feeds Learning Centre during the Your
Horse British Equine Event, scheduled for November 1
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"Livery
has such an important place in today's horse world and we
want people to understand how they can recognise a well
run yard," said the Society's chief executive, Kay
Driver. "Approval under the scheme means the proprietor
can display our coveted green plaque, which must be seen
as an indication of excellence."
And
Tim Stockdale added: "We have to keep up standards
at livery yards and this is a very effective way to do it.
I'm very happy to help."
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Nokota
Horse Conservancy, Inc.
Ivercare
“Because You Care” Award Voting Begins September
1, 2003
For
the past 30 thirty years, brothers Leo and Frank Kuntz of
North Dakota have labored alone and at great personal cost
and heartache in their quest to save the rare Nokota Horses.
These wild horses, descendent from the Indian ponies of
Chief Sitting Bull, evolved into a distinct type when they
roamed the Little Missouri Badlands and were eventually
enclosed in the Theodore Roosevelt National Park of North
Dakota.
Voting
for the Winner of the “Because You Care” Award
begins September 1, 2003. Every email address may register
one vote, every day, for the month of September. To participate
in the Ivercare Finals, log on to www.ivercare.com,
beginning September 1st, and cast your vote daily for the
Nokota Horse Conservancy.
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Dutch
Rider Albert Voorn Cashes In By Winning $5,000 Credit Suisse/
First Boston Open Jumper Stake
Bridgehampton,
NY—August 28, 2003—Albert Voorn of the Netherlands
cashed in with a win in the $5,000 Credit Suisse/First Boston
Open Jumper Stake at the 28th annual Hampton Classic Horse
Show in Bridgehampton, NY.
Eight
of top international riders in the world succeeded over
the first round test set by course designer Conrad Homfeld
of Southampton, NY, to advance to the jump-off.
While
four of the riders were again able to go clear, Voorn posted
a time almost three seconds faster than his nearest competitor.
Voorn blistered through the timers in 37.24 seconds while
Margie Engle, known for her speed riding, had a time of
40.01 seconds. Voorn was aboard Laurenzo’s Kairo, a
seven-year-old bay mare owned by Sir Ruly Inc. Laurenzo’s
Kairo’s regular rider, Jimmy Torano of Fort Lauderdale,
FL, handed the mare’s reins over to Voorn while he
was in the United States.
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USAE
Announces Leaders For South Pacific Memorial Award
Iron
Spring Farm’s Consul (Nimmerdor –Waloniki,
by Purioso) leads the mid-year rankings for the South
Pacific Memorial Award in 2003. Consul is ranked 12th
overall with progeny earnings of $63,818.
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The
South Pacific Memorial Award recognizes the top ranked U.S.-based
sire of show jumpers and was created by Joan Irvine Smith
of The Oaks, in memory of her flagship stallion South Pacific
(Silvester – Kamera, by Cor de la Bryere). Inaugural
winner in 2002 was Hamilton Farms’ Galoubet A (Alme’
– Viti, by Nystag), inarguably among the world’s
leading sires of show jumpers including 3-time World Cup
Champion Baloubet du Rouet.
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Eventing
Results : CCI*/*** Blair Castle, Scotland August 21
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BOWMORE
CCI* HOME INTERNATIONAL TEAM COMPETITION 2003
1) IRELAND, 2)
OLD SCOTLAND, 3) YOUNG SCOTLAND, 4) GT. BRITAIN, 5)
REST OF THE WORLD
BOWMORE
CCI*** 2003
1) MATTHEW II; Ruth Friend (GBR), 2) TIR NA DOONE; Philippa
Peters (IRL), 3) NABATAEAN TREAT; Anne Marie Taylor
(GBR)-
BOWMORE CCI* 2003
1) KING OF THE CASTLE II; Vittoria Panizzon (ITA), 2)
NULLARBOR; Clayton Fredericks (AUS), 3) MUCH MORE; Vicky
Simpson (SCO)
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Junior
Jumper David Tromp Crowned Champion at Hampton Classic
Bridgehampton,
NY—August 28, 2003—David Tromp of North Salem,
NY, jumped his way to the Junior Jumper Championship title
at the 28th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show in Bridgehampton,
NY.
Following
a win in Wednesday’s $2,000 Junior Jumper competition
riding Calvin, Tromp, 17, again topped the standings in
Thursday’s $5,000 Junior Jumper competition, this time
aboard Jasper Gold. The two wins easily earned Tromp the
Junior Jumper Championship, open to riders aged 18 and under.
In
the $5,000 Junior Jumper competition, Tromp was one of nine
riders to post a clear round and advance to the jump-off.
While four riders were again able to jump clear, Tromp had
the fastest time, 35.47 seconds, to take the win.
“He’s
a really fast horse, he likes to jump, and he goes for it,”
said Tromp, showing at the Hampton Classic for the third
consecutive year. “It is very rare that he doesn’t
have a clear round. He tries really hard, he’s a fun
horse, and I am very lucky to have him.”
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Approved
Rule Changes Now Available
The
USA Equestrian Executive Committee approved rule changes
to the 2003 USA Equestrian Rule Book on August 19.
Approved
rule changes are available on the USA Equestrian web
site at http://www.equestrian.org/rulechange/index.asp.
Additionally, the 2003 Rule Book on the website has
been updated with all rule changes effective to-date.
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Carey
Pushes Fuchs At Gijon
IRELAND'S
Lt. Shane Carey gave world leading rider Markus Fuchs
of Switzerland a run for his money in the Speed Class
at Gijon (Spain) today (Thursday), finishing just .20
of a second behind him in the event's major Speed Class.
Clem
McMahon, riding <Dark Flight>, took sixth in the
same class, turning in a blistering speed of 64.99,
but paying the price by having one fence down, leaving
him with a total time of 68.99.
Riding
the 11 yr old Chestnut mare <Laughton's Lass>,
Shane Carey repeated his finishing position in yesterday's
opening class on the same horse, when he trailed just
under two seconds behind Belgium's Gregory Wathelet.
Irish
riders are preparing for Saturday's Nations Cup, which
although not a part of the Super League, is nevertheless
seen vital in preparing yet another Irish squad for
performance at this elite level.
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Hampton
Classic Hosts Fourth Annual Seniors Day Presented by 50
Plus Senior News
Bridgehampton,
NY — August 28, 2003 — The 2003 Hampton Classic
Horse Show held its fourth annual Seniors Day, Presented
by 50 Plus Senior News, on Thursday, August 28.
In
addition to hosting world-class hunter-jumper horse show
competition, Seniors Day at the Hampton Classic featured
special activities for seniors including blood pressure,
glucose and cholesterol screenings, and health awareness
programs designed and presented by the Classic's primary
beneficiary, Southampton Hospital. Grandchildren accompanying
their grandparents enjoyed pony rides while 50 Plus Senior
News, the monthly newspaper for Long Island and New York
seniors, conducted prize drawings throughout the day.
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Eventing
- Update On Injured Rider Jane O'Flynn
Kildare-based
Eventing rider Jane O'Flynn, who was seriously injured
in a fall from a horse during a One-Day Event at Richhill,
Co. Armagh on Saturday, August 23, remains in a stable
condition at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast,
where she was airlifted immediately after the accident.
Doctors
expect her to make a full recovery.
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Weston
Nurseries Named Official Nursery of the New Marshall
& Sterling League National Indoor Finals
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SAUGERTIES,
NY (August 27, 2003)—The New Marshall & Sterling
League is pleased to welcome Weston Nurseries as the Official
Nursery for the New Marshall & Sterling League National
Indoor Finals to be held September 17-21, at Worcester's
Centrum Centre in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Weston
Nurseries, located in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, is central
New England's premier resource for assisting clients in
designing, creating, and enjoying outdoor living areas.
"We
are delighted to partner with Weston Nurseries," said
Michael Twomey, Director of Awards & Hospitality for
HITS. "Great care and attention is given to the design
and appearance of our show jumping rings. With all of our
jumps accentuated by quality plants from Weston Nurseries,
the display will certainly create a special impression for
both riders and spectators at our National Indoor Finals."
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Show
Jumping Results: CSIO Gijon Spain 27 August - 1 September
2003
Class
No. 1, sponsored by COCA-COLA, Against the Clock Art.
238 2.1
1) ECLAIR DES BOIS; GREGORY WATHELET (BEL), 2) LAUGHTON'S
LASS; Lt. SHANE CAREY (IRL), 3) TRES CORONAS MARIACHI;
LEONARDO MEDAL (ESP)
Class No. 2, sponsored by TELEFONICA MOVISTAR, Against
the Clock with Jump-Off Art.238 2.2
1) LA TOYA III; MARKUS FUCHS (SUI), 2) ABOYEUR W; HEINRICH
HERMANN ENGEMANN (GER), 3) RIOT GUNI; BEAT GRANDJEAN
(SUI)
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Show
Jumping Results: CSIO Rotterdam Netherlands 28 - 31
August 2003
EQUUS
PRIZE
Presented by: Stichting Equus, friends of the CHIO,
Competition for 6 (1.30m) and 7 (1.35m) year old horses
1)
IDOLINE DE ST. CLAIRE; Emilio BICOCCHI (ITA), 2) THESAURA
; Mark ARMSTRONG (GBR), 3) PAGENA 46; Billy TWOMEY (IRL)
DURA VERMEER GROEP PRIJS
1) VERELST GOLIATH; Ludo PHILIPPAERTS (BEL), 2) IZAURA
G ; Leon THIJSSEN (NED), 3) AK CHELLANO Z; Jos LANSINK
(BEL)
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August 2003
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Samsung
Super League News : Roll On Rotterdam..............
After
the agony and ecstasy of last weekend's European
Championships, show jumping minds have now firmly
switched focus to the Samsung Super League with
next Friday’s crunch leg in Rotterdam likely
to prove pivotal to the end result.
Donaueschingen
however was fairly unforgettable.
The
agony on the face of Belgium’s Ludo Philippaerts
who could afford to have a fence down and still
take gold in the final round of the European Individual
title-decider when he realised that he had lost
everything due to a single time fault, and the ecstasy
for Germany when claiming team gold along with all
the individual medals were the two extremes of devastation
and delight which so often mark great sporting moments
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Germany’s
dominance proved one thing for sure. When they bring out
their big guns for a major occasion they are difficult to
beat, but that makes the French result in the team championship
all the more remarkable. They lost nothing in defeat as
they slotted into silver medal position because their best
horses and riders have campaigned long and hard in the Samsung
Super League all season and yet still presented a colossal
challenge. For sheer brilliance and consistency the reigning
World Champions are in a league of their own.
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Parelli
News:
It
is with great pleasure that we announce that the F.F.E..,
the French Federation of Equitation, 450,000 members strong,
has integrated into the Federal French program the "SAVOIRS
ETHOLOGIQUES". More specifically the French federal
equitation program will now embrace the "PARELLI"
method.
In
France you have to be certified by the FFE to teach. Instructors
go through an apprenticeship period and then take an exam
both written and ridden. During the apprenticeship time
some study of the PARELLI method will take place. Haras
de La Cense is certified as the first training centre under
No ETH.1.2003.78730003 in France to teach the "PARELLI"
method to all horse enthusiasts as well as professionals
in the horse world who will then integrate this method into
their equestrian culture.
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A
Leg Up from Kieffer UK!
Kieffer
UK has launched their new range of half chaps. Both
stylish and practical, the new range is already proving
extremely popular with riders of all ages and disciplines.
The
Kieffer half chaps are made from a technologically advanced
material developed by Clarino® which gives them
the feel and appearance of Nubuck, while being fully
machine washable. And because they were designed by
riders for riders, they fit beautifully.
They
keep their shape and softness wash after wash making
them ideal for the serious rider who hasn’t always
time to be taking them off between riding and stable
work.
The
Kieffer half chaps are available in black or brown and
come in wide range of sizes from XXS to XXL.
Across
all their product range, Kieffer pay attention to practical
detail and this range is no different. Each pair of
their half chaps comes packed in its own clear, resealable
packaging giving you the added benefit of being able
to keep them together when not in use!
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Lightning
and Floods Fail To Deter "Search" Hopefuls
Extreme
weather conditions, including constant thunder and lightning
together with flooding, failed to deter South Essex Insurance
Brokers "Search for a Star" competitors at their
last chance to compete at the Horse of the Year Show.
They
were at the Richmond Equestrian Centre in Yorkshire for
the last selection day in the current series. "Conditions
were absolutely awful, but the horses were wonderful, even
when they were waiting in their boxes outside," said
organiser Nicolina MacKenzie, equestrian marketing manager
for South Essex.
But
it was a worthwhile journey from Huddersfield for Rebecca
Brierley and her cob, Barney Rubble V. The pair had failed
by one place to qualify in Lancashire earlier in the series
- "so I thought I would have one last go." They
came first in their class to clinch their place at the Horse
of the Year Show, due to be held at the National Exhibition
Centre, Birmingham, on September 17-21.
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Get
Rugged Up With R&R Country
WANT
your horse to feel warm and snug whether in the stable
or out in the field this winter?
R&R
Country has launched a range of new and improved rugs
for both indoor and turnout.
The
R&R Country Stable Rug is available in a heavyweight
version, in navy, with attractive contrast binding.
Offering
the best quality with heavyweight quilting, cross
surcingles and easy to fasten bulldog clips at the
front.
Also available is a heavyweight turnout rug. The heavyweight
R&R Country Turnout Rug has a 1200 denier ballistic
nylon outer which is both waterproof and breathable.
This rug, available in navy, will keep your horse
or pony warm and snug whatever the weather and is
extremely hard wearing. Both rugs are available in
a wide variety of sizes for the smallest pony to the
largest horse. Please click
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The
right tool for the winter stable, with Atlantic Superstores
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Atlantic
Superstores has a comprehensive range of tools and equipment
that will meet all your stable needs this winter. For
example, Atlantic offers a complete range of clippers,
blades and accessories that meet just about any requirement
that you might have in the clipper department. Cordless
battery powered models and mains powered models are
available, for use in the yard or in the field. The
selection of wheelbarrows is also impressive - take
the Goliath, a 200-litre barrow that at first sight
looks just like a conventional wheelbarrow for pushing
by hand. However, when you remove the retaining pin
and swing the tow bar out, hey-presto, you have a handy
4X4 trailer for towing behind an ATV or tractor/mower!
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Laura
Kraut Absolutely Fabulous in Absolut Open Jumper Competition
at the Hampton Classic Horse Show
Bridgehampton,
NY—August 27, 2003—With back-to-back victories
on Wednesday in the Open Jumper division, Olympian Laura
Kraut of Oconomowoc, WI, shined at the 28th annual Hampton
Classic Horse Show held in Bridgehampton, NY.
Kraut
topped a 44-horse field to win the Absolut Open Jumper competition
by one fraction of a second. Todd Minikus had posted what
looked to be an unbeatable time of 40.50 seconds, but Kraut
managed to clock in at 40.49 seconds to overtake the lead
and win the class.
“My
goal was not to win, but just to be neat,” explained
Kraut. “I was surprised when I looked up at the clock
and saw that I had come close to Todd’s time, I didn’t
realize at first that I had beaten it.”
Kraut,
37, has only been partnered with Quick Star 2Z, a nine-year-old
mare owned by Pasmore Stables, since March.
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The
Sidelines Fourth Annual Equestrian Triathlon to be held
at The Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club in Wellington
Wellington,
Florida -- August 20, 2003 – Sidelines Magazine has
just announced the details of its Fourth Annual Equestrian
Triathlon. The popular event will be held, beginning at
noon, on Saturday, December 27, 2003 at The Palm Beach Polo
Equestrian Club in Wellington.
Sidelines
is a bi-weekly magazine which regularly covers the sporting
and social aspects of the equestrian disciplines of hunters/jumpers,
dressage and polo, with occasional coverage of three-day
eventing and foxhunting. Sidelines, owned by polo-playing
Wellington-resident Samantha Charles, is published in Wellington
and distributed nationally. It is fair to say that readers
across the country wait for Sidelines to come out to learn
the skinny on who’s who and what’s what in the
equestrian world.
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United
States Equestrian Team Announces U.S. Team for Spruce
Meadows
Gladstone,
New Jersey—August 27, 2003—The United States
Equestrian Team (USET) has announced the U.S. team
that will compete at the Spruce Meadows CSIO, September
3-7, in Calgary, Canada.
The
four riders named to ride are Margie Goldstein Engle
of Wellington, FL on Hidden Creek’s Perin owned
by Hidden Creek Farm; Laura Kraut of Oconomowoc, WI,
on Anthem, owned by The Summit Syndicate; Beezie Madden
of Cazenovia, NY, on Conquest II, owned by Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Patton; and Chris Kappler, of Pittstown,
NJ, on Royal Kaliber, owned by Kappler and Kathy Kamine.
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2003
Hampton Classic Horse Show Offers Wide Variety of Special
Events
Bridgehampton,
NY—August 27, 2003—The 28th annual Hampton Classic
Horse Show features numerous special events for all members
of the community.
After
opening in spectacular style on Sunday, August 24, with
Manhattan Mortgage Company’s Opening Day, presented
by Distinction Magazine, the horse show grounds in Bridgehampton,
New York, are alive with activity. The Hampton Classic is
gearing up for a fun-filled week with features the whole
family is sure to enjoy.
Thursday,
August 28 is Seniors Day, Presented by 50 Plus Senior News.
Senior Citizens 60 years of age or older will be admitted
free and can enjoy a number of special activities presented
just for the horse show’s senior visitors, including
health awareness programs. The day wraps up with the popular
“Evening of Shopping” in the Boutique Garden from
5 to 7 p.m.
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Changes
In FEI Rules For Eventing
The
FEI published rule changes to Table Annex 4 in FEI
Bulletin 2/2003. The FEI rules have changed, effective
immediately, to specify new heights for the show jumping
phase of the CIC.
The FEI rules for the Dressage phase of Eventing have
also changed, effective immediately.
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2003
Fair Hill International to Host United States Pony Club
President’s Cup Championship Joins Eventing and Driving
Events at Fair HIll
Fair
Hill, MD—August 25, 2003—The 15th annual Fair
Hill International Festival in the Country will host the
first United States Pony Club (USPC) President’s Cup
for the top four Pony Club Senior teams when it comes to
the Fair Hill Natural Resources Area in beautiful Fair Hill,
MD, October 23-26, 2003.
The
USPC President’s Cup will serve as the national championship
for the USPC’s Senior Division. The country’s
top four teams of Pony Club Seniors, which comprises youngsters
age 14-16, will compete for the President’s Cup and
ribbons championship. Additionally members of the top four
teams will serve as the honor guard for Pan American Eventing
Championship Closing Ceremonies on Sunday 26 October.
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Pony
Jumper Criteria Available
The
Pony Jumper Criteria for the 2004 USAE Pony Jumper
National Championships is currently available on the
USA Equestrian web site at http://www.equestrian.org/disciplines/jumper/2004-pony-jumper-nat-champ.pdf.
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Be
Seen This Winter Says BETA
THE
British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) has put
out a call for riders to be more safety conscious
in the run up to and during the winter.
Riding
on the road can be dangerous but at times unavoidable
and in winter it is more important than ever to make
sure both you and your horse are visible to drivers.
"Many
people do not maximise their visibility when they're
out on the roads" says Claire Williams of BETA.
"High visibility clothing is not just baggy,
green tabards anymore. There's a whole new range of
stylish gear available on the market, so there's no
excuse for not being safe on the roads this winter."
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The
most important area to highlight is the riders' head as
this can be seen above car height in built up areas and
also above fences and hedgerows on country roads so make
sure you invest in a fluorescent hat cover.
Highlighting
points on your horse can also make a big difference. Tail
guards with reflective strips are perfect for increasing
visibility from behind while a bridle kit, with strips for
the browband, noseband and both reins will make a big difference
to oncoming traffic.
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Exford
Meeting Seeks To Identify Support For Horseshoe Return
A
meeting is to be held in Exford Village Hall on September
10 to identify support for plans to return the prestigious
Golden Horseshoe Ride to the village.
Exford
had hosted the ride for more than 25 years, but this year
it was moved to Dunster after concerns about Health and
Safety, steep gradients for competitors as they started
and alleged local hostility.
A
six-strong committee, chaired by Mrs Beth Horstmann from
Court Farm, has been working to answer criticisms and has
found an alternative site to the traditional Auction Field,
together with promised sponsorship.
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Top
Endurance Riders At Pan American Championship
TROUT
LAKE, WA - - Over 100 endurance riders and their horses
from 10 countries are gathering at the Gifford-Pinchot
National Forest at Trout Lake, WA for the 2003 Pan American
Endurance Championship. The USA will field five teams
while Canada is sending two. The countries of Denmark,
Germany, Greece, Japan, New Zealand, Romania, Spain
and Sweden are also sending top ranked riders to challenge
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Competitors
will begin the 100 mile (160 km.) ride over rolling terrain
at 5:00 the morning of September 13. Although they have
a full 24 hours to complete the ride, the winners are expected
to cross the finish line in about half that time. Riders
will also be vying for the coveted Best Condition and High
Vet Score awards, which reward the excellent physical condition
of the top endurance horses.
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New
Feed From R&R Country
IN
a bid to keep feeding simple, R&R Country has put together
a range of feeds which take away the confusion.
The company has added new Conditioning Mix and Veteran Mix
to the well established Cool Cubes, Cool Mix and Conditioning
Cubes.
Designed to help the horse owner 'wade' through the 'minefield'
of the many feedstuffs available - both the Conditioning
Mix and the Veteran Mix are nutritionally complete, balanced
diets, to keep feeding easy.
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FEI
Eventing World Cup News
Bettina
Hoy (GER), riding the 11-year old gelding Woodsides
Ashby, won the 17th and penultimate leg of the FEI
Eventing World Cup held at Martinvast-Cherbourg (GER)
from 22 to 24 August. She performed a highly technical
Dressage test scoring the qualifier's best mark (36.5)
and cleared the cross-country course with no penalties.
She had one Jumping rail down which brought the pair's
final score to 40.5 points.
The
18th and last FEI Eventing World Cup qualifier will
be held in Sweden in the framework of the Malmö
City International Horse Trials from 28 through 31
August. The city of Malmö is located in southern
Sweden and the show ground known as Ribersborg is
a well-established sea-side recreation area.
All
50 riders and horses who will participate in the Final
will be known after this weekend.
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Margie
Engle Returns to Defend Her Title at Hampton Classic Horse
Show
Bridgehampton,
NY—August 26, 2003— Three-time winner of the $150,000
Prudential Financial Hampton Classic Grand Prix, Margie
Engle of Wellington, FL is back this year to compete at
the 28th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show in Bridgehampton,
NY.
Engle
who has won the class a record three consecutive times,
will compete in the $150,000 Prudential Financial Hampton
Classic Grand Prix, a member event of the King Shavings
U.S Grand Prix League on Sunday, August 31 aboard Hidden
Creek’s Jones.
Straight
off a Team Gold Medal victory at the 2003 Pan American Games
in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic earlier in August,
Engle is fit to compete and knows the large grass Grand
Prix Ring at the Hampton Classic well. “This is the
nicest Grand Prix in the country. It’s the closest
show we have to a European show. There are a lot of spectators,
and they are educated spectators who get behind the riders,”
she said.
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Ireland
Dominates Schools And Pony Club Championship
Ireland
swept the board at this year’s National Schools
and Pony Club Jumping Championship on August 23, with
teams from the Iveagh Pony Club taking the title and
two equal-second places in the Pony Club Championship,
Loreto Senior College from Mullingar winning the senior
title and Gorey Community School, County Wexford, in
the runner-up spot.
The Junior title went to Llandovery College in Wales.
Nearly
400 riders made the journey to the All England Jumping
Course, Hickstead, for the championship, with qualifying
teams in all three sections going forward to the International
Arena to compete over courses built by Bob Ellis, who
only days before had built and designed tracks at the
prestigious British Jumping Derby Meeting. Please
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Howard
Drives to Top of Jaguar Open Speed at Hampton Classic Horse
Show
Bridgehampton,
NY—August 26, 2003—Leslie Howard of Westport,
CT, was the winner of the Jaguar Open Speed competition
at the 28th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show held in Bridgehampton,
NY.
Proving
the old adage, ‘it’s not over until it’s
over!’, Howard was the second-last competitor in the
62-horse starting field. Riding Kenwi, Howard clocked in
at 60.11 seconds to finish just ahead of Beezie Madden of
Cazenovia, NY, riding the 13-year-old grey gelding, Cloud
Nine, whose time of 60.71 seconds earned her second place.
McLain Ward of Brewster, NY, was third riding Labelle.
Howard,
an Olympic silver medallist, is known for her speed riding,
but the win was simply a matter of planning.
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Ireland
Dominates Schools and Pony Club Championship
Ireland
swept the board at this year's National Schools and Pony
Club Jumping Championship, with teams from the Iveagh Pony
Club taking the title and two equal-second places in the
Pony Club Championship, Loreto Senior College from Mullingar
winning the senior title and Gorey Community School, County
Wexford, in the runner-up spot.
The
Junior title went to Llandovery College in Wales.
Nearly
400 riders made the journey to the All England Jumping Course,
Hickstead, for the championship, with qualifying teams in
all three sections going forward to the International Arena
to compete over courses built by Bob Ellis, who only days
before had built and designed tracks at the prestigious
British Jumping Derby Meeting.
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U.S.
Wins Five Gold Medals at 2003 North American Young
Riders' Championships
Bromont,
QC—August 26, 2003—U.S. riders won five
of the six Gold Medals awarded at the North American
Young Riders’ Championships, held August 20-24
in Bromont, Quebec, Canada.
Winning
individual Gold Medals for the U.S. were Mary Haskins
Gray of USA Region 1 (dressage), Ashley Dalton of
USA Area 4-9 (eventing), and Georgina Bloomberg of
USA Zone 2 (show jumping). Team Gold Medals went to
USA Region 3 in dressage, Canada-Ontario in show jumping,
and USA Area 2 in eventing.
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Hickstead
Moves Derby Dates For 2004
Next
year's British Jumping Derby Meeting at the All England
Jumping Course, Hickstead, has been moved to June to
ensure coverage by BBC Television.
The
four-day show, which includes the British Jumping Derby,
will be held on June 3-6 and the Royal International
Horse Show on July 21-25.
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USET
Announces List of 2003 and 2004 Selection Trials For
2004 World Singles Driving Championship
Gladstone,
NJ—August 26, 2003—The United States Equestrian
Team (USET) has announced the list of 2003 and 2004
Selection Trials for the 2004 World Singles Driving
Championship, in Astorp, Sweden.
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Hampton
Conservatories on Display at Hampton Classic Horse Show
Bridgehampton,
NY — August 26, 2003 — When guests arrive at the
VIP Tent at the 28th Hampton Classic Horse Show, they will
be treated to a stunning sample of the Hampton Conservatories’
handiwork.
An
enclosed glass structure featuring a fireplace and decorated
with fine furniture, including a white baby grand piano,
the conservatory is on display throughout the Classic, running
until Sunday, August 31.
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Irish
Participation In International Equestrian Events
CSIO
GIJON SPAIN 27 AUGUST-1 SEPTEMBER 2003
CSI***
VICENZA ITALY 5-7 SEPTEMBER 2003
CSIO
ROTTERDAM NETHERLANDS 28-31 AUGUST 2003
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August 2003
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Equestrian
Sport At Its Best at Hampton Classic Horse Show
Bridgehampton,
NY—August 25, 2003—The 28th annual Hampton Classic
Horse Show will once again feature the best show jumping
action in the nation as the country’s top riders converge
in Bridgehampton, NY.
The
Hampton Classic officially opened on Sunday, August 24,
with Manhattan Mortgage Company’s Opening Day, presented
by Distinction Magazine, featuring a new open jumper speed
class, the $20,000 David Yurman Time Challenge.
Show
jumping action will continue all week long, culminating
on Sunday, August 31, with the $150,000 Prudential Financial
Grand Prix, a member event of the King Shavings U.S. Grand
Prix League (USGPL).
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Federation
Equestre Internationale News
25 August 2003
EUROPEAN
JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIP IN DONAUESCHINGEN (GER)
Germany wins the European title for fifth time,
and grabs all three individual medals
Germany takes the Team gold and all three individual
medals in the European Jumping Championship, with
a surprise victory by newcomer Christian Ahlmann.
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NORTH
AMERICAN YOUNG RIDERS CHAMPIONSHIP
American riders win 5 gold medals at the Championnat des
Amériques, Canada steels gold in individual Jumping
The North American Young Riders Championship in the three
Olympic disciplines drew some 14,000 spectators as it came
to a close on Sunday 24 August in Bromont (CAN). The United
States were the big winners of this equestrian event for
young riders taking 15 of the 18 medals being awarded, leaving
three to Canada.
JACK'S CORNER - WORLD COMBINED PONY DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP
The first ever World Combined Pony Driving Championship
was held from 14 to 17 August in Karlstetten (AUT).
Germany was the undisputed leader of the championships and
won gold in all three categories (Four-in-Hand, Pairs and
Single) as well as the Team gold.
PRINCESS ASTRID PATRON OF IPC DRESSAGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 5th IPC Dressage World Championships will take place
from 2 to 7 September in Moorsele, Belgium, under the Patronage
of the Princess Astrid of Belgium. They will be a major
selection trial for dressage competitors who want to qualify
for the ATHENS 2004 Paralympic Games.
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Todd
Minikus Sweeps 1-2 In The $50,000 King Shavings Grand
Prix
Culpeper,
VA (August 25, 2003)—Todd Minikus of Loxahatchee,
Florida, captured the top two spots in Sunday's $50,000
King Shavings Grand Prix at HITS Culpeper. Minikus bested
a field of twenty-one horses to place first on Gardenio,
owned by Y Z Partners LLC, and second on Roller Coaster,
owned by Elaine Decanio. Alison Firestone of Upperville,
Virginia, rode her family's Casanova to third place.
Laura Linback of Mundelein, Illinois, finished in fourth
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Seven
of the first-round horses managed to jump clean on the Danny
Foster designed course. The shortened seven-fence jump-off
course posed no problems to these same seven horses, each
horse posted a double-clear. It was up to the clock to determine
the final outcome.
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Endurance
Results: CEI** Hexham Great Britain 24 August 2003
NORTHERN
CHAMPIONSHIPS 102km ER
1)
Suzanne Perry (IRL) Dorimist
2) Gemma Parkin (GBR) Luntandorvici
3) Linda Cowperthwaith (GBR) Zorro Nazeero
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| 25th
August 2003
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Christmas
Cheer From Goold
In
need of a tipple? Then a new range of top quality hip
flasks and accessories launched by Goold, Jeffries Saddlery
sister company, could come in useful.
Included are hip flasks, a travel bar, cup sets and
a hunting flask which will all make ideal gifts for
family and friends, or even a great treat for yourself.
All
the flasks come with captive tops that are fastened
to the flask so they can't get lost, if taking a quick
drink while out riding, shooting, fishing or simply
having a walk in the countryside.
They
come complete with a filler funnel and are hand covered
in Walsall using top quality hide with prices starting
at £24.
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Welles
Celebrates Win in “$20,000 David Yurman Time Challenge”
On Opening Day of the Hampton Classic
Bridgehampton,
NY — August 24, 2003 — Jeffrey Welles of Newtown,
CT, opened the 28th Hampton Classic Horse Show with a victory
in the inaugural $20,000 David Yurman Time Challenge, a
new Open Jumper Speed class held on Manhattan Mortgage Company’s
Opening Day, presented by Distinction Magazine, August 24.
Twenty-four
horse-rider combinations contested the competition where
speed was the name of the game. Welles had a clear round
in the fastest time, 67.60 seconds, to win the $20,000 David
Yurman Time Challenge riding Equinox, a nine-year-old Dutch
Warmblood gelding owned by Elizabeth Saunders.
“It
was really nice to have a fun class without a lot of pressure
to ride in,” said Welles. “The jumps weren’t
that big, so you had to take a chance by going fast if you
wanted to win.”
The
final rider on course, 1996 Olympic team silver medalist
Peter Leone of Greenwich, CT, came close riding Kiana, but
his final time of 68.40 seconds left him in second position.
Callan Solem of Colts Neck, NJ, placed third in a time of
71.12 seconds riding Warsaw for Quiet Winter Farm.
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2003
Hampton Classic Kicks Off With Manhattan Mortgage Company’s
Opening Day, Presented by Distinction Magazine
$20,000
David Yurman Time Challenge and Unveiling of Stephan Weiss's
Final Work Highlight Grand Opening
Bridgehampton,
NY—August 24, 2003—The 28th annual Hampton Classic
Horse Show opened in spectacular style with Manhattan Mortgage
Company’s Opening Day, presented by Distinction Magazine,
at the horse show grounds in Bridgehampton, New York on
Sunday, August 24. Long Island’s traditional end-of-summer
equestrian and social event, the Classic continues through
Sunday, August 31, when it culminates with the $150,000
Prudential Financial Grand Prix.
The
Classic’s Manhattan Mortgage Company’s Opening
Day, presented by Distinction Magazine, featured a new open
jumper speed class, the $20,000 David Yurman Time Challenge,
as well as equestrian vaulting and canine demonstrations,
and the traditional horses and hounds of the Smithtown Hunt.
The day also included the unveiling of “Dressage Horse,”
the final work by the late sculptor Stephan Weiss.
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Show
Jumping - Kerrygold Grand Prix League - O'Brien Steals
Limerick Super League Show
EXCITEMENT
and temperatures both ran high at Limerick today (Sunday)
as the lead in the Super League Grand Prix changed hands
several times, and with major upsets occurring in the
overall rankings.
Lt.
David O'Brien on <Boherdeal Clover> was an early
Grand Prix leader, and seemed unbeatable, until Peter
Smyth on <Zara's Pride>, fourth last in the jump-off,
set a scorching pace that put him into first place.
But O'Brien had an ace up his sleeve in the form of
<Carraig Dubh>, and, second-last to jump, shaved
fractions of a second off the Ulsterman's time to re-take
the pole position.
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Stephan
Weiss's Final Work Unveiled at the Hampton Classic
Bridgehampton,
NY — August 24, 2003 — An impressive bronze sculpture,
‘Dressage Horse’, the final work by artist Stephan
Weiss, was unveiled on Manhattan Mortgage Company’s
Opening Day, presented by Distinction Magazine, at the Hampton
Classic Horse Show in Bridgehampton, NY, on Sunday, August
24.
Donna
Karan, wife of the late sculptor, and Weiss’s family
chose the Hampton Classic as the site for the first public
viewing of the large-scale bronze statue, a piece from the
“Larger Than Life” collection.
“There
were four elements to the “Larger Than Life” collection,
including a big apple, a high-heeled shoe and a roll of
film,” explained Karan, well-known fashion designer.
“Steve had a vision for each piece, for example the
big apple of course was his tribute to New York City. This
horse was my husband’s last piece before he passed
away, and he knew he was doing it inspired by the Hampton
Classic.”
Karan
and other members of Weiss’s family including his children
Lisa Weiss Keyes, Gabrielle Karan Defelice and Corey Weiss,
were all on hand to witness the unveiling. The bronze statue
will greet visitors as they enter the grand prix tent throughout
the duration of the Hampton Classic Horse Show.
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Show
Jumping - Babington Fails To Dent German Supremacy At
Euro Finals
DESPITE
racking up one of only two double clear rounds in the
whole of the European Team show jumping championships
on Thursday, Ireland's Kevin Babington failed to repeat
the magic in the Individual championships today (Sunday).
Hopes were high as US-based Babington, from Carrick-on-Suir,
went into the arena today ranked fourth out of 25 riders
after his scores on Thursday and Friday, but with the
middle part of the combination fence down and a toe
in the water in the first round, he quickly slipped
to 12th position overall.
The
last fence down in the second round marginally improved
his position to 11th in the Final, but German domination
of the competition proved unassailable, and the home
country finished with the top three places, to add to
their team championship win on Friday. Only 19 riders
took part in the second round today. Please
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Eventing
- European Hopeful Injured
Kildare-based
Eventing rider Jane O'Flynn was seriously injured during
a One-Day Event at Richhill, Co. Armagh yesterday (Saturday)
and was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Hospital in
Belfast immediately afterwards.
Jane,
who is one of Ireland's European championship hopefuls,
sustained the injuries in a fall from a horse during
the competition.
Her
condition is said to be <critical, but stable>,
and doctors report that Jane's overall physical fitness
has helped her respond well to treatment.
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August 2003
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The
Tiger Horse
Does
it have stripes? Does it roar instead of neigh?
Well
no, but the Tiger Horse is certainly worth roaring about!
The history of this colorful easy gaited breed is the
history of Europe and the New World. These horses carried
conquerors and the conquered and carved new empires
out all across the world. Thirty thousand years ago,
unknown artists painted their horses, wearing rope halters,
in caves in Spain. These horses, members of the huge
"proto warmblood" herds which roamed Europe,
are the base upon which the Spanish Jennet was built.
Over the millennia various infusions of blood from northern
climates, the Orient, and North Africa gradually produced
horses of smooth gait and great pride.
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When
Ferdinand came to the Spanish throne, he passed the "Gentleman’s
Law", which stated that "All Gentlemen must ride
stallions". This law intensified the breeding of horses
which had great presence, but were gentle and docile in
nature. These influences insured that the Jennet was so
highly regarded by the European horsemen of the 15th through
18th centuries that, in 1593 Salomen de al Broue, Horsemaster
to Henry IV of France wrote: "Comparing the better
horses in order to appreciate their greater perfection,
I must place the Spanish at the top and give it my vote
for being the most noble, the best conformed, the bravest
and the most worthy of being mounted by a Great King."
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Show
Jumping - Kerrygold Grand Prix League - Moloney Repeats
Wexford TriumphIreland Finish Fifth, But Qualify For
Athens
PROVING
that his July win at North Wexford was no flook, Eddie
Moloney repeated the trick today (Saturday) with the
same horse <Kilmoylan Warrior>, on the sunlit
grass arena at Barnadown Stud.
And as if to show that the Moloneys are a force to be
reckoned with, his brother Richie took third place on
<Appolinaire>, the horse that he steered to victory
last week at Millstreet. The Army also flew the flag
at North Wexford today, with Lt. David O'Brien finishing
second, and, for good measure, taking fifth place as
well. Peter Smyth, hero of the Dublin Horse Show with
<Zara's Pride>, was the fastest of the first round
four-faulters in sixth place, while Michael Kearins
reappeared in fine form on <Polanski>, taking
fourth. Please click here for
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Junior
Riders Shine at 11th Annual Arabian Youth Nationals
The
Youth National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse
Show celebrated its 11th anniversary when it returned to
Expo New Mexico July 20-26 for a successful week of showing.
This year's event showcased 902 of the nation's best Arabians,
Half-Arabians and Anglo-Arabians from the United States
and Canada competing in 104 classes with their talented
young riders. Class entries totaled 2,373, indicating the
versatility of the horses and riders. The slate of classes
offered everything from dressage, English pleasure, hunter
pleasure and halter to western pleasure, native costume,
reining and working cow. Horse show competition and activities
were open to youth, defined as competitors up to 18 years
of age. Prizes such as saddles and bridles were awarded
to competitors in select classes. The Arabian Horse Association
(AHA) of Aurora, Colo., produced the event that offered
top-level horse show competition and many exciting activities.
Two
classes for juniors aged 14 to 17 tied for the title of
largest class at Youth Nationals with 80 entries each. Arabian
Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-17 champions Laura Lauterbach and
her horse, Black Lite+/ (The Prophecy x Aur Magic Amber),
were delighted hear they beat out 79 horses for their first
championship title. Ariel Harrington and her Half-Arabian
mare, Hafa Buck+// (Steppenwulf x Whirlwind's Temptation)
came out on top in the Hunt Seat Equitation JTR 14-17 Championship.
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Florida
Hosts AHA National Championship Competitive Trail Ride
Riders
attending the 32nd Annual Arabian Horse Association National
Championship Arabian and Half-Arabian Competitive Trail
Ride on October 31-November 2 will enjoy the scenic trails
of the Ocala National Forest on the two-day, 80-mile ride.
In a change from previous rides, no portable stalls are
allowed. All horses must be stabled at Rocking Horse Farms
in Altoona, Fla.
Bordered
by the St. John's River on one side and the Ocklawaha River
on the other, the 382,408-acre Ocala National Forest includes
several springs and quite a bit of water. Footing is a combination
of hard packed trails, grass and sand with some hills to
negotiate. Riders should be prepared for showers since the
average rainfall in November is more than 2 inches. Temperatures
are mild with lows in the mid 50s in the early morning and
day time highs in the low 80s.
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Indiana
Hosts AHA National Championship Endurance Ride
It's
déjà vu all over again with a slight twist.
In 2003, as in 2000, the Arabian Horse Association National
Endurance Ride-100 Mile Championships will take place during
the U.S. Nationals National Championship Arabian and Half-Arabian
Horse Show. Except this time riders will also compete in
a 50-Mile Championship, which was instituted in 2001 to
great success. As the nation's elite Arabian, Half-Arabian
and Anglo-Arabian show horse compete on green shavings,
the nation's top endurance horses will race to the finish
along the Clark State Forest trails in Henryville, Indiana.
The 100-Mile Championships will be held on October 23, and
the 50-Mile Championships will be held on October 25, the
last day of Nationals.
Run
in conjunction with the American Endurance Ride Conference
(AERC) 25-, 50- and 100-mile Spook Run, the championship
ride offers challenges--rugged hills and rocks--and fall
beauty. You'll trot through a forest ablaze in shades of
crimson, ruby, rust, maroon, gold and plum and ride around
Deam's Lake. There are lots of points along a ridge where
you can see for miles.
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CSIO*****
Gijon (Esp)
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August - 1 September 2003
Alex Rident Based in Saint Valery en Caux, FRANCE,
David McPherson From Maidstone, KENT, Tim Stockdale
From Roade, NORTHANTS, Damien Charles From Westerham,
KENT have been selected to compete at the above-mentioned
show Please click here for
further details
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