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19th
October 2002
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Horse
of the Year Show a Spectacular Success
As
the curtain came down last Sunday at the NEC Arena,
the 2002 Horse of the Year Show sponsored by Equestrian
Surfaces, was heralded a resounding success. Described
by Horse & Hound as 'a Triumph', the show attracted
record audiences across the entire week to the new
venue. The 8,000-seat arena was sold out for five
of the eight performances including the entire weekend.
The total attendance was over 55,000.
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Director
Mark Wein of organisers Grandstand Media commented, 'To
move a fifty acre show and slot it into a new venue was
an awesome challenge. We were extremely pleased that the
intense planning meant that, from an infrastructure perspective,
things went relatively smoothly and the new facilities were
well received. It was obviously also a new challenge for
the venue and, with an increase on last year of over 10,000
people, there are a number of visitor management issues
which we will be addressing for next year.'
Sunday's
Gala Night, staged in the presence of royalty and a host
of celebrities saw the prolific Tony McCoy team up with
Jeff Osborne and John Whitaker to win the Hurry Scurry.
Going last in the jump off, Tim Stockdale won the biggest
prize of the show - the Grand Prix with Fresh Direct Parcival
and also took the award for the leading British Rider.
In
addition to the exceptional level of competition, the capacity
crowds were awe-struck by the unique display of trust and
liberty by Jean Francois Pignon and were entertained by
the British Young Riders Dressage Display Team's ride to
'Grease'.
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19th
October 2002
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Olympia’s
Extra Christmas Presents to you
If
you thought Olympia International Show Jumping Championships
(19th – 23rd December 2002) couldn’t get
any better then think again! This year at The Grand
Hall, Olympia, London, we are giving you more than
ever before with some spectacular ‘extras’
to keep you and the children fully entertained throughout
the day.
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While
you get to grips with your Christmas shopping in our spectacular
new Olympia Shopping Village, children can test their artistic
abilities with our talented children’s artist. Alasdair
Banks, our ‘artist in residence’ will be providing
fun sculpture workshops every day enabling children to get
creative and make, paint and take away their very own Christmas
presents!
All
this is in addition to the show itself, which combines the
finest aspects of equestrianism including world-class show
jumping, the awe-inspiring Hungarian Flying Csikos, the
fabulous Metropolitan Police Activity Ride and family favourites
the Shetland Pony Grand National, the Pedigree Dog Agility
and the party atmosphere of the Grand Finale. It
just keeps getting better!
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19th
October 2002
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Addington
Manor Leads the Way for Riders in the Winter Months
Equine
Affairs, the UK's leading competition and training information
service, have partnered with Addington Manor, one of Europe's
finest Dressage Centres. In another first for the equestrian
industry they have unveiled the UK's first ever Winter Unaffiliated
Dressage Series with classes ranging from Prelim to Grand
Prix. The series, which runs from October to April, is the
first to provide unaffiliated riders with a unique opportunity
to compete at all levels of dressage along side top Dressage
riders.
The
top four within each of the ten classes will qualify for
the Championships of this prestigious unaffiliated event
on 26th - 27th April 2003. The Saturday Gala evening will
host the finals of the Music Championships and includes
inspirational demonstrations from leading Dressage riders
as well opportunities to listen to guest speakers.
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19th
October 2002
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Pfizer
helps Exmoor ponies
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Pfizer
Ltd, the world’s leading pharmaceutical company has
donated drugs to the Moorland Mousie Trust to help retain
the value of the rare breed Exmoor pony. Pfizer
has provided the local anaesthetic Domosedan, free-of-charge
to enable the castration of the 14 colts on The Moorland
Mousie Trust’s current gelding programme.
The Moorland Mousie Trust, granted charitable status in
2000, was established in order to support breeders with
the promotion and conservation of the Exmoor pony. Presently
there is no viable market for Exmoor colt foals. Through
a co-ordinated handling and gelding scheme the Moorland
Mousie Trust is working to create a market which would give
farmers and breeders some financial return for breeding
these ponies.
Selective castration ensures quality stock remain entire
while breeders can be sure that the colts which don’t
quite meet the grade for breeding still have a market value
as gelded riding and driving ponies.
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19th
October 2002
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SkillHORSE
- Competitors selected to compete for £1,000 training
bursary
Eighteen competitors have now been selected to compete in
the SkillHORSE competition to be held at SkillCity - The
Skills Show, Salford Quays, in Manchester on 13-16 November
2002.
The
best six students will go forward to compete in the Final
on Saturday 16th November. The winning student will receive
a £1000 training bursary that has been kindly provided
by Derby College. The students will complete tasks including
the following; Lungeing for improvement, horse preparation
for competition, riding on the flat, jumping a course of
1m and interviews with Ian Stark on all aspects of yard
and horse management.
Ian
Stark, the Patron of SkillHORSE will also be sharing his
eventing skills with a demonstration in the Main Arena.
On Thursday dressage champion Richard Davison will be wowing
the audience with his skill and finesse. There will also
be displays from UK Mounted Police Branch and the UK Polocrosse
team. All of these will take place in the Main Arena, which
has kindly been provided by Fibresand UK Ltd.
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19th
October 2002
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Callous
Horse Owner Receives a Second Ban
On
Monday 14th October, at Basildon Crown Court, an Essex
woman was given a 12 year ban on keeping horses and
a 4 month prison sentence, suspended for two years.
Sandra Carpenter, 50, of St. Margaret's Farm, Little
Burstead, was appealing against a ban of 10 years
and a suspended prison sentence of 6 weeks given to
her on 4 March this year at Basildon Magistrates Court
for causing unnecessary suffering to a grey broodmare,
who was subsequently euthanased, and a breach of a
ban imposed on her in 1993.
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In
October 1993 she was banned from keeping horses for 20 years
for causing unnecessary suffering to 12 horses one of which
was ILPH Annie, but this was reduced to 10 years on appeal.
Says ILPH (International League for the Protection of Horses)
Field Officer Michael Smith, "Ms Carpenter is no stranger
to Courts, but on appeal this Monday she wasn't quite so
lucky as she was in 1993. This time both her ban and her
suspended prison sentence were increased."
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19th
October 2002
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New
President for ABRS
James
Gray MP, shadow minister for the countryside, was
elected President of the Association of British Riding
Schools (ABRS) at their forty-eighth annual conference
and dinner, last Monday 14th October. He takes over
from Harry Greenway MP who held the post for a number
of years.
More
than 100 riders, proprietors, instructors and managers
attended the conference, which provided a stimulating
programme of presentations including ‘horse passports’
by James Gray MP, ‘carrying out a risk assessment’
by Charlie Lane and ‘using riding holidays to
grow the market’ by successful riding holiday
business proprietor Wendy Hofstee of Unicorn Horse
Trails.
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19th
October 2002
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Show
Jumping Results: CSI-W Oslo Norway 18-20 October 2002
Felleskjoepet
Cup
International Jumping Competition, Table A, Two Phases,
1m40
1)
LANDATO; Cara RAETHER (USA), 2) ISOLDE GOSSE DE CERISY;
Dag OLSEN (NOR), 3) FARO DE LA TREILLE; Paul FREIMüLLER
(SUI), 4) LUCKY 4 SUM; Cian O'CONNOR (IRL)
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19th
October 2002
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Show
Jumping Results: CSI-A Leeuwarden Holland 17-19 October
2002
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EQUIPMENT PRIX, Intern. Jumping Competition, Table
A 1.45m against the Clock
1) ESPADON; Candice KING (USA), 2) ROBIJN VDBH Z;
Philippe LE JEUNE (BEL), 3) CAT'S CHARLY; Kevin OLSMEYER
(NED), 4) GINGER WATT; Dermott LENNON (IRL)
CONSORTIUM PRIX, International Speed- and Handiness
Competition, Table C 1.40m
1) LORD WILLIAM; Clare BRONFMAN (USA), 2) LABOR'S
VDL KALUSHA; Jur VRIELING (NED), 3) DOW JONES COURGEL;
Dermott LENNON (IRL) Please click
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18th
October 2002
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Federation
Equestre Internationale News
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FEI
Delegation’s visit to Athens (Gre)
On 15 October 2002, a delegation composed of the FEI President,
HRH The Infanta Doña Pilar de Borbón Freddy
Serpieri, 1st Vice President, and Catrin Norinder, Manager
of the Olympic Department visited Athens Organising Committee
for the 2004 Olympic Games (ATHOC).
FEI World Cup Jumping
Western European League of the FEI World Cup started with
three Scandinavian events.
The 2002 / 2003 season of the Western European League of
the FEI World Cup Jumping started on 13 October 2002 in
Helsinki’s Hartwall Arena. Toni Hassmann on Goldika,
already the winner in Helsinki last year, beat 37 other
competitors to take the early lead in the point standings.
FEI World Cup Dressage
DANIEL RAIMSEIER (SUI) WINS AGAIN IN KAPOSVAR. IRINA LIS
(BLR) IS THE CENTRAL EUROPEAN LEAGUE WINNER
The last of the 2002/2003 Central European league World
Cup qualifiers was held in Kaposvar, Hungary on 13 October
2002.
Top riders competed in the indoor arena of Agriculture University
of Kaposvar, all looking to gain points to qualify for the
Final to be held in Goteborg next Spring. The World Cup
competition was won by the Swiss Daniel Ramseier, who had
won Kaposvar World Cup in 2001.
World Breeding Championship For Young Horses In Jumping
In Lanaken (Bel), 26 - 29 September 2002
6-year old horses: SBS-bred Mozart des Hayettes wins finals
of the 6-yr-olds, silver and bronze go to Studbook Zangersheide.
7-year old horses: Gold and silver for KWPN, bronze for
Zangersheide and Jos Lansink
The results of the two finals of the 5- and 6-yr-old youngsters
showed the dominance of the Belgian studbooks.
FEI World Cup Driving 2002 / 2003
After the press conference of the World Championship in
Jerez, the Top Ten Four-in-Hand Drivers chose their starting
places for the 2nd season of the World Cup Driving. At
each event, a wild card is given to a home driver to arrive
at a starting field of six drivers.
World Equestrian Games Endurance
The FEI set up an inquiry to investigate the circumstances
of the death of two horses during the Endurance ride of
the World Equestrian Games on 16 September 2002 in Jerez
de la Frontera (ESP). Sir Fire, ridden by Anna Maxenchs
Serra (ESP), died after having completed the course and
Floyd, ridden by Nik Isahak Wan Abdullah (MAS), on course
during the fourth loop.
I.P.E.C. World Championships For Carriage Drivers With
Disabilities
The IPEC World Diving Championship was organised in Westphalia
at the St Martin’s Carriage Driving Centre of Greven
Bockholt from 25 to 29 September 2002. Excellent competition
and warm-up arenas for Dressage and Cones competitions;
were put at the disposal of the disabled drivers. The 10-km
long Marathon included five obstacles within easy walking
distance and which could be viewed from large raised banks
for spectators.
Dressage Global Forum
Further to the successful Forum organised last year, A Global
Dressage Forum will be organised again on 21 and 22 October
2002.
Central American Games and Carribean Games
THE XIX Central American and Carribbean Games will take
place in San Salvador (ESA) from 30 November to 6 December.
The Games will include Jumping, Dressage, Eventing and Endurance
competitions.
South American Dressage Championship
The South American Dressage Championship will be held in
Quillota (CHI) from 28 October to 1 November.
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18th
October 2002
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"High
Octane" Featured on Hollywood Park Invitationals
On July 25, 2002 Tom Chapman received a letter from
the Turf Club Director at Hollywood Park, Aimee Smith.
Aimee explained that she was looking for a new artist
to showcase during the year in the Turf Club and invited
Tom to be that artist. Feeling very proud, indeed
honored and overwhelmed by Aimee's letter, Tom began
painting our September 25 - November 1 Contest Painting.
The painting depicts 6 horses in a blanket finish
on the Hollywood Turf course. The painting is an 18''
x 36'' oil painting done on canvas. In addition to
inviting Tom to display his art in the Hollywood Turf
Club, Aimee asked if they could also use an image
of his painting "High Octane" to be used
on the invitations for their upcoming opening night
reception to be held Nov. 8.
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18th
October 2002
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2003
USA Equestrian Dressage Tests & Booklet Now Available
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The
2003 USA Equestrian Dressage Tests for Training through
Fourth Level are now available for purchase. These new editions
become effective with the 2003 competition year (which begins
December 1, 2002) and will remain in use for the next four
years.
Also
available is a new USA Equestrian Dressage Test Booklet.
This booklet, which contains all movements, directives,
and test information for Training through Fourth Level,
can be ordered for $5 using the 2003 Dressage Test Order
Form or upon request from the USA Equestrian office.
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18th
October 2002
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Singer
Takes the Lead in the Triple Crown of Driving, Presented
by Driving Essentials, Inc./Glinkowski Carriages
Gladstone,
NJ—October 17, 2002—Lisa Singer of Chadds Ford,
PA, took the lead in the Triple Crown of Driving, presented
by Driving Essentials, Inc./Glinkowski Carriages, after
winning the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Pairs Championship
at the Gladstone Driving Event, the second leg of the Triple
Crown, held in Gladstone, NJ, October 11-13.
The
2002 Triple Crown consists of three events: The Laurels
at Landhope Driving Event which took place September 6-8
in West Grove, PA; the Gladstone Driving Event; and the
Fair Hill International Driving Event in Fair Hill, MD,
October 24-27.
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18th
October 2002
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Stolen
From Rake, West Sussex
3rd
/ 4th October 2002
Bruce
is 15hh 7 years old and has two wall eyes.
At the time of theft he was unshod, had a small wound
in front of his sheath, a lump on the inside of his
rear nearside leg, and a small rub mark on his left
shoulder. He is a much loved member of the family.
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18th
October 2002
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USA
Equestrian Executive Committee Meeting Available Via
Webcast
The
USA Equestrian Executive Committee meeting conference
call being held on Tuesday, October 29, at 4:00 PM
ET, will be available via live audio webcast. The
webcast can be reached by visiting the USA Equestrian
web site at www.equestrian.org and clicking on the
link.
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for further details
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18th
October 2002
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Stolen
Equine Related Items in South Yorkshire
Stolen
15th October 2002 from Moss, Doncaster:
Stolen between 15/16th October 2002 from Wombwell,
Barnsley
Stolen
from Rossington on the 8th October 2002
Stolen
from New Lodge, Barnsley between 6/7th October 2002
Stolen
from Cawthorne, Barnsley between 23/24th September
2002
Stolen
from Worsborough Common, Barnsley between 26/27th
August 2002
Stolen
from Ward Green, Barnsley
Stolen
from Elsecar, Barnsley between 11/12th August 2002
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18th
October 2002
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Equitana
And Vodafone Join Forces
Vodafone
Rental is pleased to announce their involvement in Equitana
2002 as the official telecommunications provider for
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Vodafone
Rentals operates exclusively with the Vodafone Network and
specialises in the rental of SIM cards, Digital Cellular
phones and Data capable solutions to businesses and individuals.
One of the main benefits of using Vodafone Rentals is that
it allows you to receive free incoming calls, reducing some
of the costs associated with roaming.
Vodafone
Rental will be at booth number 807 conveniently located
near the exhibition entry where we can help you with all
enquiries regarding roaming on the Vodafone network. Please
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18th
October 2002
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Show
Jumping Results: CSI-A Dusseldorf Germany 17-20 October
2002
INTERNATIONALES
EROFFNUNGSSPRINGEN
International Competition 1m45 - Group B
1)
DUC DE ST. MARTIN ; Hardy DIEMER (GER), 2) LANDOS; Dennis
LYNCH (IRL), 3) LOOPING; Jurgen KRACKOW (GER)
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18th
October 2002
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Irish
Participation In International Equestrian Events
CSI-A
DUSSELDORF GERMANY 1720 OCTOBER 2002, CCI***
PAU FRANCE 24-27 OCTOBER 2002, CSI-A ZUIDLAREN NETHERLANDS
31 OCTOBER-3 NOVEMBER 2002, CSI-B MESSENHALLE KLAGENFURT
AUSTRIA 31 OCTOBER-3 NOVEMBER 2002, CSI-W VERONA ITALY
8-10 NOVEMBER 2002, CSIOP
VERONA ITALY 8-10 NOVEMBER 2002
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17th
October 2002
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Breeding
Under Scrutiny At HOYS
SEIB
and BEF act to improve Olympic prospects
The
British Equestrian Federation, supported by South Essex
Insurance Brokers, has taken the first steps on a programme
designed to improve British sport horses - and to win Olympic
medals.
The
SEIB/BEF Young Horse Evaluation series drew sport horse
enthusiasts to the Horse of the Year Show at the National
Exhibition Centre Birmingham, for the culmination of a season-long,
nationwide search for future winners in all three disciplines
- eventing, showjumping and dressage.
And
after expert assessment covering conformation, performance
and temperament, the Brendon Stud's stallion, Caretino Glory,
emerged as not only the highest-marked showjumping horse
but also the best over all three disciplines.
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17th
October 2002
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Rugs,
Rugs, Rugs, Rugs, Rugs, Rugs, Rugs, Rugs, Rugs, Rugs
Saddle
Up (Equestrian Supplies)
www.saddleuponline.co.uk
100'
of quality rugs to provide warmth to fit everyone pocket.
Winter
weather is finally with us. With the nights drawing in and
horses stabled at night rugs are one of the first things
that horse owners think about.
Saddle
Up offers a vast range of rugs at very reasonable prices.
Our
online shopping site offers you the option to browse through
all the latest rugs from all top brands without leaving
your home.
With so many rugs to choose from you will always find a
rug that is suitable for your needs.
Why
not take a look your horse and your pocket will be glad
you did.
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17th
October 2002
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Equus-The
Horse Event Expands….
This
year's event saw the consolidation of this new addition
to the equestrian calendar attracting over 20,000 visitors
during the four days. The displays by Tim Stockdale,
Blyth Tait, Kelly Marks and many others proved to be
an irresistible combination yet again. 93% of visitors
enjoyed it so much they said they would come back next
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Equus
is continuing to develop as a high profile exciting event,
there are many new initiatives for 2003 and the new website
offers the chance to register as an Equus elite member and
receive free newsletters. This year Equus is supporting
British Riding Clubs in their efforts to increase the numbers
of members.
Riding
Club talent will be seen in the Main Arena on Saturday 5th
April and Sunday 6th. The winners of the quadrille championships
at Olympia have been invited to show the Equus audience
how they won. In addition, the Rural Riders Team of 6 Dressage
will be showing what they can do. These will be alongside
demonstrations and clinics from famous equestrian personalities.
The
Individual Champion of the Senior Riding Test at the BRC
National Championships, Emma Ross, is also the lucky winner
of a dressage clinic at Equus 2003. She can be seen in the
Main Arena learning tips and techniques from a top level
rider.
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17th
October 2002
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Lisa
Singer Wins Record Sixth USET Pairs Championship
Gladstone,
NJ—October 15, 2002—Lisa Singer of Chadds
Ford, PA won the United States Equestrian Team (USET)
Pairs Driving Championship for the fourth consecutive
year and record sixth time overall. The Championship
was held during the Gladstone Driving Event, October
11-13, at the USET Headquarters and Olympic Training
Center in Gladstone, NJ.
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17th
October 2002
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Spainhour
Took Leap Of Faith to the Top in the $10,000 NAL Children’s
Jumper Final
Harrisburg,
PA—October 15, 2002—Sarah Beth Spainhour
16, of Camden, SC and Leap of Faith negotiated the
only double clear rounds to win the $10,000 North
American League (NAL) Children’s Jumper Final
at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show.
The
pair improved on their second place finish last year
to claim the Championship title this time around.
Spainhour gives all the credit to her 14-year-old
gelding.
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He’s
the best horse,” said Spainhour. “ He always jumps
clean, it’s usually just a matter of how well I do.”
As
the last to go in the first round of 31 and in the jump-off,
Spainhour considered herself lucky.
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17th
October 2002
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American
Vaulting Association Announces New Manager And Location
Fairfield,
OH - October 16, 2002 --The American Vaulting Association
(AVA) is pleased to announce that it has relocated its
National Office to Fairfield, Ohio. The National Office
will be managed by Janet Brown of CFC Solar's Certified
Business Consultants Division. Ms. Brown is experienced
in association management and will bring her skills
as a Certified Management Accountant and her extensive
training as a Microsoft Specialist to the AVA National
Office.
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17th
October 2002
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USA
Equestrian Now Accepting Applications For 2002 Media
Awards
USA
Equestrian's 2002 Annual Media Awards are now open
for nominations. The deadline for nominations to be
received in the Lexington office is Friday,
November 22, 2002.
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A
panel of media experts will judge the awards on Friday,
December 6 and the winners will be notified by December
13. The 2002 USA Equestrian Awards for Media Excellence
will be presented formally on the evening of Friday January
17, 2003, at the 2003 USA Equestrian Annual Meeting at the
Marriott Griffin
Gate in Lexington, Kentucky.
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16th
October 2002
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Photo
Credit Anthony Reynolds. LBIPP. LMPA. |
Money
"Can't Buy" New Search Champion!
Judges
praise the champions at HOYS final
Winner
of this year's South Essex Insurance Brokers Search
for a Star Supreme Championship at the Horse of the
Year Show was the show hunter Urishay, owned and ridden
by Elaine Place from Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire.
It
was the Place family's second attempt to win the title.
Daughter Laura, 20, competed unsuccessfully two years
ago, but this time it was mother, Elaine, with the
"safe" horse she bought so she could accompany
her daughter to shows who impressed the judges.
And
even before the Supreme judging, she was getting offers
for the six-year-old chesnut gelding. "There's
not enough money to even tempt me," she said.
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Reserve
champion was the hunter pony Hurstead Quince, ridden by
11-years-old Amy Mitten from Flixton, Manchester. Amy, who
has been riding for three years, was distraught when she
lost her pony earlier this year and Quince was bought for
her when the replacement pony was sidelined.
Search
for a Star, now in its seventh year, was introduced by South
Essex Insurance Brokers to give amateur riders an opportunity
to compete at the prestigious Horse of the Year Show and
to identify future equine stars. "And it just gets
better and better," said judge Robert Oliver, himself
one of the leading producers and exhibitors of show horses.
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16th
October 2002
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The
Ultimate Equestrian Experience Is About To Begin!
These
all-indoor events will feature regional, national and international
stars from the equine world.
The
South West Christmas Equine Fair (23/24 November)
will start the season at The Royal Bath and West Showground,
Shepton Mallet, Somerset, followed by The North of England
Equine Fair (30th November/1st December), The Scottish Christmas
Equine Fair (7/8 December) and The Midlands Equine
Fair (8/9 March), Three Counties Showground, Malvern
All
the events have amazing shopping villages with special show
offers. A perfect opportunity to shop 'til you drop"!
The
Ultimate Equine Experience is heading your way and is a
truly complete Equine experience not to be missed!
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16th
October 2002
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Miscongeniality
Captures The NAL Children's Hunter Final
Harrisburg,
PA—October 14, 2002—Callie Schott 16, of
Versailles, Kentucky, won the $10,000 North American
League Children’s Hunter Final riding Miscongeniality,
at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. The Reserve
Champion was Oh So Sweet, owned and ridden by Tracey
Mack of Noank, Connecticut.
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Schott
and Miscongeniality received the highest score in both rounds
to capture the prestigious victory, a difficult feat for
the six-year-old mare.
“I
was thrilled to win”, said Schott. “I think this
is the best my mare has ever done. Usually she does well
in only one round, but this time she held it together for
both.”
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16th
October 2002
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Olympic
and World Championship Veterans Expected to Compete at Fair
Hill International
Fair
Hill, MD—October 15, 2002—Olympic veterans and
World Champion equestrians are expected to compete at the
14th annual Fair Hill International Festival in the Country,
October 24-27, in Fair Hill, MD.
The
2002 Fair Hill International will host the final legs of
both the Triple Crown of Driving and the FEI North American
Driving Challenge in addition to three other prestigious
equestrian championships – the USET Three Star Fall
Eventing Championship, the USA Equestrian Single Horse Driving
Championship, and the United States Eventing Association
(USEA) East Coast Championships.
Fresh
from his Eventing team Gold Medal at the 2002 World Equestrian
Games (WEG) in Spain, David O’Connor is once again
planning to compete in the Fair Hill International CCI***.
The individual Gold Medalist at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney,
O’Connor is the defending champion in the United States
Equestrian Team (USET) Three Star Eventing Fall Championship
held at Fair Hill, having won the championship in 2001.
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16th
October 2002
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Morrissey
Wins 2002 BET/USA National Junior Jumper Championships
Zone 4 Takes Team Title
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Michael
Morrissey, 17, of Bradenton, Florida, and his mount Gera
28 (Holsteiner: Calando I De x Larsa), were victorious in
the 2002 BET/USA Individual National Junior Jumper Championships
at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. The Individual
Champion was named after completion of three phases held
October 10th through 12th.
Morrissey
and Gera 28 finished ahead of 16-year-old Randy Sherman
of Pasadena, CA, and his mount Caldero (Thoroughbred). Andrew
Ramsay, 17, of Oakland, CA, and his mount Lisa (Dutch Warmblood),
finished in third.
The
BET/USA Prix de States Team Championship title was decided
on October 12 with Zone 4 (AL, FL, GA, MS, SC, TN) taking
the top spot. The winning team was made up of Michael Morrissey
of Bradenton, FL, riding Gera 28, Jennifer Urioste of Wellington,
FL, riding Casanova (Unknown), Erin Stewart of Ocala, FL,
riding Karat (American Sport Horse: Artos x Riviera Z) and
Derek Braun of Ocala, FL, riding Mandella (Unknown).
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16th
October 2002
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CSI-A
Dusseldorf (Ger)
(17 - 20 October 2002)
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following riders have been invited and authorised to compete
at the above-mentioned show:- Michael
Whitaker From Whatton, NOTTS, John Whitaker From Huddersfield,
WEST YORKS, Damien Charles From Westerham, KENT, Geoff Billington
From Nantwich, CHESHIRE, William Funnell From Dorking, SURREY
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16th
October 2002
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Maggie
Jayne Wins Hunter Seat Equitation Final
Maggie
Jayne, 18, of Elgin, Illinois, defeated a field of
259 of the nation's top junior riders to win the 2002
USA/Pessoa National Hunter Seat Medal Final held Sunday,
October 13, at the Pennsylvania National in Harrisburg,
PA.
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George
Morris of Pittstown, NJ, and Kip Rosenthal of Brewster,
NY, judged this year's championship. The championship was
decided after three rounds of competition and judged on
equitation, the rider's ability to ride their horses with
control, competency and compatibility.
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16th
October 2002
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CSI-C
Dunkerque (Fra)
(25 - 27 October 2002)
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following riders have been authorised to compete at the
above-mentioned show:- Angela
Bell From Harrogate, NORTH YORKSHIRE, Rachel Williams From
Goole, NORTH HUMBERSIDE, Nicky Boulter From Epsom, SURREY,
Nick Charles From Farnham, SURREY, Philip Spivey From Hemel
Heampstead, HERTFORDSHIRE, Paul Bevan From Lichfield, STAFFORDSHIRE,
Vicky Bevan From Lichfield, STAFFORDSHIRE, Rebecca Kenny
From Crowborough, EAST SUSSEX Please
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16th
October 2002
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CSI-W
Oslo (Nor)
(18 - 20 October 2002)
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In
addition to Tim Stockdale, the following rider has been
invited and authorised to compete at the above-mentioned
show:- Richard
Davenport From Valkenswaard, NETHERLANDS
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16th
October 2002
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CSI-B
Montichiari (Ita)
(25 - 27 October 2002)
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15th
October 2002
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Tim
Stockdale Wins Horse Of The Year Show Grand Prix
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Tim
Stockdale rode to victory in impressive style in last nights
Grand Prix at the Horse of the Year Show, held for the first
time this year at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham.
Tim riding Collin Garratt's 10-year-old grey gelding, Fresh
Direct Parcival jumped a faultless double clear round beating
Irelands Billy Twomey riding Anastasia III into second place
and Nick Skelton and John and Lisa Hales' Oldenburg stallion,
Arko finished in third place.
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15th
October 2002
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Interim
Chief Executive For The Pony Club
The
Pony Club has announced the appointment of Tony Wardle
as interim Chief Executive, whilst a permanent candidate
is found. This is expected to take some 4-6 months.
Mr
Wardle, who started on 7th October, is an experienced
businessman with a background in marketing. He has
run a number of highly regarded businesses and most
recently held a senior management post with the leading
global news and data provider, Reuters.
Mr
Wardle has been actively involved with The Pony Club
for 15 years, as a parent of two members.
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15th
October 2002
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Show
Jumping Results: Connaught Region Show Jumping Finals
for Young Horses
Glenamaddy
Equestrian Centre, Co. Galway.
Results
of 1.10M FINALS: 1) Stilo Soviet; Tom Slattery, Tynagh,
2) Clear Sky Diamond; Richard Kerins, Sligo, 3) Bouncy
Butler; Tony Hanley
Results
of 1.20M FINALS, 1) Jessie B; Gabriel Slattery, 2)
Tupelo; David Horkan, 3) Welcome Flagmount; Gabriel
Slattery
Results
of 1.30M FINALS; 1) Clover Supreme; Shane Breen, 2)
Riverdance Clover; Cathal Power, 3) Notre Dame; Gabriel
Slattery
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15th
October 2002
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CSI-A
Zuidlaren (Ned)
(31 October - 3 November 2002)
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following riders have been invited and authorised to compete
at the above-mentioned show:-
Emma Rust From Bishops Stortford, HERTS , Sara Rust From
Bishops Stortford, HERTS, John Whitaker From Huddersfield,
WEST YORKS, Michael Whitaker From Whatton, NOTTS, Robert
Smith From Shrewley, WARWICKSHIRE
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15th
October 2002
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CSI-A
Caen (Fra)
(25 - 27 October 2002)
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The
following riders have been invited and authorised to compete
at the above-mentioned show:- Alex
Newsham From Saint Valery en Caux, FRANCE, Robert Whitaker
From Huddersfield, WEST YORKS
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15th
October 2002
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CSI-W
Aarhus (Den)
(24 - 27 October 2002)
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The
following riders have been authorised to compete at the
above-mentioned show:- Michael
Whitaker From Whatton, NOTTS, Richard Davenport From Valkenswaard,
HOLLAND, Tim Stockdale From Roade, NORTHANTS
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14th
October 2002
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The
Robinsons' Prince Philip Cup goes to the final game
of the final session to decide the winner. |
Last
week at the NEC Birmingham, the top six Pony Club Mounted
Games in the country fought long and hard to win the coveted
Robinsons' Prince Philip Cup. The
quality of competition was brilliant and no team should
be disappointed with their performance.
Eglinton
Hunt, the past masters of this competition, this year came
with a young team and their slight lack of experience meant
that they did not manage to get into the final four on the
Sunday evening. Robert Noble the Eglinton trainer commented,
"we'll be back next year with more experience and take
the cup back to its rightful home in Scotland."
With
only two games to go the battle really hotted up between
Wylye Valley and Oakley West. Wylye were trailing and rode
like demons to take two seconds and a first place over those
last three games. Oakley only had a two-point advantage
just one place. Oakley won the last but one game, putting
more pressure on Wylye. The last game went to Wylye but
Oakley came in second to clinch the Robinsons' Prince Philip
Cup by the narrowest of margins just two points.
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14th
October 2002
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A
Scottish Equine Experience!
The
second annual Scottish Christmas Equine Fair is set to take
place on the weekend of 7/8 December at the Royal Highland
Showground, Ingliston, Edinburgh ..... a show dominated
by excitement, entertainment and education with shopping
opportunities of an exceptionally high standard!
The
all-indoor event, supported by BHS Scotland, Oatridge College,
Scotland's Horse News and The Scottish Equestrian, will
captivate the audience with a stunning program of Supreme
Equine Arena demonstrations from some of the equestrian
world's most talented stars.
The
exciting lineup will include Sylvia Loch (Classical Dressage),
Richard Maxwell (Horse Whisperer), Andrew Hamilton (Show
Jumping), David Lloyd (Western Riding), a thrilling stallion
parade from local studs, The Scottish Icelandic Horse Association
and The Highland Pony Society.
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14th
October 2002
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Crickhowell
and District Pony Club Mounted Games Team prove that
they are just the best at stable management. |
It
is the first year the Crickhowell and District Pony Club
Mounted Games Team have qualified as one of the top six
Pony Club Mounted Games teams in the country -that in itself
is a huge achievement. They then competed for the Robinsons'
Trophy and the Robinsons' Prince Philip Cup at The Horse
Of The Year Show held in Birmingham over the last few days.
All
of the teams' ponies where stabled at Birmingham for the
week and as part of their duties, they had obviously to
care and look after their ponies, which were stabled in
temporary stables. How they cared for their ponies and how
tidy the stable yard was, was judged on a daily basis by
people from different areas within the horse world - which
this year included British International Show jumper, Di
Lampard. Over the week Crickhowell
has been consistent and took the title from teams with much
more experience than they had, such as Eglinton from Scotland
and Oakley West, Bedfordshire.
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14th
October 2002
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Show
Jumping Results: Connaught Region Show Jumping Finals
for Young Horses
Glenamaddy
Equestrian Centre, Co. Galway
Saturday, October 12, 2002 |
1.10M
2nd Qualifier, Sponsored by Glenamaddy Equestrian Centre
1) Quick Clover; Shane Breen, Tipperary, 2) Merlin's Castaway;
David Moore, Claregalway, 3) Here is Weir; Paddy Sweeney,
Ballina
1.20M
2nd Qualifier, Sponsored by Ballygar Equestrian Centre
1) Four Leaf Flyer; Richard Kerins, Collooney, 2) Lady P;
Cathal McMunn, Sligo, 3) Caherlean Hill; Paul Duffy, Turloughmore
1.30M
2nd Qualifier, sponsored by Munsboro Equestrian Centre
1) My Sky Diamond; Gabriel Slattery, Irishtown, 2) Clover
Supreme; Shane Breen, Tipperary, 3) Impact FEI; Louise Walsh,
Wexford
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14th
October 2002
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Support
Growing For SkillHORSE
With
only two months to go till the inaugural SkillHORSE, support
from the equine industry is growing. Fibresand UK Ltd. is
kindly providing the surface for the Main Arena, which will
play host to the SkillHORSE competitions over the four days,
culminating in the Final on the last day. In addition there
will be top class displays interspersed between these competitions
to entertain the 80,000 visitors expected to SkillCity,
The Skills Show at Salford Quays in Manchester 13 - 16 November
2002. The vast majority of visitors will be young people
coming to learn more about their potential future careers.
Ian Stark, the Patron of SkillHORSE will be sharing his
eventing skills and in addition dressage champion Richard
Davison and the ever inspiring show jumper Tim stockdale
will be imparting their winning techniques to the crowd.
There will also be displays from the King's Troop RHA and
demonstrations from the myriad of disciplines from the equine
world such as vaulting, horseball, polocrosse and polo.
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14th
October 2002
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Show
Jumping Result: CSI-A Horse Of The Year Show England
9-13 October 2002
Class
Number 20 - THE XEROX BUSINESS SERVICES CUP
1)
ANASTASIA; Billy Twomey (IRL), 2) PIQUETTE; Mattijs
Van Asten (NED), 3) STEPS HELSINKI; John Whitaker
(GBR)
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14th
October 2002
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Show
Jumping Result: CSI-A Palermo Italy 11-13 October 2002
Competition
N.17 - 1.40 Fasi cons. (Fei Reg. 284.2.3)
1) Stanny van Paesschen (BEL); Lassergut Contour, 2)
Andres Penalosa (COL); Jericho de Mauvinage, 3) Francis
Connors (IRL); Millstreet Miss-
Competition N.18 - GRAND PRIX Coppa degli Assi Due manches
(Fei Reg. 283.3.3)
1)
Andres Penalosa (COL); Upton's Mill, 2) Roberto Arioldi
(ITA); Loro Piana Paprika della Loggia, 3) Francis Connors
(IRL) Cruiseway
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14th
October 2002
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Show
Jumping Result: CSI-W Helsinki Finland 10 - 13 October
2002
Metro
Knock-Out, International Jumping Competition
1)
LUCKY 4 SUM; Cian O'CONNOR (IRL), 2) LORIEN; Satu
LIUKKONEN (FIN), 3) RIDERS FRIEND; Jonna AALTONEN
(FIN)
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13th
October 2002
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Robinsons
Prince Philip Cup Mounted Games
In
the fifth round of The Robinsons’ Prince Philip
Cup, which is being held at The Horse of the Year Show
at Birmingham, Oakley West and Clydach and District
were in joint first place on points each. In third place
was Eglinton and Crickhowell and District fourth. |
Riding
for the Oakley team were: Charlotte Castle (14) from Market
Rasen riding Vimto, Holly Howson (14) from Long Buckby (Nipper),
Lauren Poole (14) from Wooton (Beds) (Poppy), Melissa Bell
(14) from Nash, (Lucy), Adam Frost (13) from Wooton (N ‘hants)
(Mandy) and reserve rider Jessica Cox (9). The Oakley West
trainer is Maureen Thomas from Wooten End.
With
just one round to go before the final on Sunday evening
when only the top four teams compete the competition is
so close that it will need Sunday afternoons session will
decide.
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13th
October 2002
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Show
Jumping Result: CSI-A Palermo Italy 11 - 13 October
2002
Competition
N.6 - 1.45 Fasi cons. (Fei Reg. 284.2.3)
1) Jorg Rothlisberger (SUI) Zeno d'Or, 2) Francis
Connors (IRL) Cruiseway, 3) Alberto Vitali Marrani
(ITA) Larcos B
Competition N.11 - 1.40 Tempo (Fei Reg. 238.2.A2)
1) Andres Penalosa (COL) Upton's Mill, 2) Francis
Connors (IRL) Millstreet Miss, 3) Salvatore Vacirca
(ITA) Larosch
Competition N.12 - 1.50 Mista (Fei Reg. 238.3.AM5)
1)
Hans Dieter Dreher (GER) Tomgar Rocky, 2) Francis
Connors (IRL) Cruiseway, 3) Andrea Herholdt (ITA)
Jamira
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13th
October 2002
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Show
Jumping Result: CSI-A Kiel Germany 11 - 13 October
2002
Competition
N.5 - Bank Companie Nord Winning round
1)
Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) Bianca d'Amaury, 2) Marcus Ehning
(GER) Noble Savage H, 3) Jessica Kurten (IRL) GK Helena
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13th
October 2002
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Mail
Order Service Totally Unaffected! |
Despite
the huge fire, which engulfed the Robinsons store on Thursday
19th September, their mail order business is totally unaffected.
Orders from both their new catalogue 2002/3 and the website
are being processed without any delays. Even store customers
are being tempted to make their purchases this way whilst
the store is out of action.
The Haydock store at almost 20,000 square feet was the largest
equestrian superstore in the UK, but just over five miles
away is their Call Centre and Warehouse, which at 74,000
square feet is over three times larger than the store. Stock
holding at the warehouse is almost five times the stock
value held in the store. Robinsons are still able to answer
and take an order from up to 3,000 calls per day. In terms
of sending out orders, in less than ten days they could
despatch enough orders to equal the value of all the stock
that was in the Store.
Marketing Manager Paul Bentham explained, "at this
stage, it's too early to say what we will do, but it's safe
to assume that we'll be back with a new store that will
be better than any other equestrian store in the world.
Despite all the upheaval, we see this as an opportunity
to create something better than anything anyone has seen
before. We now have the chance to put all our experience
of 20 years that we had in that building into a Store, which
meets the demands of today's customers. Nobody is better
able than us to make this happen. Our Store may have been
the biggest in the UK, but its success was achieved in an
old building with far fewer facilities available to us than
we would have liked."
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13th
October 2002
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Show
Jumping Result: CSI-W Helsinki Finland 10 - 13 October
2002
Hufvudstadsbladet
Classic, International Jumping Competition
1)
LORO PIANA HAVINIA; Gianni GOVONI (ITA), 2) COCO CHANEL;
Hugo SIMON (AUT), 3) QURIEL; Norman DELLO JOIO (USA),
4) LUCKY 4 SUM; Cian O'CONNOR (IRL)
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13th
October 2002
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A
Horse, Of Course
by Don Blazer
Is Sneakers a shy cat? Or is it just a human perception?
She doesn't cuddle up to humans. She usually hides
when folks come to visit.
She likes me, I think. But she doesn't want to sit
on my lap. She wants to sit in the mail "in-box."
When I'm writing, she curls up and sleeps in the "in-box."
She's close, but still distant.
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When
I go to the barn, Sneakers goes along, but not to be with
me. She likes to keep up her social contacts.
She first visits with a horse named "Black." Black
is "Black" because "Black" is black.
Sneakers is black and white, but mostly black. Maybe that
is why she visits with the black horses and generally ignores
the others. Black is friendly in his way, but not too friendly.
At least Sneaker's behavior would make you think that. She
goes to visit him, but she wants little to do with him.
She meows, walks back and forth in front of his stall, looks
at him looking over the stall door at her, and then sits
without another word. I think it is her way of sitting in
his mail "in-box."
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13th
October 2002
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Wylye
Valley Mounted Games Team win the Robinsons Trophy at
The Horse of the Year Show |
Wylye
Valley Pony Club Mounted Games rode superbly in the first
mounted games competition of the week, the Robinsons Trophy.
Wylye are competing at The Horse of the Year Show as one
of the six top team mounted games teams in the country -
from the initial 180 teams entered. Wylye came second in
the first round of the Robinsons' competition, but didn't
fair so well in the second round and dropped a place to
third. Wylye are just three points behind the leaders Oakley
West who last year won the main competition the prestigious
Prince Philip Cup.
The
Robinsons' Trophy is the preliminary competition to the
Prince Philip Cup, which is the culmination for the Pony
Club Mounted Games teams and runs every day during the week
of The Horse of the Year Show. The Wylye Valley Team is:
brother and sister, James (13) and Michelle Stark (15) from
Stanton Drew riding their ponies Magic and Rossi, their
cousin Chris Clinton (13) from Chewton Mendip riding Misty,
Mary Chivers (14) from Stratton on the Fosse (Rosie), Tayah
Barrs (13) from Freshford (Bouncer) and reserve rider Vicky
Andrews (15). Their trainer is Maria Gibson from East Compton.
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13th
October 2002
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Show
Jumping Result: CSI-A Horse Of The Year Show England
9 - 13 October 2002
Class
Number 8 - THE AON 6 YEAR OLD HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP
1)
OAKHILL SUPREME; Robert Smith (GBR), 2) WITCHES TOUCH
OF FLEUR DE LYS; Di Lampard (GBR), 3) PAGINA; Billy
Twomey (IRL)
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12th
October 2002
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Trade
Stand Sell Out!
This
year's British Equine Event, 2-3 November 2002 at Stoneleigh
Park, Warwickshire, is set to break new records! With
Christmas looming, organisers are anticipating another
successful show following a trade stand sell out and
last year's large increase in visitors..
With
well over 300 trade stands dealing in every conceivable
aspect of horse care and management, visitors will be
able to browse and buy at their leisure, whilst also
taking advice from specialist associations and horse
and pony societies. |
As
well as shopping, visitors can spend time watching stars
such as dressage impresario Conrad Schumacher or husband
and wife team, eventers Vere and Clea Phillipps, giving
lecture-demos in the event's purpose-built main arena.
Jam-packed
with seminars, the event offers a wide array of topics,
with audiences gaining an insight into current issues as
well as practical advice and tips on keeping a happy and
healthy horse. The weekend also includes a number of business
forums where visitors can also learn about anything from
avoiding the legal pitfalls of buying a horse though to
implementing breeding strategies and the future of equestrian
shopping!
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