The
equiworld.net magazine - News of the Week
| 22nd
November 2003
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PSOA
Launches Showjumping "Fun" Series For Affiliated
Riders
The
Permanent Show Organisers Association, whose members run
most of the UK' s equestrian centres, is to launch a new
showjumping series aimed at affiliated riders who are "jumping
for fun."
It
includes classes for both senior and junior riders, with
successful rider qualifying directly to a two-day final
at the National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh, in August
2004.
PSOA
chairman Norman Bargh said: "We have run the Trailblazer
series for unaffiliated, leisure riders now for four years,
and have been asked time and time again why we had no classes
for affiliated riders who just jumped for fun. The demand
has become so great that we have decided to go one better
and have a complete series for these people who form the
backbone of the British Showjumping Association."
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Added
Protection For Foals With New Actimune Foal Gel
ACTIMUNE
has been gaining popularity in the UK to help horses
cope with stressful situations, such as training,
traveling or weaning, giving them added protection
against viral and bacterial infection when they are
most susceptible.
Now the UK distributor, American Thoroughbred Products
Ltd, has announced the arrival of the new ACTIMUNE
FOAL GEL. Specially developed to provide added protection
to foals from birth, ACTIMUNE FOAL GEL supplies nutrients
to help stimulate the immune function at this vulnerable
stage in the foal's life. ACTIMUNE FOAL GEL is packed
in an easy to administer syringe that contains 60cc
of gel sufficient for four days. |
Once
the foal's digestive system is more developed and he is
eating hard food, he can be switched to the feed supplement
form of Actimune. This unique feed supplement has been developed
to maintain a healthy immune system and can be useful for
horses of any age.
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Full
Time Groom Graduates to Fully Qualified Saddler
Rachael
Argo, a full time working groom at ILPH Belwade Farm
in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire has recently qualified as
a saddler, becoming one of only three qualified saddlers
in Northern Scotland.
Says
Eileen Gillen, ILPH Belwade Farm Manager, "Many
horses and ponies come into the ILPH with problems
that can be traced back to badly fitting saddles,
so for us to have a fully qualified saddler on the
staff is such a bonus."
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Three
years ago Rachael, then working as Head Groom at Belwade,
decided to start her official training as a saddler, with
help from the ILPH. During that time she was apprenticed
to the ILPH Master Saddler, Andre Bubear and has gained
practical experience with the Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery
in London.
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Legally-Blind
Rider Tory Watters To Compete At The 120th National
Horse Show
Wellington,
Florida – November 21, 2003 -- Tory Watters was
a happy, athletic, horse-crazy teenager, living in
Cincinnati with her parents, when she was diagnosed
with a brain tumor and damaged optic nerves. Tory
had been riding horses since the age of two and had
been winning blue ribbons in the children’s hunter
division for many years. At the age of 14, major headaches
and blurred vision resulted in a life-changing operation
and the removal of a malignant tumor. No follow-up
radiation was required, and, luckily, the cancer was
stopped in its tracks. However, Tory was left with
no vision in her right eye and with 20/200 vision
in her left eye.
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So
where did Tory go from there? Right back to what she always
loved and knew best: horses, jumping and competition. While
Tory sees life as a big, impressionist painting, she has
learned to adjust. There is nothing -- short of driving
a car --- that Tory cannot and will not do. Her positive
attitude and supportive family life have made Tory a winner
in more ways than one.
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British
Duo Sweep The Board In Toronto
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Michael
Whitaker from Whatton, Nottinghamshire and Andrew Davies
from Warrington, Cheshire enjoyed a highly successful trip
to the 2003 Royal Winter Fair in Toronto finishing first
and second in the World Cup Qualifier and second and third
in the Grand Prix. Michael riding the 9 year-old bay mare,
Portofino clinched victory in the FEI World Cup Qualifier
from Andrew and Mandy Hall's 10 year-old bay gelding, Limbo
V after an exciting nine-horse jump-off. The British duo
beat American McLain Ward and Goldika 559 into third place.
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USA Equestrian Executive Committee Meeting Available
Via Webcast
A
meeting of the USA Equestrian Executive Committee
is scheduled for Monday, November 24, at 4:00 PM (ET).
The meeting will be available via live audio webcast
and can be reached by visiting the USA Equestrian
web site at www.equestrian.org and clicking on the
link. Please click
here for further details
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CSI***
Munich (Ger)
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November - 1 December 2003
Michael Whitaker From Whatton, NOTTS, Geoff Billington
From Nantwich, CHESHIRE have been invited and authorised
to compete at the above mentioned show
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Proposed
Rule Changes Available
A
listing of all proposed rule changes going forward
for consideration by the U.S. Equestrian Board of
Directors, at the 2004 U.S. Equestrian Meeting being
held January 14 – 18, 2004, in Los Angeles, CA,
is located on the Federation’s website at http://www.equestrian.org/rulechange/prc2003.asp.
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| 21st
November 2003
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Seabiscuit
Hero On GLC
American
Thoroughbred Products Ltd have an unusual interest in the
recently released film, Seabiscuit. They are the UK distributors
for GLC5500, the equine version of the amazing product that
enabled Hall of Fame Jockey, Gary Stevens, to come out of
retirement to race again and to play the part of jockey
George Woolf in the film.
Gary Stevens was forced to retire from racing in 1999 due
to arthritic damage to his knee. The doctors told him he
had run out of options and even everyday activities caused
him pain. None of the products or therapies he trid had
any effect. Then he tried GLC supplement.
Gary takes up the story, "After a few weeks I knew
I had found a product that would make a difference. A short
10 months since the most difficult announcement of my life,
I was back in the saddle riding world champions. Not only
have I been able to come out of retirement, but I am able
to play with my children and play a around of golf without
pain".
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British
Horse Society points the way forward for rights of way
Hundreds
of riders throughout the South West will benefit from
the start of a new Access and Rights of Way training
programme from The British Horse Society (BHS). Access
and Rights of Way volunteers from the BHS and Associated
Bridleways Groups in the South West, attended a Level
1 Training session held recently (15 November), which
covered topics such as Highway Law, the history of the
Definitive Map, Finding Bridleways, and Rights of Way
Improvement Plans. |
Access
to safe off-road riding is needed by all horse riders to
enable them to avoid the risks of riding on increasingly
busy roads, and to further enjoy the pleasures of riding
in the countryside. Many volunteers work on their behalf
and are committed to maintaining and improving the bridleway
network throughout the country. This often involves dealing
with Local and District Councils, Highways Agencys and other
official offices.
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CSI****
Maastricht (Ned)
11- 14 December 2003
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Robert
Smith From Shrewley, WARWICKSHIRE, John Whitaker From Huddersfield,
WEST YORKS, Emma Rust From Bishops Stortford, HERTS, Damien
Charles From Westerham, KENT, Richard Davenport From Knutsford,
CHESHIRE, James Davenport From Knutsford, CHESHIRE have
been invited and authorised to compete at the above mentioned
show Please click here for further
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Mr.
Ned O’Flynn re-elected as Chairman of the Board
of Directors of the Irish Horse Board
At
a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Irish Horse
Board on the 19th of November 2003, Mr. Ned O’Flynn,
M.R.C.V.S., was reelected as Chairman of the Board.
Mr. Michael Duignan was elected Vice-Chairman. The outgoing
Vice-Chairman, Mr. Ralph Conroy, did not stand for re-election
due to ongoing work commitments. Please
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Gerardo
Diaz To Dazzle National Horse Show With Charro Charm
WELLINGTON,
FL – November 20, 2003 – Gerardo Diaz is
a fourth generation charro from San Antonio, Texas,
who has demonstrated his horsemanship and roping skills
in every state in the continental U.S. except Florida
– until now. Diaz is booked for three appearances
at the upcoming National Horse Show in Wellington,
Florida. A renowned and popular performer, Diaz has
presented exhibitions at venues ranging from the 1996
Atlanta Olympics to the Professional Rodeo Circuit
to the Economic Summit for world leaders. His appearance
at the National Horse Show marks his 179th performance
this year. In his one-man show, Diaz performs in traditional
charro attire, combining Mexican mariachi music and
his precision roping maneuvers with his horses’
skills in dancing, tricks, dressage, and reining.
The 120TH National Horse Show will be held November
26-30, 2003, at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club
show grounds in Wellington, Florida.
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CSIJY
Hengelo (Ned)
4 - 7 December 2003
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The
following riders have been selected to participate at the
above mentioned show:-
CSIJ
: JAMES BILLINGTON From Nantwich, Cheshire, TIM GREDLEY
From Newmarket, Suffolk, SOPHIE HEAVEN From Cardiff, South
Glamorgan, CHARLOTTE PLATT From Haslemere, Surrey, GEMMA
PLUMLEY From Chepstow, Gwent
CSIYR : RICKI HILL From Benfleet, Essex, BEN MAHER From
Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, VICTORIA MALLIN From Little
Onn, Staffordshire, ROBERT WHITAKER From Huddersfield, West
Yorkshire
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Belfast
Indoor International Horse Show
27 - 30 November 2003
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Robert
Smith From Shrewley, WARKS, John Whitaker From Huddersfield,
WEST YORKS, Nick Skelton From Shrewley, WARKS, Robert Whitaker
From Huddersfield, WEST YORKS, William Funnell From Dorking,
SURREY, Mark Armstrong From Bordon, HANTS, Andrew Davies
From Warrington, CHESHIRE,
Robert Maguire From Wigan, LANCS have been invited and authorised
to compete at the above mentioned show Please
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| 20th
November 2003
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Vaccinations
and volunteers debated at British Riding Clubs Conference
Vaccinations
and volunteers were the main topics on the agenda
at the recent British Riding Clubs' (BRC) Conference
held at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (16 November),
attended by members from across the country.
BRC
requires competitors to produce current equine flu
vaccination certificates for all its qualifier and
championship competitions, and the debate, which produced
strong feeling, centred around whether this should
continue. With the national championships attracting
competitors from across the UK, and with horse welfare
in mind and to prevent any risk of spreading disease,
the unanimous agreement was that the requirement should
stay.
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British
Horse Society celebrates outstanding achievements at
annual November Awards ceremony
The
British Horse Society celebrated outstanding achievements
with its annual November Awards ceremony last week (12
November). Presented by the Rt Hon Robin Cook, award
recipients ranged from BHS volunteers to local authorities,
all reflecting the tremendous work that is undertaken
to benefit horses and riders.
Achievements
for access & rights of way, road safety, long service,
young rider support, training, promotion of the BHS
and work overseas were all represented in the seventeen
awards, presented at Saddlers' Hall in London by permission
of the Worshipful Company of Saddlers. |
Following
the ceremony Robin Cook, who has recently accepted an invitation
by the BHS to become an Honorary Vice-President, spoke of
his involvement with horses, having taken up riding as a
hobby later in life. He found horse riding relaxing, as
he had 'yet to find a horse that wanted to talk politics'.
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Lauren
Hough Set To Defend Her Title At National Horse Show
Can
She Three-Peat?
WELLINGTON,
FL – November 19, 2003 – Lauren Hough is
the first rider in the 120-year history of The National
Horse Show to attempt to win the National Horse Show
Jumper Championship three times in a row. The 26-year-old
Californian, now based in Wellington, Florida, holds
the distinction of being the last rider to win the
title at Madison Square Garden when the show was held
there for the final time in 2001. She successfully
defended her title in 2002 at the show’s new
home in Wellington, Florida. Please
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Over
the Walls Horse Trials To Host USEA Gold Cup Series Event
Hardwick,
MA—November 19, 2003—The Over The Walls Horse
Trials, set to return to Great Meadowbrook Farm in Hardwick,
Massachusetts, July 30—August 1, 2004, has been selected
to host a United States Eventing Association (USEA) Gold
Cup Series event.
The
USEA Gold Cup Series includes seven of the nation’s
premier eventing competition venues and promises spectators
and enthusiasts everywhere an exciting format of competition
to follow throughout the year. The Series offers increased
prize money for competitors and the chance to vie for the
grand prize purse and title of USEA Gold Cup Series Champion.
The USEA Gold Cup Series is designed to be attractive and
exiting to the public as well as inherently valuable to
sponsors. Local residents will have the opportunity to watch
one of the most exciting equestrian sports in the United
States.
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USET
Announces Vaulting World Championships Selection Trials
GLADSTONE,
NEW JERSEY—November 18, 2003—The United
States Equestrian Team (USET) has announced the schedule
of Selection Trials for Team Competition at the 2004
Vaulting World Championships to be held in Stadl-Paura,
Austria, August 5-8, 2004.
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Headlines 19th November 2003
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USA
Wins In Buenos Aires And Gets Qualified For The 2004
Samsung Super League
USA
won the Nations Cup of CSIO Buenos Aires and secured
their position in the 2004 Samsung Super League.
In a tie with Switzerland for the first place of the
Samsung Nations Cup leaderboard, USA sent a strong
team composed of Norman Dello Joio on Peace Train,
Chris Kappler on Primeur 59, Laura Linback on Remember
Me 9 and Beezie Madden on Innocence to the Haras El
Capricho located close to Buenos Aires.
The Nations Cup started on Friday at 15:30 over a
course designed by Olympic course designer Leopoldo
Palacios (VEN). The US team, coached by chef d'equipe
Frank Chapot, finished the two-round Nations' Cup
with a score of 12 faults to easily defeat the host
country Argentina which placed second with 38 pts
penalties. Brazil was third with 40 pts. Chris Kappler
led the way with the only double clear round of the
competition. Please
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Historic
day for The British Horse Society as Ragwort Control
Bill goes through
Yesterday
(18 November) became an historic day in the work of
The British Horse Society (BHS) as its Ragwort Control
Bill completed its passage through parliament and now
awaits automatic Royal Assent in the next day or so. |
The
Bill's journey started almost exactly a year ago following
the 2002 ballot for Private Members' Bills. The BHS approached
all MPs drawn in the ballot asking for support for a Bill
to protect equines against the traumas and death resulting
in consuming Common Ragwort. John Greenway, MP for Ryedale
in North Yorkshire and drawn No 13 in the ballot, took up
the request and gave it his whole-hearted support.
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SHCAC
2003 Fall Meeting
The
fall meeting of The State Horse Council Advisory Committee
of the American Horse Council was held in Amarillo,
Texas, October 31 through November 2, 2003. 65 individuals
representing 18 state horse councils attended the
meeting, hosted by the American Quarter Horse Association.
Meeting sponsors included the American Quarter Horse
Association, Colorad Horse Council, Michigan Horse
Council, Minnesota Horse Council & Expo, Primedia,
Wisconsin State Horse Council, Indiana Horse Council,
Utah Horse Council, Kentucky Horse Council, Maryland
Horse Council, Really Big Coloring Books, Iowa Horse
Council, New Jersey Horse Council, New Mexico Horse
Council, New York State Horse Council, Pennsylvania
Equine Council, Wisconsin Quarter Horse Assn., New
Hampshire Horse Council. Many thanks for your generous
support!
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| 18th
November 2003
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Rescued
Horses and Ponies on Show
Rescued
horses and ponies of all shapes and sizes will be
given the opportunity to show off their new skills
at the The Ultimate Equine Experience at the Royal
Highland Exhibition Centre, Ingliston, at the beginning
of December.
On
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December horses and ponies
out on loan from the ILPH (International League for
the Protection of Horses) will be going through their
paces in the main arena to show their versatility.
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Federation
Equestre Internationale News
17
November 2003
USA
WINS IN BUENOS AIRES AND GETS QUALIFIED FOR THE 2004
SAMSUNG SUPER LEAGUE
USA won the Nations Cup of CSIO Buenos Aires and secured
their position in the 2004 Samsung Super League.
FEI WORLD CUP JUMPING
Velin Victorious in Berlin
Denmark's Thomas Velin proved too good for the rest
of them when cruising to victory in the fourth leg
of the 2003/2004 FEI World Cup Jumping series in Berlin
today which brought a dramatic shake-up to the league
leaderboard as the young guns of international show
jumping made a significant impact.
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FEI
DRESSAGE WORLD CUP
German Victor Emerges From Top Class Field in Berlin
Hubertus Schmidt and his lovely Hannoverian mare Wansuela
Suerte got the FEI World Cup Western European League off
to a great start with a convincing victory in the opening
Berlin qualifier.
FEI DRIVING WORLD CUP SEASON STARTS IN STUTTGART
The Stuttgart German Masters will host the first event of
the FEI World Cup Driving 2003/2004 season from 19 to 23
November 2003.
FEI
EVENTING COMMITTEE OPEN LETTER
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American
Paint Horse Association seeks adventurers for Ride
America saddle-log program
FORT
WORTH, Texas-The American Paint Horse Association
(APHA) announced recently that it has improved and
expanded its innovative Ride America saddle-log program,
making it easier than ever for recreational riders
to join.
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What
is Ride America?
The Ride America program is for people who enjoy experiencing
the great outdoors on horseback. For time spent riding or
driving their American Paint Horses, participants receive
recognition and valuable prizes from APHA and its sponsors.
When
riders enroll in Ride America, they receive an official
time log and a Ride America patch. They record each hour
spent riding their American Paint Horse and as they move
through several achievement levels, APHA records their accomplishments
and rewards them with special patches.
Depending
on hours of riding reached, participants can also earn saddle
bags, halters, lead ropes, saddle pads and other valuable
merchandise. A time log must be kept for a participant's
riding or driving hours with a specific horse. There is
no time limit for riders to achieve their hours, as long
as their APHA membership remains active.
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Carling
King (ISH) well placed at Toronto, Canada CSI W |
Irish
Sport Horse Carling King, ridden by Kevin Babington (IRL),
competed at the Toronto, Canada CSI W last week, November
7th to 15th. Wednesdays $60,000 Toronto FEI World Cup Qualifier
class found them take eighth place, following an unfortunate
eight faults in the second round after jumping clear in
the first round. This pairing also came fifth in Fridays
$50,000 1m50 Canadian Open class.
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Wellington
Show Stables Sponsors Children’s Fair At National
Horse Show
WELLINGTON,
FL – November 14, 2003 – Wellington Show
Stables, a full care facility encompassing boarding,
training, importing and sales, is sponsoring a Children’s
Fair on Saturday, November 29, at the 120th National
Horse Show in Wellington, Florida. The Children’s
Fair will be held from 11am until 3pm on the Great
Lawn located behind the Special Events Pavilion. Children
12 and under are admitted free to the National Horse
Show as well as to the Children’s Fair where
they will be treated to rides, exhibits and clowns.
Admission to the fair for those over 12 is included
with their general admission ticket. The National
Horse Show will be held November 26-30, 2003, at the
Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club show grounds.
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November 200
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FEI
World Cup Dressage
German Victor Emerges From Top Class Field in Berlin
Hubertus
Schmidt and his lovely Hannoverian mare Wansuela Suerte
got the FEI World Cup Western European League off
to a great start with a convincing victory in the
opening Berlin qualifier.~
A fluent and harmonious freestyle from the German
partnership gained a score of just under 80 per cent
to beat compatriot Heike Kemmer and her seasoned Grand
Prix mount Albano. Schmidt, a professional trainer
who has ridden the ten-year-old mare for most of her
career under saddle, was delighted with her performance.
He said: "Wansuela Suerte looked around a little
at the beginning of our test, but in this, her second
season at Grand Prix level, she gives me a really
good feeling and just gets better and better."
Schmidt is determined to reach the final in Dusseldorf
(April 1-4 2004) and is now aiming to win further
points at the Maastricht,
Amsterdam and Neumunster qualifiers. Please
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Federation
Equestre Internationale News
Velin
Victorious in Berlin…..
Denmark’s
Thomas Velin proved too good for the rest of them
when cruising to victory in the fourth leg of the
2003/2004 FEI World Cup Jumping series in Berlin today
which brought a dramatic shake-up to the league leaderboard
as the young guns of international show jumping made
a significant impact.
The
28 year old Dane set an impossible target when third
to go in the 13-horse jump-off with Equest Carnute
while Germany’s Marco Kutscher, also 28 years
of age, now heads the league table after slotting
into runner-up spot today with Controe.
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It
was a competition full of contradictions as five likely
contenders, including Germany’s Ludger Beerbaum (Goldfever)
and Soren Von Ronne (Cantaro), retired in the opening round
and yet more than one-third of the field survived to go
through to the jump-off. The tight confines of the arena
added to the degree of difficulty with Olaf Petersen’s
track – "the fences were more technical than expected
because the ring is not big" Thomas said afterwards.
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HRH
The Princess Royal to Open ILPH Annual Seminar
Millennium
Grandstand, Rowley Mile Racecourse, Newmarket, on
Wednesday 12 November
HRH
The Princess Royal has kindly agreed to attend this
year's ILPH (International League for the Protection
of Horses) Annual Seminar in Newmarket, on Wednesday
12th November.
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Her
Royal Highness, who is President of the ILPH, will open
the proceedings with a short address and thereafter present
a long Service Award to Tony Schorman, ILPH Field Officer,
and an Appreciation of Service Award to Roly Owers, former
Director of Fundraising and Communications and Molly Housego,
Fundraising Officer.
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USET
Show Jumping Squad Wins Nations’ Cup at CSIO
Buenos Aires Clinches Berth in 2004 Samsung Super
League
GLADSTONE,
NEW JERSEY—November 16, 2003—The United
States Equestrian Team (USET) show jumping squad competing
in CSIO Buenos Aires won the Nations’ Cup and
secured a position for the United States in the 2004
Samsung Super League.
The
Samsung Super League, begun in 2003, limits participation
in eight select CSIO competitions (La Baule, Rome,
St. Gallen, Aachen, Dublin, Hickstead, Rotterdam,
and Barcelona) to only eight countries. Participation
at the level of competition found in the Samsung Super
League events is considered a critical component of
the USET’s strategic plan for Olympic and international
success. Since invitations to Samsung Super League
events is often difficult to obtain for non-Super
League teams, it is important to be one of the eight
Super League countries. Please
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Show
Jumping Results: CSI-W Toronto Canada November 7 -
16 2003
$20,000
International Jumpers Canine Equine Relay
1)
MCLAIN WARD (USA); DU GATEAX
2) ALISON FIRESTONE (USA); ICEBERG
3) MARGIE ENGLE (USA); HIDDEN CREEK'S PASADENA
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16th November 2003
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The
Knabstrupper
"About 20.000 years ago, after the ice age, the
Cro-Magnons were hunting in the area today known as
southern France. The cave paintings made by these hunters
still exist today in the caves of Lascaux and Pêche
Merle. These paintings prove that the white colour has
not developed through domestication, as previously thought,
but instead belong to the primeval colours. The paintings
prove that the genetic codes for spotted colour patterns
were present in the primeval horse and, through migration,
were spread all over the world. When the horse was domesticated
several thousand years later the genetic codes for spots
were still present and could be strengthened through
selective breeding. |
Denmark,
the oldest kingdom in the world, is by tradition a seafaring
nation thanks not least to the Vikings. Not only were the
Vikings capable seafarers, but they
were also considered to be excellent horsemen. Thus the
Norman descendants of the Vikings won the battle of Hastings
due to a highly trained cavalry, which could only have been
developed by people who prepared their horses through education
and selective breeding. In the 12th century a French priest
wrote to the French king that .the Danes have at their disposal
an outstanding population of horses that surpasses anything
he has hitherto seen... In the church of Skibby not far
from Knabstrup Hovedgaard is a frieze of murals showing
three young princes riding spotted horses. These murals
are entitled "Memento Mori" (remember death) and
thus tells us that secular decadence will be punished in
the afterworld. It further tells us that spotted horses
expressed decadence, wealth, arrogance and joie de vivre.
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Gift
under $20.00
Paper ornaments are hand painted and then decorated
with a Horse Pin.
Great hung on the tree... the horse pin pulls off the
ornament to wear on your favorite garment!
Choose
from: Star or Round:
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Babington
In The Money At Toronto
IRELAND'S
Kevin Babington and the Irish-bred <Carling King>
have featured strongly in the Royal Winter Fair, Toronto's
World Cup show jumping extravaganza.Last
night (Friday) the Cariick-on-Suir-born rider took
a fifth in the $50,000 Canadian Open, which was won
by Britain's Michael Whitaker, while
gaining valuable points in Wednesday's World Cup Qualifier
Grand Prix with an eighth place, also on <Carling
King>.
Babington
and <Carling King> placed well in most of the
Winter Fair's major jumping classes, and he also took
a seventh place on the nine year-old chestnut gelding
<It's Marado> on Wednesday night's International
Jumper Challenge.
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