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9th
November 2002
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San
Patrignano CSI-A (ITA)
Equestrian
sport against drugs and social outcasting
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European
championships 2005: for the first time the Europeans will
take place in a community for drug addicts rehabilitation.
San
Patrignano (Rimini - Italy), the largest community for the
rehabilitation of drug addicts in Europe, will host the
2005 European Jumping Show Championships. The allocation
was officially announced yesterday in Moscow, during the
annual meeting of the FEI Executive Board, the main decisional
body of the International Equestrian Federation, chaired
by HRH Dona Pilar of Borbon.
At
the end of the meeting, HRH Dona Pilar of Borbon declared:
"I am pleased to announce that the Bureau today awarded
the 2005 European Jumping Championship to San Patrignano.
The FISE and the community have worked hand in hand with
all their energy to prepare San Patrignano's candidature
and I would like to underline the authentic commitment of
the rehabilitation community towards equestrian sport. The
entire Bureau is confident that San Patrignano's community,
in cooperation with the FISE, will host an unforgettable
championship thanks to their experience and a reputed organisation
team. I am sure that this championship will be inspiring
for the competitors and all of us thanks to the special
relationship between sport and solidarity which was developed
over the years by the well-known Italian community against
social outcast."
For
the first time in the sport's history, a drug rehabilitation
community will be the hosting venue of such a prestigious
event. The equestrian centre of San Patrignano - 110 x 60
mt. grass arena, 70 x 40 mt. warm up arena indoor, 75 x
50 mt. training area - will host the top European equestrian
jumping show from July 20th to July 25th, 2005.
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9th
November 2002
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Alternative
Dog Roly is really jumping for joy |
Manchester
United Kingdom 23rd October 2002
Roly
a Golden Labrador used to be fastest Postman catcher in
all of England until sadly he was struck down with arthritis.
From being the happiest dog in the world Roly had to be
content with watching his doggy mates' race around the fields
around his house. Inside he limped around with a very sad
look on his face. Roly's plight affected the Clarkson family
so much they sought ways to get Roly back on his feet, but
after numerous visits to the vet Roly's condition continued
to deteriorate.
In desperation Roly sent an email to alternative health
specialists 1stvitality.co.uk and much to his surprise received
an immediate reply from the company dogs Poppy and Muffet.
Muffet a 13 year old Yorkshire terrier, who like Roly used
to have a bad leg. Muffet had been taking Dr Tolonen's Nivelamin
Green Lipped Muscle extract to take the pain away and recommended
that Roly try some.
Roly
was sceptical, but he was so rough (sic) he decided to give
it a try.
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9th
November 2002
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The
119th National Horse Show To Feature Nation’s Best
Horses and Riders
Wellington,
Florida—November 8, 2002—The 119th National Horse
Show, to be held at The Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club
from November 26 through December 1, 2002, will bring together
the best horses and riders in the U. S. to compete for some
of the most prestigious and lucrative prizes in the equestrian
world.
A
Who’s Who of riders who have represented the United
States in the Olympics will be among the competitors in
the jumper classes including Olympians such as Margie Goldstein-Engle,
Lauren Hough, Norman Dello Joio, Todd Minikus and Leslie
Burr Howard.
Hough,
winner of the Grand Prix at last year’s National, will
be seeking to make it two in a row in this year’s $100,000
National Horse Show Jumper Championship, a World Cup qualifying
event. Dello Joio, currently leading the USA East Coast
League World Cup standings, just returned from Europe with
a win at the World Cup qualifier in Oslo and a third place
finish at the World Cup qualifier in Helsinki. Other well-known
jumper riders, such as Alison Firestone, McLain Ward and
Marley Goodman, will also be competing at The National in
Wellington.
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9th
November 2002
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Blood-Horse
Publications And Eclipse Press Release New Exclusively Equine
Catalog
LEXINGTON,
KY - Eclipse Press, the award-winning book publishing division
of Blood-Horse Publications, launched the winter edition
of their consumer mail-order catalog, Exclusively Equine,
earlier this week, just in time for the beginning of the
traditional holiday shopping season. The thirty-eight page
catalog features equine-related books and videos published
by Eclipse Press, along with other quality merchandise including
fine lithographs, calendars, vintage photographs, jewelry,
upscale gifts, and select items for the home. Customers
of Exclusively Equine will receive a copy of the catalog
via the postal service and can shop by mail, by telephone,
or online at: http://www.exclusivelyequine.com.
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8th
November 2002
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Federation
Equestre Internationale News
FEI Bureau Meeting
The
FEI held its Bureau Meeting on 6 and 7 November in
Moscow (RUS) on the invitation of the Russian Equestrian
Federation and its President Mrs Elena Baturina.
The
following items were discussed, decided and/or would
be referred to at the FEI General Assembly to held
next April in Manama (Bahrain).
The
Bureau wishes to express its gratitude to the Equestrian
Federation of Russia for their wonderful hospitality
and the excellent organisation of the meeting.
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8th
November 2002
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easibed
Manufacturer Wins At 2002 National Recycling Awards
easibed
manufacturer G.I. Hadfield & Son Ltd, based in
Manchester, has won the much-coveted ‘Best Reprocessing
Initiative’ award at the National Recycling Awards
2002 presentation ceremony at the Cardiff International
Arena this week.
easibed
dust free bedding was the idea of Hadfields Managing
Director Geoff Hadfield, who invested almost 3 years,
plus significant sums on plant and process development,
without any commitment to forward orders from potential
customers. Following launch into the UK equestrian
market rapidly became one of the leading bedding brands.
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It
was this commitment to the initial development and trials
of this very successful product that has now been acclaimed
as a "significant step change permitting the use of
more of the UK wood waste stream for recycling", as
the process by which easibed is produced - all from recycled
whitewood – has been judged the Best Reprocessing Initiative
of 2002.
This
year's National Recycling Awards attracted a record of more
than 200 entries and it is believed that this is the first
time a wood based initiative has won a major prize. It is
also believed that no previous winners have ever had any
connection with the equestrian industry.
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8th
November 2002
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Hurunui
Horse Treks received Qualmark approval
It's
not a brand you'll see on any horse's rump, but the
animals that power Hurunui Horse Treks will be carrying
their new Qualmark endorsement with pride.
The North Canterbury-based business is the first multi-day
trek operator to earn Qualmark-endorsed "Visitor
Activity" status.
"The endorsement shows our commitment to the
safety of our clients and guides, welfare of our animals,
and consistent delivery of a quality experience,"
says owner Rob Stanley.
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The
Qualmark assessment programme is the result of years of
work and co-operation between adventure operators, the Adventure
Tourism Council, the New Zealand Tourism Industry Association,
the Aviation Tourism and Travel Training Organisation, the
New Zealand Qualifications Authority, and Qualmark. "We
are proud to be one of the first adventure operators to
have passed through this process," Mr Stanley says.
Hurunui
Horse Treks was one of the businesses involved in the development
of the Qualmark programme for adventure operators.
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8th
November 2002
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National
Spanish Horse Association goes online
The
national governing body for Spanish and Baroque horse
breeds - including the purebred Spanish horse, the Lippizaner,
the Friesian, and the Lusitano - is online. The National
Spanish Horse Association (NSHA), at www.spanishhorses.co.nz,
is New Zealand's one-stop shop for information about
Spanish and Baroque horses. "We're a relatively
new organisation, but decided the time was right to
go online," says president Bev Falconer, of Te
Awamutu. |
"There
is much confusion about spanish breeds in general and with
our site we're able to better inform the public about Spanish
and Baroque breeds and their origins," she says. "It's
also giving breeders and stud owners an avenue to promote
their horses."
As well as in-depth articles on the Spanish and Baroque
breeds, NSHA breeders can have their own pages or site featured
in the Studs and Stallions section. There's also a Horses
For Sale area, and a forms and resources area, where visitors
can download forms for registration, change of ownership,
membership, and stud returns. The new NSHA site was designed
by equine web design specialists Horsetalk, and is also
hosted under Horsetalk.
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8th
November 2002
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2003
USA Equestrian Rule Book On Federation Web Site
The
2003 USA Equestrian Rule Book is available on the
Federation web site at www.equestrian.org. Please
note that the 2003 Rule Book is in effect for competitions
with a start date on or after December 1, 2002. For
competitions with a start date prior to December 1,
2002, please refer to the 2002 Rule Book, also available
on the web site.
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8th
November 2002
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CSI-A
Vienna (Aut)
7- 11 November 2002
In
addition to John Whitaker, Robert Whitaker and Geoff
Billington, Andrew Davies From Cardigan, DYFED has been
invited and authorised to compete at the above-mentioned
show Please click here for
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8th
November 2002
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CSI-C
La Pamina (Ita)
22 - 24 November 2002 The
following riders have been authorised to compete at
the above-mentioned show:- Robert Bevis From Wrexham,
CLWYD ; Robert Maguire From Wigan, LANCS ; Anna Rees
From Novara, ITALY Please
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8th
November 2002
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CSI-A
Stuttgart (Ger)
20 - 24 November 2002
The 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 Please
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8th
November 2002
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Update
- CSI-A Zuidlaren (Ned)
31 October - 3 November 2002
James
Fisher is no longer able to compete at CSI-A Zuidlaren,
therefore Andrew Davies From Cardigan, DYFED has been
invited and authorised to compete in his place Please
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8th
November 2002
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7th
November 2002
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Half
Price Tickets for Show Jumping Championships
The
Olympia International Show Jumping Championships (19th
- 23rd December 2002) is probably the most popular
event in the British Show Jumping calendar and this
year promises to be no exception.
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The
ILPH (International League for the Protection of Horses),
in its 75th Anniversary year, is the Show's official charity
for 2002. As part of their support for the ILPH the show
organisers, Clarion Events, are pleased to offer half price
tickets for the evening session on Thursday 19 December
to anybody who mentions the ILPH when booking or purchasing
tickets. Clarion will also donate 50p for every ticket booked
when the ILPH is mentioned for that evening's show.
The evening's entertainment will feature the Flying Csikos
from Hungary, the Metropolitan Mounted Police, a host of
show jumping stars, and dog agility. It's a great place
to start the Christmas holiday in style and a chance to
support the ILPH at the same time.
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details
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7th
November 2002
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Western
Rider UK
the UK's premier national Western magazine
DID
YOU KNOW? Western Riding is rapidly growing in popularity
in the United Kingdom
… More and more riders are choosing Western for
leisure riding and competition
… There are clinics and shows taking place in
many areas throughout the year
… The UK has successful international teams in
both adult and youth categories
… The sport of Reining is a strong contender
for Olympic selection
… Team GB gained a prestigious fifth place in
the World Games finals in Jerez
Those of you already hooked on Western want to share
your experiences….
Those of you who are curious want to find out more……
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7th
November 2002
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National
Horse Show To Host “Wellington Day” with Taste
of the Palm Beaches and Children’s Fair
Wellington, FL—November 6, 2002—The 119th National
Horse Show, November 26 – December 1, at the Palm Beach
Polo Equestrian Club, will host “Wellington Day”
sponsored by Remax Realty with a Taste of the Palm Beaches
and a Children’s Fair on Saturday, November 30.
All general admission tickets for Wellington Day will include
admission to the Taste of the Palm Beaches featuring gourmet
foods from Palm Beach County restaurants. From 11:00 am
– 2:00 pm, all in attendance will be able to sample
fine cuisine from Waves Seafood, Jakes Barbeque, Tommy Bahamas,
Longhorn Steakhouse, Nicole’s Village Tavern, E.R.
Bradleys, and Chef Larry’s and Gwen’s Radio Grill.
The children’s fair will include rides and games for
all ages.
The 119th National Horse Show, formerly held at Madison
Square Garden in New York City, features top-level horse
show jumping competitions in three arenas plus a Dressage
competition running throughout the day. A special dressage
freestyle exhibition, performed by Friesian stallions, is
scheduled for 12:00 noon.
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7th
November 2002
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Heroes
of the Horse
THE STRATFORD FESTIVAL THEATER
DECEMBER 8TH, 2002 - 7:00 P.M.
Awards
Gala and Multimedia Show Celebrating The Year of the
Horse
Featuring WILLIAM SHATNER
HONORING GREATNESS IN THE NAME OF THE HORSE
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6th
November 2002
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World
Class Start And Potential Programme Seeks More Young
Talent For 2003
Riders
who see themselves as having the exceptional talent
and dedication to win at Olympic level in Dressage,
Paralympic Dressage, Eventing and Show Jumping in
future years will soon have the opportunity to apply
to join the current Start and Potential riders, in
Selections for the 2003 programme.
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Vikki
Kind, World Class Start and Potential Manager, said: "We
have worked very hard to ensure the selections will be open,
transparent and objective, focusing solely on World Class
talent. We are seeking the best of the best; those riders
with World Class ambition, the highest standards of riding
ability and management, and the determination to succeed.
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Candidates
will apply using a generic "Curriculum Vitae"
application form, plus a riding reference that must be obtained
from an accredited trainer from a list approved by the Selection
Committee.
Selection
will be made by a panel and based on riding assessments,
interviews and the candidate's competition record. During
a selection day riders will be assessed as a group and individually,
mounted in a training session with the World Class coaches,
and dismounted in a discussion with the panel.
The
panel will consist of a cross section of the world's best
trainers, judges, riders and psychologists.
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6th
November 2002
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Sentencing
of 75 Year Old Horse Abuser Deferred until 12 December
Today,
Tuesday 5 November, Ellen Mary Jones (75) was before
Reigate Magistrates Court, Surrey, for sentencing.
On September 13 at the same court, she was found guilty
of causing unnecessary suffering to a filly known
as Flannel Foot's Daughter; of breaching a 1994 Court
Order banning her from keeping animals for 20 years
and a 1995 Court Order banning her from keeping horses
for life.
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Says Ted Barnes, Field Officer for the ILPH (International
League for the Protection of Horses), "Despite the
2 Court Orders Jones (Nellie) has continued to breed and
keep ponies on her property, stating that they were being
looked after by a third party.
"Since 27th July 2000 I have visited Nellie's property
35 times to check on the welfare of those ponies which were
giving us cause for concern. Since that time she has signed
over to the ILPH 12 ponies which were particularly neglected,
of which 6 were put down on veterinary advice due to their
severe state of malnutrition or neglect."
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6th
November 2002
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USA
Equestrian Executive Committee Meeting Scheduled
The
next meeting of the USA Equestrian Executive Committee
has been scheduled for Monday, November 11, at 4:00
PM ET. The meeting will be available via live audio
web cast and can be reached by visiting the USA Equestrian
web site at www.equestrian.org and clicking on the
link.
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6th
November 2002
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"Growing"
Green Fuel Could Bring Thousands More Jobs - NFU
At
least 10,000 new jobs would be created in the UK countryside
in the next two years if the fledgling "green fuel"
industry gets off the ground, according to the NFU.Growing
wheat, sugar and rape to turn into "bio-fuels"
to power the country's vehicles could help to offset many
of the 60,000 job losses in the farming industry in recent
years, the NFU believes.
But
the much-needed boost to the rural economy depends on the
Government providing the tax relief necessary to encourage
the investment required to develop the emerging industry
to its full potential.
The thousands of rural jobs would be created in crop production,
the construction of new plant and machinery, and the operation
of processing facilities for the new fuel with the potential
for many more in future years. To make bio-fuels more competitive
at filling stations, NFU Alternative Crop Uses Chairman
Rad Thomas has been lobbying for 30p per litre tax relief
on all liquid bio-fuels in next month's pre-Budget statement
instead of the current 20ppl, which is not even available
for all bio-fuels. In
other EU countries such as Germany and France, the state
levies little or no duty on bio-fuels.
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5th
November 2002
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Members,
horses, programs, payouts at all-time high for progressive
organization
New
APHA Executive Committee to lead breed organization's
104,000 members
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WORTH, Texas-The American Paint Horse Association (APHA),
one of the fastest-growing breed registries in the world,
recently elected a new slate of officers to its Executive
Committee.
Elected by their peers at the 2002 APHA Annual Convention,
held Oct. 2-5 in Omaha, Neb., were: … President Forrest
Nelson of Meeker, Colo.; President-Elect Tom Elliott of
Benson, Ariz.; Vice President Paul Reinbolt of Woodburn,
Ky.; Senior Committee Member Carl Parker of Marriott-Slaterville,
Utah; Fifth Committee Member Richard Cox of Knightstown,
Ind.; Sixth Committee Member Alice Singleton of Mount Vernon,
Ark.; and
Immediate Past President Bill Hittle of Hugoton, Kan.
The
new committee will lead APHA at a time when the association
is registering American Paint Horses at a rate of about
60,000 per year. Since it was founded 40 years ago, APHA
has registered more than 693,000 horses in 43 nations. Approximately
70 percent of those horses have received their registration
certificates in the last 10 years alone.
In
addition, the association has now reached a record number
of members, with more than 104,000 Paint enthusiasts in
36 countries.
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5th
November 2002
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Galway
Downs Eventing Final Results
If the Galway Downs Three Day Event had been a horse
race, the track announcer would have said, "And
the winner in our CCI**, who led wire to wire, is Debbie
Rosen and Gringosch!" Rosen only added four penalties
to her dressage score of 51.60 when the pair lowered
a single rail in the stadium jumping phase. "This
is our first two star win, and we was very exuberant
in the jog this morning. He was feeling great!"
said Rosen of her win |
Rosen
plans to do an Advanced event in March in order to aim for
a CCI*** in the fall. Rosen credits Brian Sabo for his help
throughout her eventing career. When Sabo can not attend
a show, she gets coached by Gina Economou. Rosen spotted
Gringosch on a video, but when she contacted the owner in
order to buy the horse, the owner insisted Rosen come to
Germany to make sure the horse was a suitable match. Rosen
keeps in touch with the owner and could not wait to call
with her exciting news.
In
the competition for the Fritz Cup by the Young Riders (ages
16-21) in the CCI**, Lauren Whitlock had a two point lead
after the cross country phase. However, two rails in the
stadium jumping opened the door for India McEvoy who jumped
right through. Even though McEvoy dropped a rail with Seamus,
they hung on for the win. "He is kind of deceiving
in his looks," said McEvoy of her 14 year old Thoroughbred.
"He is not the kind of horse that looks like he can
do it all. He is long backed, but he has the biggest heart
and will always try to do his best." Eighth in last
year's CCI* at Galway, McEvoy really likes competing at
the facility.
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5th
November 2002
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Long
Reining, Showing In-Hand and Dressage Seminar and Clinic
With Bo Jenå
December 7,8 2002
Los
Alamos Dressage Center is pleased to announce that it will
sponsor an unusual educational and "hands on"
Seminar and Dressage Clinic with Mr. Bo Jenå of Sweden
on December 7,8 2002 at Los Alamos Dressage Center, Freehold,
NJ.
Mr.
Jenå is a world renowned expert on training horses
from the ground using Long Reining techniques as well as
training and showing sport horses "In-Hand". In
addition, he is a Grand Prix Dressage trainer, competitor
and judge. Mr. Jenå has worked at Flyinge, the National
Stud of Sweden, for the past 30 years, where he has directed
the dressage program and has trained and shown numerous
stallions in long reins as well as under saddle up through
Grand Prix dressage. He has also presented stallions in
hand at inspections all around Scandinavia. If you have
ever attended the stallion show at Flyinge, you might have
seen Mr. Jenå riding one horse while driving another
or showing movements of Grand Prix dressage with horses
in long reins or even running with horses that seemed to
defy gravity while trotting in-hand. Currently on a sabbatical
leave from Flyinge, he is staying in the USA and could be
seen standing and running many horses at "Dressage
At Devon" this year.
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5th
November 2002
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The
119th National Horse Show
Wellington,
Florida---November 4, 2002---The 119th National Horse Show
will take place at The Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club in
Wellington, Florida from November 26, 2002 through December
1, 2002. Considered the most prestigious horse show in the
U. S., this is the first time in its century-old history
that it will be held outside of the New York metropolitan
area and, more importantly, in an “outdoor” venue.
The
National was founded in 1883 by an august group of East
Coast businessmen and sportsmen with names such as Vanderbilt
and Morgan. Its directors and members formed the basis for
Louis Keller’s first Social Register of 1887, and the
competition became the unofficial opening of the New York
social season.
From
1883 through 2001, The National was held at Madison Square
Garden in New York City, with the exception of the years
1989 through 1995 when it went to The Meadowlands in New
Jersey. Thus, The National has always been considered the
first and finest “indoor” horse show in the U.
S., given the indoor arenas at those locations. Due to the
inability to secure a long-term contract with the Garden
this year, The National’s Board decided to break with
tradition by moving the 2002 show to Wellington and its
“outdoor” rings.
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5th
November 2002
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Galway
Downs Horse Trials Final Results |
Galway
Downs also hosted several Horse Trials divisions in conjunction
with its CCI* and CCI** Three Day Event. In the Training
Horse Division, Bea diGrazia finished with her dressage
score of 28.50 aboard Pavoratti. Time proved to be a significant
factor when only four of the seventeen entries made it around
the cross country course with no time penalties. Seven horses,
including diGrazia's made it around the stadium course with
no rails or stops. Second was Samantha Wagner and Irish
Blue with a final score of 40.50.
At
the end of the Junior Training Division Amanda Volk and
Tory Smith were tied for first with 31.50 points. However,
Volk was closest to the optimum time in the cross country
phase so she led the victory gallop. Volk piloted Lord Spencer
to the win. Smith rode Respected Glory. Third by only 1.5
points was Adrienne Hillas on Turbonium. Sixteen junior
riders competed and they all finished.
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5th
November 2002
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Crabo
And McEvoy Victorious At Galway Downs
Barbara
Crabo of Scottsdale, Arizona, riding Groovy (Thoroughbred:
Pencil Point x Round A Note, by Tell), won the Richard
D. Collins Trophy for the USA National One Star Eventing
Championship, held at the Jaguar Select Edition Three-Day
Event and Horse Trials at Galway Downs in Temecula,
California, October 31 - November 3. Barbara and Groovy
maintained first place throughout the event, adding
only 2 time penalties to her dressage score to finish
with a total of 44.40.
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India McEvoy of Santa Rosa, California, riding Seamus (Thoroughbred),
won the John. H. Fritz Trophy for the USA National Young
Riders Championship in the CCI**, also held at the Three-Day
Event and Horse Trials at Galway Downs. This event is recognized
by the United States Olympic Committee as a USA Junior Olympic
- Equestrian event.
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4th
November 2002
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The
Training Tree: Freedom Of Gaits
WAVERLY, WV--When we first start working with a green
horse, we get his trust by working with him in a relaxed
and rhythmic way whether we’re catching him,
grooming him, or doing some groundwork with him in
some kind of pen. You want the horse to be comfortable
with your presence and with the general pattern of
what you’re going to do today, based on what
you did with him the day before and the day before
that and the day before that.
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When it’s time to ride the horse, you introduce him
to the saddle and the blanket and the bridle in the same
relaxed and rhythmic way, breaking everything down into
the smallest possible bites you can think of. The same goes
with introducing the rider’s weight. Now you’ve
got the horse accepting the bridle and the blanket and the
saddle and the rider mounting and the two of you are just
standing there in the arena waiting for the next thing to
happen. Maybe you’re scratching him and patting him
to keep his attention. At some point, the feeling’s
going to change for him and the horse is going to offer
to move a step. Your job is to allow the horse to move however
he wants and to just follow whatever he does.
You allow his freedom of gait.
Freedom of gait means the horse can reach forward with his
hips and shoulders without meeting any resistance. That
means the rider’s not bumping him in the mouth or pulling
on the reins or shifting her weight. Basically, the rider
doesn’t interfere with horse’s natural movement.
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Following
the conclusion of cross country phase in both the CCI* and
the CCI** at the Galway Downs Event, the leaders after dressage
remained in the top spot. Debbie Rosen and Gringosch are
making their first CCI** outing memorable. "This is
the best round I have ever had on him," commented Rosen
of her 17 hand gelding. "He has a really big stride
so I worked on control issues prior to the event. We practiced
a lot of narrow (jumps)," commented Rosen emphasizing
the "lot."
Rosen
has a 5.6 point lead over second place rider Lauren Whitlock
and Kipling. Whitlock, in moving up to second, assumes the
lead in the Young Rider category for the prestigious Fritz
Cup. Jolie Sexson led the contest for the Fritz Cup after
dressage, but a withdrawal in the cross country phase halted
her bid for this important honor sought by young riders
between the ages of 16 and 21.
Barbara
Crabo maintained her lead in the CCI* with Groovy. Because
of the pair's strong dressage score of 42.4, over six points
ahead of the second place pair, Crabo could afford the two
time penalties she accrued with her cautious ride around
the cross country course.
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EQUITANA
Brisbane
16-24
November 2002
November News Update
One
Day At Equitana Is Not Enough!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to see world-class
competitors, 150 exhibitors, over 200 education presentations
and a spectacular performance of the all new MANE
EVENT!
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Official
Program: The
EQUITANA Souvenir Program has over 100 colourful pages of
all the necessary event information, including timetables
and schedules, enlightening feature stories, the Mane Event
Program, exhibitor and product listings and much, much more.
The Official Program is priceless in helping you to plane
your visit to EQUITANA!
Do
you have a horse you would like Monty Roberts to meet? :
World renowned horse trainer Monty Roberts will be conducting
his Join Up demonstrations at EQUITANA from November 21st
- 24th. We are assisting Monty with finding horses suitable
for his Join Up demonstrations during the event.
EQUITANA - Bringing the World's best educators to Brisbane
Come and learn an array of equine related facts from a host
of Australian and international guest speakers.
Special Education Presentation ; Dressage Demystified:In
this special presentation, German Dressage Judge, Uwe Spenlen,
and Australian O level judge, Mary Seefried, will cover
topics such as the principles of Dressage and what judges
are looking for in a performance. The presentation will
range from young horses and basic training principles and
the scale of training to the finished GP horse and the Kur-
the Olympic level.
Clinics
@ EQUITANA : Tickets
are still available to see Monty Roberts and Ulla Salzgeber
at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. BOOK NOW
on 1300 364 000 and make sure that you don't miss out on
these special presentations.
Schools
Program : Due to popular demand we have introduced a
second Schools Program to EQUITANA.
Mane Event Update - from Colleen Lethbridge, Director.
: With only a few weeks before the show, it is all go
with the Mane Event Production. Our performers have been
working up a storm, with creative expansion on the original
acts coming thick and fast. We honestly have to say that
this year's Mane Event is going to be more fantastic than
any other! The lighting will be very different from other
shows and we have included some innovative "big screen"
visuals for our audiences. Plus music that we know everyone
will love!
Some
Legends Can Never Be Tamed!
: EQUITANA
and the Brumby Protection Group are giving you the chance
to be amongst the first in Australia to own the classic
animated film 'Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron' on DVD
or video. Not only that, but by reserving your copy online
and picking up at EQUITANA you will also receive a free
commemorative Spirit poster, not available anywhere else
EQUITANA
- It's everything you need to know about horses!
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Galway
Event - Dressage Day |
The
Galway Downs Three Day Event got underway today with the
dressage phase. Debbie Rosen took the lead in the CCI**
aboard Gringosch with total penalties of 51.6. She imported
the German-bred gelding two years ago. A year ago at Galway
the pair finished sixth in the CCI*. Of her dressage test
today Rosen commented, "This was his best dressage
test ever." Rosen is pleased with her positive start
as this is Gringosch's first CCI**.
Jolie
Sexton assumed the second place spot, but as a young rider,
she leads for the Fritz Cup championship as well. With her
Belmont Ballywagon the pair earned a very close 53.0 score
behind Rosen.
In
the CCI*, Barbara Crabo rode her Groovy to the lead with
a score of 42.4. Although Crabo says the six year old gelding
has been very solid in dressage in his three years of eventing,
she did not expect him to perform such a solid test today.
"This is his first three day event and he was a bit
better than I expected."
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Kernan's
rivals out of touch in grand prix
James
Kernan, riding Out of Touch, won the Dairygold Indoor
Grand Prix at Millstreet, Co Cork, today (Sunday, November
3).
The Crossmaglen, Co Armagh rider was one of four to
make the jump-off. Second to go, he jumped clear in
34.34 seconds, which proved too fast for Army riders
Lt David O'Brien riding Killossery Kruissette and Capt
Gerry Flynn aboard Bornacoola. O'Brien finished second
with a clear in 36.34secs, while Flynn was third with
a clear in 37.66secs. Waterford's Francis Connors, who
was runner up last year, was first into the arena and
four faulted at the wall to finish in fourth place.
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Show
Jumping Result: CSI-A Zuidlaren Netherlands 31 October
- 3 November 2002
INTERPOLIS
PRIJS OM DE GROTE PRIJS VAN DRENTHE (GRAND PRIX),
International Jumping Competition
1)
WINDGATES KING KOAL; Conor SWAIL (IRL) Prize Money
AUDI A3 car, 2) TINELLO CORONA; Albert VOORN (NED),
3) WAITAKI; Holger HETZEL (GER)
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The
Highland Pony.
The Highland is the largest of the three Scottish
native breeds of pony, reaching a maximum of 14.2hh
(148cms) and a modern adult pony can weigh as much
as 55kg. Its original environment of the Scottish
Highlands and Islands, to which it is well adapted,
has made it a hardy, sure-footed animal. The island
ponies, because of their harsher environment tended
to be smaller and lighter boned than their mainland
relations. Its winter coat is thick and insulating
and enables it to live outside in all weathers. It
has a profuse, silky mane and tail and feathering
on the legs. The summer coat is smooth.
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Its
strength, sure-footedness and equable temperament made it
an invaluable workhorse for the crofters of Scotland who
used the Highland as a multi-purpose animal - for ploughing,
forestry, riding and haulage. The sporting estates found
the Highland useful for bringing deer and game from the
hill and many modern day estates have reverted to the ponies
as being more environmentally friendly than 4x4 vehicles.
In the First World War, the Lovat Scouts used Highlands
as army mounts and they were also used by the military in
the Boer War. With the advent of pony trekking in Scotland
in 1955, the Highland came into its own and the breed became
more widely known. Nowadays, the Highland makes an excellent
family pony, as it is a good all-rounder and will turn a
hoof to riding, driving, dressage, jumping, cross country
and long distance riding as well as being extensively used
for RDA (Riding for the Disabled) work. Highlands are able
to carry an adult of up to 15 stones in weight. In the Mountain
and Moorland Ridden Pony of the Year at Olympia,Highlands
were champion and reserve in 1999.
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Grand
Prix to bring Dairygold Indoor Show Jumping to exciting
climax
(Note change in starting time)
The Dairygold Indoor Show at Millstreet, Co Cork, reaches
its apex this evening with the staging of the 10,000
euro Dairygold Grand Prix. With more than 50 of Ireland's
top riders in action, it promises to be an exciting
climax to four days of top-class show jumping at the
Green Glens Complex.
All eyes will be focused on Clement McMahon, the Clones
man who rode Gelvin Clover to victory in last night's
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However,
runner-up Waterford's Francis Connors on Cruiseway, will
be bidding to go one further this afternoon and top the
leaderboard.
Local star Robert Splaine is another who cannot be dismissed.
The Belgooly rider showed his prowess to take yesterday's
BDO Simpson Xavier Speed Derby on Springfield Ohio, with
Francis Connors again the bridesmaid on Millstreet Miss,
owned by Green Glens proprietor Noel C Duggan.
Today's grand prix is scheduled to start at approximately
4pm (not 5.30pm as previously stated), with the prizegiving
at 7pm.
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A
Horse, Of Course
by Don Blazer
Walter, a horse, of course, wants to pull Santa's sleigh.
"Don't be silly," I said. "Reindeer pull
Santa's sleigh."
"That's what they'd like you to believe,"
he said with a sinister grin.
"Well, that's what I do believe," I replied
emphatically.
"That's because you're so gullible," he said,
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"Haven't
you heard of Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer?" I asked,
beginning to feel I was on shaky ground.
He looked at me as if I was the only one in the world who
didn't know the truth. "The whole charade is based
on rhyme," he said as a first attempt to enlighten
me.
"What do you mean?" Asking was my big mistake.
Santa started with a horse, has always had a horse, and
will always have a horse, Walter began.
According to Walter, the first horse used by Santa Claus
was a Friesian of the Netherlands. He came to that conclusion
because Santa Claus is really Saint Nicholas, bishop of
Myra, whose feast day, December 6, is a holiday for Dutch
children. Saint Nicholas drove a sleigh pulled by a Friesian.
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Show
Jumping Results: CSI-A Zuidlaren Netherlands 31 October
- 3 November 2002
AUDI
PRIJS, International Jumping Competition, Table A
1.50m with jump off: 1)
JOEL; Gert Jan BRUGGINK (NED), 2) AUDI'S ACKE; Henrik
ANKARCRONA (SWE), 3) CARMEN; John WHITAKER (GBR)
INTERNATIONAL
JUMPING COMPETITION, MASTER CLASS - 1.35m: 1)
NOILLY PRAT; Johan LASEUR (NED), 2) LANDOS; Denis
LYNCH (IRL), 3) MORNING STAR; Dave MAARSE (NED)
INTERNATIONAL
JUMPING COMPETITION, MASTER CLASS - 1.45m: 1)
MAROME; Gert Jan BRUGGINK (NED), 2) CORLAY DE LABARDE;
Christophe BARBEAU (SUI), 3) HBC NENA; Marc HOUTZAGER
(NED)
PRINS
BERNHARDHOEVE PRIJS, International Jumping Competition:
1)
LUCKY; Roelof BRIL (NED), 2) LUCKY SKY; Robert SMITH
(GBR), 3) GINGER WATT; Dermott LENNON (IRL)
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Show
Jumping Results: CSI-A Hannover Germany 1 - 3 November
2002
Preis
der VHG Versicherungen, Springprufung Kl. S mit Stechen
- international
1) Gogo-Girl; Gripshover, Lutz (GER), 2) Royal Charmer;
Fuchs, Markus (SUI), 3) Grandilot; Becker, Otto (GER)
Gilde Team Trophy, Wertung RIDERS TOUR-TEAM presented
by Aegon
1)
Diabolo d'ysieux; Fervers, Fritz (GER), 2) FalconInternet;
Jurado, Ricardo (ESP), 3) For Pleasure; Ehning, Marcus
(GER)
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Show
Jumping Results: CSIP Liege Belgium 1 - 3 November 2002
International
Class 3, Prix de la VILLE DE LIEGE
1) New York Skyline; Louise Pavitt (GBR), 2) Picobello's
Skylight; Guillaume Ruant (BEL), 3) Promisses des Bruyeres;
Nadege Janssen (BEL), 5)
Aille Guille; Thomas O'Brien (IRL)
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Show
Jumping Results: CSI-A Liege Belgium 1 - 3 November
2002
International
Class 4, Table A in two Phases 1.35m
1)
Hamilton; Santiago Lambre (MEX), 2) Singulator Joter;
Bernardo Alves (BRA), 3) Aster; Francois Mathy Jr.
(BEL), 4) Saffier; Billy Twomey (IRL)
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