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Christine Yeoman forms part of exceptionally good team

Senior endurance rider Christine Yeoman will contest her second World Equestrian Games after Endurance GB team selectors confirmed her place on the squad heading to Kentucky in September. "I am really proud to be part of what I believe is an exceptionally good team.

"There is a very strong chance of bringing back a medal this time," said the Shepton-Mallet rider who competed at the last WEG in Aachen and twice at European Championships.

Risk Factors for Elimination During Endurance Rides Examined

Endurance rides covering distances from 40 to 160 kilometers in a 24-hour period are grueling tasks for both horse and rider. So it's not surprising to learn that up to 60% of horses can be eliminated for health reasons during the competition. A team of U.S. researchers recently set out to determine which factors, at the start and in the first or second half of rides, contribute to endurance horses' elimination from competition. "To our knowledge, this is

World Games for rider Ros Clapp

Baltonsborough rider Ros Clapp has been selected for the Great Britain endurance team for the World Equestrain Games which start this weekend in Kentucky. The 16-day event, which starts on Saturday, will see Clapp and her horse Nazeeka competing in the long distance horse riding event which starts on Sunday.

This will be Clapp's first appearance at world level, having competed in the European Endurance Championships in Assisi, Italy, last year.<

Two French Riders Topped the Meydan Open Riders World Ranking for FEI

Two French riders topped the Meydan Open Riders World Ranking for FEI year end results. Virginie Atger, who was ranked fifth in the world last year, topped the list in 2010 by just 14 points over fellow Frenchwoman Sarah Chakil. In 2010 Atger won a number of rides, including the CEI*** 160-km Sommant and 160-km Rambouillet in France. She also finished 10th in the World Endurance Championship in Lexington, Kentucky.

Chakil won the 160km CEI*** La

Pan-American Endurance Championships 2011 - Santo Domingo, Chile

Endurance riders from Uruguay claimed Team and Individual gold in the Senior division, while the host nation of Chile dominated the Young Riders classes at the 2011 Pan-American Endurance Championships staged in Santo Domingo (CHI) last weekend. Bernardo Algorta registered an impressive average speed of 20 kilometres an hour with his horse, Cacique, to take the Senior title for Uruguay, while Chile's Sebastian Taverne and Eclipse covered the challenging c

FEI Open European Endurance Championships 2011 - Florac (FRA)

Spain's record-breaking partnership of Maria Alvarez Ponton and Nobby took their fourth Championship title in a row when putting in another phenomenal performance at the FEI European Endurance Championships 2011 in Florac, France yesterday. And the host nation had plenty to celebrate too, as Virginie Atger, Julien Goachet, Sunny Demedy and Benedicte Santisteva claimed the team honours for France. Concerns about the intense heat in the days leading up to

Miguel Vila Ubach Triumphant in test of Endurance

Miguel Vila Ubach, of Spain, and his eight-year-old Hungares landed a surprise victory in the 160-kilometre World Endurance Championship yesterday. The first of seven disciplines at the World Equestrian Games, the endurance developed into a war of attrition.

Ubach was followed home by two French riders, Virginie Atger on Kangoo d'Aurabelle, also an eight-year-old, and Elodie le Labourier with Sangho'Limousian, who is twice his compatriot's age a

US long list released for endurance world champs

A Kutt Above and Jeremy Reynolds have been named to the US team's Long List for the 2012 FEI World Endurance Championships later this year, after victory in the recent 160km contest at the Priefert Ranch in Mt Pleasant, Texas.

In a close race to the finish Reynolds guided A Kutt Above to the win in 8:16:03, narrowly beating out Wendy MacCoubrey and Reach for the Gold (8:16:05) and Becky Hart riding No Repeat (8:16:09).

From a field of

FEI Balkan Endurance Championships 2011

The host nation scooped team and individual gold at the FEI Balkan Endurance Championships 2011 staged at Koprivshtitsa in Bulgaria last weekend. The Bulgarian side were the only finishers in the three-nation team contest, while Miroslav Borshosh produced an impressive and well-judged performance with his Arab gelding, Munir B, to emphatically claim the individual title. Koprivshtitsa, which lies on the Topolnitsa River and in the Sredna Gora mountains, i

Elodie le Labourier with Sangho`Limousian Finish 3rd in 160-kilometre World Endurance Championship

Miguel Vila Ubach, of Spain, and his eight-year-old Hungares landed a surprise victory in the 160-kilometre World Endurance Championship yesterday. The first of seven disciplines at the World Equestrian Games, the endurance developed into a war of attrition. Ubach was followed home by two French riders, Virginie Atger on Kangoo d'Aurabelle, also an eight-year-old, and Elodie le Labourier with Sangho'Limousian, who is twice his compatriot's age and will now

Britain`s medal hope comes a cropper at vet gate

Britain's WEG endurance team of Ros Clapp, Christine Yeoman, David Yeoman (all from Somerset) and Beccy Broughton-Booker had mixed fortunes in the States. After the first four loops, Ros was the fastest of the team riders, with Christine and David not far behind and a medal was on the cards.

But after the fifth loop, Ros's horse Nazeeka was eliminated at the vet gate for irregular metabolics, which ended any medal hopes.

All the other

UK emerges largest exhibitor with a 50-strong group at Al Fares Dubai 2004

The United Kingdom has emerged as the largest group participating in Al Fares Dubai 2004, the fifth international equine trade fair, thereby endorsing Dubai's position as one of the leading centres for equestrian activities.

The Nottinghamshire-based Creature Comforts is one of the several repeat exhibitors in Al Fares Dubai 2004, to be held from December 6-8, at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre (DIEC).

Creature Comforts is m

Australasian Endurance Forum Attracts Multi National Attendance

Over 150 delegates representing nine different nationalities are attending the Australasian FEI Endurance Conference and Forum, which began in Brisbane (AUS) today. Delegates from Australia, Canada, France, Great Britain, Malaysia, New Zealand, Thailand, the UAE and the USA are taking part in three days of lectures and discussion sessions across a wide range of topics relating to international Endurance. This is the first time the world forum has been hel

Yawl Hill Stud

We are a small stud/competition yard based on the Devon /Dorset border that specialises in competing endurance horses of all levels up to international. We have 4 horses registered for Endurance in 2009. Yawl Hillbilly and Ishtar Spirit who are both PBA and will both be 6 and spend the year doing open rides, Connie a Anglo Arab who will be 14 and will be aimed at the 100 miles at Golden Horseshoe in what will be her 10th Endurance season and our present

Virginie Atger on Kangoo d`Aurabelle Finish 2nd in 160-kilometre World Endurance Championship yesterday

Miguel Vila Ubach, of Spain, and his eight-year-old Hungares landed a surprise victory in the 160-kilometre World Endurance Championship yesterday. The first of seven disciplines at the World Equestrian Games, the endurance developed into a war of attrition. Ubach was followed home by two French riders, Virginie Atger on Kangoo d'Aurabelle, also an eight-year-old, and Elodie le Labourier with Sangho'Limousian, who is twice his compatriot's age and will now

EnduranceGB supports the The Sino-British International Friendship ride - THE LONG HORSERIDE

The Long Horse Ride, organised by EnduranceGB life member Megan Lewis is a journey on horseback from Beijing to London. Starting out shortly after the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, it is scheduled to arrive in London in time for the 2012 London Olympics.

The Long Horse Ride is a journey on horseback from Beijing to London.

It is scheduled to set out after the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and to arrive

Alltech FEI WEG U.S. Endurance Team Announced

The U.S. Equestrian Federation has announced the members of the U.S. endurance team at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The list is as follows, in alphabetical order:

Team:

1. Deborah Reich of Croton-on-Hudson, New York, on Juniper RJW (Deste Onismus x Deste Toouche), an eight-year-old Arabian mare owned by Rolling Stone Farm, Slatington, Pennsylvania.

2. Heather Reynolds of Los Gatos, California, on Ssamiam (Sam Tik

Zayin Arabian Stud

In the last ten years I have bred 17 Arabian performance horses starting in 1999 with the Part bred colt Zayin Shijami (by TB Noble Envoy out of Shikari PBA). Since then I have concentrated on breeding solely pure bred Arabians for racing and endurance, the first Kumara Zayin being born in 2001. We have utilised the best bloodlines available using stallions from Umm Qarn Farm, Shadwell Stud and Conkwell Stud. The band of broodmares represents the finest pr

Revised endurance team announced for the WEG

Endurance GB has put the finishing touches to its team for the 2010 World Equestrian Games (WEG). Those now travelling to Kentucky are Beccy Broughton-Booker with Java Sunlight or Tawmarsh Muharram, Janice Cockley Adams with Roxanne du Bout du Monde, Christine Yeoman with CJS Gai Forest or L M Midday, David Yeoman and Haszar and Ros Clapp with Nazeeka. Ros gave an indication of just how tough these riders have to be when she completed an 80 km endurance ri

Mara Feola and Grigali win the European Championships Juniors and Young Riders Endurance

A triumph. Individual gold medal, silver medal team. Mara Feola back from Belgium with neck won two medals in the prestigious European Championships Endurance reserved for juniors and young riders. A great joy for the whole of Sardinia equestrian who accompanied the sixteen Mara in the Mont Soie, a physical and logistical support, especially by a large group arrived in Belgium straight from Santa Teresa di Gallura, led by Anna Teresa Vincentelli and Mauriz

Pan Am Endurance Silver Medalists Receive MHIB Award

On Nov. 15 the Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB) presented its "Touch of Class" Award to Anne Arundel resident and horse trainer John Crandell III and his Endurance Triple Crown winning Arabian gelding, Heraldic, who together won two silver medals from the Endurance competition at the Pan American Games, held in Chile on Oct. 21. Crandell and Heraldic will lead the U.S. Team in the World Endurance Championship in England in 2012--an event held simultane

BMJ Arabians

BMJ ARABIANS is a small stud situated in South Wales in Garnant, between Ammanford and Swansea. The stud enjoys being on open mountain which allows for excellent training of our endurance horses. At BMJ ARABIANS we breed Pure, Part Bred Arabians & Hispano Arabes. Breeding for performance using mainly Polish bloodlines, with some Crabbet and Egyptian. Our love of coloured horses has lead us to introduce American Paint & Pintabian into our part breds.

Nikki Malcolm takes endurance championship

Up and coming endurance rider, Nikki Malcolm, achieved her best result to date to take the National Championship with Khartoum With AK, also finishing fifth in the international FEI CEI 3* competition won by HE Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum and Spendacrest Kamouflage. Bred for endurance by the late Cheryl Logan, Khartoum With AK is an Anglo, by the Arab stallion, Khairho, who himself won multiple 100 mile endurance races, and out of a 17hh T

Jack Begaud dominates the world of Endurance at the end of October

The 5th edition of the new FEI Endurance World Ranking List includes events from 1 January 2005 to 30 October 2005. With 790 points, Jack Begaud is the undisputed leader of the FEI World Endurance Rankings. He added 124 points more to his score during October, notably thanks to his 7th place in Montcuq with his relatively inexperienced mount Najshan. Finishing second in Montcuq with Jonas de Griège, only 10” behind the winner Karine Hebrault, Ludovic Sarou

Seren Arabians

We are a small stud in the Lake District, careful breeders of pure bred arab horses for our own endurance ridden use for over 20 years. We have realised how few straight Crabbet stallions at public stud are left in the UK, and have expanded our breeding of 100% Crabbet and GSB arabian foals at home and to visiting mares. Our 100% Crabbet endurance stallion Hanson stood here until his death in 2009. He had just been joined here by Winged Saint, also straigh

Endurance Team Member Back After Baby

It takes a lot of grit and determination, not to mention physical stamina, to be an endurance rider at the top level, especially if you have just given birth to a daughter and intend to be on the team for the World Equestrian Games (WEG) to be held in Kentucky, USA in September.

Ros Clapp, 37, from Baltonsborough, Somerset, competed the 80km Endurance Ride at BarbaryCastle on 7th August, with her team horse, Nazeeka, just 27 days after her secon

Virginie Atger aboard Azim du Floriva Win Team Silver in 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

The Team Silver medal was awarded to France with a total time of 24 hours, 49 minutes and 46 seconds. The team was made up of Sarah Chakil aboard Sakalia, Virginie Atger aboard Azim du Florival and Cecile Miletto Mosti aboard Easy Fortnoire.

Kassalic Stud

We are a small stud in Somerset situated 5 mins from the A303. We breed arabian horses and spotted ponies and are currently working on a programme to combine the two, bringing the best attributes from both breeds to produce quality performance ponies. We alo breed shetland ponies and spottys. First and foremost we are breeding for good confirmation and temprement so that we produce foals of good quality that will hopefully have the ability to perform under

Strong competition at European Endurance Champs

The FEI European Endurance Championship Open Qatar Challenge earlier this month was the first time Portugal had hosted an endurance event of this level. Several nations were slightly apprehensive about the track at in Barroca d'Alva, which although was flat with generally good going was demanding and would require a 'thinking cap' to achieve a good result.

Lately in endurance the trend has been to have one central vet gate from which all loops s

The New British Endurance World Class Start and Potential Squad

Following a meeting at Hartpury International Team assessment day in November 2010, the new British Endurance World Class Start and Potential Squad has been formed - WCSPS. Horse and Rider combinations with an eye on FEI and International Team Competitions, can now enter the squad having completed a minimum of 2 x 80k rides (at speeds under 16kph within the last 24 month). Following on from this the management team will assess and prepare combinations to c

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Paul Hanagan sweeps board at prestigious Lesters ceremony

Paul Hanagan sweeps board at prestigious Lesters ceremony

CHAMPION jockey Paul Hanagan swept the board at the Stobart 'Lesters' awards – landing all three gongs for which he was nominated. The Malton rider, pictured, scooped Flat Jockey of the Year, Flat Ride of the Year and the Flat Jockey Special Recognition award for 2010.
The Flat Ride of the Year gong was handed to Hanagan for his victory on Openi

Unioniste In Reserve For The Ironspine Charity Challenge

Unioniste In Reserve For The Ironspine Charity Challenge

Leading contender Unioniste is first reserve for the Paul Stewart IronSpine Charity Challenge Gold Cup at Cheltenham on Saturday.

The Paul Nicholls-trained four-year-old has been disputing favouritism with some bookmakers for the prestigious handicap having run so well in novice company when third behind Dynaste at Prestbury Park a month

Ballabriggs jockey Jason Maguire taken to hospital

Ballabriggs jockey Jason Maguire taken to hospital

Jason Maguire, due to partner Ballabriggs in the Grand National, was taken to hospital for precautionary X-rays to his elbow after taking a fall from Palawi in the Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle. Ballabriggs' trainer, Donald McCain, said last night: "Nothing is broken, so hopefully he'll be OK.

"He has stitches in his elbow. He has go

Horse Power: Injured Paul Hanagan experiences the downs of racing

Horse Power: Injured Paul Hanagan experiences the downs of racing

THE ups and downs of life in the saddle were again put into sharp focus yesterday when ECHO columnist Paul Hanagan was ruled out of the final day of Royal Ascot with a neck injury. The champion jockey has been on the crest of a wave for some time, winning the title last year and setting the pace this as well as some landmark triumphs. But he exper

Michael Hills Announces His Retirement From Racing

Michael Hills Announces His Retirement From Racing

Epsom Derby-winning jockey Michael Hills says he will retire next month after a career which he has achieved 2,000 winners. The Newmarket-born jockey plans to retire when the turf Flat racing season ends on 10 November.

The 49-year-old, who won the 1996 Derby on Shaamit, follows twin brother Richard, who retired in March.

"You can

Jim Culloty the quiet man aboard jumping`s classiest conveyance

Jim Culloty the quiet man aboard jumping`s classiest conveyance

Jim Culloty is still a quiet character, but now a man for whom achievement has done a considerable amount of screaming. Inside a month last spring, the Irishman achieved a double which proved elusive inside a whole career for the likes of John Francome, Jonjo O'Neill and Peter Scudamore, champions all.



Jim Culloty is still a quiet ch

Five-time Group One winner Canford Cliffs retired to stud

Five-time Group One winner Canford Cliffs retired to stud

The Richard Hannon-trained five-time Group One winner Canford Cliffs has been retired to stud. The four-year-old suffered a leg injury when second to Frankel in the Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood on July 27. Hannon said: "He's been a fantastic horse for the yard. He is without doubt the best horse I have had in over 40 years as a trainer.

BHA rebukes Grand National Runners Over Start Issues

BHA rebukes Grand National Runners Over Start Issues

All 40 riders who entered the Aintree showpiece have received letters from the British Horseracing Authority expressing disappointment and the farcical start of the event where there were two false starts and jockeys breached rules by not abiding to instructions on lining up.

In announcing the results of a preliminary review of the race,

Kentucky Panel Approves New Racing Medication Rules

Kentucky Panel Approves New Racing Medication Rules

An advisory panel to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) has given final approval to changes in disciplinary measures and penalties for medication violations that include permitting an owner to void the claim of a horse that tested positive in the race out of which it was claimed.

The Jan. 18 action by the Equine Drug Research Counci

Rearranged Dipper Scrapped By The BHA

Rearranged Dipper Scrapped By The BHA

Originally intended for Cheltenham on New Year's Day, the British Horseracing Authority rescheduled the Grade Two contest when that meeting was lost to the weather.

However, it did so under the stipulation that the race could still be abandoned if there were less than four declarations.

Nicky Henderson declared Captain Conan and

Alex Ferguson takes legal proceedings against John Magnier and Coolmore over the ownership of Rock of Gibraltar

Alex Ferguson takes legal proceedings against John Magnier and Coolmore over the ownership of Rock of Gibraltar

If Sir Alex Ferguson decides to take legal proceedings against John Magnier and Coolmore over the ownership of Rock of Gibraltar's multi-million-pound stallion rights, it will prove to be the court case of the year - and one man, more than any other, will be dreading the prospect.

The piggy in the middle, so to speak, between the world's

Snow Fairy To Miss next month`s Prix de l`Arc de Triomphe

Snow Fairy To Miss next month`s Prix de l`Arc de Triomphe

Money spinning mare Snow Fairy will not race in next month`s Prix de l`Arc de Triomphe in Paris after being ruled out for the rest of the year with a leg injury.

The five-year-old, trained by Ed Dunlop who was a dual Oaks winner in 2010, was found to be suffering from heat in a tendon.

Trainer Dunlop said: `She worked yesterday an

Cleltenham Cup Ticket Allocation To Be Reduced

Cleltenham Cup Ticket Allocation To Be Reduced

Cheltenham Gold Cup to Reduce Ticket Allocation For 2013 Cheltenham Racecourse have decided to reduce the amount of tickets available for Gold Cup day 2013.

The flagship event of March`s Festival attracted 70,400 racegoers to the Prestbury Park site this year but organisers have opted to cut the allocation to around 67,000 for next years e

Southwell Ground Update

Southwell Ground Update

Officials at Southwell still hold a hope of staging National Hunt fixtures in January in the event that the course passes a preliminary inspection on Thursday.

The track was badly hit by the recent floods and it was initially reported the course would be staying closed until early February.

Southwell's all-weather fixtures in Jan

















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