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July 30, 2010
Endurance Canada Announces WEG Squad and Alternate Riders
Ottawa, ON—The Endurance Canada International Committee is pleased to announce the squad and alternates who will represent Canada at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) to be held in Lexington, KY September 25–October 10, 2010.
Endurance Canada WEG Squad
Rider HomeTown Horse
Elroy Karius Kelowna, BC Apache Eclypse
Gail Jewell Kelowna, BC NL Temptation
Robert Gielen Norton, NB F.C. Galaxy
Ruth Sturley Owen Sound, ON RBF Super Sport
Yvette Vinton Morriston, FL Teese
Alternates
Gail Jewell Kelowna, BC Diamond Reo
Terre O'Brennan Delta, BC Koszaar
Carol Steiner Vanessa, ON Jumpin' Jax
Kathy Irvine Blackfoot, AB Nightwind's Savanah
Trisha Dowling Saskatoon, SK ZF Mocha
Gail Jewell Kelowna, BC A Salisbury Rose
Leanna Marchant Calgary, AB Samsons Fire
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Nomination/Selection Criteria for the WEG can be found on the Equine Canada website: www.equinecanada.ca
(under ‘disciplines’ – Endurance landing page –
"WEG SELECTION CRITERIA")
Please note: To reach the French version of the WEG criteria, you need to be in the French side of the Endurance landing page, then click the link.
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Ride News Updates
Latest from Lynda:
Just got off the phone with Charlene, bad news, unfortunately Cherokee is muscle sore causing him to be a little off and Lee’s horse has a sore back. The girls made it to 63 miles, in all that heat and humidity, they gave it their best shot. I believe that there was one or two other horses pulled at the 63.
We wished them a safe trip home, and I told them we were very proud, they looked after their horses well, and they did their best.
Thank you ladies for a very exciting day.
Congratulations to everyone that finished that tough ride.
Horse Sport interviewed the girls, they were very interested in doing an article about endurance.
Have a safe trip home everyone.
(Lynda summarizes all our thoughts: we were with you every step of the way, and are very, very proud of you. DR)
4:37 PM (from endurance.net):
Just crossed the line, were Jennifer Stevens and Sarah Jack cantering across the line together with Jennifer edging Sarah for the individual Gold. This is still the unofficial finish, they have to meet the 20 min. pulse and the vet area is 1/2 mile away.
1:30 update:
They are at the ½ way point, 37 miles under their belt. They completed the last loop in 2 hours, spending lots of time in the river.
The sun is out now, and it is even hotter. The last loop was the same as the second, slate and rock and shale. This hold was 40 minutes.
The next loop is the first loop again. It should be drier and a nicer ride.
The first 4 horses are about 1 hour ahead.
Jess and Lee are expected in about 2:45 and they will have a 60 minute hold. Horses are eating and drinking well.
Only 1 pull so far and that was for lameness, lost a shoe on the first loop.
Up date on the horse with colic. It had surgery within ½ hour of arrival, and is up standing and recovering well.
It comes from New Mexico, and they were so glad to be there in Kentucky, because they do not have the same kind
of treatment facility there.
Next update about 3:30.
Keep watching!! Go Canada Go!!!!!
From endurance.net
HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1. 2, 3, 2:39 out time
Steven Hay on Sammy
Sarah Jack on Syrocco Troless
110 Jen Stevens on Meg Sleeper's horse Syrocco Cadence
4. 106 Lindsey Beane on Tektonic 2:40
5. 111 Frances Chase Dunn DJB Tessareh 2:44
6. 115 Devan Horn DJB Deste Jazzman 2:54
7. 113 Kirsten Kimbler Cody Canuck 2:58
8. 107 Josie McGhee on Remeniscence 3:02
9. 114 McCamey Kimbler Fringant 3:24
10. 114 Kelsey Kimbler on Forever Afire 3:28
101 and 102 just arrived at 3:15 They have 20 min. to get their horses down. It's taking pretty much that. Super high heat and humidity. Storm front pushing in heat & humidity higher with chance of lightning later.
109. Katie Bran on the Shagya stallion just arrived at 3:30
Updates by Angie McGhee (on endurance.net)
11:29 AM:
I'm here at North American Young Riders in Harrodsburg, KY. I wrote a LONG post last night when I had no internet to explain details but since it's 37.5 miles in and I just got internet here's the short update:
Leaders:
One of the Stevens girls on a gray
Lindsay Beane on Tectonic
Steven Hay on Sammy?
Sarah Jack on Troy
7 or so min. back two Texas gals, I'll get names. Riding Darolyn horses? one more minute back, Josie McGhee on Sonny (Remeniscence)
Canadians are being careful, riding steady as team, just a little farther back. Californian girl on Shagya Stallion staying well off pace intentionally.
News notes: Dicamillos have had AWFUL luck. One of their horses stepped in a plastic pipe and cut it's forearm on the way here at a rest stop. 2nd horse, "Strike Two", a gray coliced last night pretty violently. Had nothing to do with anything here, turned out he had a torn abdominal wall. Was taken away by trailer to a clinic where they did surgery last night. The prognosis is good. The tear had allowed a section of the intestine to bulge through and fill up. They did not have to resection the intestine so that was all good. Feel horrible for them, checking into somewhere for the horse to rehab locally for 2-4 weeks before making the trip back to New Mexico.
Kyle Gibbon had shoe problems on the first loop and it seemed to affect his mount "Salt". He developed a cramp and was pulled for lameness.
The sky was mercifully overcast most of the morning. Temp was 73 and 97% humidity at the start. In the upper 80's now at 11:37 and the humidity was still in the upper 60s last I heard. All I know is the sum of the two was still in the 160 range. Not easy. There are long climbs and cooling the horses involves LAVISH amounts of water. The Californians are starting to get the hang of it.
Another small problem on my web coverage. Seems DiCamillo had my camera in her purse when the horse coliced and she left so I'm going to have to get photos where I can. May be slow go.
Angie
10:40 am
Another call from Charlene, 10:40.
It took the girls 1:45 to do the second loop, horses look good, they are using lots of ice, Joe has gone to the store for more.
Had to walk, flat rock and slate on this last loop,
They are having a great ride.
Watch for next up date.
9:00 am From Lynda Townsend
Just heard from Charlene, Jess’s mom.
14 horses started the ride this morning. One of the horses they think had colic last night, and wasn’t able to start.
They have finished the Pink loop, 12 ½ miles, and they did it in 1 ½ hours. This was a 15 minute hold.
It is very hot and humid 80 degrees, and 100 humidity.
Took 6 minutes to pulse down.
The trail is rolling hills and wet grass, and it winds through 3000 acres of land.
No pit crewing on trail, it is all done back at base camp.
They have 12 ½ miles to do on the blue loop and the next hold will be 40 minutes.
The horses look good, and the girls are feeling great.
Go Canada Go.
Next up date should be in 1 ½ hours, I hope.
8:12 am From Wendy on Facebook:
What a long day - Here are your details - BOTH girls have vetted in - they look Great! there are 15 horses starting @6:15 am - forecasting 87 degrees - the humidity is 100% and has been for the last 3 days - heavy humidity expected for tomorrow again. Loop 1 = 25 miles
There will be a 15 min Stop and hold at 12 miles then another 12.5 to finish the loop with a 40 min vet gate. Loop 2 = 12.4 miles - 40 min hold Loop 3 = 12.5 - 60 minute hold Loop 4 = 12.5 - 40 minute hold - 75 miles - FINISHED. BC will be at 8am - Friday Morning. - There is no crewing out at all - only crewing in the vet gates which are at base camp!
From Dessia: Lee texted me last night and said she plans on an 8 mph pace unless the heat and humidity makes them go slower - the goal is COMPLETION!
Tuesday July 27: Ride meeting
Wednesday July 28: Photos of participants by Genie Stewart-Spears, Endurance Clinic, vetting in of horses, Opening Ceremonies, and Welcoming Party
Thursday, July 29: Start of NAYRER ride, 6 AM
Friday, July 30: Best Conditioned Judging, Brunch and Awards Ceremony
Saturday, July 31: Competitor's Party at Kentucky Horse Park
Sunday, August 1: Closing Ceremonies
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[ We apologize: we had incorrectly (in our latest e-bulletin) that Jesica Hendriks was from Quebec, she in fact hails from Ontario]
NAYRER - 2010
GOOD LUCK TO OUR YOUNG RIDERS!
Lee Hutten Jessica Hendriks
Lee Hutten (Ontario) and Jessica Hendriks (Ontario) will represent Canada at the North American Young Riders Endurance Ride, to be held on July 29th in Kentucky, in conjunction with the NAJYRC. This is a 75 mile FEI CEI 2* event. As you will read below, both these young ladies have had significant experience and success in this discipline, and will continue to do us proud.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LONE CANADIAN ENTRY - DANNY AND PICO - ON ANOTHER TEVIS FINISH.!!!!!!
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2010 Tevis Cup Riders' List
updated July 22, 2010
Danny Grant of British Columbia is the lone Canadian
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The Endurance Canada International committee is pleased to release the Ranked Riders & Horse for the upcoming World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY September 26, 2010.
Last Name |
Rider Score |
Horse Name |
Horse Score |
Total Horse Rider Score |
Karius |
4,664.08 |
Apache Eclypse |
5,409.84 |
10,073.92 |
Jewell |
4,153.36 |
NL Temptation |
5,711.80 |
9,865.16 |
Gielen |
3,959.04 |
F.C. Galaxy |
5,282.30 |
9,241.34 |
Sturley |
3,379.36 |
RBF Super Sport |
4,955.04 |
8,334.40 |
Vinton |
4,416.08 |
Teese |
3,691.24 |
8,107.32 |
Jewell |
4,153.36 |
Diamond Reo |
3,029.50 |
7,182.86 |
O'Brennan |
2,672.40 |
Koszaar |
4,352.20 |
7,024.60 |
Steiner |
3,158.40 |
Jumpin' Jax |
3,582.24 |
6,740.64 |
Irvine |
2,097.12 |
Nightwind's Savanah |
4,106.20 |
6,203.32 |
Dowling |
2,290.40 |
ZF Mocha |
3,689.00 |
5,979.40 |
Jewell |
4,153.36 |
A Salisbury Rose |
1,219.00 |
5,372.36 |
Marchant |
1,073.60 |
Samsons Fire |
2,522.00 |
3,595.60 |
I know how hard all of the contenders for these positions have worked to get qualified to represent Canada at these games. I congratulate all of you on your efforts. We wish each and every one of you good luck in the pursuit of your goals. Good luck and good sportsmanship!
As per the WEG Selection Criteria this publishing of the Ranked Rider & Horse list triggers a 48 hour window within which any final discrepancies may be reported to the ECI Secretary. Thereafter Final Squad and Alternates list will be published on or before August 7, 2010.
Myna Cryderman
Chair of ECI
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TEN MORE DAYS UNTIL THE TEVIS CUP!
There is still time left to enter the 2010 Tevis Cup, on July 24, 2010.
The application can be downloaded from the Tevis website at
http://www.teviscup.org/home_3.html.
Volunteers are stil lneeded (seetheTevis
<http://www.teviscup.org/home_3.html>website), and sponsorships are still available.
*HRTV is filming a documentary at TEVIS this year.*
Television station HRTV is sending six cameramen and crew members to Tevis this year to gather footage for what will be a one-hour documentary about the ride. We've been planning their routes and strategy for months and scouting out places for them to shoot. It's going to be a great production, so smile for the camera when you see them along the trail! We'll let you know when the documentary airs on HRTV.
Pre-entries (174) as of July 9 can be seen here
<http://www.teviscup.org/the_ride/ride_2010riderslist.html>.
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WATCH FOR OUR CANADIAN YOUNG RIDERS
AT THE NAYRER!
July 14, 2010 (endurance.net)
Held in conjunction with the North American Junior/Young Riders Championships, the North American Young Riders Endurance Ride (NAYRER) will be help in Shaker Village - Harrodsburg, Kentucky, on July 29th.
The NAJYRC is the premier equestrian competition in North America for junior and young riders, age 14-21. Young equestrians come from the United States, Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean Islands to vie for team and individual FEI medals in the three Olympic equestrian disciplines of show jumping, dressage, eventing and the World Equestrian Games discipline of reining. The competition is run under rules of the FEI (Federation Equestre Internationale), the international governing body for equestrian sport, and is the only FEI championship held annually on this continent.
Entries for the NAYRER Endurance ride are due July 17, 2010.
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Photo by Wend Webb
The Canadian Endurance Championship was held in New Lowell, Ontario on July 1st. Canadian Team and Individual Results (for 50 and 100 miles) are now available – follow the link. The full results, including the 75 mile competition, will be posted shortly.
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News from the Canadian Nationals
We don’t have many results, but here’s what we know so far (Thank you, Kim and Maura!):
Think there were about 70 riders overall in all divisions. The 50 was won by Valerie Kanavy, second place Elaine Steele, 3rd Lynda Byrne. Team Ontario finished two teams in the 50, Team Quebec did not finish a team, but had three riders complete. Manitoba finished all 3 riders - congratulations Prue, Aime and Jessica!
Bob Gielen won the 75 – now he can sit back, relax and celebrate his birthday! Congratulations, Bob, and Happy Day! There were 9 entered in the FEI 75. Haven’t heard many 100 mile results yet, but know that Gail Jewell, Carol Steiner, Yvette Vinton, Tom Paleczny finished – sorry, don’t know anything else.
One foreign rider came off quite hard – she is from Namibia and was riding one of Darolyn Butler’s horses. Horse vetted through, but the rider did not and was sent to hospital to be checked for neck injury.
The day has been absolutely glorious…..clear skies, low humidity, temps around 18C. The trail is excellent. Esau and his crew put on a fabulous event. How will anyone ever top this location (the Girl Guide Camp near New Lowell). Real showers and toilets and so much space!!!
More as soon as we know……
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Endurance Canada would like to congratulate Kathleen Warren, from Okanogan, Washington, on being the successful bidder for the Canadian Performance Endurance Saddle via our e-auction on the Endurance Canada website:
http://www.endurancecanada.ca/AuctionSales.htm
The winning bid was $1600, made just before midnight last night!
Don and Terry Boscher of Canadian Performance Saddles donated this wonderful Endurance Saddle to Endurance Canada to be used as a fund- raiser for the Canadians who are successful in their bid to ride for Canada in the World Endurance Championship to be held in Kentucky in September. As per their instructions, the entire proceeds from this fund-raiser will benefit all five Canadians who will compete - not just the 4 'team' members, but the individual as well. These funds can be used towards their travel expenses, or their uniforms, etc.
Thank you to those of you who bid on the saddle, making this a very successful fund-raiser for our elite riders. And I want to especially thank Don and Terry for this most generous donation – true friends to our sport. The Boschers will be recognized as Endurance Canada GOLD Sponsors on our website – much deserved. Thank you again.
Daphne Richard
Chair, Endurance Canada Committee
Equine Canada
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Canadian Champioships, 1 July 2010, New Lowel Ont.
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June 30, 2010
Canadian Endurance Riders Excel in North American FEI Events Ottawa, ON— Following The Kentucky Cup — the pre-ride for the World Equestrian Games (WEG) —
Canadian endurance horses and riders have travelled thousands of miles, in pursuit of their dream to qualify and compete for Canada, either in the World Equestrian Games this September or in future major international events. In FEI competitions from all over North America, Canadian riders and their amazing equine partners have excelled, building on their already-enviable ride records. In addition to the FEI events, these riders have actively participated in open rides as well with outstanding results.
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WEG declared riders – ranking update –
June 25th…….
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The next Endurance Canada Newsletter deadline is on the 15th of July! Please send info and stories to Kat: kirvine@mcsnet.ca
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Anti-doping Information for Equestrian Athletes:
Please find enclosed some important information regarding anti doping requirements and resources for equestrian athletes.
*It is important to remember that you are responsible for ensuring that you do not take any medications which may fall under the prohibited list of substances!
The Canadian Center for Ethics in Sport (CCES) is the primary partner with Equine Canada regarding anti doping for equestrian athletes. The CCES has an excellent website with an Athlete Zone which can answer any and all of your questions regarding anti doping. Also included in the Athlete Zone is a link to the Global Drug Reference Online, The Global DRO provides athletes and support personnel with information about the prohibited status of specific substances based on the current World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List.
CCES Athlete Zone: http://www.cces.ca/en/page-9-athlete-zone
Global DRO: http://www.globaldro.com/
Understanding Your Responsibilities as an Athlete Eng
Understanding Your Responsibilities as an Athlete Fr
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Horseshoe Lake Challenge
Report from Elaine Bessuille of BC.
The 100 mile ride had 10 entries and 4 completions: Terre & Koszaar, Kathy Irvine & Nightwind Savanna, Ariel McLeod & Zorro, and Gail Jewel & Doc (Jolly Holiday).
The start was at 5:00, and Terre finished at 8:15, 25 minutes ahead of CoC time. Both Kath and Ariel made the time, too. And Gail made it in before dark, to everyone's relief.
The Saturday had a 50 and a 25, and the Sunday had a 25, 50, 75, and
100. The ride trails suffered badly from the heavy rain Friday night. Because of the poor weather, and cold wind, Terrehad put Kos in the trailer, then let him out when the rain backed off, then had to put him in the trailer again during the night. So we were hoping that the trails would stand up. Nope.
Saturday riders had some rain, but the real killer was a sharp wind out of the north that kept the crew and volunteers and FEI folks frozen.
Sunday was only marginally better, with only a few light showers, but the temperature stayed low (6 C) and the wind stayed brisk.The trails were set up so that riders traveled the loops twice in succession. The 25 milers did Pink twice. The 100's did Orange twice, then Black twice, then Yellow twice. Originally, the 100's were to ride
pink (12.5 miles), not yellow. But rain and hooves had done a number on the footing, and there were very poor conditions on that trail. In addition to the fact that every section was ridden twice, some stretches
were common trail for coming and going, and/or two different loops.
There was also a major issue with a dangerously bad downhill, and Ride Management was trying to find options around it.With only 5 minutes until Terre (leading) was to head out on Pink, Ruth Carlson came over to tell her that the Ground Jury had made a change, and they would now ride yellow, a 10 mile loop, with some of the same poor trail as pink, but good stretches of sand road as well. In
order to make up the distance difference, the riders would travel 2x around the big loop around a farm at the far end of the trail the first time.
Terre was relieved, Kathy was relieved ("Thank you, thank you, Oh there is a God!"), I was relieved, Kos was just twitching to get going again. Apparently the only one not happy with the change was Doc, who
could not understand why Gail made him loop the farm again, and let her know he was displeased!
The Black loop proved to be a major headache. Touted ahead of time as good riding, with lots of open meadows for making time, it became a source of frustration and delay. Terre and Kathy and Ariel were all riding together, and Kathy knew the trails, but they still got lost quite often. Then they would spread out looking for the next ribbon, one would spot the flagging, and off they went again. With rain and wind winding ribbon tight to trees, and some ribbon lost to wind or on the ground, the trail just wasn't that easy to follow. The second time around, the 3 riders still together, they still got lost 3 times. With time a-wasting, towards the end of the loop, Terre rode on alone. After 75 miles, she was just barely over time for a CoC. So the change to yellow gave her hope, as did a promise of a hot shower and a cold beer at the end. After that loop, Terre had made up enough time (almost 30 minutes) that she could afford to ease up a bit on the final loop. Gail made up time on that loop, coming in almost a half hour ahead of expected. Kat and Ariel kept a good pace too, and after a strong second yellow finished up fairly close behind Terre.
The first 3 horses showed for BC, and all looked really good, trotting their circles. Kos had a girth rub because the neoprene protector for his cinch ring was lost after the second loop, but neither of the others looked to have a mark on them. We can't say the same for the riders.
Tree branches and faces - what else to day. Terre ended up very lame from hitting her knee on a tree trunk. Lee Hutton kindly trotted Kos for her in the BC and did an excellent job.
Ariel and Zorro got BC.
All for now
Elaine
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ANNOUNCING THE STALLION AUCTION WINNER!
Endurance Canada is very pleased to announce that Elaine Bessuille, from British Columbia, is the successful bidder on our online ‘stallion auction’ – congratulations, Elaine! And thank you very much to Colleen DeVry of NightWind Arabians for so generously donating this stallion service for Dakotas Keyanti – a stallion well known in our Endurance world: sire of Kathy Irvine’s 100 mile Endurance mare (nominated for the 2010 World Equestrian Games Canadian Endurance Team), and a half brother to other international endurance horses, two owned by Eve Comrie, also from Alberta. We encourage you to ‘visit’ NightWind Arabians: www.nightwindarabians.com The monies from this auction will be used to support those Canadian riders who are successful in their bid to ride for Canada in the WEG on September 26th in Kentucky.
Again, congratulations Elaine – and thank you Colleen and Dakotas Keyanti!
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Endurance Canada would like to recognize, and thank, Craig and Angie Milne (Summerland, B.C.) on their recent purchase of Trailer Eyes, from which a donation will be made to our national endurance organization and the Canadian Endurance Team preparing for the World Equestrian Games this September in Kentucky. We invite Craig and Angie to visit our website www.endurancecanada.ca , as well www.erabc.com, their provincial endurance organization. We thank them very much for your support!
Daphne Richard
Chair, Endurance Canada Committee
Equine Canada
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IMPORTANT FOR FEI COMPETITORS!
You will have received information from Equine Canada re; the FEI logbook for recording all equine medications and treatments - it is VERY crucial that keep a complete log of EVERYTHING you use - from April 1st on.
Veterinary Guidance (Log Book)
FEI Equine Anti Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations, Reviewed by Trisha Dowling, DVM, MSc, DACVIM & DACVCP
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EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011
– FLORAC – THE RACE IS BACK!
Done. The association will organize Equestrian Endurance Lozere, in Florac, the European Championship 2011. A deserved win, after a year of administrative campaign, Crucis organizers candidates for this type of event big size ... He, for Ian Williams, a return to "qualities of yesteryear" endurance. In other words, those of Jean-Louis Leclerc, the
return to "a race of riders rather than a race horse." Back to basics, then. Such a discipline that combines sports, adventure and geography. But this version of the endurance is it soluble in the future, focused on racing flat, fast and sand?
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RANKING OF ENDURANCE RIDERS AND HORSES WHO HAVE NOMINATED FOR THE WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES – TO MARCH 12, 2010
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This form was just posted to the AERC members site; it is a document you can carry in your trailer or rig with info for emergency responders in the event of an accident. Basically who owns the horses, vet at home, permission to treat or euthanize if necessary.
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V Raid Kaliber
Tierras De Al-Andalus
10th - 17th April 2010
The V Raid Kaliber Tierras De Al-Andalus is the most demanding endurance race in the world, covering approx. 500 km in 8 days.
Report from Stephanie Teeter
" This is Endurance - this is magnificent "
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The latest addition to our "Sales Page"
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Clinton Anderson Brings Downunder Horsemanship to 2010 Games
Clinics and Demonstrations are Part of Grounds Pass Ticket Offering
LEXINGTON, KY—As the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games approach, guests should not only be looking forward to the competition, but also to the multitude of equine entertainers and demonstrators that will be a part of the Equine Village.
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Just Git R Done
Endurance Ride Apr 2010
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FEI PRESS RELEASE
Geneva (SUI), 13 April 2010
RIDERS WARNED OF A TWO-YEAR BAN FOR DOPING POSITIVES
“If your horse is found to have a banned substance in its system, you are looking at a two-year suspension,” FEI Veterinary Director Graeme Cooke warned riders competing at this week’s Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final.
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MOST DISTINGUISHED INDEED!
Monday, 12 April 2010
Guatemala City.- Fernando Paiz, President of the Organizing Committee of the 4th Edition of the Magdalena Endurance Challenge on 24-25th of April 2010, is also in charge of the organization of the International FEI Endurance Course for Judges and Vet’s to be held in Guatemala on the 22 and 23rd of April 2010. He informs that this is an excellent opportunity for judges and veterinarians of the Central American region to assist and acquire credits as qualified judges and veterinarians according to FEI standards.
Currently there are very few FEI qualified judges and Vets authorized to be directors of FEI Courses. Guatemala has the luck that for this course some of the most distinguished FEI Course Directors will be present. Ruth Carlson is the FEI Chair of the Endurance Technical Committee. Also in charge is Dr. Verocay, FEI Veterinarian from Uruguay, who speaks Spanish.
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The ten most important things NFs, competitors and their entourage need to know about the new Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations and the new Veterinary Regulations which came into effect on
5th April 2010.
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Tommie Turvey To Showcase Equine Extreme Act at 2010 Games
Entertainment to be Part of Grounds Pass Ticket Offering
LEXINGTON, KY—As the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games approach, guests should not only be looking forward to the competition, but also to the multitude of equine entertainers and demonstrators that will be a part of the Equine Village.
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Kids Zone in Equine Village to Host Family-Friendly Activities
All Part of Grounds Pass Ticket Offering at 2010 Games
LEXINGTON, KY—Families will find hours of fun at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in the Kids Zone area of the Equine Village.
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Git R Done – unofficial results for Canadian riders, from Caroline Williams (Alberta):
I got pulled at 67 miles (lame left front, no heat or swelling, consensus seems to be the sand chewed up my horses feet!)
Leanna and Sam completed in ~12:40, and HI VET SCORE!!!! (Very impressive, considering we rode the first 67miles together at a nice 9mph, and she had to do the last 33 alone). (CONGRATULATIONS, LEANNA!)
Elroy was 6th in the 75 miler on a grey gelding. Gail pulled as she was feeling dizzy and not well enough to ride (not sure
at what distance, but mid-race).....
In the 100 miler 11 of 21 competitors completed. All lameness pulls.
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World-Class Entertainers, Clinicians Scheduled for Equine Village at 2010 Games
Exhibits and Demonstrations Offered with Grounds Pass Tickets
LEXINGTON, KY—More than 50 of the world’s top performers and clinicians will showcase their talents and expertise during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
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Subject: FEI Clean Sport Guides
Dear Member Federations,
Now that the new Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations have come into effect, the FEI would like to remind you that an updated Athlete’s Guide is available online. Also on www.feicleansport.org, there is a helpful guide outlining How Testing Works. Both guides are designed to help competitors, veterinarians, coaches and officials to better understand the new regulations.
Hard copies of these two publications have been sent to all the National Federations, and additional copies are available through Equine Canada, should competitors and officials request them. We encourage you to check www.feicleansport.org on a regular basis for updates and thank you for your attention.
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2010 AERC National Championship
100 Mile - October 14th 2010
55 Mile - October 16th 2010
at the Sand Hills State Forest, Patrick, South Carolina
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Grounds Pass Ticket Sales Set for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Offering will Include Free Child’s Ticket; Host of Venue Activities
LEXINGTON, KY—Grounds Pass tickets for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will go on sale Friday, April 16 at 10AM.
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The PULSE
What's happening in Ontario!!!
OCTRA Spring Newsletter
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Gulfnews.com
The Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Cup, 160km FEI-Three star ride:
Results
1.Yousuf Ahmad Al Beloushi (Jayhal Shazal)
5 hrs 45 mins 44 secs;
2. Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Hattam) 5:51.32;
3. Thani Mohammad Al Muhairi (Maquarie Park Sedition) 5:53.24.
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March 19, 2010
The Endurance Canada International Committee is pleased to announce the Declared riders and horses for the World Equestrian Games 2010 to be held in Lexington KY September 2010.
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WEG Update: |
Lexington, KY - "The countdown clock is probably the good Lord's sentence on me, because every time I wake up and see it's 218 days, then 217 days, then bang, bang, bang. Yes, it's going to happen."
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FROM BONNIE SABA……
OUR CANADIAN ENDURANCE RIDER/CORRESPONDENT IN DUBAI......
WILD BRUMBIES OF LAKE GREGORY
In early 2008 Dr. Allen Post left the UAE and traveled to Australia to
fulfill a dream of Ali Al Muhairi. The dream was to capture the wild
horses of Australia, or Brumbies as they are called there, and break
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The 2010 and Beyond Panel
of SPORT CANADA
(The panel was formed by the Ministry of State (Sport) to provide recommendations on the delivery of HP sport in Canada, and these findings concur with Equestrian's position on the topic.)
"The key recommendation of the Panel is the creation of an independent, federally incorporated not-for-profit organization responsible for the delivery of high performance sport in Canada.
This organization should bring together the OTP program, key elements of VANOC and all of the program and funding elements directed at high performance sport that are currently housed in Sport
Canada, including athlete assistance. While based on the successful OTP model, the mandate of the new high performance organization needs to include “non-Olympic” sport.
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WYNONNA JUDD TO PERFORM AT OPENING CEREMONY
FOR THE 2010 ALLTECH FEI WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES
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The 2010 Canadian Championships
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Endurance Canada Annual Meeting – Feb. 6th, 2010, Montreal - summary of discussions can be found here
ENDURANCE CANADA DISCIPLINE REPORT FOR SPORT COUNCIL - 2009
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REPORT FROM THE CHAIR
ENDURANCE CANADA COMMITTEE
ANNUAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 6th, 2010
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Photo by Wendy Webb Photography
Endurance Young at Heart Award 2009 – Gail Jewell
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Endurance Hall of Fame –
Equine Canada Annual Awards Gala - 2010
This year’s inductee into the Endurance Canada Hall of Fame is
- Ruth Carlson Read More
Ruth Carlson, 2009 Endurance Canada Hall of Fame award recipient, with Daphne Richard, Chair, Endurance Canada. Photo credit – Equine Canada
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Ron Janzen Memorial Award – presented Feb. 2010
the 2009 winner of this prestigious award:
- Esau Lewin Read More
Esau Lewin, recipient of the 2009 Ron Janzen Memorial Award, with Daphne Richard, Chair, Endurance Canada. Photo credit: Equine Canada
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Youth Recognition Recipients: Nancy Beacon, Elroy Karius, Gail Jewell (Lee Hutten presenting)
Photo credit – Equine Canada
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Photo credit - Equine Canada Gala (Our Chair didn't know that bows are made from horse hair!)
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GREAT NEWS FOR ‘SPORT’ IN CANADA
$31m have been allocated annually and on an on-going basis to a range of sport and physical activity priorities:
- $5m to renew the La Releve initiative at Sport Canada that was slated to sunset on March 31st of this year
- $3m dedicated to ParticipACTION to promote healthy lifestyles through physical activity and fitness
- $1m towards Special Olympics Canada in support of sport for people with an intellectual disability
- $17m for programs that support the training and competition of winter and summer elite athletes (as in, the $11m towards Own the Podium winter and to Team Sport initiatives)
- $5m to the Canadian Paralympic Committee to build off the coming Games in Vancouver in the years ahead
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Latest News - Horse Sport
Maura Leahy Named 2009 Equine Canada
Volunteer of the Year
February 11, 2010
Ottawa, ON - Equine Canada has named Maura Leahy of Dugald, Manitoba, as the 2009 Volunteer of the Year.
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Greetings from the USA –
We are offering an FEI Endurance Stewards Course in San Jose, CA in May 2010 and would like to invite you to send qualified individuals to attend. The complete information about the course, including the application form, is attached for you. If you have any questions about the course, please contact me.
Thanks ,
Mary Smith
Director Licensed Officials Department
United States Equestrian Federation
4047 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 225-6948
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Endurance Couple excel in the sport of Endurance as a team - by Lee Hutten, BBRM Student, University of Guelph, Kempville Campus, Ont.
Cover Photo: Yvette Vinton by Wendy Webb Photography-
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AERC - Cover Girls
Passing an old homestead along the Owyhee Canyonlands trail on September 30 are Robyn Wadey, 15, on Gypsy, sponsor Carol Wadey on MR Ladybird, and Amy Hoffman, 16, on Jr's Last Chance. The trio of Canadians came south for the three-day ride in Idaho. Photo © Merri Melde, www.TheEquestrianVagabond.com.
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Endurance Canada AGM 2010
Congratulations to our award recipients at the Equine Canada Convention Gala last night:
Equine Canada Volunteer of the Year – Maury Leahy
Endurance Canada Hall of Fame – Ruth Carlson
Endurance Canada Ron Janzen Memorial – Esau Lewin Endurance Canada Young at Heart – Gail Jewell and
Elroy Karius
Endurance Canada Youth Appreciation – Gail Jewell,
Elroy Karius and Nancy Beacon
Such an honour, so well deserved, by all! More when I get home! Daphne
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Maggie Harrison of AHA, confirmed today that both NL Temptation and Apache Eclypse ( from the stables of Gail Jewel and Elry Karius, BC, Canada ) have achieved their Legion of Honor and Legion of Supreme Honour in 2009 . This achievement is due solely to their endurance effort. I would like to thank and acknowledge AERC and the all of the ride managers for providing this opportunity for AHA achievement by registering AHA results, as well AERC for providing records support. I would also like to thank AHA for bringing to my attention the accomplishments, especially Maggie Harrison for her work in researching the records. Elroy Karius, Joe Riche, B.C.
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Youth membership fees (for 2010) to remain at $0.
Find 2010 membership forms here Membership
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Kerri-Jo Stewart of BC won an award with the 2010 Canadian Horse Annual with this photo of Meghan and Jolly Holiday at the Golden Ears Ride 2009. http://kerri-jo.com/-
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Endurance Riders - The World's Unsung Equestrian Athletes.
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NewsLetter 25 Jan 2010
Top 10 Travel Tips for the 2010 Games
and more.
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"Arabian Silk: Horses of Endurance"
Many stories with in a story, a beautifully filmed documentary about the great sport of Horse Endurance Racing. It is the story of Roger and his owner/rider Jerry, the story about the start of the sport and where it is now and how it grew along the way. It is the story of many of us and our joys and sorrows that have come from this sport. It is the story of some magnificent achievements and sad tragedies, of winning, of losing and mostly of COMPLETING. (review by out webmaster)
"To Finish Is To WIN"
Arabian Silk—Horses of Endurance Clip
Arabian Silk—Horses of Endurance Trailer
DVDs are now available
Arabian Silk DVD 20.00
Shipping 5.00
Sales Tax (Nevada Residents,
please add appropriate tax)
Order Here
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HEROES WANTED!
Volunteers Still Needed for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
DATE: January 6, 2010Lexington, KY The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games needs Heroes!
Thousands of volunteers are still needed to work hundreds of different jobs during the 16 days of the Games, which will be held for the first time in American from September 25-October 10, 2010 at the Kentucky Horse Park.
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55th Annual Tevis Cup "100 Miles One Day" July 24th, 2010 Ride Entry Now Available
The 2010 Tevis Cup Ride Application is now available for download from the WSTF website: www.teviscup.org There will be a Tevis Cup Ride booth and cocktail party at the AERC Convention in Reno. The Western States Trail Foundation Board and the many volunteers hope to see you there and at the ride in July!
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Horse Dream - Cheval de Reve
The blog Horse Dream meet in one location, a multitude of links, news published over the days, equestrian news and ads free. A must for those who practice equestrian activity in Quebec. Explore it at your leisure.
Good and fun reading !!!
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GALA CEREMONIES TO OPEN 2010 ALLTECH FEI WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES
LEXINGTON, KY—Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will kick off with hundreds of horses and athletes, marching bands, orchestras, world-renowned singers and a Kentucky “Call to the Post.”
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APEX 2010 clinics |
APEX (A Partnership for Endurance Xcellence) is pleased to announce three clinics have been organized (thus far) for 2010. We hope you can join us! Read More
USEF Announces Date and Location for the Junior and Young Rider Championships 2010
Release: November 12 2009
Author: By Joanie Morris
Lexington, KY Pending final FEI approval, the USEF is announcing the following date and location for the 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC). The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has received preliminary approval and is awaiting final allocation from the FEI Bureau.
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Horsehoe Lake Endurance Ride -
Alberta 2010
Sat. May 22 - 'open' division 25 and 50 miles AND 'FEI' 1* ( 80K ) Sun. May 23 - 'open' 25, 50, 75 and 100 miles AND 'FEI' 2*& 3* ( 120 & 160 K)
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CONDITIONING / TRAINING / HELPFUL HINTS
By Nancy Beacon (Canada East Team Coach)
The latest intallment:
5/ Last MinuteRead it here
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WEG 2010
Win Your Way to the World Equestrian Games with Equine Canada
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