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FEI Headquarters Inauguration Now on YouTube

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Lausanne (SUI), 6 May 2011 – Welcome to FEI’s new home. Watch the latest video posted on the FEI YouTube channel, learn more about HM King Hussein I Building, discover the various interviews and join the celebrations.

Everything you need to know about the FEI Headquarters is available in our press kit on this LINK.

FEI Media Contacts:

Grania Willis
Director Media Relations
Grania.willis@fei.org
+41 78 750 61 42

Malina Gueorguiev
Manager Press Relations
malina.gueorguiev@fei.org
+41 78 750 61 33

Community/Charity, Contributors/Press, Media/Radio/TV Sources

Stable Scoop Episode 142 by Omega Alpha – Helena’s Lucky Thirteen

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Glenn, Helena, and her husband, Chef and Nutritionist Peter Bakun, talk about losing weight, eating healthy, and feeling groovy! Please take a listen.

Stable Scoop Episode 142 – Show Notes and Links:

  • Host: Helena Bee, Glenn the Geek and Jennifer H.
  • Photo Credit: Horse Sport Photography – Sharon Packer – www.horsesportphotography.com
  • Guest: Peter Bakun, Chef, Nutrition Research Analyst, & Helena’s Horse Husband, discusses how to make healthy choices in the kitchen.

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Equestrian Federation of Finland Honors George H. Morris with Gold Badge of Merit

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George H. Morris with his Gold Badge of Merit from the Equestrian Federation of Finland. Photo courtesy of EFF.

Ypäjä, Finland – U.S. show jumping legend George H. Morris received a Gold Badge of Merit from the Equestrian Federation of Finland (EFF) on May 5, for his work with the Finnish show jumping athletes. Morris, who is the Chef d’Equipe for the U.S. Team, has globally impacted the sport of show jumping.

Tom Gardin, a representative of the Scandinavian country’s Federation, awarded the Badge to Morris at the conclusion of a three-day clinic. The presentation took place in Ypäjä, a small village 80 miles northwest of Helsinki best known for horses and its equine college that hosts Finnderby, an international competition that takes place annually.

Morris has been making almost annual trips to Finland since 1984. He has been highly appreciated by the hundreds of riders and trainers, including participants from the Baltic countries, who he has taught and inspired throughout his years of training and conducting clinics.

“I like coming to Finland… I value this badge highly and feel honored,” said Morris.

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ELCR Conservation Partner Program Will Be Exclusively Sponsored by Bayer Animal Health

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May 5, 2011 – The Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) gained strong support recently when Bayer Animal Health agreed to be the exclusive sponsor of the 2011 ELCR Conservation Partners program.  The program is a national membership program for conservation minded organizations.  The Partners and their members educate horsemen nationwide about the immediate need to conserve land for equine related activity.  The grassroots program continues to grow at a rate of about 25% annually and its success can be directly attributed to the diverse collection of member groups that include breed and discipline associations; trail and recreational riding groups; equestrian parks and facilities; land trusts and government agencies; media companies; and equine retail and wholesale companies.  ELCR’s Partners reach 1.2 million horsemen and equestrians across the United States.

Bayer’s sponsorship was strongly supported by Scott King, DVM.  Dr. King is the Equine Products Manager at Bayer Animal Health and actively serves on ELCR’s Board of Directors.  His zeal for riding coupled with his love for the great outdoors led him to realize the immediate need to conserve land for equine related activities.

“Bayer’s financial support for ELCR’s mission to actively conserve land for horses demonstrates their leadership role in the industry.  The critical issue of land loss already plagues the horse industry and Bayer’s attention to this issue will help further our educational outreach,” says Deb Balliet, ELCR CEO.

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Contributors/Press, Disciplines, FEI, FEI, Media/Radio/TV Sources, Show Jumping

Jumping Radio Episode 61 – Rolex FEI World Cup Final Winners

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Louise Parkes reports on the Rolex FEI Jumping Final which took place in Leipzig, Germany and produced a home win for the German jumping camp. Tune in right here.

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Flair LLC Announces Support of the 2011 Kentucky Derby

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Flair LLC, maker of FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips is pleased to announce its support of the 2011 Kentucky Derby, The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports, to be held Saturday May 7, 2011 at Churchill Downs, Louisville Kentucky.

FLAIR, a partner of The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) and supporter of The NTRA’s Safety and Integrity Alliance, is proud to provide FLAIR Strips to all 2011 Kentucky Derby entrants, and provide information to all those attending the 2011 KTA/KTOB Kentucky Derby Trainer’s Dinner about the proven, drug-free benefits of FLAIR Nasal Strips for reducing EIPH.

Jim Chiapetta DVM JD, President of Flair LLC, said of FLAIR’s Kentucky Derby sponsorship, “The legendary Kentucky Derby is one of the greatest contests in sport and FLAIR is proud to be a part of this momentous yearly celebration of Thoroughbred horse racing.  Flair, LLC is also pleased to partner with the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance and work alongside the NTRA to protect the health and wellbeing of our equine racing athletes.”

About FLAIR Nasal Strips:  FLAIR Strips provide drug-free support and protection to the respiratory system of the hard-working equine athlete. FLAIR Strips are proven to:  reduce airway resistance, reduce lung stress and bleeding, reduce fatigue, and shorten post-exercise recovery time.

For more information about FLAIR Strips, please visit http://flairstrips.com.

For more information about the Kentucky Derby — The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports — please visit http://www.kentuckyderby.com/.

For more information about The NTRA and The NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance please visit http://www.ntra.com/home.

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Nan Rawlins/Equimage Media
nan@equimage.com

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Benefit for Chris Dunn

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Lake Asbury Riding Association and North Florida Arabian Horse Club are hosting a benefit poker ride at Welaka State Forest on Saturday, May 21st for Chris Dunn.

Ride Fee – $20.00
Best Hand Wins – $100
Lunch $5.00
50/50 Raffle Tickets
Stalls and Campsites Available
RSVP khladyfish@comcast.net / Lisa 904-291-4352 or nfahc@nfarabianclub.com / Nancy 904-291-6804

Pay the day of the event.  Please RSVP so we know how many plan to attend.

Chris recently had back surgery and due to complications afterwards is partially paralyzed and in a wheelchair. Chris and Dale own and operate Ravenwood Farm in Keystone Heights, which is in part a rescue operation for horses, dogs and many other animals. They have given tirelessly to the community by volunteering their time to work with local veterinarians to do microchip clinics, traveled to the Gulf States a few years back during the hurricanes to rescue horses and other animals that were lost and/or injured. Chris also teaches informative seminars on hurricane preparedness for horse owners.

If you can’t ride but want to help, donation checks can be made out to CHRIS DUNN & mailed in care of Nancy Pooley, 2451 Quarter Horse Trail, Middleburg FL 32068.

Associations/Breeds, Community/Charity, Contributors/Press, Disciplines, FEI

FEI Solidarity Launched with Unanimous Support of National Federations

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The creation of FEI Solidarity was unanimously approved by the National Federations gathered in Lausanne (SUI). (c) Hugues Siegenthaler/FEI

Lausanne (SUI), 6 May 2011 – FEI Solidarity, modelled on the hugely successful Olympic Solidarity programme, has been enshrined in the FEI constitution with the unanimous approval of National Federations attending today’s FEI Extraordinary General Assembly in the Olympic Museum in Lausanne (SUI). FEI Solidarity, which aims to organise assistance to the National Federations, in particular those which have the greatest need, has now been drafted into the FEI Statutes. Assistance from the FEI Solidarity programme will take the form of programmes created jointly by the FEI and the National Federations.

“Today is a very special day for the FEI,” FEI President HRH Princess Haya said. “Thanks to our member federations, the FEI’s development efforts have now been given the prominent place in our Statutes that they so richly deserve. FEI Solidarity is a mirror of Olympic Solidarity and I am incredibly grateful to the IOC for guiding us through the creation of this new structure. For years we in the FEI have been struggling to find the best mechanism to deliver development to our sport and today our National Federations have given us a concrete solution.”

“I would like to congratulate the FEI on this exceptional initiative,” IOC President Jacques Rogge commented. “FEI Solidarity, following the example of Olympic Solidarity, will be providing assistance to the national equestrian federations, particularly to those with the greatest needs, so that they can develop their own potential and expand the sport in their country. This shows how committed the FEI is to the global future of equestrian sport and I am confident that the newly created FEI Solidarity will be very successful.”

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Kevin Staut Becomes First Athlete Representative on FEI Executive Board

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Kevin Staut (FRA)

Lausanne (SUI), 6 May 2011 – Kevin Staut, one of France’s most successful Jumping riders, has become the first athlete to be appointed to the FEI Executive Board. His appointment was ratified at today’s Extraordinary General Assembly at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne (SUI).

Staut (31), who has held the number one spot in the Rolex Rankings for Jumping since July 2010, has ridden on numerous Nations Cup teams for France and claimed individual gold at the Alltech FEI European Jumping Championships in 2009.

Staut will serve a three-year term on the Executive Board alongside First Vice President John McEwen (GBR), Second Vice President Pablo Mayorga (ARG), Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa (BRN) Chair of Group VII, Richard Nicoll (USA) Chair of the Driving Committee and FEI Secretary General Ingmar De Vos (BEL).

“Sports governance can so often be about politics, and the appointment of an athlete representative on the Executive Board is an historic event for the FEI. It will give us a constant reminder that sport should always be at the heart of everything we do,” explained FEI President HRH Princess Haya. “Kevin is a consummate horseman who will represent the best interests of athletes across all of our disciplines. He is widely admired by all of us and we are delighted that he joins the Executive Board.”

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Contributors/Press, Disciplines, Dressage, Events, JRPR, Training/Clinics

Dressage Master Walter Zettl Teams Up with Linda and Pat Parelli to Appear on Dressage Training Online

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Linda Parelli rides one of her own horses in a lesson with dressage master Walter Zettl. (Photo courtesy of Barbara Schnell)

Ocala, FL (May 5, 2011) – Classical Dressage Master Walter Zettl has built his successful dressage career on understanding the relationship between the horse and rider.  Zettl coaches Linda and Pat Parelli, founders of Parelli Natural Horsemanship, Inc., and regularly conducts private dressage clinics at the Parellis’ Ocala facility. Zettl recently spent time in Ocala with the Parellis, teaching and being taped for dressage videos which will appear on the Dressage Training Online website.

“The Dressage Training Online website is a wonderful venue for us to be included in,” said Linda Parelli. “Walter is a great bridge for us because he believes in what we are doing in natural horsemanship and he sees how closely our approach relates to the principles of truly classical dressage.”

Zettl taught lessons and was taped for the Dressage Training Online segments with Linda and her horse West Point as well as with Canadian Para-Equestrian Team member Lauren Barwick, a para-equestrian who won Gold and Silver Medals in the Beijing Paralympics in 2008. Barwick is a Four Star Parelli Instructor and a Senior Protégé in the Mastery program of the Parellis’ Natural Horsemanship Program.

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