22 August 2010 – The FEI Development Task Force held its second meeting on 19, 20 and 21 August on the sidelines of the first Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. The Task Force, formed in May by FEI President HRH Princess Haya, has the job of taking FEI development efforts to the next level by evaluating the mandate for and composition of a future Development Committee; evaluating the operation of such a group and supporting structures within the FEI; examining possible financial models for the sustainability of the Development Programme in the service of National Federations and equestrian sport; and identifying immediate operational priorities for development, including the creation of a five-year plan.
Furthering the work undertaken at its first meeting in Newmarket in July, the Task Force focused on setting priorities, by distinguishing among three modes of action, namely providing access to knowledge, access to professional education, and to practical coaching.
These modes of action could then define the nature and extent of FEI initiatives in the areas of skill development, sport infrastructure, and equine health and veterinary issues. In addition, particular focus was given to fresh initiatives for youth and enhancing reach and visibility of the sport, and to the need to review competition structure for development events and series.
Mohamed Abdalla (EGY) acknowledges the crowd’s support after jumping a clear with Buzzword in today’s individual competition for a share in the lead going into Tuesday’s Final. (Photo: IOC)
22 August 2010 – Another steamy day in Singapore greeted competitors and spectators for round 1 of the Youth Olympic Games Individual Jumping Competition, with all the riders going back to zero scores for a brand new start after the Teams medal decider.
Singaporean precision meant that the first competitor from Chile rode into the arena today at exactly 9.30am, ready to jump the course presented by international Course Designer, John Vallance (AUS). The fences were a little higher and wider, with oxers looking squarer than those for the Team Competition. This is appropriate now that the horse and rider combinations have got to know each other better and should be able to handle the elevated degree of difficulty. Distances in the course were very even and fair with a flowing line. A triple combination was also included to test the riders.
There were nine clear rounds in today’s competition, with most of them being ridden very smoothly and effectively. Competitors who went clear were Marcelo Chirico (URU), Thomas McDermott (AUS), Mohamed Abdalla (EGY), Timur Patarov (KAZ), Dominique Shone (CAN), Guilherme Foroni (BRA), Samantha McIntosh (RSA), Wojciech Dahlke (POL) and Mario Gamboa (COL).
August 21, 2010 – Lexington, KY – Hunt Tosh waited in anticipation after his final round. He’d dominated the first round and after a powerful second round he thought there was a chance this night could be his. It wasn’t until the scores went up that he knew he’d become the winner of the second annual 2010 $100,000 The Chronicle of the Horse/USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals.
It was August 21, the night everyone had been anxiously waiting for, and there were only two more rounds to go before Tosh’s victory was secured. Being held in the lovely venue of the indoor arena at the Kentucky Horse Park only added to the thrill and for a touch of class and tradition, black tie dress was asked.
Those who placed in the top 25 after the qualifying round, held August 20, battled it out in a Classic Hunter round to determine the top 12. Winner of the qualifier Scott Stewart, 2nd place Jennifer Alfano, and 3rd place Liza Boyd were among the few showing. The high scores these riders obtained in the previous round would not help them here. At the start of the second round all points were erased. Everyone started with a clean slate.
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