The Chinese Eventing Sensation Alex Hua Tian joins us to share his excitement about attending the Alltech 2010 World Equestrian Games. Plus, all of the latest news about the 2010 WEG, listen in….
Guest: Thank you to Alex Hua Tian for joining us to share his excitement about attending the 2010 World Equestrian Games representing China. You can visit Alex’s great website at alexhuatian.co.uk. Here is a great video of Alex through the years:
Correction: When we were talking about our wonderful spotlight vaulting squad last week, who have now been picked to represent Great Britain at next year’s World Equestrian Games, we mistakenly identified Gill Barham as the chef d’equipe. Lucy Bell, is of course the chef d’equipe and Gill, is the vice chair of British Equestrian Vaulting. We do apologize for the misunderstanding.
News: Princess Haya, president of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), has done about turn by asking national federations to agree to “time out” on the issue. She wants the issue of allowing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in horse sport to be debated at the 2010 general assembly. Read more...
News: There was also some exciting news about the Three Day Event at next year’s Games coming out of the USEA convention. The final selection trials for the US team will be held in conjunction with the 2010 American Eventing Championships, held at Chattahoochee Hills in Georgia.
News: In the dressage world, Steffen Peters and Ravel will not defend their Rolex FEI World Cup title next year. More…
News: Teams of C from New Zealand, Japan and Canada are in Australia for a three star competition held in conjunction with the Victoria Dressage Festival.
News: Hallway Feeds, the official Feed Supplier of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, and a worldwide industry leader in equine nutrition for over 45 years is going geek! Hallway Headlines is an iPhone application for all the latest equine news, information, nutrition facts, and more.
News: Golden Girl Ashlee Bond is the HorseGirl of the Month on HorseGirlTV.com.
Volunteers are still needed for the Alltech 2010 World Equestrian Games and Amy Walker of the 2010 World Equestrian Games Foundation fills us in. Plus, we hear from Emmett Ross, the Manager of Endurance for the 2010 WEG, as he reflects on the rain soaked, yet successful endurance test event held a few weeks ago. Listen in…
Guest: Amy Walker of the 2010 World Equestrian Games Foundation joins us to talk about the need for local volunteers. You can learn more about volunteering here.
Guest: Emmett Ross, Manager of the Endurance for the 2010 Games, for joining us with a review of the endurance test event held a couple of weeks ago.Hear Samantha’s report on the Endurance Test Event on Episode 61.
News: The Equine Canada Canadian Reining Committee CRC is inviting proposals from show committees interested in hosting the World Equestrian Games Canadian Reining Committee Selection Finals. All proposals must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. eastern time, on December 18, 2009. Any proposals received after that time will not be considered.
News: When the world comes to Kentucky next September, we want to put our greenest foot forward. That’s according to Carol Hanley, director of engagement in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture and Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability & the Environment.More…
News: Let the games’ merchandising begin: Breyer, modeler of all things small and horsey, has signed on as a sponsor of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Fans of the model horses can look for “Esprit,” commissioned from sculptor Kathleen Moody “to symbolize the spirit of the horses competing in eight different disciplines” at WEG, according to a news release.Read more…
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Australian rider Shauna Larcombe has won a four-star reining compeition in Lyon, France.Larcombe, who is head trainer for Corinna Schumacher at CS Ranch near Geneva, Switzerland, rode RS Fondadores Olenaon to victory, in her first FEI competition.
Samantha brings us a complete report and interviews of the quagmire that was the Kentucky Cup Endurance Test event last week at the Kentucky Horse Park. Plus, listen in to all the latest news of the Alltech 2010 World Equestrian Games…
Guest: Thank you to Nancy Diedrichs for joining us to talk about her great new WEG related website called www.getreadyky.com. Check it out!
News: Ticket sales to next year’s World Games continue to be strong, with over 123,000 sold since September 25th. According to World Games Foundation CEO, Jamie Link, this means that about a third of the ticket budget has been met already. The Foundation had set a goal of $30 million for ticket sales. Marketing Director Terry Johnson also reported that 80% of the sponsorship budget has been reached, and 60% of the spots in the trade show have been sold. Read more…
News: We still have three test events to look forward to in April, and you can buy tickets for the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event starting November 1st, 2009. Buy your Rolex tickets at www.rk3de.org.
News: Our sister show, The Eventing Radio Show, has exclusive coverage of the Fair Hill CCI** and CCI*** Event last week in Maryland. The winner Boyd Martin Co-Hosts his first Eventing Radio Show.
News: We have some good news from our Spotlight Eventer Jessie Phoenix. Her advanced horse, Exponential, has just been named the Omega Alpha Canadian Event Horse of the Month, after completing the Blenheim CCI*** in England as the top placed Canadian Horse. Congrats Jessica!
On Wednesday 7 October 2009, Rolex Testimonee and current Rolex FEI World Cup™ Champion, Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum hosted a media day at her stables in Thedinghausen, Germany to discuss the Rolex FEI World Cup™ which starts in the Norwegian capital Oslo on Sunday 11 October.
Below are quotes from Rolex Testimonee and Rolex FEI World Cup™ holder Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum undertaken at her stables on 7th October 2009 during a media stable visit:
On news that her first baby is due in February and plans to defend her Rolex title in Geneva:
“I did not want to be one of those riders who worried they were missing out – say a WEG or the Olympic Games – when having a baby, and Markus felt that while Shutterfly and Checkmate were at the top of their game I should keep riding if I wanted to.”
Meredith addresses the media at her stables
“We could not be happier with the way things have turned out. Because of my age [she will be 40 in December], I have stopped showing already. Markus, my doctor and, it seems, the other riders, all agree I was right to step down even before Oslo!
“But it is still very important to me to have a goal, and the 2010 Rolex final is just right.”
On resting Shutterfly and Checkmate:
“As Shutterfly is coming up to 17, I am keeping aware of what he is telling me,” said Meredith. “We hope and believe that both will be refreshed by their break, but you have to be prepared for the possibility they could come back rusty instead.
Meredith and Marcus with the legendary Shutterfly
“At the moment, I would expect that either one to take me to the Rolex FEI World Cup Final in Geneva, and as Le Mans is coming back into work after his injury, he will take the pressure off them in Grand Prix.”
Meredith has already earmarked Lancaster as an alternate for Geneva:
“His experience says it’s too early but his ability says otherwise. The arena at Geneva is more spacious than some, which makes this an exciting prospect.”
Who to watch out for this season in the Rolex FEI World Cup?
“Any of the Germans, of course!” she exclaimed. “Plus Steve Guerdat – and Kevin Staut have got an exceptional string.
Meredith riding Checkmate
“To me the Rolex FEI World Cup will always be special. Las Vegas was my greatest achievement, because I won all three legs, and emotions were tied up in it because my father had recently died.
“But the important thing is that you don’t rely on being selected; you qualify for the World Cup on your own merit. It will always be the one true marker of the very best.”
A podcast featuring Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum has been created following a visit to her stables on Wednesday 7 October 2009 which she hosted to preview the 2009 – 2010 Rolex FEI World Cup. During the podcast she discusses a range of topics including her pregnancy and plans for the forthcoming season, plus her historic victory at the Rolex FEI World Cup Final in Las Vegas in April.
European Para Equestrian Championship is held only every four years. It will be the highest-level equestrian championship ever staged in Norway and The Norwegian Equestrian Federation (NRYF) is honoured to host this event.
This is an important equestrian event, but not least an important sports event for the disabled. It is the first time Norway is hosting a European Championship in a summer sport for the disabled.
There are also non-Europeans participating, as it is an open event and a qualification for next year’s Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Kentucky. Next year’s WEG will be historical in two respects: it will be the first time WEG is held in the United States, and the first time Para Equestrian Dressage is one of the disciplines.
FEI’s European & Open Para Equestrian Championship are held at Epona Riding Centre, near Kristiansand, on the south coast of Norway and 11.6km from Kjevik Airport.
Princess Märtha Louise will officially open the event on Thursday 20 August.
The Norwegian Equestrian Federation and Epona Riding Centre look forward to welcoming local and international media to view the performance of these top international competitors.
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