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Rolex Signs Partnership Agreement with Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014

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Geneva (SUI), 13 December 2011 – Rolex has become an official partner of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014. The agreement was signed today, 13 December, in Geneva (SUI), home town to Rolex and venue of the sixth leg of the Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping 2011/2012.

The Swiss luxury watch maker has been involved in equestrian sport since 1957 and is a major force behind many of the sport’s finest events and riders. The brand’s association with the FEI World Equestrian Games dates back to 2002 and Rolex was the official sponsor of last year’s Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Kentucky (USA).

FEI Secretary General Ingmar De Vos welcomed the news of the Rolex partnership with Normandy 2014. “The FEI is delighted that Rolex, one of the world’s best brands and a dedicated partner to equestrian sport, has renewed its cooperation with the FEI’s flagship event, the FEI World Equestrian Games,” he said. “Rolex’s loyalty to our sport is exceptional and we are looking forward to the Games in Normandy, which are expected to stage absolutely top-class sport in an area renowned for its connection with the horse.”

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Mary King Celebrates $50,000 HSBC Windfall

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Mary King (GBR), who débuted the HSBC Rankings armband in July, now secures 50,000 USD bonus as rankings leader at the end of the 2011 season. Photo: Barry Gomer.

Lausanne (SUI), 8 December 2011 – Mary King (GBR), who recently claimed 150,000 USD after becoming this year’s HSBC FEI Classics champion, is celebrating yet again after clinching a 50,000 USD bonus as the HSBC Rankings leader at the end of the 2011 season.

King, who celebrated her 50th birthday in June of this year, will be presented with her prize at the British Equestrian Writers’ Association annual awards lunch on 15 December at the London International Horse Show in Olympia (GBR).

This is the first time King has finished the season at the top of the rankings since being declared world number one at the end of 1991. First and second place finishes in the HSBC FEI Classics in Kentucky (USA), third at both Badminton and Burghley (GBR), fourth at Pau (FRA) and eighth at Luhmühlen (GER) gave King a season-end tally of 601 points. This put her at the top of the HSBC Rankings with a 15-point lead over William Fox-Pitt (GBR), who finished the season in second place, 73 points ahead of Andrew Nicholson (NZL).

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Eventing/H.T., Training/Clinics, USEF

USEF Announces 2012 Eventing Developing Riders

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Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Eventing High Performance program congratulates the following horse and rider combinations for their acceptance into the 2012 Developing Rider Program.

2012 USEF Developing Riders

Susan Beebee (Southern Pines, NC) and Plan Bee Equestrian’s Wolf
Wolf is an 8-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding

Maya Black (Clinton, WA) and her own and Teresa Stewart’s Konyagi
Konyagi is a 10-year-old Thoroughbred gelding

and Dawn Dofelmier’s Doesn’t Play Fair
Doesn’t Play Fair is a 5-year-old Holsteiner gelding

Jennie Brannigan (West Grove, PA) and Nina Gardner’s No Objection
No Objection is a 14-year-old Thoroughbred gelding

Maris Burns (Carnation, WA) and her own Young Gun
Young Gun is a 12-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding

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Eventing/H.T., Olympic Games, USEF

USEF High Performance Training Lists Updated for the 2012 Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team

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Lexington, KY – The USEF Eventing High Performance Training Lists have been revised for the upcoming 2012 season. Athlete/Horse combinations will be invited to participate in training sessions this winter with U.S. Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor Capt. Mark Phillips. Preparation for and success at the 2012 Olympic Games were the Eventing Selectors and the High Performance Committee’s highest priorities in developing these lists.

A List

Phillip Dutton (West Grove, PA) and Bruce Duchossois’ Mighty Nice
Mighty Nice is a 7-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding

Sinead Halpin (Oldwick, NJ) and Carriag LLC’s Manoir de Carnville
Manoir de Carnville is an 11-year-old Selle Francais gelding

Boyd Martin (West Grove, PA) and the Neville Bardos Syndicate’s Neville Bardos
Neville Bardos is a 12-year-old Australian Thoroughbred gelding

Boyd Martin (West Grove, PA) and the Otis Barbotiere Syndicate’s Otis Barbotiere
Otis Barbotiere is a 9-year-old Selle Francais gelding

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Stuart Tinney Jumps His Way to Adelaide HSBC FEI Classics Victory

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Stuart Tinney on Panamera jumps to victory at the HSBC FEI Classics in Adelaide. Jenny Barnes Photography/FEI.

Adelaide (AUS), 20 November 2011 – Stuart Tinney (AUS) and Panamera produced a superb Jumping clear today to clinch victory at the HSBC FEI Classics in Adelaide, the second leg of the 2012 series.

The beautiful clear riding by Tinney on the 12-year-old Staccato mare gave him enough to elevate him to the victory dais with a total of 51.30 penalties. “Frankly, I’m a little surprised to be sitting here,” said Tinney. “The mare is a lovely jumper and I knew she would jump clear if I rode her well enough.” Panamera jumped just one of four clear rounds of the 21 to start the final HSBC FEI Classics Jumping phase. “It is fantastic that HSBC has come on board and I will try to think of ways to get more HSBC points.”

“I came here to win,” declared Western Australian sheep farmer, Sonja Johnson, and she very nearly did riding Nikki Brooks’ racehorse Parkiarrup Illict Liaison. The flashy chestnut just rubbed a rail for the addition of four penalties and second place by less than a rail. Johnson, who returns to Western Australia to “commence shearing” was delighted with Liaison’s performance and hopes that this effort “has put us right back in the mix for London.”

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Shane Rose Keeps a Cool Head on Sultry Cross Country Day at HSBC FEI Classics in Adelaide

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Shane Rose on HSBC FEI Classics debutante Taurus leads after Cross Country in Adelaide. Jenny Barnes Photography/FEI.

Adelaide (AUS), 19 November 2011 – With storm clouds threatening over the nearby Adelaide hills, Shane Rose kept his cool riding the HSBC FEI Classics debutante Taurus to come home clear Jumping and time to remain on his Dressage score moving from third to first place with 45.40 penalties.

“The secret is to have nice horses and to ride them well,” said Rose. “Taurus is a great horse and he is getting better. He was great today.”

Western Australian sheep farmer and Olympic silver medalist Sonja Johnson proved today that she is tough and is certainly no one horse wonder. Her success with the Australian Stock Horse, Ringwould Jaguar, is now part of Olympic history, but she was back to her Cross Country best today riding the barely 16hh Thoroughbred gelding Parkiarrup Illict Liason by Made of Gold.

They posted the second of just two HSBC FEI Classics Cross Country clears. Their efforts have catapulted them from 11th after the Dressage phase to second place with 49.80 penalties. “He’s a fabulous little South Australian bred Thoroughbred and he bucked a lot of jockeys off before he came to me,” explained Sonja. “He is fit and loves it out there. He is a great fun horse.” Sonja’s efforts are all the more remarkable, as she has only been able to ride since last August following a broken pelvis, the result of a riding accident.

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Eventing/H.T., Media/Radio/TV Sources

Lucinda Green Hosts Live Call-In Show on Eventing Radio

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Lucinda Green will be taking calls during a LIVE Call-In special episode of the Eventing Radio Show on Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 2-3PM Eastern Standard Time (US) / 7:00 – 8:00 PM GMT at www.eventingradio.com.

Lexington, KY, USA November 17, 2011: Lucinda has been a regular guest on the show but this is the first LIVE CALL-IN Show where she will be taking your questions on a range of topics in the sport.  This is a ‘not-to-be-missed’ opportunity to speak with a legend in the sport – you may just want to say hi and tell her about your eventing. Whatever is on your mind Lucinda as always will have an answer so be sure to stop by to listen this Sunday and call-in to 347-637-3238.

Here is a reminder of Lucinda’s Career Highlights:

* Winner Badminton Horse Trials Championships: 1973, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1983, 1984;
* Individual European Champion 1975, 1977
* British team, Olympic Games Montreal 1976
* European Championship Team Gold Medal, Burghley 1977
* World Championship team Kentucky 1978.
* World Championship Gold Medal Team, Luhmühlen 1982
* Individual World Champion, Luhmühlen 1982
* Silver medal European Championship, Frauenfeld 1983
* Olympic Games Team Silver Medal, Los Angeles 1984
* European Championship Team Gold Medal, Burghley 1985
* Coach cross-country clinics worldwide 1989-present;
* Director British Eventing 1997-present;
* Selector British 3-Day Event Team 1999-present (Chairman-2003).

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FEI TV This Weekend – HSBC FEI Classics in Adelaide and Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping in Stuttgart

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Lausanne (SUI), 18 November 2011 – FEI TV, the official FEI video platform, has a LIVE double bill in store this weekend.

FEI TV will be LIVE for Cross Country and Jumping at the second leg of the HSBC FEI Classics in Adelaide (AUS) AND at the fifth leg of the Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping in Stuttgart (GER) – full programme here:

Saturday 19th November

HSBC FEI Classics in Adelaide: Cross Country
– LIVE from 02.10 GMT – 04.35 GMT (03.10 CET – 05.35 CET) 12.40 – 15.05 local time
– DELAYED LIVE from 09.00 GMT – 11.25 GMT (10.00 CET – 12.25 CET) 19.30 – 21.55 hrs local time

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Megan Jones’ Bid for HSBC Classics Points Gets Off to Perfect Start in Adelaide

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Megan Jones (AUS) in the lead after Dressage at HSBC FEI Classics in Adelaide. Jenny Barnes Photography/FEI.

Adelaide (AUS), 18 November 2011 – Experience leads the way after the Dressage phase of the Deloitte Australian International 3 Day Event, the second leg of the HSBC FEI Classics 2012 series calendar.

Crowd favourite and home town girl Megan Jones heads the leader board after the Dressage in the 4* competition riding her home-bred Kirby Park Irish Jester.

“It was exciting to be back at Adelaide with Jester,” commented Jones after her posting a winning score of 43.30. It was far from his best Dressage mark, but Jones was delighted to be in the driving seat again with her 2005 Adelaide 4* winner.

And relief it must be, as the 2006 world and 2008 Olympic team silver medalist almost died after a severe bout of travel sickness on the way to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Kentucky last year.

Now, with five months preparation time and two pre-Adelaide competitions, this weekend will prove the test to determine the possibility of the 18-year-old Jester having another crack at the Olympic Games. At the end of day one Jones was glad “he remembered how to do it”.

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Australia’s First HSBC FEI Classics Attracts Stellar Cast

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HSBC FEI Classics 2012 current leader William Fox-Pitt on Cross Country day at Les Etoiles de Pau (FRA), the season opener.

Lausanne (SUI), 16 November 2011 – The Australians and New Zealanders are grasping their chance to capitalise on the HSBC FEI Classics, which offers the single biggest prize in Eventing, at the second leg of the 2012 season taking place this weekend at the Adelaide International 3 Day Event in South Australia (18-20 November).

This is the first time Adelaide has been part of the HSBC FEI Classics, which incorporates the world’s six CCI4*s. The 2011/2012 season will then travel to Kentucky (USA) next spring and climax at Burghley (GBR) in September.

“The Australian International 3 Day Event is the country’s ultimate equestrian competition,” explained Event Director and dual Olympic gold medalist Gillian Rolton (AUS).

“Adelaide has hosted this hallmark event for the last thirteen years and this year we’re ecstatic to be hosting the prestigious HSBC FEI Classics for the very first time.

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