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Young Riders at CDI-W Del Mar

In the Young Riders division at CDI-W Del Mar, in Del Mar, CA, on April 26-29, Monica Houweling rode Rifradin to a third place finish in the Freestyle with 70.542%. The pair also placed sixth in the Individual test with 65.965% and fourth in the Team test, scoring 65.351%. Riding Day Dreamer, Sydney Holme placed […]
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Penny Zavitz Rockx Competes in CDI3* Saumur

At CDI3* Saumur in Saumur, FRA, held April 26-29, Penny Zavitz Rockx rode Verdi de la Fazenda to 64.957% in the Grand Prix for Special Class and finished in second in the Grand Prix Consolation Class with 64.752%. Complete results are available at  http://www.cadrenoir.fr/.
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Key Veterinary Issues Covered at the FEI Sport Forum

Veterinary issues were the focal point for the afternoon session at the inaugural FEI Sports Forum in Lausanne (SUI), which was attended by over 180 delegates from National Federations, the veterinary community, the International Jumping Riders Club and members of the media.   The Forum covered four central themes, delivered by a nine-strong panel headed […]
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Inaugural FEI Sports Forum

The inaugural FEI Sports Forum opened in Lausanne (SUI) on April 30th with more than 280 delegates representing 39 National Federations (NFs), Event Organisers, International Riders, Owners and OrganisersClubs, members of the FEI Technical Committees, veterinarians, sponsors, and media.   “This day marks a new beginning for the International Equestrian Federation,” FEI President HRH Princess Haya […]
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OVC Celebrates 150 Years

The Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) will celebrate 150 years of commitment to animal health and wellness this year. To mark the occasion, OVC is planning exciting anniversary events, including the grand opening of the Equine Sports Medicine and Reproduction Centre on June 6th. This centre will focus on the health and performance of equine athletes […]
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Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing Prize Criteria Clarification

In 2001, Rolex created the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing. This prize is awarded to any rider who wins each of the Rolex Grand Slam Events, namely the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials and the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials consecutively. Following the cancellation of the 2012 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton […]
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Saudi Equestrian Fund to Finance FEI Nations’ Cup™ Series

The Saudi Equestrian Fund will finance the revitalisation of the FEI Nations’ Cup™ series. Announcing the agreement at the opening of the FEI Sports Forum in Lausanne (SUI) today, FEI President, HRH Princess Haya, informed delegates that the Saudi Equestrian Fund will provide full financial support for the 2012 series and has also agreed to […]
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Woodbine Entertainment Group Launches New HPI Mobile Wagering Site

Responding to consumer popularity of mobile devices, Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) today officially released its new HorsePlayer Interactive (HPI) Mobile Betting platform. WEG is bringing its racing fans another new innovation in wagering. Horse racing customers can now place their wagers through an advanced user friendly interface for mobile devices, with all the traditional HPI conveniences […]
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2012 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials Cancelled

The 2012 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials, slated to run from April 27-30, were cancelled due to poor ground conditions. Organizers released the following statement: “The recent exceptional rainfall has left the ground at Badminton totally waterlogged and partially flooded. Further rain is due this week leaving no chance of the ground drying out. Very […]
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HSBC FEI Classics™ 2012: Fox-Pitt Clocks Another Kentucky Victory

William Fox-Pitt (GBR) won his 11th CCI4* and yet another prized Rolex watch when he held his nerve in the tense final minutes of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event (USA) presented by Bridgestone, the third leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™.   Fox-Pitt, the leader after Cross Country on Catherine Witt’s talented New Zealand Thoroughbred […]