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Ticketing for the 2008 Olympic Equestrian Events

The Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG) is responsible for the allocation of over 7 million tickets for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games including those for the 2008 Olympic Equestrian Events to National Olympic Committees (NOCs) worldwide. Nationals residing outside the territory of People’s Republic of China (except Hong Kong Special […]
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Jan Stephens Named as Steward General for Canada

Ottawa, Ontario—Equine Canada is pleased to announce that Jan Stephens has accepted the position of Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) Steward General for Canada representing the disciplines of Jumping, Eventing and Reining.  Stephens will also act as Steward General for Driving until a decision is made about who will be chosen as their representative. Stephens, a […]
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Less Than A Month Left to Enter!

Toronto, Ontario – The Hong Kong Tourism Board and Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office (HKETO) in Canada have announced an exciting contest featuring a trip for two to the 2008 Olympic Games equestrian events which will be held in Hong Kong, China, in August. From April 1 to May 31, 2008, contest entries can […]
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Canadian Dressage Rider Leslie Reid Competes in California

Ottawa, ON—Canadian rider Leslie Reid competed at the Del Mar CDI3* held April 24-27, 2008, held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California. The competition was an official qualifier for the US Olympic Selection Trials and as a result a number of top US Olympic contenders, including Olympians Debbie McDonald, Steffen Peters, Susan […]
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Ian Millar Third, Eric Lamaze Fourth in Belgian Grand Prix

Ottawa, ON —Ian Millar, of Perth, ON, finished in third place and Eric Lamaze, of Schomberg, ON, placed fourth in the 50,000 euro Grand Prix of Lummen held Sunday, May 4, during the CSIO 5* Lummen in Belgium. With 83 entries in the two-round show jumping competition which featured obstacles set at the maximum height […]
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Polo For Heart

Polo For Heart is Canada’s largest and most prestigious international charity polo tournament taking place June 20-22 just 30 minutes north of downtown Toronto, Ontario at the Gormley Polo Centre. Two daily, action-filled polo matches highlight this three-day family festival offering activities for all ages. Some of the world’s top ranked players from as far away as […]
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Second Leg of Global Champions Tour

Hamburg, Germany – The second qualifier of the Global Champions Tour, presented by CN and CN WorldWide, had a short, but exciting jump-off. The enthusiastic Northern-German audience was presented with two spectacular rides at Klein Flottbek in Hamburg. Thomas Voss (GER) who was born in the neighbourhood of Hamburg, started with his 13-year old Leonardo […]
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List of Qualified Nations for the 2008 Olympic Games

A total of 41 Countries have qualified, either with team or individual, to participate in the 2008 Olympic Games. According to the Qualification procedures of each discipline – FEI Regulations for Equestrian Events at the Olympic Games, 22nd Edition, effective for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games (Hong Kong). National Federations have until 30 May to […]