Fans gathered at Thunderbird Show Park for Sunday’s $100,000 CSI***-W Facet Advisors World Cup Qualifier were treated to high flying action from Olympians, Nation’s Cup contenders and some of the fastest riders on the continent. In a field of thirty competitors, seven would advance to the jump off, with California’s Vinton Karrasch putting in the […]
The International Equestrian Federation’s (FEI) First Vice-President, John McEwen has joined the race for FEI President. McEwen is the latest candidate to throw his hat in the cauldron after Switzerland’s Pierre Genecand, Danish Federation President Ulf Helgstrand and former French Olympian Pierre Durand. As well as his executive role on the FEI Bureau, McEwen is […]
Dressage competition officially got underway at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy, FRA on August 25. Two of the four riders on the Canadian Dressage Team entered the d’Ornano Stadium for the first day of the Grand Prix Team Competition, which will continue on August 26, when the Team Medals will be […]
As HRH Princess Haya’s term as FEI president comes to an end in December, three new candidates have thrown their hats in the ring. Pierre E. Genecand of Switzerland has declared his candidacy, along with Pierre Durand of France and Ulf Helgstrand of Denmark. Genecand, an insurance broker and successful businessman, has been president of the […]
The host nation claimed both Team and Individual gold at the FEI European Jumping Championships for Veterans 2014 which drew to a close at Hoogboom-Kapellen in Belgium yesterday. Staged at the lovely St Hubert Horse & Country Club which was home to the Van Paesschen family some years ago, the event welcomed teams from nine […]
A number of top mounts have been withdrawn from 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games competition just days before they were due to compete. In eventing, the German Equestrian Federation announced that Michael Jung’s Olympic gold medal mount La Biosthetique Sam FBW will not compete, because the 14-year-old is suffering lameness caused by inflammation in […]
The Canadian Dressage, Reining, and Para-Dressage Team horses were presented for veterinary inspection on August 24 at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™. All 12 horses were approved to compete in the first official day of competition on August 25. The following riders will represent Canada in Dressage: • Megan Lane of Loretto, ON […]
In just a few short hours the first week of action at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ in Normandy (FRA) will get underway, bringing a hectic schedule of top-quality sport across five different venues. Horse inspections took place today in Reining, Dressage and Para-Dressage following which the Kazakhstan Dressage team was reduced from three […]
A parade of athletes from the 74 participating nations, an incredible musical and hi-tech lightshow extravaganza featuring over 100 horses, the Garde Républicaine and giant Mexican waves entertained a sellout crowd of 21,000 for the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ in Normandy at the d’Ornano Stadium last night. FEI President […]
Canadian flags waved proudly on August 23 during the Opening Ceremonies of the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy, FRA where Prime Minister Manuel Valls officially pronounced the Games open for 15 days of thrilling competition. More than 70 Canadians took to the d’Ornano Stadium during the parade of nations, which showcased riders from […]
