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Verona CSI-W 4*: Swiss Timing Proves It’s Value

Jumping Verona began the jumping proper today with a 1.45 speed class that might have been treated by some as a warm up class but not luckily not everyone. The class proved an exciting opener as it should have with a Euro 5000 first prize. The money in the end went to Switzerland’s Werner Muff […]
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FEI Rewards Equestrians at Awards Ceremony in Taipei

The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the governing body of equestrian sport, announced on 5 November the winners of the 2010 FEI Awards at a ceremony in Taipei. Organised for the second consecutive year, the FEI Awards reward outstanding dedication to horse sport in five categories. The winners of the 2010 FEI Awards are: – Edward […]
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Opening Day at the Royal: Wins for Phoenix and Candele

It was a jam-packed opening day at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair today, with official visits by a raft of political dignitaries (The Honourable David C. Onley, Lt. Governor of Ontario; The Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture & Agri-Food and The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry) and one Duff Goldman, host of The […]
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Belgium and Britain Share Dressage Honours at Pau

Two of the world’s best exponents of the Dressage phase are sharing the lead at Les Etoiles de Pau (FRA), the eagerly awaited finale to the 2010 HSBC FEI Classics™. Karin Donckers (BEL), who only just missed an individual medal at the recent Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ in Kentucky, was the first of the […]
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FEI President Quotes – General Assembly 2010

Below is a series of quotes from today’s FEI Press Conference involving HRH Princess Haya, who has been re-elected as FEI President in a landslide victory. Q. What plans do you have for the next four years? “The plans that I outlined to the National Federations in my programmes are that I would like the […]
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HITS Seeks Favorite Winter Circuit Memories for 2011 Official Show Programs

Saugerties, NY – Join HITS in celebrating their 20th Anniversary of the HITS Desert Circuit and the 30th Anniversary of the HITS Florida Winter Circuit by sharing your favorite HITS Winter Circuit moment. Send in your favorite HITS Desert Circuit or HITS Florida Winter Circuit memory and you may be included in the 2011 Official […]
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Para-Equestrian Lauren Barwick to Perform at the Royal

Para-Equestrian Canada and Perry Transport Ltd. are pleased to announce that Canadian Paralympian Lauren Barwick of Aldergrove, BC will be performing a Para-Dressage demonstration to music at this year’s Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON on Saturday November 6th, 2010 at 2:25pm in the main arena. The performance comes shortly after returning from the […]
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Equine Canada Now Accepting Nominations for 2010 National Awards

As the 2010 competition season begins to draw to a close, Equine Canada would like to remind everyone of the nomination deadline for the Equine Canada National Awards and the importance of nominating those you feel are worthy of such recognition. These national awards are intended to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact […]
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FEI General Assembly Approves 2011 Equine Prohibited Substances List

The FEI General Assembly has unanimously accepted the recommendations of the FEI List Group and approved the updated Equine Prohibited Substances List for the 2011 season. National Federation delegates applauded spontaneously at the announcement of the vote. The List was put forward by the FEI List Group following a year of consultation with National Federations […]
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John McEwen is Named First Vice-President of FEI

HRH Princess Haya Al Hussein, who won overwhelming support from the National Federations to return as FEI President for a second and final four-year term, has today announced her First and Second Vice Presidents. John McEwen (GBR), who was earlier re-elected as Chair of the Veterinary Committee, replaces Sven Holmberg as First President, who served […]