Lisa Lazarus, the FEI’s General Counsel, is to take on a new role within the organisation as Chief of Business Development & Strategy. Ms Lazarus joined the FEI as General Counsel in 2009. In addition to professionalising the legal process within the FEI and representing the organisation in all cases before the FEI Tribunal and […]
A US federal jury has ruled that the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) has violated antitrust laws by refusing to allow cloned horses and their offspring into the AQHA registry. This ban (AQHA Rule REG106.1) has been in place since 2004, and certain AQHA members, including the plaintiffs in this case, Abraham & Veneklasen Joint […]
Host nation France stormed to team gold at the FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Riders and Juniors 2013 in Tarbes at the weekend (July 27th), with 14-year-old Khalifa Ali Khalfan Al Jahouri (UAE) and Niac Armor clinching the individual title. Riders, horses and crews from 28 nations were tested in hot and humid conditions […]
The International Bromont ended this Sunday July 28th with Irishman Andrew Bourns’ stunning victory in the Quebec Original World Cup qualifying event, at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park. The course, designed by world renowned Leopoldo Palacios (VEN), comprised thirteen obstacles for sixteen efforts, with a time allowed of 85 seconds. Only three of the twenty-eight […]
The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the world governing body of equestrian sport, is pleased to announce the names of the judges of the FEI Awards 2013. When nominations for the Longines Rising Star, Reem Acra Best Athlete, Development, Against All Odds and Best Groom Awards close on 31 July, the judging panel, chaired by FEI […]
Carsten Couchouron, the Executive Director of the FEI Commercial Department, has announced that he is leaving the FEI after five years in the post. Since joining the FEI in 2008, Couchouron has successfully developed the organisation’s commercial portfolio, implementing a strong commercial strategy and initiating many new projects including FEI TV, licensing and merchandising, branding […]
Equine Canada and the Canadian Eventing Officials Committee will offer two new educational opportunities for existing Eventing Officials and for members looking to further their education in Eventing and/or seeking new accreditation. The courses offered are as follows: 2013 Education Course for Eventing Officials, Technical Delegates and Judges This course will include classroom sessions, panel […]
Jade Dragon got first jump on favoured Langstaff and held on strong down the lane to score a one-length win in Wednesday’s $125,000 Deputy Minister Stakes, at Woodbine. Trained by Bob Tiller for D’Onofrio and Peri Di Giulio, Jade Dragon came into the seven furlong ‘Poly’ event for Ontario-sired three-year-olds off a third-place finish in […]
Perfect weather greeted riders as competition got underway during the Kentucky Summer Series at the Kentucky Horse Park. The Open Jumper riders gathered at the Rolex Stadium, where the first 1.40m Open Jumper class focused on speed and Tatiana Dzavik had the winning key with Dahlia. She topped Shane Sweetnam and Fineman by just 3/10ths […]
Dennis D. Dammerman, 67, of Wellington, Florida, and Saratoga Springs, New York, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at Saratoga Hospital, surrounded by his family. A founding member of Wellington Equestrian Partners, Dammerman built a 38-year career with General Electric Company, first joining GE’s Financial Management Program and ultimately reaching the posts of Chief Financial […]
