23 August, 2014 Caen, France ~ The 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games officially got underway on Saturday evening with the Opening Ceremonies at the d’Ornano Stadium. The night kicked off with the parade of nations, including many of the 969 competitors that are slated to take part in World Championship competition across the eight…
Team USA Prepares to Compete at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy
22 August, 2014, LEXINGTON, Kentucky ~ The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy, France, commence tomorrow, Saturday, 23 August. National Federations from 74 nations will participate, making it a record-breaking edition of the Games in terms of global participation. Alltech, headquartered in Kentucky and the title sponsor of the event, offers its best wishes…
Służewiec, Poland, Welcomes Top Arabian Racing with HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival
22 August, 2014, Warsaw, Poland ~ The penultimate round of the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship (IFAHR) and the 11th round of the Sheikh Zayed Cup in the United Arab Emirates Day at the Hippodrome Warsaw at Służewiec on Sunday, 24 August. The event, held as part of the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin…
Federation Française d’Equitation Supports Pierre Durand for FEI President
22 August 2014, France ~ The French Federation of Equitation (FFE) notes with regret the decision by HRH Princess Haya not to seek a third term as the head of the Fédération Equestre Internationale, FEI. The FFE acknowledges the excellent relationship that has existed with the President and even more, with the FEI in the last eight…
French raiders dominate UK Arabian Derby entries
21 August, 2014, UK ~ French raiders dominate the 10 initial entries received for the UK Arabian Derby at Newmarket Racecourse on Thursday, 25 September, sponsored for the first time by Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club. The race’s most successful trainer with a quintet of victories is French handler Jean Francois Bernard, who this year…