April 29, Lexington, Kentucky ~ The top U.S. athletes in endurance headed to Broxton Bridge Plantation in Ehrhardt, S.C., to take part in the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Endurance Team Selection Trial CEI2* 120km. The race was scheduled to take place April 19 but heavy downpours caused the race to be rescheduled to…
Far-Reaching Initiatives Announced at FEI Endurance Round Table
April 29, 2014, Lausanne ~ The FEI today announced bold steps that will ensure improved protection of the welfare of horses in Endurance events, proposing unprecedented athlete penalties for equine injuries, extended rest periods and increased accountability. The moves were fully supported by delegates attending today’s Endurance round table on the second day of the FEI…
Vote Clears Way for HRH Princess Haya to stand for Third-Term FEI Presidential Re-election
April 29, 2014, Lausanne ~ HRH Princess Haya today signaled her intention to stand for re-election as FEI President following an overwhelming vote in favor of amending the FEI Statutes to allow FEI Presidents to serve three consecutive four-year terms in office. The vote on amending the Statutes to prolong the term of the FEI…
Impressive Debut for HH Skeikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Festival in Portugal
April 28, 2014, Fronteira, Portugal ~ UAE riders were much in contention at the Portuguese National Championship sponsored by HH Sheikh Monsoor bin Zayed Equestrian Festival, but the Spanish riders had the home team advantage and captured the winning titles. Aurora Torres Villalon riding Nabuco led a 1-2 finish for the Spanish riders in the…
Prize Money Increase For Qatar Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe and the Qatar Arabian World Cup
April 28, 2014, Boulogne-Billancourt, France ~ The 93rd Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and the Qatar Arabian World Cup, which take place on October 5 at Longchamp, are the two most prestigious flat races in the world for thoroughbreds and Purebred Arabians on turf. To further enhance their reputation, France Galop, organiser of the event, and the Title…