The FEI is pleased to announce the launch of the online FEI Prohibited Substances Database which is now available on www.feicleansport.org. The purpose of this new database is to provide clear guidance on the substances included in the Equine Prohibited Substances List coming into effect on 5 April 2010.
Under the new Equine Anti Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations, anything prohibited in competition, no matter how the substance is classified, is called a “Prohibited Substance”. Doping substances, which have no place in equine sport, are called “Banned Substances,” while medication substances that are commonly used in equine medicine but prohibited in competition, are called “Controlled Medication Substances”.
“This new database is an extremely practical tool for anyone involved in equestrian sport, but especially for riders, veterinarians, officials, event organisers, managers, coaches and grooms,” FEI Veterinary Director Graeme Cooke commented. “The ability to search a database in this manner is now very familiar to most people. I invite everyone involved in equestrian sport to visit it and see how easy and straightforward it is to use. The database makes it clearer than ever before what is prohibited under FEI rules. The inappropriate use of substances is a threat to the health and welfare of the horse and the FEI is making every effort to ensure that everyone understands and adheres to the new Regulations. This is especially important as the latter now provides for a minimum two-year sanction for the proven use of a Banned Substances.”
The database contains all the substances – approximately 1,200 – on the Equine Prohibited Substances List. It provides details such as substance definition, common usage and a few but not an exhaustive list of most popular trade names. Detailed instructions for use of the database and a feedback form are also available. It is important to search the database under the active substance and not the trade name before you use a medication, as simple trade names can vary substantially between countries and can change over time.
The database will be constantly updated and any new substances that are added to the Equine Prohibited Substances List will be added to the database as well. New substances will not lead to a regulation violation until they have been on the List for at least ninety (90) days.
To view the new database as well as the new Regulations, List, Athlete’s and How Testing Works Guides and much more, visit now www.feicleansporg.org.
Media Contact:
Malina Gueorguiev
FEI Press Manager
malina.gueorguiev@fei.org
+41 78 750 61 33
Saturday, 3 April 2010
Grounds Pass Ticket Sales Set for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Offering will Include Free Child’s Ticket; Host of Venue Activities
LEXINGTON, KY—Grounds Pass tickets for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will go on sale Friday, April 16 at 10AM.
Grounds Pass tickets will be priced at $25 each, but from April 16 through May 31, as a special promotion, tickets will be available for $20. Each Grounds Pass will allow entry to the 2010 Games venue for the selected date of purchase.
To provide for an affordable, family-friendly event, admission for children 12 years of age and under will be free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult.
A limited quantity of Flex Grounds Pass tickets will be available for $30. The Flex Grounds Pass can be used for entry on any one day of choice, without selecting a specific date of attendance at the time of purchase.
Tickets will be available for purchase through www.alltechfeigames.com/tickets, on www.ticketmaster.com, at any Ticketmaster outlet, and via the Ticketmaster hotline at 1-800-745-3000.
Grounds Pass tickets allow entry to the 2010 Games for the selected day of purchase and will give spectators access to a wide range of activities at the Kentucky Horse Park venue. Activities include shopping at more than 250 Trade Show booths; exciting exhibits and entertainment at the Kentucky Experience tourism pavilion and the Alltech Experience pavilions; and the Kentucky Horse Park’s world-renowned exhibits and museums.
In addition, spectators will be entertained and educated in the Equine Village, which will present more than 40 exhibitors and some of the world’s top equine entertainment acts and clinicians, including Pat Parelli, Clinton Anderson, and the kid-friendly Equimania.
Grounds Pass tickets are available for 13 days during the Games, excluding the competition days of Endurance, Eventing Cross Country, and Driving Marathon. Spectators who wish to purchase admission for these competitions should visit www.alltechfeigames.com/tickets.
About the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are the world championships of eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI). The Games are held every four years and this will be the first occurrence in the United States.
The Games will be broadcast on NBC Sports, which has marked the largest commitment to network coverage of equestrian sport in U.S. television history. Current sponsors include Alltech, Rolex, John Deere, Ariat International, Inc., Meydan and the University of Kentucky. For more information on the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, please visit http://www.alltechfeigames.com/.
LEXINGTON, KY—Grounds Pass tickets for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will go on sale Friday, April 16 at 10AM.
Grounds Pass tickets will be priced at $25 each, but from April 16 through May 31, as a special promotion, tickets will be available for $20. Each Grounds Pass will allow entry to the 2010 Games venue for the selected date of purchase.
To provide for an affordable, family-friendly event, admission for children 12 years of age and under will be free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult.
A limited quantity of Flex Grounds Pass tickets will be available for $30. The Flex Grounds Pass can be used for entry on any one day of choice, without selecting a specific date of attendance at the time of purchase.
Tickets will be available for purchase through www.alltechfeigames.com/tickets, on www.ticketmaster.com, at any Ticketmaster outlet, and via the Ticketmaster hotline at 1-800-745-3000.
Grounds Pass tickets allow entry to the 2010 Games for the selected day of purchase and will give spectators access to a wide range of activities at the Kentucky Horse Park venue. Activities include shopping at more than 250 Trade Show booths; exciting exhibits and entertainment at the Kentucky Experience tourism pavilion and the Alltech Experience pavilions; and the Kentucky Horse Park’s world-renowned exhibits and museums.
In addition, spectators will be entertained and educated in the Equine Village, which will present more than 40 exhibitors and some of the world’s top equine entertainment acts and clinicians, including Pat Parelli, Clinton Anderson, and the kid-friendly Equimania.
Grounds Pass tickets are available for 13 days during the Games, excluding the competition days of Endurance, Eventing Cross Country, and Driving Marathon. Spectators who wish to purchase admission for these competitions should visit www.alltechfeigames.com/tickets.
About the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are the world championships of eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI). The Games are held every four years and this will be the first occurrence in the United States.
The Games will be broadcast on NBC Sports, which has marked the largest commitment to network coverage of equestrian sport in U.S. television history. Current sponsors include Alltech, Rolex, John Deere, Ariat International, Inc., Meydan and the University of Kentucky. For more information on the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, please visit http://www.alltechfeigames.com/.
Major Changes Proposed to NRHA European Nomination Program / Deadline Extended
NOMINATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 30
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – March 31, 2010 –The deadline for 2009 European-born foal nominations for the National Reining Horse Association European Nomination Program was originally March 31, 2010. However due to suggested changes to the 2010 program conditions, the deadline has been extended to April 30, 2010.
As of March 30, nearly 450 nominations were received. According to Executive Director Dan Wall, “With the number of nominations received to date, the program is well on its way to our goal of 500. However, we realize these pending changes are a concern of many involved in the program. Therefore in fairness to the entire membership, the Executive Committee decided to extend the deadline pending the discussion and approval of the proposed changes to the 2010 conditions.”
During a meeting earlier this month, NRHA European Affiliates proposed changes in the program conditions that would impact foals born in 2010 and later. The Executive Committee will recommend the proposal to the NRHA Board of Directors during their April meeting. Due to these potential changes, the Executive Committee decided to extend the deadline to April 30.
While breeders are in the process of making the decision to nominate 2009 foals, NRHA hopes they will consider the proposed changes shown below. (Please note that the conditions will not change for 2009 foals. Only foals born in 2010 or later will be considered nominated under the revised nomination conditions.)
WHAT ARE THE PROPOSED CHANGES FOR 2010 FOALS?
After hearing member questions and concerns about the program, NRHA European Affiliates recommend the following:
• To change the structure so that one nomination will not make a horse eligible to enter both the U.S. and European components of the program. This change is proposed as the best solution to ensure the long-term success of both programs.
For example if an owner wants a European-born foal to be eligible to enter the NRHA U.S. Futurity, NRHA U.S. Derby, NRHA European Futurity and NRHA European Derby, he/she will need to:
1). Nominate the horse to NRHA European Nomination Program for 230€
2). Nominate the foal to the U.S. component at a discounted rate. The discounted rate will be discussed and decided by the NRHA Board of Directors at the April 9-10 meeting.
A similar process will apply to horses that are nominated in the U.S. The nominator will need to make the second discounted nomination payment for the horse to be eligible for the NRHA European Futurity and NRHA European Derby.
NOMINATE TODAY!
The NRHA European Futurity is open to all four-year-olds until the 2013 event at which time only horses nominated to the NRHA Nomination Program can enter. The program starts with 2009 European-born foals. The nomination fee for 2009 foals is only 230€ if postmarked by APRIL 30. The fee increases to 1,500€ after APRIL 30.
FIND INFORMATION IN SEVERAL LANGUAGES
Find forms and bank wire information in German, Italian, French, Dutch and English at nrha.com.
GET MORE INFORMATION ON NOMINATING 2009 FOALS
• Visit nrha.com
• Contact Nick Cornelissens at nick@nrha.com or at Englselei 84, 2140 Borgerhout, Belgium / Phone: +32(0) 477 57 25 89 / Fax: 32-3235-3643
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Dodson and Horrell appointed as official supplier to Equestrian Team GBR
The British Equestrian Federation has appointed horse feed manufacturer, Dodson and Horrell as the official supplier of nutrition to Equestrian Team GBR.
The three-year deal includes the supply of horse feed to the teams where required, coordination of the logistics for transporting and locating feed for Team GBR at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and provision of impartial advice on equine nutrition for performance. This advice and support extends beyond the teams to the World Class Programme, with Dodson and Horrell playing a key role in advising developing riders as they progress.
“We are delighted to welcome Dodson and Horrell on board as an official supplier,” comments Will Connell, World Class Performance Director. “The logistics support they can offer to the complex challenge of feeding around 40 competition horses in Kentucky for the World Equestrian Games later this year will be invaluable; it is also vital that our Team and World Class riders have access to impartial advice on equine nutrition, especially with London 2012 just around corner. The Olympic and Paralympic sports are generously supported by UK Sport funding, but his does not extend to the other World Equestrian Games disciplines so the extra support from Dodson and Horrell will be of particular benefit to them.”
“We are delighted to be supporting the British Equestrian Federation and Team GBR as they strive to secure success over the next three years,” comments Bill Chudley, Dodson & Horrell Sales & Marketing Director. “It provides a great opportunity for us to get involved with the teams and the World Class programme, including the developing riders, reinforcing our continued commitment to equestrian disciplines especially as we head into some major events. We look forward to working with all those involved.”
The British Equestrian Teams compete in the Olympic sports of dressage, eventing and showjumping, the Paralympic sport of para-equestrian dressage and the other international sports of driving, endurance, reining and vaulting. Dodson and Horrell will join a number of official suppliers who generously support these teams at major events and throughout the year. These currently include, Griffin Nuumed, Mears Country Jackets, Natural Animal Feeds, Patey Hats, Thermatex, Toggi and Travel Places.
The World Class Programme underpins Team GBR in the sports of dressage, eventing, show jumping and para-equestrian dressage; it comprises the Performance and Development Programmes plus the Equine Pathway. The aim of the Programme is to have in place a sustainable system that can deliver more medals on the international stage now and in the future, it has been funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, through Exchequer and National Lottery funds, via UK Sport since 1998.
To follow Equestrian Team GBR sign-up free to receive all the latest news and special offers at www.equestrianteamgbr.co.uk/ontrack.php.
The three-year deal includes the supply of horse feed to the teams where required, coordination of the logistics for transporting and locating feed for Team GBR at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and provision of impartial advice on equine nutrition for performance. This advice and support extends beyond the teams to the World Class Programme, with Dodson and Horrell playing a key role in advising developing riders as they progress.
“We are delighted to welcome Dodson and Horrell on board as an official supplier,” comments Will Connell, World Class Performance Director. “The logistics support they can offer to the complex challenge of feeding around 40 competition horses in Kentucky for the World Equestrian Games later this year will be invaluable; it is also vital that our Team and World Class riders have access to impartial advice on equine nutrition, especially with London 2012 just around corner. The Olympic and Paralympic sports are generously supported by UK Sport funding, but his does not extend to the other World Equestrian Games disciplines so the extra support from Dodson and Horrell will be of particular benefit to them.”
“We are delighted to be supporting the British Equestrian Federation and Team GBR as they strive to secure success over the next three years,” comments Bill Chudley, Dodson & Horrell Sales & Marketing Director. “It provides a great opportunity for us to get involved with the teams and the World Class programme, including the developing riders, reinforcing our continued commitment to equestrian disciplines especially as we head into some major events. We look forward to working with all those involved.”
The British Equestrian Teams compete in the Olympic sports of dressage, eventing and showjumping, the Paralympic sport of para-equestrian dressage and the other international sports of driving, endurance, reining and vaulting. Dodson and Horrell will join a number of official suppliers who generously support these teams at major events and throughout the year. These currently include, Griffin Nuumed, Mears Country Jackets, Natural Animal Feeds, Patey Hats, Thermatex, Toggi and Travel Places.
The World Class Programme underpins Team GBR in the sports of dressage, eventing, show jumping and para-equestrian dressage; it comprises the Performance and Development Programmes plus the Equine Pathway. The aim of the Programme is to have in place a sustainable system that can deliver more medals on the international stage now and in the future, it has been funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, through Exchequer and National Lottery funds, via UK Sport since 1998.
To follow Equestrian Team GBR sign-up free to receive all the latest news and special offers at www.equestrianteamgbr.co.uk/ontrack.php.
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
British Reining Clinic
As a result of some contribution from British Reining to the March Clinic the format will now slightly change and the clinic will focus on FEI competition. If you have ever wondered what you have to do to take part in an FEI class now is your chance to find out!
The FEI class at the British Reining Spring Show will be running pattern 6 and so the March Garden of England Show will put this pattern on for the Rookie, Open and Non Pro Classes.
You can run the pattern and on the Sunday the FEI Judge Alain Kronshagen will hold the usual critiquing session with each rider to determine where points were lost and gained, and give pointers in how to improve the score.
After that there will be a talk on how to present for an FEI class and a practice on how to trot your horse up. Please bring all documentation with you, such as passport and vaccination certificates. There will be an FEI vet there to check your paperwork and make sure that it is all in order. Even if you have no intention of competing in April this will be an invaluable check and you will learn what you should have in your hand at such events.
It will be a really interesting day, even of you have no desire to take part in FEI competition as it will reveal some of the mysteries behind the system. Anyone can take part in the class in April and you may wish to, just so you can ´tick that box!¡ , It is great opportunity for anyone with aspirations to gain a team place, either Junior or Senior. It is also invaluable for anyone who may wish to take an FEI stewards course or come along as a groom!
BR will be funding each member £30 towards to the cost of the clinic so the price will be £90 if you have prepaid for the clinic but do not wish to do a CRI day then we will refund you or if you are staying in the course you will receive a rebate for the difference! Please be sure to let us know by email if you are or are not still intending to take part in the clinic.
There has been a slight amendment to the schedule that was originally published.
1) There will be a Novice Horse Class Pattern 9
2) Open Pattern changed to Pattern 6
3) Non pro Pattern changed to Pattern 6
An amended Schedule is available on the website www.gardenofenglandcircuit.co.uk
The FEI class at the British Reining Spring Show will be running pattern 6 and so the March Garden of England Show will put this pattern on for the Rookie, Open and Non Pro Classes.
You can run the pattern and on the Sunday the FEI Judge Alain Kronshagen will hold the usual critiquing session with each rider to determine where points were lost and gained, and give pointers in how to improve the score.
After that there will be a talk on how to present for an FEI class and a practice on how to trot your horse up. Please bring all documentation with you, such as passport and vaccination certificates. There will be an FEI vet there to check your paperwork and make sure that it is all in order. Even if you have no intention of competing in April this will be an invaluable check and you will learn what you should have in your hand at such events.
It will be a really interesting day, even of you have no desire to take part in FEI competition as it will reveal some of the mysteries behind the system. Anyone can take part in the class in April and you may wish to, just so you can ´tick that box!¡ , It is great opportunity for anyone with aspirations to gain a team place, either Junior or Senior. It is also invaluable for anyone who may wish to take an FEI stewards course or come along as a groom!
BR will be funding each member £30 towards to the cost of the clinic so the price will be £90 if you have prepaid for the clinic but do not wish to do a CRI day then we will refund you or if you are staying in the course you will receive a rebate for the difference! Please be sure to let us know by email if you are or are not still intending to take part in the clinic.
There has been a slight amendment to the schedule that was originally published.
1) There will be a Novice Horse Class Pattern 9
2) Open Pattern changed to Pattern 6
3) Non pro Pattern changed to Pattern 6
An amended Schedule is available on the website www.gardenofenglandcircuit.co.uk
Saturday, 6 March 2010
Anti-doping Education Days
BEF EQUINE AND HUMAN ANTI DOPING EDUCATION DAYS
With the introduction of the new FEI Equine Anti Doping and Medication Control rules just around the corner (05 April 2010), the BEF World Class Programme and discipline Member Bodies will be hosting a number of regional education days for riders and owners.
The days, which are free of charge to attend and open to riders in all FEI disciplines who compete or intend to compete in FEI competition, will be invaluable in helping riders to understand what has changed and why. It is essential that riders attend these days as the education will assist riders in making sense of the new Equine Prohibited List, the new rules surrounding stewarding and security at events and medication log books. Equine anti doping and medication control is a hot topic throughout the world and it is absolutely vital that all riders fully understand the rules and the implications of falling foul of the rules, which could result in a 2 year ban from the sport.
Human drug testing will be ramped up in the lead up to London 2012, so the education days will also cover human anti doping issues with input from UK Anti Doping (UKAD) and BEF Chief Medical Officer, Dr Peter Whitehead. The rules affect all riders at all affiliated levels and with some “everyday” substances appearing on the Human Prohibited List, it is important that riders are familiar with what can and can’t be used. Details about how to go about applying for Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) or making a Declaration of Use (DoU) for riders that require a prohibited substance due to a medical condition will form an important part of the human anti doping session.
The dates and venues for the six days are:
Monday 22 March 2010, 0930 – 1630hrs Blackwell Grange Hotel, Blackwell Grange, Darlington, Yorkshire, DL3 8QH
Tuesday 23 March 2010, 0930 - 1630hrs Ingliston Country Club and Equestrian Centre, Old Greenock Road, Bishopton, Glasgow, Scotland, PA7 5PA
Monday 12 April 2010, 0930 – 1630hrs The Pitsford Centre, Moulton College, Moulton, Northamptonshire, NN3 7RR
Monday 26 April 2010, 0930 – 1630hrs Aintree International Equestrian Centre, Ormskirk Road, Aintree, Liverpool, L9 5AS
Tuesday 27 April 2010, 0930 – 1630hrs Barnett Hill – A Sundial Group Venue, Wonersh, Guilford, Surrey, GU5 0RF
Wednesday 28 April 2010, 1230 – 1930hrs Hartpury College, Hartpury, Gloucestershire, GL19 3BE
Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. To book a place, please send an email entitled “Anti Doping Education” to Sophie Thomas (sophie.thomas@bef.co.uk) including your name, postal address, contact telephone number and the discipline in which you compete. Emails must be received no later than 5 days prior to the day that you wish to attend. Places will be confirmed by return email.
With the introduction of the new FEI Equine Anti Doping and Medication Control rules just around the corner (05 April 2010), the BEF World Class Programme and discipline Member Bodies will be hosting a number of regional education days for riders and owners.
The days, which are free of charge to attend and open to riders in all FEI disciplines who compete or intend to compete in FEI competition, will be invaluable in helping riders to understand what has changed and why. It is essential that riders attend these days as the education will assist riders in making sense of the new Equine Prohibited List, the new rules surrounding stewarding and security at events and medication log books. Equine anti doping and medication control is a hot topic throughout the world and it is absolutely vital that all riders fully understand the rules and the implications of falling foul of the rules, which could result in a 2 year ban from the sport.
Human drug testing will be ramped up in the lead up to London 2012, so the education days will also cover human anti doping issues with input from UK Anti Doping (UKAD) and BEF Chief Medical Officer, Dr Peter Whitehead. The rules affect all riders at all affiliated levels and with some “everyday” substances appearing on the Human Prohibited List, it is important that riders are familiar with what can and can’t be used. Details about how to go about applying for Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) or making a Declaration of Use (DoU) for riders that require a prohibited substance due to a medical condition will form an important part of the human anti doping session.
The dates and venues for the six days are:
Monday 22 March 2010, 0930 – 1630hrs Blackwell Grange Hotel, Blackwell Grange, Darlington, Yorkshire, DL3 8QH
Tuesday 23 March 2010, 0930 - 1630hrs Ingliston Country Club and Equestrian Centre, Old Greenock Road, Bishopton, Glasgow, Scotland, PA7 5PA
Monday 12 April 2010, 0930 – 1630hrs The Pitsford Centre, Moulton College, Moulton, Northamptonshire, NN3 7RR
Monday 26 April 2010, 0930 – 1630hrs Aintree International Equestrian Centre, Ormskirk Road, Aintree, Liverpool, L9 5AS
Tuesday 27 April 2010, 0930 – 1630hrs Barnett Hill – A Sundial Group Venue, Wonersh, Guilford, Surrey, GU5 0RF
Wednesday 28 April 2010, 1230 – 1930hrs Hartpury College, Hartpury, Gloucestershire, GL19 3BE
Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. To book a place, please send an email entitled “Anti Doping Education” to Sophie Thomas (sophie.thomas@bef.co.uk) including your name, postal address, contact telephone number and the discipline in which you compete. Emails must be received no later than 5 days prior to the day that you wish to attend. Places will be confirmed by return email.
British Reining Spring Ball
Tickets are now available for the British Reining Spring Ball, please join us.
Saturday 10 April 2010 at The Stareton Hall, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
BR Members £45 Non members £50 or get a table of 10 for £400
Dress - formal evening wear
There is accommdation on site please go to http://www.stoneleighpark.com/aboutus/sp-lodge/ for details and bookings
If you would like any further information or to get your tickets, please do not hesitate to contact Vix Borland 07825-509636 or vixborland@googlemail.com
Saturday 10 April 2010 at The Stareton Hall, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
BR Members £45 Non members £50 or get a table of 10 for £400
Dress - formal evening wear
There is accommdation on site please go to http://www.stoneleighpark.com/aboutus/sp-lodge/ for details and bookings
If you would like any further information or to get your tickets, please do not hesitate to contact Vix Borland 07825-509636 or vixborland@googlemail.com
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
Team Great Britain
Team GBR online auction
We're still raising funds to send the British Equestrian Team to the World Equestrian Games in September.
The World Equestrian Games includes the eight disciplines of dressage, eventing, show jumping, para-equestrian dressage, driving, endurance, reining and vaulting – for the British team this is more than 51 horses in total.
The Games are being held in Kentucky, USA, the first time they have ever been held outside Europe. To send a full team and remain one of the top equestrian nations in the world, we need your help. All proceeds of this auction will go towards sending the team to the Games and supporting our talented riders in their quest to compete and win on the World stage. Without your help we will not be able to send a full team.
There are many exciting and unique prizes up for grabs and each month we will be adding new items – take a look at the fantastic items currently on offer and don’t forget to sign up for our alerts so you can be the first to know about new prizes!
We will also gratefully accept prizes, both direct donations to the WEG fund and prizes that we can auction. If you would like to make a direct donation to the fund please send a cheque, made payable to the ‘British Equestrian Federation’ to:
WEG Fundraising
British Equestrian Federation
Stoneleigh Park
Kenilworth
Warwickshire
CV8 2RH
Please let us know that you saw this information on the auction site when sending in donations and also let us know if you do not want to be included in our ‘thank you’ page.
If you would like to donate a prize please email: nicola.franck-steier@bef.co.uk with details and we will be in touch – no prize is too big or small!
We're still raising funds to send the British Equestrian Team to the World Equestrian Games in September.
The World Equestrian Games includes the eight disciplines of dressage, eventing, show jumping, para-equestrian dressage, driving, endurance, reining and vaulting – for the British team this is more than 51 horses in total.
The Games are being held in Kentucky, USA, the first time they have ever been held outside Europe. To send a full team and remain one of the top equestrian nations in the world, we need your help. All proceeds of this auction will go towards sending the team to the Games and supporting our talented riders in their quest to compete and win on the World stage. Without your help we will not be able to send a full team.
There are many exciting and unique prizes up for grabs and each month we will be adding new items – take a look at the fantastic items currently on offer and don’t forget to sign up for our alerts so you can be the first to know about new prizes!
We will also gratefully accept prizes, both direct donations to the WEG fund and prizes that we can auction. If you would like to make a direct donation to the fund please send a cheque, made payable to the ‘British Equestrian Federation’ to:
WEG Fundraising
British Equestrian Federation
Stoneleigh Park
Kenilworth
Warwickshire
CV8 2RH
Please let us know that you saw this information on the auction site when sending in donations and also let us know if you do not want to be included in our ‘thank you’ page.
If you would like to donate a prize please email: nicola.franck-steier@bef.co.uk with details and we will be in touch – no prize is too big or small!
Thursday, 28 January 2010
FEI Stewards Course
FEI Course for Reining Stewards and Candidates during NRHA Easter Show at Kreuth.
During the NRHA Easter show at Kreuth, Germany, there will be an FEI course for reining stewards and candidates on April 3 and 4, 2010. The course is in English and directed by Eric Strauss, USA. It is open to all National Federations. For the practical part on April 4, show outfit is required. The fee is EUR 150.
The entry form can be downloaded at www.nrha.de
Applications until March 8, 2010 to
Carsten Rotermund, Frhr.-v.-Langen-Str. 15, 48231 Warendorf, Germany
E-mail:crotermund@fn-dokr.de
During the NRHA Easter show at Kreuth, Germany, there will be an FEI course for reining stewards and candidates on April 3 and 4, 2010. The course is in English and directed by Eric Strauss, USA. It is open to all National Federations. For the practical part on April 4, show outfit is required. The fee is EUR 150.
The entry form can be downloaded at www.nrha.de
Applications until March 8, 2010 to
Carsten Rotermund, Frhr.-v.-Langen-Str. 15, 48231 Warendorf, Germany
E-mail:crotermund@fn-dokr.de
Monday, 25 January 2010
BR AGM
Papers are on the way to all members for the AGM. Don't miss your chance to influence BR. Come to the AGM and take an active part in your organisation.
Thursday, 14 January 2010
NRHA European Futurity 2010
Press Pelease January 14, 2010
Tomorrow first deadline for NRHA European Futurity 2010!
Kreuth (Germany), March 7-13, 2010
Tomorrow (Friday, January 15) is the first entry deadline for the 2010 NRHA European Futurity. The mega reining event is scheduled for March 7 to 13, 2010 at the Kreuth facility in Germany. Until January 15, all 4-year-old reining horses can be entered for the $ 251,000 added NRHA European Futurity. Later entries are accepted as well but then a late fee is added (the amount of which depends on when the horse is entered).
Top class reiners of all levels are expected for this show. Intil the beginning of the event, we will present international reiners of various levels and the horses they will be riding at Kreuth. We start with NRHA World Champion Open Rudi Kronsteiner (Austria).
Kronsteiner facility with eight horses in the Futurity classes
Rudi Kronsteiner will take eight horses to Kreuth to start in the NRHA European Futurity classes. He himself will show three horses in Open Level 4, among them his 2009 NRHA Breeders Futurity Champion Spook A Little (by Smart Spook, owned by Tanja Mahnke). The other two are Hot Spicy Whiz (by Holly Golly Whiz) and Hesa Smokin Wimpy (by Wimpys Little Step).
Kronsteiner’s Co-Trainers Max Weisser and Lukas Brucek and will show one horse each in Level 1 and 2 Open. Then there will be Manuel Cortesi, Italy, who will ride three horses in the Non Pro Futurity. The young Italian who won team silver at the FEI European Reining Championship Young Riders, came to RK Performance Horses two weeks ago to train for the show.
Free Entry for Visitors!
The NRHA European Futurity starts with the first Go round on Sunday, March 7, the finals following on March 12 and 13. During the other days, there will be a number of other attractive NRHA classes. For visitors (10,000 watched the European Futurity in 2009), this show is a real festival of reining – especially as entry is free at all days.
Trainers and Breeders’ Point in the Festhalle
When top reining horses and trainers from all over the world meet for the 2010 NRHA European Futurity, this is also a perfect platform for marketing. For 2010, the show management of the NRHA European Futurity created a meeting point for breeders and trainers in the beautiful Festhalle Rieden which is right beside the Ostbayernhalle in Kreuth. Here trainers and breeders find the perfect surroundings to present themselves and their ranches. A 3 x 3 m booth including business card advertisement in the NRHA European Futurity booklet is only EUR 500 (plus VAT). Larger spaces are available as well.
Survey of the levels:
* Open Level 4
* Open Level 3 (Intermediate Open) – Open to all riders who have not been among the Top 40 Open Money Earners of all Categories during the last three years. The Top 25 Non Pro riders based upon their money earnings in Category 2 & 6 of the last three years are not entitled to compete.
* Open Level 2 (Limited Open): Open to all competitors who have not been among the Top 140 Open Money Earners in Category 2 & 6 during the last three years. Top 50 Non Pro riders based on their Money earnings in Cat 2 & 6 during the last three yearsa are not entitled to compete.
* Open Level 1: Open to all competitors who have got less than than 50,000 $ NRHA Lifetime Earnings in all Categories.
* Non Pro Level 4
* Non Pro Level 3 (Intermediate Non Pro): Open to all Non Pro riders who have not been among the Top 25 Money Earners in Category 2 & 6 during the last three years.
* Non Pro Level 2 (Limited Non Pro): Open to all Non Pro riders who have not been among the 125 Money Earners in Category 2 & 6 during the last three years.
* Non Pro Level 1 : Open to all Non Pro riders who have got less than 25,000 $ in Lifetime Earnings in all Categories.
Information NRHA European Futurity:
Eventomania UG, Birgit Seubert, Bergstr 12, 85080 Gaimersheim, phone. +49 8458 – 331155 Fax +49 8458 – 331156; seubert@eventomania.com; www.nrha-european-futurity.de.
Nomination of Foals for 2013 European Futurity and later :
Nick Cornelissens, Englselei 84, 2140 Borgerhout, Belgium, phone. +32(0) 477 57 25 89, E-mail nick@nrha.com, Fax: 001 405 946 8425
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