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France dominate at the Worlds - in more ways than you first thought
BellaFricker.co.uk - Full Article
Bella Fricker
September 11 2024
Well, well, well, quelle surprise, the French medalled. And not only did they take home team Gold but they also secured the individual Bronze medal in Melody Theolissat 👏
Ahead of the competition, national coach Jean-Michel Grimal admitted he had a tough time selecting his final team of five from the seven rider-horse combinations available. “They’re all good, and the horses are in perfect condition. There’s no reason to favour one combination over another. But only five can compete, so I had to choose. I based my decision on instinct." Well it was a good job he followed his gut!
As anticipated, the French riders executed an absolutely stunning tactical race. While there might have been a home advantage, with most of the team having previously competed at Monpazier, no one could have predicted the torrential rain. And boy, did it rain! We experienced a thunderstorm like no other. It's a mystery how there weren't any serious injuries to horses or riders on that first loop.
But what happened to Spain? Italy? Portugal? even Brazil?...
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https://www.bellafricker.co.uk/post/france-dominate-at-the-worlds-in-more-ways-than-you-first-thought
Local Iowa Firefighter Completes 600-Mile Horseback Adventure Across Mongolia
CommunityNewspaperGroup.com - Full Article
By VINTON LIONS CLUB
September 12 2024
VINTON — At today’s Lions Club meeting, local firefighter and horse enthusiast, Shelby Van Weelden, captivated the audience with a remarkable presentation about her recent 600-mile horseback ride across Mongolia. This adventurous journey took place on semi-wild horses, with riders receiving a new horse every 100 miles, drawn by lottery. Shelby shared the unpredictability and excitement of never knowing what kind of horse she would get until it was time to mount.
Her incredible tale included being thrown from her horse three times, a bout with suspected broken ribs, and a quick release from medical care – only to continue riding. Despite the challenges, Shelby described the experience as “amazing” and well worth the two years of rigorous training leading up to the adventure...
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https://www.communitynewspapergroup.com/newsletter/content/vinton_daily_headlines/local-firefighter-completes-600-mile-horseback-adventure-across-mongolia/article_7ee0a9be-710d-11ef-9e89-0bd12362a6db.html
Young British equestrian star gallops to national championships in Spain after regional victory
Surinenglish.com - Full Article
Sixteen-year-old Jazmin Grahm won an 80km endurance event in Andalucía at the weekend and is one of just five riders selected to represent the region
Anthony Piovesan
Malaga
Tuesday, 10 September 2024,
At just 16 years old, British girl Jazmin Grahm has been crowned the Andalusian champion in horse endurance riding.
The equestrian fanatic who resides in Estepona won the 80km ride in Granada on Sunday 8 September and was "all smiles" after her victory.
"She's been training so hard for the past couple of years and her win on Sunday meant so much to her, she couldn't stop smiling," her mother Caroline Grahm told SUR in English.
As a result of her win in the under 21s category on Sunday, Grahm is one of five riders selected to represent Andalucía at the national championships in Ávila, near Madrid...
Read more here:
https://www.surinenglish.com/sport/young-equestrian-star-gallops-national-championships-after-20240910181102-nt.html
Holly Corcoran and Kelsey Russell Complete 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship for Seniors
Holly Corcoran and Lorienn. ©Terry Shampoe
USEF.org
by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | Sep 10, 2024, 11:00 AM
Monpazier, France – Two U.S. combinations successfully completed the 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship for Seniors on Saturday, Sept. 7, joining some of the sport’s top international athletes in finishing the 160 km (100-mile) ride in southwestern France.
Holly Corcoran (Stroudsburg, Pa.) and Kelsey Russell (Williston, Fla.) crossed the finish line together, coming in 33rd and 34th out of a field of more than 130 starters. Corcoran rode her own 2012 Arabian mare, Lorienn (Syndicat x Lothlorienn). Russell rode Valerie Kanavy’s 2015 Half-Arabian gelding, Juno Im Gold (Flash Goldon x LM Parys).
The course for this championship spanned over six loops around the French countryside near the historic village of Monpazier. The field set off in the dark of a 5:30 a.m. start, with storms and heavy rainfall overnight and into the morning hours making for muddy going in places and requiring the riders’ care and attention to the footing...”
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FEI Endurance World Championship 2024
HorseSport.com - Full Article
By: Mirjam van Huet MCM Tekst/FEI | September 9, 2024
France grabbed the gold, while China and Malaysia secured spots on the podium - a historic first in the sport.
For the first time in the history of the FEI Endurance World Championships, teams from China and Malaysia secured a spot on the podium, taking second and third places, respectively, while host nation France took gold.
The individual medals went to Melody Théolissat (France) riding Yalla de Jalima (bronze), Saeed Ahmad Jaber Abdulla Al Harbi (United Arab Emirates) with Castlebar Cadabra (silver), and HH Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa (Bahrain) with Everest la Majorie (gold). HH Sheik Nasser retained his world title, which he won at the 2022 FEI Endurance World Championship in Butheeb (UAE) with his horse Darco la Majorie.
“I intended to ride Darco here in Monpazier, but he got a slight injury,” the champion said the day after the competition. Instead, he decided to ride Darco’s half-brother, Everest la Majorie. This 10-year-old gelding finished second at last year’s test event in Monpazier, just 25 seconds behind Darco. “I knew Everest was also a top-level horse, but I didn’t expect us to win.”
When asked what the public can expect from him at the next FEI Endurance World Championship in Al Ula (2026), he replied with a spontaneous laugh: “Doing this a third time?”...
Read more here:
https://horsesport.com/horse-news/fei-endurance-world-championship-2024/
World Endurance Champion awarded in official ceremony
BNA.bh
8 September 2024
Monpazier, Sept. 8 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, was officially awarded the gold medal after being crowned champion of the 160 km FEI World Endurance Championship 2024 in Monpazier, France. His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee; and His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Supreme Council for Environment; other dignitaries; and the children of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad and HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad. HH Shaikh Nasser and the Royal Endurance Team celebrated the victory, which was met with widespread applause from the audience. The horse Everest La Majorie was awarded the Best Horse Condition Award. This marks the second consecutive year that His Highness Shaikh Nasser has secured the world title, following his victory in the previous championship held in Bou Thib, UAE. His Highness completed the race in 8 hours and 32 minutes, ahead of the UAE’s Saeed Ahmed Al Harbi, who finished second, and France’s Melody Theolissat, who took third. Royal Endurance Team rider Jaafar Mirza finished 14th. H.F, N.N, A.A
More at:
https://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2BDuInsYgbqVoBO2kSeitOsNk%3D
India’s Nida Anjum becomes youngest rider to complete FEI Endurance World Championship for Seniors
KalingaTV.com - Full Article
By IANS
Sep 8, 2024
Monpazier: Nida Anjum Chelat, the 22-year-old equestrian from Kerala, created history by becoming the youngest rider in the world to complete the prestigious FEI Endurance World Championship for Seniors in Monpazier, France.
Nida has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Indian woman to complete the Endurance Championship. Competing against 118 riders from 40 countries, she has solidified her place in Indian equestrian history with this remarkable accomplishment. This prestigious event, conducted by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), is a landmark moment for Indian equestrian sports. Nida’s remarkable journey saw her navigate a rigorous vetting process and tough competition from global equestrian powerhouses such as the UAE, Bahrain, Spain, France, Italy, etc, countries known for their deep-rooted equestrian traditions and facilities. A total of 45 participants only successfully managed to complete the race.
Riding her 12-year-old mare, Petra del Rey, Nida completed the 160 km course in just 10 hours and 23 minutes overcoming challenges that included six gruelling loops, with distances ranging from 20 to 38 km. During the championship, 73 horses were eliminated...
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https://kalingatv.com/sports/indias-nida-anjum-becomes-youngest-rider-to-complete-fei-endurance-world-championship-for-seniors/
Sheikh Nasser and France Win Endurance Gold
FEI.org - Full Article
07 September 2024
Words by Stacey Stearns
All the action from Monpazier...
HH Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain has triumphantly defended his FEI Endurance World Championship title, winning the Individual gold on Everest la Marjorie, a 10-year-old grey gelding and half-brother to his reigning World champion.
France won Team gold in front of a thrilled home crowd in Monpazier, defending their title. China and Malaysia rounded out the Team podium with silver and bronze.
“Well, I’m over the moon, I don’t have any words to describe this … coming here as a World champion is a big burden … defending and winning is difficult. I’m thankful for my team, my family, and everyone for helping me. It was a battle, the weather, the terrain, and we’ve done it with heart,” said Sheikh Nasser after his win...
Read more here:
https://www.fei.org/stories/sport/endurance/sheikh-nasser-and-france-win-endurance-gold
Emirati Knights Claim Silver in Endurance World Championship
Wam.ae
September 8, 2024
by Hatem Mohamed
MONPAZIER, France, 8th September, 2024 (WAM) – The UAE's equestrian team secured a remarkable second-place finish in the FEI Endurance World Championship. The grueling 160 km race, held in Monpazier, France, attracted 118 riders representing 39 nations.
The championship was graced by the presence of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, and other dignitaries from the equestrian world.
The Bahraini royal team, led by Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, dominated the event. Sheikh Nasser successfully defended his world title, clinching first place with an impressive time of 8:32:00 hours. This marked his second consecutive individual gold medal following his victory in the 2023 championship in UAE.
The UAE team's Saeed Ahmed Jaber Al Harbi earned the individual silver medal, finishing the race in a time of 8:32:51 hours.
Endurance Aces Set for 2024 World Championship
USEF.org
The U.S. Endurance Team at the 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship ©Terry Shampoe
by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Sep 6, 2024, 12:00 PM
Monpazier, France. – With the completion of the first horse inspection at the 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship for Seniors, the five members of the U.S. Endurance Team are set to begin their 100-mile (160km) ride beginning at 5:30 a.m. CEST (11:30 p.m. ET) on Saturday, Sept. 7.
The U.S. Endurance Team will be represented by Holly Corcoran and Lorienn, Heidi Perreault and Favailas Marechal, Jeremy Reynolds and Treasured Moments, Kelsey Russell and Juno Im Gold, and Cheryl Van Deusen and Madjule. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Lisanne Dorion and team vet Dr. Olivia Rudolphi with team leader Nicole Zerbee.
The exciting week of competition kicked off with the opening ceremony in the center of Monpazier, a historic village in the Southwest of France, on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 6. The vetting-in took place on Friday morning, with all U.S. horses accepted. The ride will take place over six different loops beginning at the Hippodrome de Marsales Monpazier. Course maps and additional information are available on the event website, wec-monpazier2024.com.
Competition Information
The CEI3* 160km ride will run on Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning at 5:30 a.m. CEST (Sept. 6 at 11:30 p.m. ET). Awards will be presented on Sunday, Sept. 8, with the closing ceremony at 10:30 a.m. local time.
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Endurance Aces Set for 2024 World Championship
FEI.org - Full Article
04 September 2024
Monpazier will play host to the planet's finest...
A total of 145 athletes and 155 horses are currently preparing to compete in Monpazier in the south of France for the FEI Endurance World Championship 2024.
Set in natural surroundings on the border of the Lot and Dordogne, the combinations will begin the 160km Endurance ride on Saturday, September 7. It's an interesting mix of participants: from the reigning world champion—on a new horse—to young and veteran talent.
As is customary at the FEI Endurance World Championship, all eyes are on the three Individual medallists from the previous edition, as well as the three national teams that reached the podium last time. The event will be shown live on Saturday on FEI TV...
Mediterranean countries aim to defend their positions
For the Team medals, it's up to the Mediterranean countries—France, Portugal, and Italy—to defend their positions. In the last World Championship in Butheeb they claimed the gold, silver, and bronze, respectively. Notably, all three nations have registered seven combinations, giving the chefs d’equipe in Monpazier the option to finalise their teams of five combinations each, right up until the day before the competition.
France's selection includes three riders who were part of the 2022 medal-winning team: Virginie Atger, Clementine Chaud, and Philippe Tomas. Additionally, France's vast pool of Endurance riders has provided new talent for the national team, including Camille Garbet, Melody Theolissat and Julien Lafaure
Portugal's selection features the experienced rider Ana Barbas, who has already won Team silver (FEI Endurance World Championship in Butheeb, 2022) and team bronze (FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen, 2006). That performance in Aachen was partly due to Jao Raposo, who is also in the selection for Monpazier.
Italy has selected three riders who also competed in Butheeb, where they won bronze: Letizia Milani, Carolina Tavassoli Asli, and Costanza Laliscia. The latter brings two possible contenders to Monpazier: Fara du Barthas and Emirat du Barthas...
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https://www.fei.org/stories/sport/endurance/endurance-aces-set-2024-world-championship
A mix of young & veteran talent coming to FEI Endurance World Championship
Inside.FEI.org
02 September 2024
Author: Mirjam van Huet
A total of 145 athletes and 155 horses are currently preparing for the journey to Monpazier in the south of France for the FEI Endurance World Championship 2024.
Set in natural surroundings on the border of the Lot and Dordogne, the combinations will begin the 160-kilometre Endurance ride on Saturday, 7 September 2024. It's an interesting mix of participants: from the reigning world champion—on a new horse—to young and veteran talent.
As is customary at the FEI Endurance World Championship, all eyes are on the three individual winners from the previous edition, as well as the three national teams that reached the podium last time.
Mediterranean countries aim to defend their positions
For the team medals, it's up to the Mediterranean countries—France, Portugal, and Italy—to defend their positions. In Butheeb, they claimed the gold, silver, and bronze, respectively. Notably, all three nations have registered seven combinations, giving the chefs d’equipe in Monpazier the option to finalise their teams of five combinations each, right up until the day before the competition...
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‘Dream come true’ for Somerset horse rider selected to represent the Netherlands
UK.Sports.Yahoo.com - Full Article
Ethan Evans
Sat, 31 Aug 2024,
A HORSE rider from Bishops Lydeard, near Taunton, has been selected to represent the Netherlands in the World Endurance Championships.
Shanti Roos, 47, has been chosen to compete in a 100-mile race against 144 riders from 39 countries.
The race will start at 5.30am on September 7 in Monpazier, France.
Ms Roos said: "This is a dream come true, I have tried to qualify for the Dutch team for nearly 10 years, training on the Quantock Hills and competing in the UK, France, the Netherlands, Spain, and even Costa Rica."
She will ride her nine-year-old Anglo Arabian gelding, Fripon Au Xois...
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https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/dream-come-true-somerset-horse-040000610.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGntKrXB6TLkqT_z5KITLB_wjPzxw0keCIs2ZlAHWnzDZQMz4kD5W2Yc-uIvp0QdlwdioJkIaWKUktHfQ8aJueww9ZcmPJdT3PYEKnorpIHFzH28lqu1-GMTpQpi2llbs2wevX_DLv8XeW7yvyeHQ7WN5SiHrXIfTPWXgNdnjhA7&guccounter=1
Kerala rider all set to compete in FEI Endurance World Championship
SocialNews.xyz - Full Article
POSTED BY: GOPI
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Kerala rider Nida Anjum Chelat (22) is all set to make history by competing in the FEI Endurance Equestrian World Championship for Seniors in Monpazier, France, on September 7.
Building on her success in last year’s FEI Junior Championship, Nida is once again set to bring pride to India.
The prestigious event conducted by the International Equestrian Federation will be a landmark moment for the sport in India as it will place Nida among the global equestrian titans who have honed their skill in countries known for their deep-rooted equestrian traditions and facilities...
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https://www.socialnews.xyz/2024/09/02/kerala-rider-all-set-to-compete-in-fei-endurance-world-championship/
Old Selam Pioneer photos by Steve Bradley
2024 Old Selam Pioneer endurance ride photos in Idaho by Steve
Bradley:
https://stevesphoto.smugmug.com/2024-Endurance-ride
Tahoe Rim photos by Bill Gore
2024 Tahoe Rim Endurance ride photos in Nevada by William Gore
Photography:
https://williamgorephotography.smugmug.com/Endurance-Rides-2024/Tahoe-Rim-50-2024
Italy: Sardegna Endurance Festival 2024: A Prestigious Event for Young Riders and Horses
IlMessaggero.it - Full Article
31 August 2024, 10:12
Less than a month remains until the start of the Sardegna Endurance Festival 2024, scheduled from September 26 to 29 at the Horse Country Resort in Arborea. The event will host the 'FEI Endurance European Championship for Young Riders & Juniors,' a continental challenge for under 21s, and the 'FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Horses,' a global showcase reserved for young horses under eight years old. Supporting the organization of one of the most important global events in the discipline is the International Equestrian Federation, which this year will enjoy the exceptional patronage of three Ministries: Tourism...
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https://www.ilmessaggero.it/en/sardegna_endurance_festival_2024_a_prestigious_event_for_young_riders_and_horses-8326127.html
Namibia: Desert Challenge lives up to billing
Namibian.com.na - Full Article
Colin Makondo (left) and Marjulyn Myburg took part in the testing Namibian Desert Challenge at Swakopmund. Photo: Francois Lottering
By Francois Lottering
29 August 2024
Sixty riders and their horses took on the gruelling 2024 Namibian Desert Challenge in the Dorop National Park outside Swakopmund.
The event, held under the International Equestrian Federation FEI and the Namibian Equestrian Federation banners, lived up to its billing as competitors from Namibia and South Africa battled to complete the course.
Riders took part in eight different classes ranging from heavy weight to the young riders class. The distances varied from 47,40 to 119,90 kilometres with one rider, Klara Louw in the young rider category, covering 127,30km.
Terrains varied from gravel, to the Swakopmund river’s soft sand, to the harsh red sand of the Namib’s dunes. The first group of riders started at 06h00 while it was still dark, with the last group starting just before sunrise...
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https://www.namibian.com.na/desert-challenge-lives-up-to-billing/